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PAGE FOUR THE TWIG February 13, 1937 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION (Information Supplement NSFA IfeiTS Release) An orleDtation program should do three things: first, it should acquaint freshmen with each other, with upper classmen, and with campus leaders; second, it should familiarize newcom ers with' the physical layout of the campus; aud third, it should Instill in these people a respect for the institu tion, its traditions, social life, and ex- tra-currlcular activities. Bach college has its own plan—some are very-extensive and others merely have one big social affair. Any plan that is suggested may be changed to suit the needs of your own campus. After reading over the following ma terial perhaps you will want to know more in detail what would constitute an actual program, day by day, and hour by hour. We will be only too glad to furnish this information on any particular plan or any combination of plans which you feel would be suit able on your campus. One of the first steps in any orienta tion program is the selection of fac ulty advisers for the incoming group. In most schools this is strictly an ad ministrative process. If such a group does not exist on your campus every effort should be made to secure one for these advisers can answer many questions that are beyond the knowl edge or judgment of undergraduates. Naturally, the smaller the number of freshmen each faculty member has to advise—the more personal he can make his job. It is also true that a few wise ly selected advisers who are particu larly interested in the work can handle much larger groups and yet do it very effectively. The most common of ail fresh man orientation programs is the Big Brother and Sister type. Here, an upperclassman is selected to act as a Big Brother or Sister to from one to six freshmen. The task of this per son is to see that the three points in the first paragraph are accomplished. The groups in charge of selecting these Big Brothers and Sisters vary on dif ferent campuses. On some It is done by the fraternities, on others by the “Y" units, and in some places by the Student Unions. Several colleges have these people selected before summer recess, and give them the names of the freshmen with whom they will work. During the summer these upper class men write to their “little brothers” or ‘‘little sisters,” make arrangements for meeting them upon arrival at school and in general create a feeling of long-time friendship. Another plan used for the selection of Big Brothers and Sisters is to have some^social affair almost Immediately after arrival at school. After this af-| fair the freshmen hand in the names' of the upperclassmen with whom they I would like to work, and the upperclass men do the same with regard to the freshmen. The lists are compared and the working lists drawn up. This type of selection has been found to work most favorably in women's schools, and especially with women who are not pledged to a sorority. One school has “attitude classes” once a week for freshmen and transfer students. At these meetings campus leaders, and faculty members speak upon such subjects as the financial side of college, campus organizations, social life, the honor system, and extra-cur ricular activities. This type of “class” has been found to be very successful and seems to carry with it the amount of dignity that is required to stimu late the proper “spirit.” Another, and rather unique plan was the holding of a camp tor one week prior to the official opening of school. Attendance by freshmen was optional. It was held at a lake only a few miles distant from the campus. The coun sellors were the campus leaders, in cluding such people as editors of coI> F Tapped For Silver Shield MAltGABET KRAMER MARY JOHirSON McHILLAN RALEIGH MUSIC CLUB SPONSORS MARK HOFFMAN IN RECITAL Mark Hoffman, pianist and director of music at Greensboro College, Greensboro, was presented In a piano recital February 1 in the Meredith College auditorium. The recital was given under the auspices of the Raleigh Music Club. Mr. Hoffman studied sev eral years in Berlin with Rudolf Reu ter. The program was as follows: 1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor— Bach-Tausig. 2. Pastorale E Capprlcio—Scarlatti- Tauslg. 3. Variations on a Theme of Paga nini (Books One and Two)—Brahms. 4. Barcarolle—Laidoff. 5. Quejas, 0 La Maja Y El Ruisenor (Sighs, or The Maiden and the Night ingale)—Granados. 6. The Fountain of the Aqua Paola —Grlffes. 7. Scherzo—Grlffes. 8. Waldesrauschen—Liszt. 9. Etude in F Minor—Liszt. lege publications, officers of student government, campus organization lead ers, heads of fraternities, and promi nent athletes. During the week's pe riod the men were addressed by these student leaders on their respective or ganizations and activities, and by out standing faculty members. The major part of the time was spent In regular camp activities with freshmen and up per classmen becoming exceptionally well acquainted. The cost for the week was ?7.50 per person, and the school reports that 200 freshmen attended the first year. In planning any orientation program such details should be watched and seriously considered: the meeting of incoming trains; having student guides on the campus willing and ready to give directions to dormitories and various buildings; the maintenance of an information booth, centrally located, and manned by campus leaders; and balancing the program, whatever type It may be so that it includes both the social and intellectual side of college life. ATTENTION MEREDITH Gl RLS! Let's meet* at the ideal spot for College Girls CAPITAL CLUB SODA SHOP Capitol Club Building MISS OTTERSON AND MR. SPELMAN TO ATTEND MUSIC CONFERENCE Miss Ragna Otterson and Professor Leslie P. Spelman of the Music De partment of Meredith are plannfng to attend the Southern Conference for Music -Education which is to be held in Columbia, South Carolina, from March 3 to 6. During the conference, Mr. Spelman will preside at the col lege session. On Friday, March 5, at noon, a luncheon will be given honor ing the Meredith alumnae who are attending the conference. Between Classes Visit Our SODA FOUNTAIN AND FORGET THE WORRIES OF STUDYING SINCLAIR’S "The College Girl's Drug" FOR PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE VISIT OUR SODA FOUNTAIN We Welcome Meredith Girls Bernie's Soda Shop Security Bank BIdg. NEW BOOKS DONATED TO IRC BY CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT The International. Relations Club has received its spring installment of books from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. These' b'ooks have been placed in the I. R. C. alcove in the college library. These six books cover many of the vexing problems fac ing the world today. Can we be neu tral? What is happening in Spain? What is the confiict between Fascism and Socialism? Is the Orient awaken ing to take its place in world affairs? The titles of tne books and their authors are as follows: The Spanish Tragedy, by B. Allison Piers; Fascism and National Sooialism, by Michael L. Florinsky; Can We Be Neutral, by Allen W. Dulles and Hamilton Fish Armstrong; World Trade and Its Fu ture, by Sir Arthur Salter; What the I. L. 0. Means to America, by Spencer Miller; and A History of the Far East in Modern Times, by Harold M. Vinache. NELSON EDDY TO APPEAR IN CONCERT IN THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM 6n Thursday evening, April 8 at 8:30 p.m., Nelson Eddy, the American baritone of concert, opera, radio, and screen, will be presented in his first local concert at the Memorial Audi torium under the auspices of Marvin McDonald. Mr. Eddy, known as the “American Ambassador at large,” is a star of four careers. He first achieved popularity in the field of the opera, concert and radio, and now is a star of the cinema as well. MEREDITH GIRLS LIEUTENANTS OF LOCAL GIRL SCOUT TROOP Fanny Darby and Evelyn Williams iiave been acting as lieutenants for a troop of Girl Scouts at Pullen Me morial Church for some time. Every Tuesday afternoon they meet with them and instruct them in various scout teste and aid them in working toward merit badges. Fanny has been instrumental in having some of their activities trans ferred to the Meredith Campus, where there is better equipment. On Satur day mornings they come out to Mere dith for instruction and practice in horse back riding, hockey, basketball, and other activities. Fanny lias secured the cooperation of the Athletic As sociation Board, who help her in work ing with the Scouts. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maddrey (Mable Claire Hoggard) announce the birth of a son, Charles Hoggard, on January 6, 1937. The baby weighed seven pounds, nine ounces at birth. 4>' STATIONERY Novelties, Party Favors — also — Popular Sheet Music - Memory Books • Fountoin Pens, etc. JAMES E. THIEM Hudsoe^Belk Co. 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