The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, January 25, 1983, Image 7

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January 25, 1983
Memorial Student Center
Texas A&M University
A Review of the Fall 1983 MSC Programs. . .
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4JU Cultural
Programs
ARTS
Chairman: Todd Stansbury
This committee sponsored art exhibits as well as the
NTSU Jazz Band and the Deborah Hay Dance Com
pany.
BLACK AWARENESS
Chairman: Kelsel Thompson
A successful choir extravaganza entitled “Gospel-
fest” where gospel choirs from several Texas universi
ties participated was sponsored by this committee.
They also brought several speakers and provided
tutoring sessions for its members.
COMMITTEE FOR AWARENESS OF
MEXICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE
Chairman: Deborah Molina
This committee brought “Ballet Gran Folklorico de
Mexico” along with a mariachi band.
OPERA PERFORMING ARTS
SOCIETY (OPAS)
Chairman: Michael Dewey
Outstanding classical entertainers such as Anna
Russel, the Houston Ballet, and “1 Musici” were pre
sented by this committee. High noon concert series
throughout the semester were also given.
TRAVEL
Chairman: John Visser
This committee provided two ski trips to Purgatory
and Winterpark at reasonable rate's and hosted an
overseas day presenting study and travel abroad op
portunities.
Educational
Programs
FREE UNIVERSITY
Chairman: Paul Hoeper
Country dance — jitterbug lessons, first aid, bar-
tending, conversational German. . . these are just a
few of the many non-credit courses this committee
offered several times during the semester.
GREAT ISSUES
Chairman: David Franz
Leading speakers on crucial issues such as Ralph
Nader, Stuart Taylor, General V. A. Walters, and Ed
ward Teller were welcomed by this active committee.
POLITICAL FORUM
Chairman: David Hamilton
Famous political speakers such as Robert White,
Jim Collins, and Kent Caperton were scheduled by
this committee. They also sponsored Political
Awareness Week featuring speakers, debates, a mock
student election, and an open house of representa
tives from various state lobbying groups.
STUDENT CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL
AFFAIRS (SCONA)
Chairman:- Michael Carson
This committee spent the fall raising over $75,000
to bring in key speakers to a conference this spring on
the Latin American Challenges. They also spent a
week introducing the conference to the students by
tables and banners.
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Programs
AGGIE CINEMA
Chairman: Becky Laird
This committee ran many popular, classical, and
international films for the community such as “On
Golden Pond,” “Chariots of Fire,” “Arthur,” and
“Taps.”
BASEMENT
Chairman: Ken Bunch
A wide variety of programming was brought by this
committee ranging from Jean Kilbourn to Omar and
the Howlers to Barron, the Hypnohist.
CEPHEID VARIABLE
Chairman: Angela Partain
This science fiction/fantasy committee sponsored
films such as “Star Wars” and “Cat People.” They
also brought a speaker on Poltergeists and the Itty
Bitty Con.
TOWN HALL
Chairman: Darryl Heath
Record crowds were drawn to the many concerts
sponsored by this committee. Entertainers such as
Spyrogyra, Red Skeleton, The Motels, Alabama, Wil
lie Nelson, and Broadway plays like “Annie” and
“Deathtrap” were featured.
VIDEO TAPE
Chairman: Steve Stockman
Professionally taped programs on a variety of sub
jects and of groups performing were shown by this
committee on their monitors in the MSC.
Recreational
Programs
AMATEUR RADIO
Chairman: Mark Belcher
Amateur radio communication was promoted by
this committee by giving demonstrations and offering
radio licensing classes. They aided communication at
Aggiecross and Bonfire and offered the use: of W5AC,
an amateur radio station, to all its members.
CAMERA
Chairman: Kevin Sokora
This committee provided a variety of programs and
services as well as darkroom facilities. They also host
ed a Fall Photo Contest and sold Bonfire prints.
HOSPITALITY
Chairman: Beth Ann Hendrix
An award winning float was sponsored by this
committee in the Bryan-College Station Christmas
parade. Fashion shows and seasonal parties were also
presented. They also began work on the Miss TAMU
Scholarship Pageant.
RECREATION
Chairman: Steve Daniels
Competition in backgammon and table tennis was
coordinated by this committee along with events such
as the Teasipping Contest and Minicon, a smaller
version of Warcon.
OUTDOOR RECREATION (ORC)
Chairman: Morris Salge
This committee sponsored presentations and semi
nars on wilderness schools and outdoor skills. They
also coordinated campouts with canoeing, rafting, and
backpacking to places like Big Bend National Park.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Businessmen and lawyers provided a seminar called
MCA/Law Day to inform students of opportunities.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The MSC Lounge was decorated and various groups
performed such as the Singing Cadets and Women’s
Chorus.
COLLEGE BOWL
Teams of Aggies matched their wits in
this quiz show and prepared to pro
ceed to regional tournaments.
FALL LEADERSHIP
Student leaders convoked for a three
day workshop in August in Trinidad,
Texas.
LOST AND FOUND AUCTION
Various articles were auctioned to the highest
bidder in the MSC.
MADRIGAL DINNERS
The medieval past was brought to life with five
elegant evenings of food, song, and high spirits
during the Christmas season.
OPEN HOUSE
An estimated 5,000 persons attended this project to view booths set up by all
school organizations.
WELCOME BACK PICNIC
MSC members were reunited with an afternoon of hot dogs and fun contests in
the fall.
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A Preview of the Spring 1983 MSC Programs. . .
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Modern European Gallery
Exhibit through Feb. 5
AGGIE CINEMA
“Fiddler on the Roof”
7:30, Theater
MSC DISCOVERY
CEPHEID VARIABLE
“Blade Runner”
7:30, Theater
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AGGIE CINEMA
“Gone With the Wind” 7:30, Theater
“Nightshift” Midnight, Theater
BASEMENT
“Really Red”
8:00, Rumours
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Fine Arts Print Sale
All Week in MSC
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FEBRUARY 1
ORC
“Weather the Wilderness”
7:00, 701 Rudder
BLACK AWARENESS
“Can I Speak to You
Brother?” 8:00, Forum
TOWNHALL — Harlem
Globetrotters 8:00, G. Rollie
AGGIE CINEMA/
BLACK AWARENESS
“Malcolm X” 7:30
OPAS
Canadian Brass
8:00, Auditorium
CEPHEID VARIABLE
“Time After Time”
7:30, 9:45, Theater
ORC
Backpacking Trip
AGGIE CINEMA
“Star Wars” 7:00, 9:45, Theater
“Revenge of the Pink Panther” Midnight, Theater
BLACK AWARENESS
“Black History Lecture”
7:00, 502 Rudder
Black History Gallery
Exhibit through Feb. 20
TRAVEL
Travel Emphasis Week
CIEE Study Abroad, 7:00
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BLACK AWARENESS/
GREAT ISSUES
“Dick Gregory”
8:00, Theater
CEPHEID VARIABLE
“Roller Ball”
7:30, 9:45
RECREATION
Warcon through Feb. 12
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AGGIE CINEMA
“Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” 8:00, Auditorium
“Kelly’s Heroes” Midnight, Auditorium
TRAVEL
Mardi Gras Trip
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AGGIE CINEMA
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7:30, Theater
OPAS
“Evita”
8:00, Auditorium
BLACK AWARENESS
“African Liberation
Struggles in Post Vietnam
Era” 7:00, 501 Rudder
TOWN HALL
“Evita”
8:00, Auditorium
TOWNHALL
“Evita”
8:00, Auditorium
AGGIE CINEMA
“Psycho”
7:30, Theater
ORC
Backpacking Trip
SCONA 28
OPAS
“Eugene Fodor”
8:00, Auditorium
CEPHEID VARIABLE/AGGIE CINEMA
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” 7:30, 9:45, Theater
1 “Catch 22” Midnight, Theater
“The Latin Americas: Challenges and Alternatives”
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AGGIE CINEMA
“Swamp Fest”
7:30, Theater
BLACK AWARENESS
“Malcolm X”
7:00, 501 Rudder
AGGIE CINEMA
“Dr. Zhivago”
7:30, Theater
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CEPHEID VARIABLE
“Tron”
7:30, 9:45, Theater
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AGGIE CINEMA
“Apocalypse Now” 7:30, Theater
“It Came From Hollywood” Midnight, Theater
HOSPITALITY
Miss TAMU Scholarship
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ORC —Campout Trip
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"Smash Palace”
7:30, Theater
BLACK AWARENESS
“Issues Facing the
Black World”
7:00, 501 Rudder
GREAT ISSUES
“Michael DeBakey”
8:00, Theater
DISCOVER THE MSC!
OPEN HOUSE — MSC LOUNGE — ALL DAY TOMORROW