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a help, | much 1, ss in th e J has taken !g streak j 1 fastest f be Battallofi Cloudy and cool Je seve t | three P to a Vol. 67 No. 122 College Station, Texas Wednesday, May 10, 1972 845-2226 s score) n eight 'ond onhl ?an s niiK| l &M student rest area o end campus sterility n a littlf Tolansj mo mb 11 li mp f , By MICHAEL RICE n e added J^ er man y years of construct- d up ; P a campus that consisted only oesn’t kM buildings, A&M now has the pance to rid itself of its “Plain parky Al" 6 ” sterility - ds roi Sea Grant Committee has th* lof* a p ^ an ^ e f ore university offi- *1,^ ; wls and the Student Senate tnose ie . TP^h would bring the everyday .^adeat into a life of involvement P " ear ii 1 an j studies, iderson t § (The new plan, approved by the ■nate in its last regular meet- bcst i semes ^ er ’ w ° u ^ ^ n ‘ approximate cost of unit plve an ioo.ooo. I'This sum would probably not ■me from any state-oriented ■nds,” says Mrs. Leatha Miloy, ■itor of publications from the ■nter for Marine Resource. l‘'Funds for its construction the V(# )U ^ mos ^ likel y h av e to origi- y mem ^B n( i ra j s i n g campaign,” she said. Witchdl M 6 wou ^ nee( f to count on the y, rookie ■ C r Barbe m 0 * 1 as ^ ,ormer Students, mcas and* We can Ket atuc ^ ent iuter- m stimulated, the whole project ■te from donations in a massive Crampta lould begin to move quite rap tor the S:B^' n his fu*This modern area for A&M be similar to mall areas •naments, Bated in some of the colleges B the West Coast. A giant lulpture in reality, the area ould be quietly attuned, com- R E E AES 400 .AND ) I 0 pared to others such as the Me morial Student Center. Rodney Hill, an assistant pro fessor of environmental design at A&M, is the designer of the one- block area which would com memorate Sea Grant Day in 1976. Hill originally started to de sign a simple fountain structure for the commemoration. But he began to put ideas together and formulate an overall plan that would include students. “Nothing has been built with students in mind,” says Hill. Stu dents need an acre where they can relax, let out stresses and let go of their situational faces.” This A&M haven for relaxa tion would be located between Bizzell and Spence Streets behind the new Oceanography Building. Roberts and Hubbard Streets would also be closed off to allow for walking malls that would en compass the twelve foot earth berms comprising the area. People would be able to walk on top of these hills to study in the grass or walk in groups in side the rolling earth berm hills. Starting from the library end of the area, students would first encounter an arboretum. This would include fountains and kiosks for information similar to designs at Berkeley. Kiosks would be convenient bulletin boards for finding out Bus. Adm. college accredited 'hich it) WON :he ;red ly i, make 1ICLE mch IP WITH st had. ected and r MEWS gov- an 5MAN lent, ir. • • NEWS A&M’s College of Business Ad- inistration has earned the most tensive possible accreditation the American Association of illegiate Schools of Business, e nation’s only official accredit- g agency for business curricu- m. Dr. John E. Pearson, TAMU ean of business administration as notified of AACSB accredi- ■tion of both undergraduate and ■aster’s degree programs at the ■sociation’s annual meeting in New Orleans. ■ Dean Pearson said he knew of lily one other instance in which Ri institution won accreditation for undergraduate and master’s irograms at the same time and upon first application. ■ AACSB accreditation was de scribed by the dean as a “bench mark of progress in the develop ment of an outstanding business lllege.” j“Such accreditation serves no- jce to business scholars and stu- Ipnts nationwide that Texas l&M has a program which ranks pong the best in the country,” ean Pearson noted. Of approximately 800 colleges and unversities offering some form of business administration gree, the dean said fewer than 150 are accredited. Only five of the 16 institutions applying this year were approved. On the master’s level, fewer than 100 of some 400 programs are accred ited. (See Bus. Adm., Page 2) what’s happening on campus, posting rides, and picking up newspapers. The next area would be a band shelter area which could be used for such things as noon music jam sessions. The area would in clude both a natural sloping am phitheater and one made of brick steps. Paths leading to and from the area would allow easy access for stage entrances and exits in plays. Also included in the giant com plex would be five or six circular study areas which would have a capacity of 27 students apiece. Each area would surround a tree that is already growing on cam pus. Benches for study would hold from two to three people. Arbors will be constructed to provide shade for study. These will be constructed like plant trellis with vines growing on them to create an inviting atmos phere. “The general idea of the whole project is for the student to ex perience,” says Hill. “We want the student to be able to walk under an umbrella of trees, go through arbors set up with tun nels and ramps inside, and ex pose him to water, earth, shade and sun.” “Some may be worried about paving this project but we would use brick over sand to pave the area,” Hill says. “This would avoid any drainage problems and at the same time, death to trees would be avoided.” Hill and Miloy have both felt encouraged by the Senate’s will ingness to have the project done and couple this with favorable remarks made by Dr. . John C. Calhoun, director of the Center of Marine Resources and vice president for academic affairs. Goodwin Hall to become oldest building on campus Goodwin Hall will become Tex as A&M’s oldest standing build ing this week, with the 68-year- old Bagley Hall being razed for new construction. Formerly the Textile Engi neering Building, Bagley Hall was constructed in 1904. For half its existence, the two- story, red brick structure just east of the campus water tower housed carding, spinning warp- preparation, weaving and cloth finishing machinery employed by students in textile engineering degree study. Workmen laid open the build ing’s innards Monday, revealing huge oak beams necessary to sup port the heavy textile manufac turing equipment. A new two-story building de- FORM NO. 2 APPLICATION FOR BALLOT BY MAIL FOR THE SECOND PRIMARY ELECTION ON THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE THE STATE OF COUNTY OF TEXAS A PLAZA like the one shown above is part of Rodney Hill’s sketches for a proposed landscape sculpture that would be located between Bizzell and Spence Streets. The open plaza might include such things as the cloud fountain as sketched in the background and the area could be used as a meeting place for small groups. Rhetoric will not solve problems signed as a wing of the eight- floor office-classroom building will be constructed on the site. “Functionally, it was the best building ever erected on the Texas A&M campus,” wrote former Archivist Ernest Langford about Bagley Hall in his book, “Here We’ll Build the College.” “The textile engineering build ing was devoid of all superfluous ornament except for rustifica- tions in brickwork of the first floor and carved projections of roof beams under the overhang,” the retired head of the former School of Architecture said. Like many other TAMU build ings, Bagley Hall served numer ous other areas in addition to the original intentions. Rhetoric alone will not suffice for practical solutions to social problems, Dr. Michael DeBakey emphasized Saturday in A&M’s commencement address. The eminent Houston heart surgeon and president of Baylor College of Medicine spoke before a record TAMU spring gradu ating class of 1,643 students. He also received the university’s honorary designation of distin guished professor of surgery. Marine Lt. Gen. Ormond R. Simpson .speaking at ceremonies for 210 graduates who also earned military commissions, said he sees signs that a majority of U.S. citizens are returning to a“rea- sonable set of values,” including acceptance of the need for a strong armed forces. “Elegant words may arouse emotion, but when the echo of the voice has faded, the words become inert,” Dr. DeBakey noted, adding that students “earnestly want to become in volved in the practical aspects of filling society’s needs.” “You must, however, approach your social responsibility with some degree of realism—that is, you must recognize what can be done and how long it will require to do it,” he advised. “Adopting unattainable goals or establish ing impossible time tables will only lead to disappointment.” Dr. De Bakey said science and technology “have repaid man well for his investment—in improved health, comfort and well-being” and warned against following the fear of the potential destructive uses of scientific products to SECOND PRIMARY JUNE on the day of said election: : , do solemnly swear that I am a resident of Precinct No. 1 County, Texas, and I am lawfully entitled to vote at the Election to be held in said precinct on the 3RD day of and that I am prevented from appearing at the polling place in said precinct 1. Because of sickness or physical disability. The ballot for said election is to be mailed to me at the permanent residence address—which is the address at which I am temporarily living. (Strike phrase not applicable) following address: , which is my ;ratic I MARY MAY 6 lolitical ent by Martin liam B’ airman 2. Because this application is made before the beginning of the period of absentee voting for sets to be absent from the county of his residence on election day and during period for absentee voting for said above mentione* ap and applicant expects during the entin on election day sd election. The said abov« the clerk's ab e ciei ballot for said election is to be mail mentioned election regular office hours tailed to me which address is outside the county of my residence. * 3. Because applicant is absent from the county of his residence at the time of making this application and expects to be absent on the date of the above mentioned election and during the clerk’s regular office hours for the remainder of the period for absentee voting for said above mentioned election. The ballot for said election is to be mailed to me at which is an address outside the county of my residence. I hereby make application for a ballot to be furnished me for said above mentioned election and my permanent address is and my Registration Certificate is to be returned to me at said address. DATED this the day of Signature of voter Registration Certificate Number ‘Strike paragraphs not applicable. By: (Signature of wdtness who assisted physical disability) voter in event of STUDENTS LEAVING A&M for the summer or until summer school starts will be allowed to vote in the second primary by mailing the above application. deter the search for new knowl edge. “It is worthy to note that the diversion of scientific discoveries to evil ends has not been proposed by scientists, but by others,” he observed. The prominent physician urged exercise of social responsibility through greater support of med ical research. “As a citizen,” he reminded, “you can let your congressman and the administration know that you do not approve of national priorities that appropriate $400 per person for defense, $40 per person for highways, $30 per person for space exploration, only $7 per person for all med ical research and less than $1 per person for heart research— the number one killer.” General Simpson, 1936 TAMU graduate who serves as the Marine Corps’ director of per sonnel and deputy chief of staff for manpower, spoke on the re sponsibility, through the offi cer’s oats to defend and support the U. S. Constitution. The Corpus Christi native stressed it was not his place or intention to talk about Vietnam, but admitted alarm and concern by “frustration taken by some people” in America. General Simpson said frustra tion has led to a “contempt to ward those wearing the uniform of this nation.” “I’m not talking about the pro fessional-—the generals, colonels or majors. I’m concerned about the second lieutenant, sergeant and corporal who are doing only what the country asked them to do,” Simpson declared. He contended that with few Absentee forms ready for June runoff elections Registered voters of any coun ty may use the form that has been provided to the left for ob taining absentee voting forms for the June 3 second primary elec tions. Frank Boriskie, county clerk, said ballots will be mailed to any one asking for them with the only stipulation being that this application must come from some place located outside of Brazos County. In addition, the return address for the absentee ballot must be an address located outside of Brazos County. The closest city to College Sta tion outside Brazos County is Navasota. Forms may also be taken in person to the County Clerk's of fice on E. 26th Street in Bryan. The period for mailing ballots will be between May 15 and May 31 and absentee voting in person will start May 24 and run until May 31. Persons should bring their voter registration forms with them. University National Bank “On the side of Texas A&M.” —Adv. exceptions, a few isolated and highly publicized exceptions, the young American in uniform to day in Vietnam, Europe or at home “is serving his country as well as any man served his coun try since the Revolutionary War.” General Simpson reported there are signs the uniform and armed forces are again being respected. “If the time should ever come when this nation feels it cannot call young Americans to serve its course under the proud banner, or if the young failed to meet the call to muster, then liberty and freedom are in dire jeopardy. The Marine general said he was especially proud of young Americans. “I can think of no higher calling than serving in the U.S. armed forces,” he added. Commissioning was followed by Final Review where officials esti mated 9,000 viewed the tradi tional goodby to senior cadets. Hawkins, Williams, with award Hawkins, Stanley get awards, cash at Saturday ceremonies Two graduating seniors were honored in ceremonies Saturday. Steward Kirk Hawkins was awarded the Brown Foundation- Earl Rudder Memorial Out standing Student Award for 1972. The W. T. Doherty Award was given to Thomas M. Stan ley, 1971-72 Corps Commander. The Brown Foundation award, which includes $5,000 and a plaque, is awarded to an out standing graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities and traits of the late Gen. Earl Rudder, A&M president for 11 years. A political science major, Hawkins was a cadet colonel commanding the first brigade and graduated with a 3.25 grade point ratio. Hawkins earned Distinguished Student honors for academic excellence five se mesters and was selected for this year’s “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universi ties and Colleges.” Other honors included elec tion as a freshman to Phi Eta Sigma national honor frater nity, the Reserve Officer’s As sociation Award and the Roun tree Award for service to TAMU students and the com munity. Hawkins was chairman of the MSC Town Hall during 1971-72, vice chairman of the Great Issues Committee during 1970- 71 and operations sergeant on Corps Staff as a junior. The $3,000 Doherty award is presented to the outstanding senior cadet officer. Doherty specified in his endowment of the award that the recipient should be a graduating senior who has earned a reserve offi cer commission, believes in God, loves his family, has strong feelings of patriotism for the U. S. and Texas and possesses a strong Aggie spirit and love for Texas A&M. Universtiy officials said Stan ley directed the cadet corps through one of its best years, achieving records in academics, retention and military standing. His honors included Distin guished Military Student, Ross Volunteers Third Platoon leader and RV Firing Squad, member of the President’s Advisory Council, Distinguished Student, Outstanding Second Classman Cadet in 1971, member of Wings and Sabers and Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. His enthusiasm for military excellence led to completion of several Army schools at his own expense, including Ranger, Jumpmaster, and recipient of a parachute badge. Stanley was also one of four students named to the Board of Directors of the University Na tional Bank in College Station.