; Thursday, September 13, 1962
College Station, Texas
THE BATTALION
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The center of the college community social and recreational activities since
1950, the Memorial Student Center is the place where a student may spend
his leisure hours, relaxing or participating in the many activities offered by
its educational and recreational program. The MSC belongs to you, and its
purpose is to help you make the most of your college life.
. ■ .. with the hope of providing a social and educational supplement to your everyday life as student
JP.LIC RELATIONS:
ns f ill of the various activities sponsored by the MSC Directorate
itioffiire publicized by this committee. Through radio advertise-
1lent and newspaper writings, the members of the committee
se Paring to the attention of the student body and community, the
icti'Tacilities and activities available in the Center. In addition
f ba(l these functions, the committee publishes a Student Center
recoijwsletter.
: intlftairman: John E. Hilliard
he Radio Committee is comprised of “ham” operators and
|her students interested in amateur radio. In the radio club
puse you can work with the shortwave sets or discuss with
fur colleagues the latest amateur rig.
pairman: Frank E. Stewart
SAVEL:
he Travel Committee is a new organization set up to promote
tere&t in Travel and for jobs in the United States and abroad,
j primary interest of this group is to set up a foreign tour
fring the coming year. An information center will be in the
sCto provide information concerning foreign jobs and travel,
hairman: Robert A. Miller
«lre ' " " to you and your Guests
CAFETERIA
!^| Complete Food Service.
GUEST ROOMS
j [ Regular room accommodations, check cashing, ticket sales
ofll for most events, information and lost & found, plus many
. I more services you can use.
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MAIL SERVICE
United States Post Office located in the building.
I REMEMBER
The profits of the MSC Businesses go to support the
50-60 thousand square feet of floor space for your use
too, as meeting rooms, dances, movies, Art Galleries,
for Camera Club darkrooms, receptions. Great Issues
speakers, Browsing Library, Record Playing Rooms, Piano
Room, Honor Banquets or for just lounging and visiting in
. “the living room of the campus” . . .
STUDENT CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL
AFFAIRS:
The Student Conference on National Affairs, better known as
SCONA, is held annually in December in the MSC. Attended
by student representatives from approximately 60 colleges
and universities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the
conference is a symposium to discuss national and international
affairs. Eminent leaders in foreign affairs from government,
industry, and education, guide the discussion of the delegates.
Work in this committee involves the many arrangements neces
sary in presenting the conference.
Chairman: Victor L. Donnell
TALENT:
The Talent Committee sponsors the Aggie Talent Show each
year, selecting the best talent on campus. The committee also
sponsors the nations largest Intercollegiate Talent Show held
each year on the campus of Texas A&M. This committee
maintains a list of talent prospects available to student groups
as well as to the surrounding community.
Chairman: S. Edward (Eddie) Duncan /
TABLE TENNIS:
The Table Tennis Committee sponsors organized tournaments
among the A&M students and other colleges and universities.
The A&M Table Tennis participates in the Association of Col
lege Unions Regional Tournament. Students interested in this
fast moving activity should join the MSC Table Tennis Com
mittee.
Chairman: ’ Arthur C. Kyle
TOWN HALL:
The Town Hall Committee is responsible for the selecting and
presenting of an array of nationally famous concert artists
and top-flight entertainment. This year the program consists
of THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS and LEON BIBB, DICK
SCHORY’s PERCUSSION POPS, THE MANTOVANI OR
CHESTRA, THE AJMERICAN JAZZ ENSEMBLE, BASIL
RATHBONE, and a mystery guest and other special attrac
tions. By patronizing Town Hall over the four year period,
a student can become cognizant of the best in American enter
tainment. Admission to this outstanding series is gained by
purchasing the optional student activity card.
Chairman: Claude R. (Randy) Jones
SINGING CADETS:
Membership in the widely known A&M Glee Club is open to
students who enjoy vocal music. Appointments are made after
auditions are held during the first two weeks of the fall semes
ter. The Singing Cadets furnish music for numerous campus
programs and travel to many major cities for concerts and
shows. Rehearsals are held Monday through Friday from five
to-six p.m. in the Music Hall.
HOW YOU CAN JOIN?
If you are interested in participating in extra-curricular ac
tivities, contact the Student Program Office in the MSC at
any time during the year.
MSC GOVERNMENT:
The Memorial Student Center is governed by a Council of eight
students, five faculty members, two former students, and a
student representative from the Battalion, the campus news
paper. Students always hold the offices of president and vice-
president of the MSC Council. The chairmen of the MSC
committees compose the Directorate, which plans and directs
the activity program. The president and vice-president of the
Council also preside over the MSC Directorate.
The highest honor attainable by a freshman participating in
the MSC program is to be selected a Directorate Assistant.
These men are appointed by the MSC Council President during
the spring semester, and act as assistants to the president and
vice-president for special events presented by the Center.
As this brochure has indicated to you, innumerable positions of
leadership are open in the MSC student program for those
students who begin participating in the committee activities
at an early date.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
1. The MSC Student Program Office serves in an advisory
capacity to each of the four classes.
2. The Student Finance Center, provides a banking and book
keeping service for all officially recognized student or
ganizations on the campus.
3. Any student group wishing to organize into an officially
recognized club or organization must obtain a petition of
recognition at the Student Finance Center.
4. Graduating seniors may order announcements and invita
tions from the Student Finance Center.
5. Students may purchase Season Reserved Seat Tickets for
the Town Hall Series at the Student Program Office.
6. Reserved seat tickets for individual performances can be
purchased at the performance only.
7. The Office of Music Coordinator assists all student organi
zations in the booking of bands, speakers, and shows of
all types.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES:
Guion Hall Theatre—Movies are shown each weekend at a
small charge to cover cost of handling. Class meetings, Aggie
Players productions, talent shows, and some Town Hall attrac
tions are presented in this auditorium.
The Grove—The Grove provides facilities for outdoor dances,
movies, yell practices, picnics, and club parties. During the
summer season nightly entertainment and movies are pre
sented.
The Music Hall—For students music activities the College has
provided a building located west of Dorm 2 with practice rooms
equipped wdth pianos and music stands. The building also has
practice rooms for the Singing Cadets, The Aggieland Dance
Band, and student combos. The building is open from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, and may be used in the evenings by
special permission.
For further information about MSC activities, call the Memorial Student Center Student Programs, VI 6-8721, Station 36