15 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1968
Page
1
An independent study program for Westhampton College students was proposed in a WG college government meeting. Dr. M Elizabeth Osborn spoke for faculty experience and Wilson College comparison, noting value and broad eligibility beyond juniors and seniors.
At the University of Richmond and nearby Virginia Commonwealth University campuses an influenza outbreak spreads rapidly. Westhampton College reports about 75 infirmary admissions since Nov 1, while Richmond College notes 26 in the past week and 120 treated and released. Affected include students and staff. no single source found.
Bill Leach, a former Hollywood artist and TV actor, will appear at the University Sunday through Wednesday nights in a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event. He uses a special easel with black light, sound, music and drama to present works like The Creation and The Crucifixion. All meetings start at 8 p.m. in Dennis Auditorium. Leach travels the United States and West Indies with a nonsectarian message and no admission charges. University athletes and FCA officers will preside.
The Willie T and Magnificents, a Charlotte based soul group, will perform at the Interfraternity Council Christmas Dance on Friday December 20 from 8 to 12 in Milhiser Gym. Tickets are four dollars per couple.
On page 5 of the November 8 issue Tun Colmorans miscaptioned the Lambda Chi Alpha Homecoming float as the Thalhimers award winner. The float won the Miller and Rhoads award for best float.
At the 145th annual Hampton meeting the Virginia Baptist General Association voted to send back to the Committee of 24 a proposal to end financial aid to five of seven schools, keeping University of Richmond and Bluefield Junior College funded. The vote followed emotional appeals led by Col. Joseph H. Cosby and calls for broader study of the association’s future role with its colleges.
Henry C. Patterson proposes a resolution urging endorsement of The Statement on The Crisis in Our Nation, passed at the Southern Baptist Convention last June. The adopted measure urges Southern Baptists to translate their ministry of love into action against racial prejudice.
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