Colgate University 1939 Yearbook (Hamilton, NY) - Full Access

Seat Of The Social Whirl Back Row: Gedney, Griffith, Wattles, Hof, Young, Sharp, Mr. Freeman, Conklin, Brccdcnbcrcc, Frank, Ruthman, Smith, Day, Lockett. Front Row: Ayrault, Roberts, Fa us, Baumbusch, Cole, Johnson, Lawrence, Kreiller. More varied than a three ring circus- that's the J. C. Union. This meeting place of more than 40 campus organizations has presented every type of program from coffee hours to "G-Men." The second year after the completion of Colgate's most vital building, has seen great strides taken in making it the center for informal cultivation of intellectual in– terest. As the hub of campus life it served with even greater ver atility than last year. When the number one function of the grey tone structure is listed there can ju t be one choic eating. Approximately four hundred freshmen and neutrals eat three times a day in President's Hall and many meals are served to socictie gathered in the private dining room. The informal coffee hours, which have been held on unday afternoons, have added greatly to the "J. C.'s" sociability. This year has seen a great rise of pool enthu iasts in the game room as well as continued interest in ping pong. The che s club is housed on the upper Ooor. One of the highlights was the visit of Charles Peterson, trick shot billiard ace, whose demonstrations drew large crowds. The vocational guidance work of the building staff, both in individual (c ts gtven to students and the series of lectures given b.v experts from various fields, ha been of worth– while value. Many outside men have addressed the meetings in Alton Hall as well as members of the faculty. Norman Thomas led the list of dignitaries to speak at luncheons. One of the best attended series of lectures was a group, by Dr. Norman E. Himes, on sex and marriage. 124