Baird, Spencer F.

Professor Elmer C. Herber receives grant from American Philosophical Society to write a biography of Spencer Fullerton Baird. College receives two ancient building stones from Carlisle, England; they are placed on display in Bosler lobby. Professor Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., receives grant from American Philosophical Society to compile and edit a collection of Benjamin Franklin's letters. Student Senate makes recommendations for reducing cheating.

Plans to expand college band initiated, including adding more twirlers to the color guard and expanding repertoire. Professor John Pflaum presents talk on current situation in Berlin, highlighting the likelihood of war. Spencer Baird named as "Father of the National Museum" by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Editorial discusses the flaws in sorority rushing rules and the Pan-Hellenic Council's responsibility to fix them.