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frosh Invited |To Luncheon Today at Noon
umnj Association Will Honor New Students At Annual Event
■eads of Student Groups. Service Organizations To Be Presented
fncinlly welcoming all n®w 8tu' i, to the cnmpus of the Uni-,1,. of Southern California, the ■rril Alumni association and ■t* rating student body organ!-Ky will be host today al a ■Z* )0 he held in the wo-|, gymnasium in the Physical licatiot1 building.
■.Id each fall to honor new lias* and acquaint them with
■	’major division^ of the unlver-I the luncheon will be staged Ithe second floor of the gymna-L (i ]; o'clock, Heads of all ■or groups of the university,
■	administration, alumni assocla-
■	and student body will be pre-St tn extend a greeting to in-
■	ing students, and short talks
■	the representatives of these
■	pu t.111 explain the work and ■cfits of the various depart-■.!<.
I Emery Olaon Preside*
Hmtry K. Olson, coordination ilfl r. Is to act ss chairman of ti* banquet and will introduce I speakers. Musical selections iy iob Brown's campus orchestra rill open the program, and the Bailment of Musical Organiza-lIoiis is to supply specialty musi-
I	numbers.
r of the schools and col-H* of the university are to be Kfeftd, and thc heads of co-BmIb.t organizations are also
■	be presented. Groups whose
■	esentatives are to be intio-Bd include: Blue Key, V.M.C. ■Y.W.C.A., Trojan Amazons, As-Bated Women Students, Wo-H's Athletic association, Pan-flenir association, Trojan ■cbt.*, Men'* Council, Interfra-B'y Council, and the Profes-Bal Inierfraternity Council. A H't talk will be given by Larry ■chard, president of the Assort i Students.
I Dr. Touton to Speak ■ce-president Frank C. Touton, Hi of the College of Letters, irti, and Sciences, is to give a ■f address concerning the unl-Hlty. This will be followed by
■	Introduction of the Board of Hctora of the General Alumni Bclation, and the presentation HCarl Wirsching, president of
■	alumni group. Mr. Wirsching B outline the aims of the or-Hutlon in a brief talk.
Hnee no other function of tbis Hrlption has been scheduled ■JYeshinan Week, every' incom-Hstudent is urged to attend tuo Hr. Approximately 900 students ’•re present at the annual lunch-B l4** semester, and the Alum-■••oclation has made plans to ■mmodate an even greater ■ber today. Rushing by Indi-Bal houses has been banned ■ng the time of the luncheon, tabling the greatest possible ■her of new' Trojans to attend. Hnnl officials stated that no ad-■e arrangements are necessary ■those who plan to be present.
II	Musical Groups [To Begin Tryouts
Ith any S.C. student eligible, its for all S.C. musical groups b» held from Friday of this ■till Friday, Sept. 29. accord-* a statement Issued by the ttmi-nt of musical organiza-• of which Harold William Is director. The tryouts held on their scheduled ■• at the musical organiztalons 835 West 37th place. Budenu aspiring to the unlver-
■	orchestra, directed by Alexau B ‘•wart, will have an oppor-■^ for admission to the group
Porting either Sept. 22 or 26,
B * till 4 p>Bli
Be W0mcu'8 glee club, lnstruct-y J Arthur Lewis, will hold <>B Sept. 26, 27, and 29,
, t0 5 P m., v. hue candidates • men’s glee club, also in-by Mr. Lewis, will be SePt. 26, 28, and 2* at “Wne ho irs.
|°j»n band tryouU will be held Wednesday, under the dlrer-John T. Boudreau, lnstruc-7:30 p.m.
i °f &I1 ®le* club mem “a open to Interested *tu-P* other college*, tbe South-r :'°mia mixed chorus will [ J*he«rsals on Friday after-' u" 6 at 4:16 o'clock.
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Los Angeles. California. Wednesday, September 20, 1933
No. 1
New University Junior College First in West
S. C. President S'ud^x/B°dy
# Head Welcomes
Gives Greetings New students
Dr. von KleinSmid in Message Greets New Trojan Students
Dr. Rufus B. von KlelnSmid, pre-I sident of the university, issued a i welcome to new Trojans today ln I a greeting to the men and women | of '37.
' “A hearty welcome for you to Ithe campus of the University of Southern California; to its privileges, its pleasures, its duties, and its obligations," tho president j said.
“This is a community of high and dellnltf purpose and your presence among, us indicates yonr sympathy in this purpose and your desire to share in our program.
“May you think deeply and strive j intelligently. Outline your own ob-! Jectlve as clearly as possible and j take advantage of every opportunl-j uy that will helj/ you to realize lt. I “This is a community of friends: then be friendly; achieve a broad j acquaintance but choose your lntl-1 mates wisely.
j “May this be the best year that you have yet known.”
Prominent Coed Dies in Accident During Vacation
Among the sadder occurrences during the summer vacation was the death of Virginia Johnson in an automobile accident on the i night of Aug. 4.
! Miss Johnson was the daughter i of Prof. C. R. Johnson, and was enrolled ln the College of Architecture where her father ls a pro-[ fessor. She was 21 years of age, and was to have enrolled this fall as a senior in the department of interior architecture. She was a candidate for the A.B. degree of line arts.
Miss Johnson was a popular member of the Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, and was vice-president of Delta Phl Delta, honorary professional fraternity. for the last three years she was a student assistant in the library.
S. C. Faculty Hold* First Fall Meeting
I With approximately 600 instruc-i tors present, members of the Uni-I versity of Southern California faculty held the first meeting of the fall semester Monday afternoon ln the Hall of Nations.
Topics which came under discussion included the new Junior College and the School of Research. Policies for both these new divisions were explained to the faculty.
Greeting freshmen and newcomers to Troy, I<awrence Pritchard, president of the Associated Students, today issued a statement of welcome to the class of 1937.
“It is a real pleasure to welcome the Trojan students, both old and new, to our campus,” Pritchard declared. “Another year is ahead of us—a year filled with all manner of experiences. What we make this year, individually and collectively lies solely ln our hands. Let us try to make this year worthwhile. Let us work and play in such a manner as to make ourselves better men and women; and let us put forth every effort to make the University of Southern California a finer and bigger institution.
"Next year can be made the biggest year ln Trojan history. This shall be our goal and I pledge again every efTort towards this end from the Associated Student organization and earnestly solicit the support and enthusiasm and hard work of the students. This combination will bring success to our enterprise.”
Students Offered Varied Curriculum; Classes To Open Monday
Special Course in Study Methods Is Feature Of Program
The new I’nlversity junior col lege which opens this year at ihe University of Southern California, with Dr. Frank C. Touton, vice-president of S.C.. ss director, Is the first introduced on any
University Will Welcome Class of ’37 to Campus in Freshman Week Program
Handbook Will Guide Incoming S. C. Students
Wampus Editorial Staff Posts Open
Numerous positions on the editorial staff of the Wampus, campus humor magazine, will be available to freshmen interested in this type of extra-curricular activity, lt was announced yesterday bv Les Koritz, editer of the publication.
New students with a talent for illustrating, cartooning, and other branches of art, also are invited to interview Koritz or Tom Goble, art editor.
Advertising solicitors and other business staff workers may be recruited from the newcomers, though not in large numbers, according to Albert Madsen, business manager.
Staff positions in the editorial department will be awarded almost entirely on the basis of contributions submitted by the applicant, Koritz stated.
“Plenty of Intelligence of the type required for publication work, rather than high school experience, is the prime requisite for freshman staff members,” he said. "Experience, however, Is anything but harmful."
The flrst issue of the Wampus will appear early next month, and freshmen desirous of contributing drawings, articles, jokes, stories, or poetry may do so In room 218, Student Union, at any time before 6 p.m. Friday.
New Women on Campus To Be Honored at Tea
Trojan Alumni Welcome Frosh
Carl Wirsching Extends Luncheon Invitation For Noon Today
Outlining the alms ov ttie Trojan Alumni association. Carl Wir-.chlng, president of the group, welcomed all new students to the campus, and extended to them an invitation to attend the luncheon to be held in the Women's gymnasium today.
Mr. Wirsching, long active in alumni affaire, has played a prominent part in the local civic government. Formerly president of the Board of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles, Mr. Wirsching recently received the appointment to the general managership of the Los Angeles harbor. In addition Mr. Wirsching hajj a distinguished record of mlllta'y servico during the World War. A major in the United States army during the war, he was decorated with the Silver Star medal, the Croix de Guerre, the Order of the Purple Heart, and. the Verdun medal.
“It is n\y. pleasure as president of the General Alumni association of the university to greet you now as a Trojan and to be hopeful that In the not too distant future we may greet you as p. member of our Trojan alumni family..
"It is also my privilege to Invite all new students to be the guests of the General Alumni association at a luncheon whjch will be held in the Women’s gymnasium today. At this time I am looking forward to having the opportunity of seeing you personally and to further acquaint you with our great alumni association, Its organization and functions. Al! Trojan alumni are proud that you have chosen the University of Southern California to be your Alma Mater and we congratulate you on your choice.
“One of the alms of the Trojan Alumni association Is to form a cooperating 'link between alumni and stqdents and to cooperate with and to support students of the university in every way possible. The Alumni association is a service organization working to promote and foster the Interests of the University of Southern California and to aid in the welfare of the individual and collective body of alumni and students. The alumni are anxious to cooperate In every way possible w(th the Trojan students to further our mutual cause.”
university campus in the nest.
Instruction for the academic year 1933-34 will start Sept. 26. j The curriculum includes courses j In the history of civilization, fresh- j man English, literature, constitutional history, psychology, physical j ! and health education, public speaking, science*, and a two-unit I course in methods of study, in | addition to electives, Dr. Touton recalled. Curricula are provided especially for the following classes of students, all graduates of accredited secondary schools:
Jsysee Students
1.	Those who have a limited time to give to college training.
2.	Those who need and wish more than the usual amount of guidance in the pursuit of the work of the first two years of the college curriculum.
3.	Those who do not meet satisfactorily the entrance requirements of the college divisions of the university.
4.	Those who transfer from other collegiate Institutions but do i week.
not meet the requirements of thc j	/•„„*.ia* Par.,
college of the university to which I	Contain* 143 P»Se.
they appiy.	cssontial part of every fresh-
man's equipment, the book must be with the frosh at all times while they are on the campus. Trojan Squires are to see that this
Book Store Distributes 36th Annual Issue To Class of '37
Three new improvements feature the student handbook which Is being distributed today by tho bookstore to Incoming Trojan stu dents, according to Matt Harr, edi tor of the publication, ln its 36th annual printing, the handbook Is the traditional "Frosh Bible," explaining all phases of the university’s activities and customs. Fran els Clsllni served as business man ager of the book.
A prominent Improvement In the | book is the addition of a larger ' number of pictures of Trojan personalities and scenes of the cam ' pus. its new compact size is expected to prove more convenient than has that of past handbooks. Instead of the old-style social calendar which contained spaces for social engagements during the school week, the calendar In the revised handbook contains blanks for the entire seven days of the
Rushing Banned At Social Houses Today
All rushing in social houses ,s banned at the time of the General Alumni association's luncheon today, according to a ruling laid down by the ndmln Istratlon. The luncheon. at which entering students will be officially welcomed!- wlll be held in the women's gymnasium st noon.
"House presidents have boon Invited to attend 'Vith the respective pledges and rushees of their houses, and fraternity rep resentatlves are urged to cooperate with the administration to Insure tho success of the luncheon," stated John Leach, president of the Interfratftrulty council.
New Students To Be Greeted This Morning
Dr. von KlcinSmid Will Speak at Assembly In Auditorium
Student Leaders To B« Introduced to Frosh,
J. C. Students
Welcoming new student* to the I’niversity ot Southern California campus. Freshman Week will begin today lor the class of 1937. A full program designed to greet the newcomniB to Troy has beea planned with the two highlight* of the week, the general assembly and the luuclieon given by the General Alumni association, scheduled for today.
Following the English claaaifloa-tlon test which will be given thi* morning at 9 o'clock in Bovard I auditorium, the freshmen and first
—----' year Junior college student* wlll
Freshmen To Be Honored be welcomed by President R. B.
Bush Will Play At Monday Dig
I Students ln the University Jun-i ior college wlll he required to I take certain prescribed courses. In I their work, students will be under j the guidance of Instructors trained I In educational diagnosis and re
tradition is enforced.
The 143 page booklet Is divided
At First All-U Social Event of Year
Eddie Bush and his orchestra aud famous trio will play for the Freshman dig, Monday night, Christy Fox, vice-prealdent ot tne Associated Students, announced last night. Tho women’s gymnasium will be the scene of the affair.
Honoring freshmen and new stu-
von KlelnSmld and student leaders of the university.
Morning A***mbly The assembly will begin at 10: SO a.m. and will be opened with an organ selection by Dr. Walter F. Skeele, dean emeritu* of the School ot Music and the Invocation by Dr. Bruce R. Baiter, dean of the School at Religion. Music will then be played by members of the musical organization* department.
Student leader* who will be Introduced to the new Tro Jan* by
medial instruction A hneiial »tu- ,nto rtve sections: faculty admlnls- i	*	tro‘luc,‘,1 ,h'' new	“J
dy methr^dn rmfrse uuT bl ro-	organizations, traditions, ' dent, to the eampu., th. dance |Utwrence Prltch.ra. pre.l^ bt
quired of all students. Students
and a social calendar. The section wili have the advantage of“berng jou fa<ult>' administration lists the taught in small segregated groups administrative officers of the un 1-by instructors experienced and [ velslty, inducing the deans of all qualified by training and tempera- \ schools and colleges, and the mem-ment to call forth the best efforts ber8 of varlous committees. A dls-which the students possess.	! cusslon of csmpus rules and regu
will start at 7.S0 p.m., continuing 'the Associated Student* will in. 10 o'clock, and wlll b« the ] elude Chrlstv Fox, A. S vlce-pri3l.
flrst all-unlver.lty social function of the year.
Formerly Earl Burtnett’. Bllt-
Want Small Group	| system, and gives the procedure
Dr. Touton advises thst the uni- to be followed In presenting social versity does not desire a large j functions.
group In the Junior college dl	student publications, social
vision —"We anticipate approxl- „nd professional sororities and mstely 200 Junior college students fraternities, aud musical groups and a staff has been organized for „re Hated tn the organizations sec-
more trio, and appearing more relations explains the S.C. grading | centJy at the Cocoanut Grove of
that number," he declared.
New women students at the university will be entertained at an Informal tea Friday afternoon from 3 to 6 o’clock in the women's lounge of the Student Union. The function is being sponsored by the W.S.G.A. and Panhellenic. Mabel Alice Hachten Is in charge; assisting her are Barbara Gerardi and Mary Todd, secretary of Panhellenic.
ln tbe receiving line will be Dean Crawford, Roberta vou KleinSmid, president of W.S.G.A.; Ruth Laveaga, president of Panhellenic; Mabel Alice Hachten, vice presi dent at Panhellenic; and Virginia Christopherson, vice president of W.8.G.A.
Christy Fox. vice-president of
the A.S.U.S.C.; Mary K. Duckwall, president of Mortar Board; Peggy Chase, president of Spooks and Spoke*; Joan McMasters, president of Amazons; Edith Gibbs, president of Y.W.C.A.; and Betty Jones, secretary of A.S.U.S.C., wlll preside at the tables.
Guests of the afternoor Include Mrs. R. B. von Kleip jmid and Mrs. Pearle Aikin-Sml.n.
All new women are urged by the sponsors to attend as this occasion offer* a splendid opportunity for becoming acquainted with outstanding campus leader* and activities. Short talks will be given by the beads of tbe woman's organization* and by Ui* honored guests of tbe afternoon.
Y. W. C. A. Opens For All Women
New women students are extended a. welcome to the Y.W.C.A. on the campus by Its members and by Mrs. Pearle Alkln-Smlth, associate dean of women. All girls are invited to take an active part in the functions of the organization, wblch Is located at 674 West 36th street.
The Y.W.C.A. Is one of the most inclusive and helpful groups open to women of this university, stated Miss Beth Tibbat, secretary of the organization, yesterday.
Outdoor Activities
Open to Students
All new students were cordially invited to associate with tbe Trojan Outdoor club in a statement issued by the club official* yesterday.	1
An luteretsing program of hikes lo nearby mountain resorts and points of interests, horseback rides, and outings of many sorts is be ing prepared for the semester.
Tbe club, a service organization, offer* opportunities for out door activities at rates far below the regular fees for such outings. Information and applications for membership may b« had la Physical Education lQf
Approved Housing List Is Available
tlon of the handbook. Also in j eluded are Trojan songs and yells,
and instructions to rooters. An In teresting feature of the volume ls the section on athletics, listing schedules and achievements Troy's teams.
the Ambassador, thc Eddie Bush trio will be featured entertainer* throughout the evening.
Bush’s orchestra has recently returned from a tour of the Mid-del West and the south, playing
of the Associated Women Student*; Hoy Johnson, president ot the TroJ*n Knight*; Joan McM*»-tur*, Trojau Amazon president.
Frank Smith, Y M.C.A. provident; Edith Gibbs. Y.W.C.A. president; John Stroh. president of the College of Architecture; Sher* man Jensen, president ot the Col* lege of Commerce and Buelne*.
for extensive engagements at'the Admlnl.tratlon; F.d W=*.
City,
That all undergraduate men and Fine Arts WiU
women students must live ln the | dormitories, fraternities, sororities, or residences approved by the university was announced by Dr.
Franc!. Bacon, counsellor of men, and Dean Mary Sinclair Crawford, dean of women.
Hotel Muelback In Kansas and ln Galveston, Tex,
Mel Peterson, tho featured vocalist, sings on the “Happy-Oo^Lucky Hour” over station KHJ. Arrange-ol | ments tor the orchestra were made by Tom Swift, formerly of Earl Burtnett'. orchestra.
The dig, a* usual will be very Informal and women are urged to ome unescorted If they do not
m l ' have dates. Color scheme wlll be
Following a successful summer session In ceramics, the College of Architecture has now added two
Under no condition will under- courM» ,n th“ »“bject In Its regu-graduate students be permitted to Ilar curriculum, (.len Lukens per-llve ln apartments," stated Dr. Ba ! h»P« the world s foremo.t author!-con. There are accommodations ln on	vln b* the lnstruc-
the men’* residence hall for 125 and ln the women's residence hall for 100. In the past student* residing ln these halls were not required to eat there, but this year all students living In them must eat all meals at the residences. Only students working outside for their meals are exempted from this rule.
The list of approved residences for roen student* can be obtained In the office of Dr. Bacon, room 236 Student Union, and the approved list for women will be found In the office of Dean Crawford, room 264 Administration building.
Noted Authority To Teach Advertising
tor ln the two classes 163a, snd 164a.
The finest facilities available for the use of student* of ceramic* have been obtained, according to Dean Arthur G. Weatherhead. Two kilns are now ready for use, as well as well as electric machines necessary In making the tile, pottery, and glazed clay articles
lights around the floor.
The usual 26 cent* will be charged for men at the door and women wlll be admitted free.
New Instructor To
Teach Stagecraft
Prof. Kurt Baer von Wels.llngen ha* been added to the teaching
staff of the School of Speech. He wlll conduct courses to dramatic* and stage craft. The new appointee has studied at tbe University of California at Berkeley, with Max Reinhardt at Salsburg. and in Berlin and Parla.
Daily Trojan Positions Are Open to Freshman Writers
College of Engineering president; Jack Swarthout, president, Lo* An« geles University of International Relations; Worth Bernard, president. College of Letter*. Art., and Science*; and Nick Hoere*. prest> dent, College of Pharmacy.
Prsaidant's Address
Dean Mary Sinclair Crawford and Dr. Francis Bacon, deans of women and men, and Theron Clark, registrar, will b^ Introduce! and w 111 greet the new students.
"Ideals for the New Day” will be tbe subject of the address by President \on KlelnSmld which will climaxfthe assembly.
Following the rally, freshman and all new student* will adjourn to the Women’s gymnasium on the second floor of the Physical Education' Itulldlug for Ihe alumni luncheon, which Is scheduled for noon.
Registration at 2 p.m.
Registration and conference* with advisors for freshmen will begin at 2 p.m. In 207 Physical Education, Junior College entrants registered yesterday.
Registration will continue tomorrow with the scholastic aptitude test being given In 206 Administration building from 8:45 to noon for all those who have not yet completed the requirement.
The foreign language classification tests will be given tomorrow afternoon ln Bridge hall at 1 o’clock.
On Friday, a special assembly for all froalimen and flrst year
Aiming to get the editorial de i applicants for positions on hi*
partment of the Daily Trojan func staff in the Daily Trojan editorial tlonlng as soon a* poaslble, Wen- oflice tomorrow afternoon. Mar-
dell Sether, editor, today began garel Lloyd will be In charge of Junior College will be held In 20# the work of organizing the pub J the women * page, which is a Administration with I)«an Craw-
----I llcat Ion’* reportorlal staff. All weekly feature of the paper, ap- ford presiding while Dr. Bacon
Chosen for the fourth conseru- those who are Interested in work- pesilng e.ch Friday. Miss Lloyd will head an assembly foi tha live term to head a course In "Ad- |ng on tbe paper have been asked has planned many features of In- new men smdenU^ln 3U5 Adinlnl. vertlslng Campaigns” at Unlver- j by Sether to report to the Trojan '
sity college, evening division of the university, Gerry Fitzgerald, director of public relations for the May company will present tbe flrst lecture of a new series on Wednesday evening. Kept. 27, in the Transportation building.
While covering the w hole field of advertising, the course will be con
tereat to woman readers of the t (ration at II o'clock A complete coverage of
paper.
Trojau social events has been plan New Women Asked ned with the appolutment of Sonia Turney a« society editor. Elite
To Attend A**embly
editorial offices, 226 Student Union, tomorrow, when they will be Interviewed by Erneit Foiter and Jack Krankiah. managing editor ami aaalatant editor respective' j Rothman is to head tht theater ly. It »as especially stressed that page, another weekly feature of freshmen students are. welcome to the Dally Trojan. The theater try for a position on the start, page will appear each Thursday.
Changes made In the organization Francis Clsllni, business man-i rentrated specifically on the prep- of the paper last fall have made lt j ager, will interview applicants for arstion of ‘adverting campaigns |	— »» X?	tTo?. j %£?£ UK
I economic, of advertising, choice •ftiepublle.ton	,	m	„tu()ent UnU)n. A„ ,nwring i.eshman and Junior
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methods	! sports editor, who will Interview I Mond*. , CI.Hnl decl»r«d.	I attend.
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Welcoming new women students and explaining tbe university's tradition to them. Mary Slnclrlr Crawford, dean of wnmen, will preside at an assembly Fililay morning at II o'clock tn 206 Ad