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Obelisk, Volume 9, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Reflections: The Calley trial (by Spyder) The war goes on and on and on. Nearly fifty thousand Americans have died in its course yet the war goes on and on. The nation has divided very nearly down its middle yet the war goes on and on. But now there is a difference with the conviction of Lt. William Calley --Stephen J. Bennett, Dean of the College, attempts to clarify exactly what the change from departmental to divisional structure will mean and what it will not mean to SHU --“The Chemical Aspects of Pollution” were discussed by Dr. Ronald …

Obelisk, Volume 9, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: WSHU-FM staff member Tim Erbe reflected on radio and the contemporary music scene --SHU ready with plans for the 2nd annual Earth Day --Thefts threaten SHU --Biology Dept. submits report on pollution --A new type of therapy for the mentally ill: The Norwalk Day Care Clinic --GE representative speaks Business careers --SHU has a day care center for children who have parents attending classes at the institution.

Obelisk, Volume 9, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Editorial: The recent American-supported South Vietnamese invasion of Laos --Reflection: The Volunteer Army --Deviants as those who rise above the standard / by Father William Fletcher --"Things that almost happen", three one-act plays by Mr. Claude McNeal, head of the SHU drama department opened off-Broadway at the Provincetown Playhouse in New York --"Nader's Raider" speaks at library on environment --New sorority Gamma Phi Beta --“Montage” will be a program of varied entertainment happenings produced by the members of Mr. Frank Luongo’s “ Introduction to Television and Radio” class--The pollution problem from the driver's seat --SHU routs Southern and …

Obelisk, Volume 9, Number 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Industrial pollution threatens area --Reportedly, the Nixon administration is doing all that is in its power to end the draft by instituting a volunteer Army --Student teachers go into area classrooms --Graduation Week plans set for Class of 1971 --Reverend Philip Berrigan was arraigned on February 8, 1971 in Harrisburg Federal Court, in Harrisburg, Pa., on charges that he and five other people conspired to bomb federal building heating systems and kidnap a high government official --3,000 books missing from the Library --“The Last Sweet Days of Isaac,” a rock musical, and “The Story of Theater,” a theatrical …

Obelisk, Volume 8, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: The tuition rate, which now stands at $1300 per year, will increase to $1450 as of September 1971 --Reflections (by Spyder) on May 4th, 1970, when the National Guard shot four Kent State University students to death, and a rally in Washington D.C. 5 days later --Appalachian trip a success.

Obelisk, Volume 9, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Ivy Queen chosen by the Inter-fraternity Council --Interview with Bishop Curtis on SHU and issues facing the Catholic Church --WSHU FM's faculty advisors, Mr. Luongo and Dr. Smith, now have their own programs --Psychology at SHU, by D.W. Brodeur --Famed mathematician Professor Jean A. Dieudonne visited SHU to open this year’s Mathematics Colloquium --Why major in English? -- Pollution (1st in a series) --Interview with Ed Malin.

Obelisk, Volume 8, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Final report ready from an ad hoc committee of students, faculty, and administrators that worked on a plan for restructuring the University --The Southern Connecticut Moratorium Committee has scheduled activities for the October 15th National Vietnam Moratorium to spread the idea of peace --A conversation with Donald Brodeur --It's a Beautiful Day (Rock group) --Interview with Dr. Robert O’Shea concerning the Philosophy Department’s recent metamorphosis --Nixon, pot & you.

Remarks Given At The Dedication Of The Library Of Sacred Heart University, Philip Scharper

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Remarks of Philip Scharper, editor-in-chief of the publishing house Sheed and Ward at the dedication of the Sacred Heart University Library in 1968. In his remarks, Mr. Scharper speaks about the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and concludes --"An act of faith, then, as well as an act of dedication and consecration: for this library must be the beating heart, not only of the community of learning: as a Christian library, it must be the beating heart of a community of love."

Dedication Of The Sacred Heart University Library, September 28, 1968, Sacred Heart University

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Includes a statement by then President William H. Conley that Sacred Heart University was conceived in the innovative spirit of Vatican II and patterned upon a unique system of lay controlled education, committed to the traditional philosophy of Christian liberal education.

The Dedication includes the day's program and descriptions and floor plans of all three levels of the new library building.

Blueprint For Innovation: The Story Of Sacred Heart University, Sacred Heart University

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Sacred Heart University, a coeducational commuter institution located in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area, was conceived in the innovative spirit of Vatican II by the Most Rev. Walter W. Curtis and the Diocese of Bridgeport in 1962 and chartered as an independent corporation in February of the following year. Its unique system of lay control has become a “blueprint for innovation” within Catholic higher education. Through an integrated program of liberal education, the University concentrates on developing the moral and spiritual growth of students and service to the larger community.

Obelisk, Volume 6, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Michael Fasano became President of the class of ’71 following elections --Administrators and librarians from cooperating universities will meet to discuss areas of cooperation in Tri-U library functioning --Viet Protest, by Al Audet '70 --Dr. Conley made remarks following an address by the Most Rev. Walter W. Curtis who reviewed University progress and encouraged diocesan pastors to lend support to the future growth and development of SHU --Dr. Amos Nannini, newcomer to the department of Mathematics, has succeeded in bringing together the charm and elegance of European education amd culture for math majors at all levels --Pioneers exhibit …

Obelisk, Volume 6, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: An intensive year-long self study program has been initiated at SHU by President William H. Conley. John A. Rycenga, professor and chairman of the English department, will direct the institutional study --The Student Affairs Committee has been busy so far this year handling complaints covering everything from IDs to Yearbook pictures --The University’s Board of Trustees will be enlarged by the appointment of several new members early this week --Opening night of the fall weekend was followed by an Ephebian-sponsored psychedelic mixer, the soccer game, the semi-formal at the Sans Souci Restaurant, a community Mass, the all-star concert, …

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Donald H. McGannon, president and chairman of the board of the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company and one of the founders, presently on the SHU board of trustees, will deliver the main commencement address at the University’s first graduation on June 10 --Valedictorian Maureen Dursi plans to become a college professor in Spanish and Latin American studies --Salutatorian Joan-Carol Carrafiello will attend graduate school in mathematics at the University of Massachusetts where she has received a $3,100 assistanship --The Most Rev. Walter W. Curtis, bishop of Bridgeport and founder of Sacred Heart University, will offer the Baccalaureate Mass for the …

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Communication Arts and Modern Languages are seen as future majors --SHU's stage group "The Merely Players" present George Bernard Shaw's Candida --Committee of seniors outlines Senior Week activities for SHU's first graduating class --Fr. Daniel Berrigan visits campus --Pioneer sports.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Berrigan continues peacemaking tour --Construction will begin on a $1,120,000 3 story library building that can seat 600 and contain 180,000 books --Pres. Conley urges state legislators to initiate 50% loan forgiveness --84-76 win over the Bentley College Falcons evens hoop season at 12-12.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: "Who’s Who among students in American Universities and Colleges” will recognize eighteen members of the Pioneer class in its 1967 publication --Lt. General Lewis B. Hershey, Director of Selective Service, fielded questions on the draft --James Farmer, noted CORE founder and professor at Lincoln University, and William Stringfellow, an Episcopal lay theologian and lawyer on white paternalism, cited cause of Negro problems --Dr. Enrico Frisone, the newiy appointed chairman of Modern Languages looks to growth in language offerings --Dress code in student regulations --Winter Weekend a success --Pioneer sports.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include:SHU’s Winter Weekend queen candidates offer brains, beauty, leadership, and a social awareness of the world which exists outside the university --Joan-Carol Carrafiello is SHU’s first graduating senior to be named a candidate for a Woodrow Wilson fellowship --Tri-a-logue: W ith the initiation of this column The OBELISK hopes to offer a means of communication among administration, facuity and students concerning certain topics pertinent to university iife --Avoiding the Vietnam situation completely, Dr. Francis Braceland, editor of the American Journal of Psychiatry, discussed student unrest from a purely rebellious angle --Pioneer sports.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Announcing the appointment of David Ryer as editor of SHU’s first yearbook --Fr. Mel Madden, a moderator at DAYTOP, a rehabilitation center for drug addicts, spoke to a large student audience --Mentor Mentions: This column carries some of Coach J. Donald Feeley’s thoughts on basketball, athletic policy and athletics in general at Sacred Heart University --Growth of SHU Library, collection, periodical room --With the departure of Notre Dame Boys High School, Sacred Heart University now occupies the entire campus, (north and south wings) except for the priests’ house on the hill near the football field.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Under the direction of Leland Roberts, SHU’s choral group will present a program of Christmas and folk songs on Dec. 5 at the 10 am convocation --Dr. Alan Reinerman, chairman of the newly formed Committee on Graduate Studies, stated that the committee aims “to encourage suitable graduating seniors to go on to graduate school..." --David Miler, noted pacifist, was interviewed on campus. The text of the recorded interview is recorded here --Campus Life --Pioneer Sports.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SG grievance committee investigates cafeteria service. ’The committee has met with Business Manager John W. Welch, who promised to look into their suggestions -- SHU’s Social Action Society informed an audience of approximately 45 teachers and students of the opportunities to participate in various community projects to help disadvantaged children --Campus life --"A man for all seasons" excites audience --End of soccer season draws near.

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU Players will present their latest production, “A Man for All Seasons” --Alfredo Ribot, one of seven Sargent Shriver Scholarship recipients, will travel to Washington, D.C. to receive a plaque from Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, climaxing his two month stay in India as a member of The Experiment in International Living --SHU's first yearbook will be special because it will record SHU’s history. It will be a university yearbook rather than just a senior memory-book --The ground work is being laid for a new university publication. According to Miss Joan Cormack, faculty moderator, “It is hoped that it …

Obelisk, Volume 4, Number 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: President Conley at freshman orientation: ‘"The men in VietNam face a serious world. You have the obligation of showing that college is just as serious” --Sacred Heart's first yearbook will roll off the presses next summer, according to Kevin Wolfe, faculty advisor --National societies recognize math club --Men at SHU face classification or re-classification by local Selective Service Boards. The more fortunate will receive II S classification because of previous academic accomplishments. Others will receive 1-A until they prove their academic intentions or improve on past records --SHU initiates foreign studies --Pioneers' first mascot, a 33 pound tame …

Obelisk Extra, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Chaplain Fr. Martin McDermott outlines spiritual aims for SHU --Collegians benefit from new library facilities --Students tour WSHU-FM --Dean of Men Robert Hughes is expected to speak to the freshman during Orientation Week about discipline, student dress, government aid to education, and the workstudy program.

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Sophomore Al Ribot will travel to India this summer as the result of a National Sargent Shriver Scholarship -- SHU's first Associate of Arts ceremony will be held at on June 3 in the university auditorium --Student leader portraits --"Summer and Smoke" cast portraits --Pioneer Sports.

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Selective Service tests student qualifications --The Rev Walter M. Abbott, S.J., Associate Editor of America and Director of The John LaFarge Institute will speak at the May 5 convocation --For many Catholics the recent changes in the Mass have brought a fuller understanding of the Eucharistic Sacrifice as a form of community worship --Fantasy, as a literary form is undergoing a revival. Mr. William Ready, University Librarian, spoke to 40 SHU students and faculty members about a leader of that movement, T.R.R. Tolkien --The third annual Spring Formal, sponsored by the Junior class, will be held June 2 …

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: A closed-circuit television presentation of the International Conference on the Theological Issues of Vatican II at Notre Dame University is another step in the ecumenical movement being made on campus. A panel including outstanding theologians and scholars from the Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Jewish faiths will present the major issues as discussed at Vatican II --SHUDA presents on act plays --Miss Magdalen Tackowiak, Dean of Women, will study at the International Center for Studies in Religious Education, known as Lumen Vitae, in Brussels, Belgium --Social Work activities in the community, including Head Start --The word is out, …

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Student Government leaders visit Iona College --Transmitters destroyed in fire; WSHU hopes to be back on the air in 2 weeks --Alcohol: Rebellion, Escape, Death? --Thoughts on Charles de Gaulle.

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Seven co-eds vie for crown --First annual "skit" night --Winter Weekend schedule --Announcing the inauguration of the Sacred Heart University student magazine. The date of the first publication will be March 1966.

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Bishop Curtis answers pertinent questions regarding Vatican II after his return from Rome --Obelisk editors requested a short interview concerning the Vatican Council, and they were rewarded by a personal visit on His Excellency Bishop Curtis' first day home.

Obelisk, Volume 3, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Dan Tedesco emerged victorious in the race for class president --The newly established University Players have set the final stage for their premier production, “Joan of Lorraine", by Maxwell Anderson --Prof. William Ready, Bibliography Librarian, in cooperation with Bridgeport and Fairfield Universities, is compiling a Union List of Serials, made up of about 1,500 titles --Differing Views: Campuses triggered on U.S. war policy.