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INFORMATION  PLEASE  STAFF 

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF       Rose  Kafz 

SECTION   CHIEF        Befh  Brough,  Lyn  Gregor. 

Ina  Hackerman,  Gloria  Kozak 
Anne  Maerwiiz,  Pat  Murphy 
Frannie  Sommers,  Jo  Toula 

ART  EDITOR        Leslie  Cohen 

ADVISOR        Miss  Julia  Billings 

Assisfanf  Dean  of  Women 

TECHNICAL  ADVISOR        Mr.  Paul  E.  Thomas 


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DEAN'S   PAGE    4 

PRESIDENT'S  PAGE  5 

ACADEMIC  ASPIRATIONS  6 

Honoraries 6,7 

EXTRACURRICULAR 

EXCURSIONS  9 

CULTURAL    CORNER    12 

SOCIAL   SCOOP   14 

Graces  and  Grooming  15 

Suggested  Dress  17 

AWS  ...  A  Place  for  YOU 18 

AWS  Organization  19 

AWS  Executive  CouncU  20 

AWS  Committee  Chairmen  20 

Special  Events  21 

RESIDENCE  ROUNDUP  23 

COMMUTERS'  CHAT  24 

REGUXATION  REMINDERS  26 

Official  Rules  Concerning  Women  26 

Philosophy  of  Judicial  Program  _  26 

Signing  In  and  Out 27 

Weekends  at  Sororities  28 

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Reporting  to  the  Head  Resident 

Correct  Class  Standing  28 

Late  Leaves  and  Overnights  28 

Cultural  Late  Leaves  29 

Early  Morning  Leaves   _ 28 

Organization  Late  Leaves  _ 29 

Weekend  and  Holiday 

Late  Leaves  30 

Lateness 31 

Quiet  Hours   32 

Definition  of  Noise  32 

Warning  System  , 32 

Residence  Hours    (chart)    34 

Curfew   Hours    34 

Men's  Calling  Hours  34 

(residence  halls  and  sororities) 

Calling    Hours    34 

(fraternities  and  men's  dorms) 

House  Rules  35 

Fire  Drills  35 

Room  Inspection  35 

Sun  Bathing  _ 36 

Reception  Lobbies  36 

Telephones     36 

Residence  Doors   36 

House  Personnel  36 

Guests 37 

Overnight   Guests   37 

Regulations  on  who  can  visit 

on  weekends    37 

General  Regulations  38 

Mobs  and  Riots  38 

Alcoholic  Beverages  38 

Dress   - 38 

Registration  for  Parties  39 

Presidents  of  Dorms  and  Sororities  40 

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We  of  the  Dean  of 
Women's  Office  bid  you 
welcome. 

Your  main  purpose  in 
entering  the  University  is 
to  acquire  an  education. 
A  great  part  of  this  you 
will  get  in  the  classrooms 
and  the  Library,  from  pro- 
fessors, books,  and  from 
one  another.  It  is  also 
hoped  that  you  will  recog- 
nize and  take  advantage 
of  the  extra-curricular 
offerings  of  the  University. 
The  Associated  Women 
Students  —  popularly  re- 
ferred to  as  A.W.S.  —  is 
the  student  government  organization  to  which  all 
women  belong  and  through  which,  cooperatively  with 
the  Dean  of  Women's  Office,  they  establish  the  rules  by 
which  they  live.  They  also  strive  to  create  a  desirable 
social  environment  and  through  their  activities  encour- 
age leadership  qualities  in  women. 

Though  the  University  is  large  and  as  such  may  seem 
confusing  at  times,  there  are  a  great  many  people  here 
—  fellow  students,  faculty,  administrators  and  staff  — 
who  are  personally  interested  in  your  welfare  and  hap- 
piness and  will  be  pleased  to  be  of  help  if  you  will  let 
them  know  your  concerns. 

When  you  arrive  on  campus  you  will  be  given  much 
information  to  help  you  learn  your  way  around  our 
community.  In  addition,  regulations  applicable  to  all 
students  are  set  forth  in  a  booklet  entitled  University 
General  and  Academic  Regulations.  The  catalog  of  the 
College  in  which  you  register  will  also  set  forth  certain 
requirements  with  which  you  must  become  familiar. 

Remember,  this  is  now  YOUR  UNIVERSITY.  If  we 
in  the  Dean  of  Women's  Office  can  in  any  way  assist 
you  in  taking  advantage  of  and  enjoying  all  that  is  here 
for  you,  please  give  us  the  privilege  of  doing  so. 


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Dean  of  Women 


ASSISTANT  DEANS  OF  WOMEN: 


Miss  Julia  Billings,  Social  Director  and  AWS  Advisor 

Miss  Marian  Johnson,  Commuter  Advisor 

Miss  Janyce  E.  Notopoulos,  Panhellenic  and  Judicial 
System  Advisor 

Miss  Joan  McCall,  Women's  Housing  Director  and 
Dorm  Council  Advisor 


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On  behalf  of  the  women  students  at  the  University 
of  Maryland,  I  would  like  to  extend  a  warm  welcome 
to  you. 

Upon  enrolling  at  the  University,  you  will  auto- 
matically become  a  member  of  the  Associated  Women 
Students  (A.  W.  S.),  the  women's  governing  body  on 
campus.  An  organization  with  which  you  will  be  in- 
volved either  directly  or  indirectly,  A.  W.  S.  promotes 
many  activities  of  interest  to  all  Maryland  women. 
Information  Please,  the  A.  W.  S.  publication,  has  been 
written  to  acquaint  you  with  these  activities  as  well  as 
to  answer  questions  you  may  have  about  your  Uni- 
versity. 

A.  W.  S.  is  your  organization  and  we  hope  you  will 
take  every  opportunity  to  become  closely  associated 
with  it. 

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AWS  President 


Academic 
Achievements 


The  wise  Maryland  coed  sets  her  sights  high  where 
the  University's  paramount  goal  —  academics  — 
is  concerned. 

As  a  freshman,  she  acclimates  herself  to  the 
policies  and  regulations  set  forth  by  the  University. 
To  begin  with,  she  attends  classes  regularly.  These 
sessions  last  from  50  to  75  minutes  each  and  are 
scheduled  two  or  three  times  a  week.  There  is  no 
such  thing  as  automatic  "cuts"  for  freshmen  with 
the  exception  of  second  semester  freshmen  who  re- 
ceived a  3.5  average  or  above  for  their  previous 
semester.  This  is  only  one  of  the  signs  of  confidence 
and  rewards  for  academic  excellence  at  college! 

Honors  and  honoraries  are  in  store  for  those  who 
maintain  high  scholastic  averages:  Alpha  Lambda 
Delta  (freshman  women),  Diadem  (junior  women), 
Mortar  Board  (senior  women).  Phi  Kappa  Phi 
(seniors  in  the  top  ten  percent  of  their  class),  the 
Dean's  List  (a  3.5  or  above),  and  Phi  Beta  Kappa 
(our  newest  pride  and  joy!). 

Of  course,  you  must  realize  that  not  everyone 
can  be  an  honor  student  but  everyone  can  make  an 
effort  to  succeed.  The  policy  at  Maryland  is  one 
where  a  student  can  usually  contact  his  instructor 
for  advice  or  direction.  Approximately  six  weeks 
after  the  beginning  of  each  semester,  "dean's  slips" 
are  sent  out  to  students  doing  below  average  work 
in  his  courses.  Upon  receiving  such  a  notice,  a  stu- 
dent may  find  it  to  his  advantage,  at  this  time,  to 
contact  his  instructor.  Talking  with  an  instructor 
can  help  to  put  the  course  into  proper  perspective. 
The  University's  marking  system  is  as  follows: 
A  (four  points,  superior  work),  B  (three  points, 
above  average  work),  C  (two  points,  average  work), 
D  (one  point  below  average  work),  F  (zero  points, 
failure),  and  I  (incomplete  work). 

With  expanding  classroom  facilities,  the  depart- 
mental and  the  McKeldin  libraries,  a  Maryland  coed 
is  presented  with  many  advantages  for  progress 
and  learning.  All  the  opportunities  for  a  rich  edu- 
cation are  here;  it  is  the  student's  responsibility 
to  look  for  them  and  make  good  use  of  them. 

Honoraries 

Girls  who  have  made  outstanding  contributions 
in  some  phase  of  University  life  may  be  tapped  for 


membership  in  Alpha  Lambda  Delta,  Diadem,  Dia- 
mond, Mortar  Board,  Phi  Kappa  Phi,  Who's  Who 
or  Phi  Beta  Kappa.  All  of  these  honoraries  with 
the  exception  of  Phi  Kappa  Phi,  Who's  Who  and 
Phi  Beta  Kappa  are  solely  for  women.  They  pro- 
vide incentive  for  outstanding  performance  in  schol- 
arship, service,  and  leadership  on  the  Maryland 
campus. 

ALPHA  LAMBDA  DELTA 

Twice  a  year,  in  fall  and  spring,  this  honorary 
initiates  freshman  women  who  have  maintained 
high  academic  averages.  In  order  to  be  eligible  for 
membership,  a  girl  must  attain  a  3.5  average  during 
the  first  semester  or  a  3.5  overall  average  for  her 
freshman  year.  Maryland's  Adele  H.  Stamp  chapter 
of  Alpha  Lambda  Delta  helps  Phi 
Eta  Sigma,  the  men's  scholarship 
honorary,  to  sponsor  a  tutoring 
service  for  all  freshman  students. 
These  organizations  have  as  their 
goal  the  expansion  of  the  cultural 
and  intellectual  atmosphere  at  the 
University. 

DIADEM 

Diadem  was  established  at  the 
University  of  Maryland  in  1961  to 
honor  incoming  junior  women  for 
outstanding  achievement  and  po- 
tential in  leadership  and  service. 
Sophomore  women  are  tapped  in 
the  spring  before  their  junior  year 
at  the  Women's  Convocation.  Dia- 
dem members  also  usher  at  school 
events  and  lead  tours  for  visitors 
to  the  campus.  The  motto  of  this 
honorary  is  "To  lead  and  follow! 
with  wisdom  and  understanding." 

DIAMOND 

Sorority  women  who  have  made 
outstanding  contributions  to  the 
campus  and  to  their  individual 
chapters  are  given  recognition  for 
their  achievements  by  membership 
in  Diamond.  Tapping  is  held  twice 
each  year  at  Harmony  Hall  and  at 
the  Interfraternity  Sing.  Each  soro- 
rity may  have  a  total  of  three  girls 
in  Diamond,  who  may  be  either 
juniors  or  seniors.  Members  serve 
as  hostesses  at  various  campus 
events. 

MORTAR  BOARD 

Membership  in  Mortar  Board  is 
the  highest  honor  that  can  be  at- 


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tained  by  a  Maryland  coed.  The  national  honorary, 
which  was  established  at  the  University  in  1934, 
recognizes  senior  women  who  have  excelled  in  lead- 
ership, scholarship,  character,  and  service.  Mortar 
Board  sponsors  the  Mum  Sale  at  Homecoming,  en- 
tertains freshman  women  with  a  3.0  average  at  a 
"Smarty  Party",  and  sponsors  a  "Last  Lecture" 
series  annually. 

PHI  KAPPA  PHI 

Phi  Kappa  Phi  recognizes  superior  scholarship 
among  seniors  in  the  top  10  percent  of  their  class. 
Its  members,  both  men  and  women,  are  dedicated 
to  the  maintenance  of  unity  and  democracy  in  edu- 
cation. A  scholarship  is  presented  by  Phi  Kappa 
Phi  each  year  to  the  graduating  senior  with  the 
highest  academic  average. 

WHO'S  WHO 

The  selection  committee  of  Who's  Who,  which 
is  made  up  of  a  group  of  student  leaders  and  fac- 
ulty members,  can  pick  a  maximum  of  thirty-six 
students  for  membership  in  this  nationwide  group. 
Graduating  seniors  are  selected  for  excellence  in 
publications,  religion,  drama,  speech,  activities,  and 
athletics.  Who's  Who  Among  Students  in  American 
College  and  Universities  sponsors  a  placement  serv- 
ice for  those  it  honors  and  also  publishes  a  national 
bibliography  of  aU  the  selected  students. 

PHI  BETA  KAPPA 

Phi  Beta  Kappa  is  a  national  honor  society  which 
extends  membership  to  junior  and  senior  students 
in  the  College  of  Arts  and  Sciences  who  have 
achieved  scholastic  excellence.  To  be  eligible  for 
consideration  for  Phi  Beta  Kappa,  juniors  must 
have  achieved  a  3.75  cumulative  average  and  a  sen- 
ior must  have  an  overall  average  between  3.25  and 
3.5.  There  are  also  total  semester-hour  require- 
ments in  the  candidate's  major  area  of  study.  The 
University  of  Maryland  Phi  Beta  Kappa  chapter 
held  its  first  undergraduate  initiation  last  year. 


Extracurricular 
Excursions 


There  is  at  least  one  activity  at  Maryland  just 
for  YOU;  being  an  active  member  of  a  campus  or- 
ganization can  be  an  important  part  of  your  college 
career.  Your  talent  and  services  are  needed  for  the 
Associated  Women  Students  every  year  on  councils 
and  committees.  Other  committees  open  many  op- 
portunities for  work  with  the  Student  Government 
Association  and  legislative  and  judicial  groups, 
such  as  the  Central  Student  Court.  AWS  com- 
mittees include  a  variety  of  responsibilities  for  a 
variety  of  talents;  for  instance,  there  are  the  Con- 
stitution, Cultural,  Elections,  Bridal  Fair,  Social 
and  Activities,  and  Big  Sister  Program  Committees. 
For  those  who  have  literary  inclinations,  the  Ter- 
rapin, Diamondback,  and  Calvert  Review  provide 
outlets  for  your  abilities.  In  addition,  radio  sta- 
tion WMUC  and  the  University  Theater  welcome 
you  to  learn  while  entertaining  and  exercising  your 
talents. 

If  you  are  musically  inclined,  the  Madrigal  Sing- 
ers, the  Maryland  Glee  Club,  orchestra  and  band 
are  for  you.  If  you  prefer  to  dance,  you  may  find 
the  Modern  Dance  Club  the  perfect  thing  for  you. 
Moreover,  the  Flying  Follies  provides  opportunities 
for  anyone  who  wishes  to  participate  in  an  overseas 
tour  group  of  entertainers. 

For  those  who  enjoy  sports  there  is  the  Women's 
Recreation  Association  which  plans  and  sponsors 
varied  recreational  and  sports  activities.  Each 
season  brings  forth  popular  activities  in  WRA 
Intramurals,  such  as  tennis,  badminton,  archery, 
bowling,  volley  ball,  soft  ball  and  many  others. 

If  you  love  the  color  of  a  uniform,  then  you  may 
find  Angel  Flight  perfect  for  you.  Angel  Flight 
women  operate  in  conjunction  with  the  campus 
military  organizations:  Pershing  Rifles,  the  Van- 
denberg  Guard,  and  the  Air  Force  Reserve  Oflflcers 
Training  Corps.  Perhaps  you  would  like  to  wear 
the  uniform  of  the  color  guard  or  the  majorettes; 
either  of  these  organizations  provides  opportuni- 
ties for  an  enthusiastic  co-ed. 

Are  you  interested  or  active  in  the  world  of  poli- 
tics? If  so,  you  will  find  that  Maryland  offers  a 
political  organization  far  everyone.  If  your  in- 
terests are  with  national  politics  then  you  may 
wish  to  join  the  Young  Democrats  or  the  Young 

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Republicans.  If  you  are  interested  in  campus  poli- 
tics then  the  Chesapeake  Bay  Party,  Old  Line 
Party,  or  Free  State  Party  may  appeal  to  you.  In 
addition,  you  will  find  an  array  of  student  organi- 
zations whose  concern  is  for  student  involvement 
in  either  national  or  campus  policies,  such  as  the 
Students  for  a  Democratic  Society. 

If  community  service  interests  you,  investigate 
the  possibilities  of  working  with  the  Campus  Chest 
Council  (philanthropy),  the  Red  Cross  Blood  Drives 
(fall  and  spring),  the  Community  Service  Council 
(colleges  in  the  area),  or  Volunteers  for  Mental 
Health.  The  religious  groups  on  campus  also  have 
much  to  offer  in  this  area  as  well  as  in  many  others. 
If  you  excel  academically,  you  may  be  accepted 
into  one  of  the  campus  honoraries.  For  instance. 
Alpha  Lambda  Delta,  the  freshman  honorary,  initi- 
ates first-year  co-eds  who  attain  either  a  3.5  average 
during  the  first  semester  or  a 
3.5  overall  average  for  their 
freshman  year.  Incoming  jun- 
ior women  may  be  initiated 
into  Diadem  for  outstand- 
ing character  and  leadership, 
while  Mortar  Board  initiates 
senior  women  who  have  ex- 
celled in  leadership,  scholar- 
ship, character  and  service. 
In  addition  Phi  Kappa  Phi 
recognizes  senior  women  who 
stand  in  the  top  ten  percent 
of  their  class.  Sorority  women 
who  have  made  outstanding 
contributions  to  the  univer- 
sity and  to  their  particular 
chapters  may  be  tapped  for 
membership  in  Diamond. 
Furthermore,  up  to  thirty- 
six  students  may  be  selected 
for  the  national  publication, 
Who's  Who  Among  Students. 
Just  last  year,  the  University 
of  Maryland  installed  a  chap- 
ter of  Phi  Beta  Kappa,  the 
national  honorary  for  students 
with  outstanding  scholastic 
achievements.  Campus  hon- 
oraries also  include  numerous 
departmental  and  college 
scholastic  fraternities. 

These  are  just  a  few  of  the 
many  activities  and  opportu- 
nities for  you  at  Maryland. 
Whatever  your  interests  or 
abilities  are,  this  is  the  place 


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for  you;  the  scope  of  your  life  at  Maryland  can  be 
expanded  immensely  through  any  of  these  organiza- 
tions. Maryland  is  a  haven  for  you — an  enthusiastic 
co-ed  who  is  willing  and  able  to  participate  in  the 
functions  of  her  school! 


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Cultural 
Corner 


Throughout  the  academic  year,  the  University 
of  Maryland  campus  is  constantly  showered  with 
a  variety  of  cultural  events.  In  whatever  area  your 
interests  lie,  you  will  find  something  of  value  in  the 
campus  cultural  program,  which  includes  music, 
drama,  politics,  variety  shows,  and  lectures  which 
touch  upon  every  facet  of  the  aesthetic  and  con- 
templative part  of  our  lives. 

The  Cultural  Committee  of  the  Student  Govern- 
ment Association  is  responsible  for  bringing  us  the 
very  best  from  all  over  the  country.  Several  times  a 
year,  they  sponsor  such  talent  as  the  Boston  Pops 
Orchestra,  "Spoon  River  Anthology",  and  many 
others.  Also  in  connection  with  the  Student  Union 
Board  is  the  Speaker's  Committee  which  sponsors 
speakers  of  varied  backgrounds  and  interests  for 
the  benefit  of  the  students.  Among  last  year's 
speakers  were  authors  of  controversial  books,  an 
ambassador  from  the  Russian  Embassy,  and  a 
Delegate  from  the  Steel  Worker's  Union.  Along 
these  same  lines,  many  of  the  interest  groups  on 
campus  sponsor  speakers  on  a  variety  of  topics; 
these  lectures  are  open  to  the  general  student  body. 
Also  the  academic  departments  bring  noted  authori- 
ties to  speak  about  their  fields  of  study. 

Another  fascinating  group  which  adds  greatly  to 
the  stimulating  atmosphere  of  Maryland's  campus 
is  the  Experimental  Theater  Group.  These  students 
of  drama  and  speech  enact  various  plays  and  ex- 
cerpts without  the  benefit  of  scenery  or  costumes. 
Through  their  ingenuity  and  talent  they  create 
productions  worthy  of  the  highest  praise. 

The  Infraternity  Council  and  the  Senior  Class 
both  bring  the  best  of  professional  entertainment 
to  this  campus.  In  the  past  years,  we  have  had  the 
great  experience  of  listening  to  the  Chad  Mitchell 
Trio,  Peter,  Paul  and  Mary,  and  Ella  Fitzgerald. 

The  students  at  Maryland  also  contribute  their 
own  talents  to  our  cultural  program.  University 
Theater,  the  campus  drama  group,  presents  plays 
and  a  musical  show  each  year  which  rate  with  the 
best  in  the  area.  These  student  productions  have 
proved  so  successful  that  last  year's  show  "Any- 
thing Goes,"  went  abroad  for  several  months  to 
play  before  European  audiences. 

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The  Flying  Follies  is  another  fabulous  student 
group  which  brings  talent  to  the  campus  spotlight. 
This  unusual  group  possesses  talent  in  every  field 
imaginable.  Singing,  dancing,  acrobatics,  comedy 
and  music  are  only  a  smattering  of  what  this 
unique  troup  has  to  offer. 

These  events  are  only  a  sample  of  the  talent  and 
variety  that  the  University  has  to  offer.  Every 
day,  every  week,  there  is  a  stimulating  experience 
in  some  form  available  for  every  student.  What- 
ever your  interests  may  be,  the  University  pro- 
vides some  opportunity  to  learn  in  that  area.  In 
this  whirlwind  of  activities,  the  problem  is  not 
finding  new  knowledge  or  entertainment,  but  de- 
ciding how  much  one  can  absorb.  Not  only  can  one 
further  his  present  interests,  but  more  important, 
he  can  develop  new  ones  and  enjoy  fuller  experi- 
ences in  the  world  of  culture. 


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Social 
Scoop 

Realizing  that  all  work  and  no  play  makes  Jack 
a  dull  boy,  our  university  coeds  do  their  part  to 
liven  him  up.  The  varied  activities,  sponsored  by 
the  university  and  its  affiliated  groups,  give  our 
coed  the  opportunity  to  do  just  this. 

Beginning  chronologically  in  the  fall,  there  is 
FRESHMAN  ORIENTATION  WEEK.  This  con- 
sists of  conferences,  discussions,  dorm  meetings, 
dances  (called  Dink  Debuts),  and  teas.  Soon  after 
this,  SORORITY  RUSH  begins.  This  is  the  time 
when  the  eighteen  sororities  on  campus  open  their 
houses  to  new  members.  The  rushee  comes  to  know 
the  Greek  system  through  a  series  of  parties  and 
teas,  and  can  then  decide  whether  or  not  to  "go 
Greek".  In  the  fall  home  football  games  bring  ex- 
citement to  the  campus.  HOMECOMING  is  also 
held.  Homecoming  is  the  time  when  graduates  re- 
turn to  reminisce  about  the  past  and  to  observe 
the  new  happenings  at  their  Alma  Mater.  I.F.C. 
PRESENTS,  a  program  of  professional  entertain- 
ment, FALL  GREEK  WEEK,  a  week  of  athletic 
and  social  activities  sponsored  by  Panhel  and  I.F.C., 
and  numerous  mixers,  dances,  socials  and  concerts 
take  place  during  the  autumn  months  and  on  into 
the  winter.  Also  many  of  the  residences  and  vari- 
ous campus  groups  hold  Christmas  parties  at  this 
time. 

Toward  the  beginning  of  the  second  semester, 
classes  start  holding  their  proms.  Spring  rush  is 
held  also.  The  main  events  of  second  semester  are 
SPRING  WEEK,  GREEK  WEEK  and  (for  the 
women)  BRIDAL  FAIR.  Spring  Week  includes 
campus-wide  Olympics,  Ugly  Man  on  Campus  and 
Campus  Chest  Queen  Contests,  College  Casino,  and 
Senior  Class  Presents.  The  highlight  of  Spring 
Greek  Week  is  I.F.C.  Sing,  a  vocal  competition 
among  the  Greeks.  There  are  also  many  Campus 
Chest  projects  going  on  during  second  semester. 
And  finally,  the  highlight  of  the  year— the  SENIOR 
PROM. 

To  use  another  cliche,  on  Maryland's  campus, 
there  is  never  a  dull  moment.  If  you're  willing  to 
try  your  hand  at  a  little  bit  of  each  type  of  pro- 
gram— concerts,  parties,  sports,  etc. — life,  socially, 
can  be  very  exciting. 

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Graces  and  Grooming 

Being  a  student  at  the  University  not  only  en- 
ables you  to  mature  academically  but  socially  as 
well.  You  will  meet  many  new  people,  be  faced 
with  many  difficult  situations  and  have  many  ex- 
citing experiences.  And  through  it  all  you  will 
want  to  act  as  you  are — as  a  lady. 

Remember  to  stand  whenever  a  dean,  house- 
mother, or  an  older  woman  enters  the  room  or 
comes  over  to  speak  to  you.  Women  do  not  usually 
shake  hands  with  one  another,  but  men  and  women 
often  do.  Shake  hands  firmly — a  hand  shake  is 
often  the  basis  for  forming  those  important  first 
impressions. 

When  introducing  people  to  each  other,  introduce 
the  msm  to  the  woman  first;  or  a  younger  person 
to  an  older  person  if  they  are  of  the  same  sex. 
Relax  and  be  as  in- 
formal as  you  can.  After 
a  while  introductions  are 
as  easy  as  smiling. 

Dress  in  the  style 
most  becoming  to  you, 
but  try  not  to  go  to  ex- 
tremes. The  most  strik- 
ing women  wear  stun- 
ning color  combinations 
and  dress  simply.  If 
you're  invited  to  a  party, 
school  clothes  are  us- 
ually a  safe  thing  to 
wear.  Don't  wear  slacks 
or  bermudas  unless 
you're  told  to. 

The  University  offers 
you  freedom  —  freedom 
to  meet  new  people  and 
to  accept  blind  dates. 
There  are  innumerable 
activities  during  the 
week  and  on  weekends, 
so  don't  go  home  all  the 
time.  Remember  that 
class,  clubs,  mixers,  des- 
serts, parties  in  houses 
are  acceptable  ways  to 
meet  others.  Just  walk- 
ing across  the  campus  is 
a  good  opportunity,  too. 

And  while  you're 
walking,  remember :  a 
cigarette  looks  bad  dam- 
gling  from  your  mouth 
or    your    hand.     Don't 


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talk  with  a  cigarette  in  your  month,  it  looks  funny 
bouncing  up  and  down;  don't  chew  gum  in  public; 
and  that  although  you're  madly  in  love  with  your 
boy  friend,  public  displays  of  affection  anywhere 
on  campus  make  less  fortunate  girls  jealous  and 
are  just  plain  embarrassing  to  many. 


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Suggested  Dress 


Athletic  Events 

Fall  Sports  —  sport  suit,  sheath, 
heels 

Spring  Sports  —  skirt  and  blouse, 
shirtwaist,  flats 

Campus  Wear 

Skirts  and  blouses,  sweaters, 
shirtwaists,  knee-hi's,  hose, 
sneakers,  flats 

Cultural  Events 

Suit,   sheath,   heels,   gloves 

Dances 

Campus  Wear  —  for  informal 
dances 

Cocktail  dress,  dressy  sheath, 
heels,  gloves 

Junior  and  Senior  Proms  —  long 
gowns  are  often  worn 

Rush  —  sheath,  dressy  shirtwaist, 
flats  or  heels 

Fraternity  Parties 


Weekend  Parties 
or  specified 


school  clothes. 


Rush 


Suit,  sheath,  heels,  or  specified 


Dining  Halls 

Monday — Friday 
Breakfast  and 


*Casual  clothes 


Lunch 
Dinner 

Saturday 

Sunday 
Breakfast 
Dinner 

Skirt  or  dress 
*Casual  clothes 

Skirt  and  blouse,  flats 
Dress  or  coordinated  outflt,  hose, 
heels 

Student  Union 
First  and 

Second  Floors 
Lower  Levels 

Skirt  or  dress,  *casual  clothes 

for  evening  movies 
*Casual  clothes 

Administration 
Buildings, 
Classrooms, 
Library,  Chapel, 
Residence  Lobbies 

Skirt  or  dress 

Inclement  Weather 

*Casual  clothes  according  to  your 
discretion 

^Casual  Clothes: 

1.  Casual  clothes  include  tailored  slacks  and  bermudas 

2.  Sweatshirts,  dungarees,  levis  and  cut  offs  are  not 
considered  casual  clothes,  and  are  not  worn  on 
campus 


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A  WS... 

A  Place  for  You 

As  a  new  student  at  the  University  of  Maryland, 
you  may  feel  lost  and  insignificant.  You  want  to  be 
a  contributing  member  of  the  University  commu- 
nity, but  you  wonder  where  to  begin  and  how.  The 
answer — AWS ! 

The  Associated  Women  Students  is  an  organiza- 
tion to  unify  all  women  students.  It  functions 
throughout  the  year  to  promote  self-government 
in  residences,  academic  excellence,  and  cultural 
as  well  as  many  special  activities  such  as  Children's 
Party,  Bridal  Fair,  Big  Sister  Programs,  and  the 
Christmas  Program  in  the  Chapel. 

The  organization  of  AWS  is  based  upon  election 
and  appointment.  The  oflScers  are  chosen  in  the 
spring  by  a  vote  of  all  women  students  after  a  week 
of  spirited  campaigning.  Later,  and  also  in  the  fall, 
interested  students  may  apply  for  committees. 
When  these  positions  are  available,  advertisements 
will  appear  in  the  AWS  Newsletter  as  well  as  in 
the  Diamondback.  Application  forms  for  committee 
chairmen  and  members  are  available  in  the  Student 
Union,  the  Dean  of  Women's  Oflace  in  the  North 
Administration  Building  and  in  your  dormitory. 

On  the  residence  hall  level,  the  executive  council 
is  selected  by  the  girls  in  each  dormitory.  As  offi- 
cers, some  of  these  girls  become  members  of  an 
AWS  Council  or  Board,  and  they  can  give  you  more 
information  about  AWS  work. 

The  opportunities  for  serving  the  campus  through 
AWS  are  limitless.  Whatever  your  interest,  AWS 
will  no  doubt  have  a  job  or  project  to  match  it. 
AWS  will  use  your  individual  talents  and  serve 
your  particular  needs.  However  you  must  take  the 
initiative  to  become  active  in  AWS.  Work  through 
your  AWS  representative  .  .  .  your  direct  link  to 
the  program  and  projects  of  AWS. 


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Auxiliary  Organizations 
Mortar  Board 
W.K.A. 
l.C.A. 


Campus 
Judicial  Board 


Sorority 
Judicial 
Council 


Panhellenic 
Council 


Sorority 

Academic 

Board 


Constitution 

Cultural 

Big  Sister  Programs 

Elections 

lAWS  Liaison 

Information  Please 

Installation  Banquet 

Publicity 

Social  and  Activities 

Leadership  Workshop 

State  Day 

Calendar 

Bridal  Fair 

Children's  Party 

Christmas  Party 

AWS  Reception  for  Head  Residents 


YOU 


ly 


AWS 

Executive  Council 


President 

First  Vice  President 

Second  Vice  President 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Senior  Class 

Representative 

Junior  Class 

Representative 

Sophomore  Class 

Representative 

Freshman  Class 

Representative 

Mortar  Board  President 

W.R.A.  President 

U.C.A.  Representative 

Judicial  Board  Chairman 

Coordinator  of 

Academic  Boards 


Tay  Kincaid 
Carolee  Foley 
Nancy  Chotiner 
Karen  Tulin 
Kathy  Seward 

June  Toye 

Anne  Ulman 

Ellie  Kurtz 

To  be  elected  in  fall 
Joan  Weaver 
Carol  Taylor 
Sandy  Thompson 
Gretchen  Schwarting 

To  be  appointed 


AWS 

Committee  Chairmen 


Constitution 

Cultural 

Elections 

I.A.W.S.  Liaison 

Information  Please 

Installation  Banquet 

Publicity 


Social  and  Activities 

Dormitory 

Big  Sister  Program 

Commuter 

Big  Sister  Program 

Commuter 

Affiliation  Program 

A.W.S.  Reception 

for  Head  Residents 

Children's  Party 

Bridal  Fair 

Leadership  Workshop 

Christmas  Program 

Campus  Chest  Liaison 

Calendar  Chairman 

State  Day 

Historian 


Beverly  Colona 
Judi  Hoffman 
Betty  Jiles 
Karen  Turnbull 
Rose  Katz 
Vivian  Roslyn 
Art — Ann  Herron 
Diamondback — 
Anne  McLaughlin 
Newsletter — • 
Barbara  Loveless 
Beth  Schefiier 

Beth  Drydale 

Sherrie  Jackson 

Ellen  Kaplan 

Dianne  Rice 
Tricia  Deming 
Marilyn  E.  Quinn 
June  Toye 
Pat  Caldwell 
To  be  appointed 
Joan  Weaver 
Karen  Knabe 
Susie  Denton 


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special  Events 


The  programs  sponsored  by  A.W.S. 
are  numerous  and  varied.  They  offer 
many  opportunities  for  leadership, 
participation,  and  enjoyment.  If  you 
are  interested  in  working  on  any  pro- 
gram, please  do  not  hesitate  to  con- 
tact the  chairman. 


BIG  SISTER  PROGRAM  —  DORM  AND 
COMMUTER  AFFILIATION 

One  of  the  first  new  faces  to  greet  an  incoming 
freshman  woman  or  transfer  student  is  that  of  her 
big  sister,  a  specially  assigned  upperclassman.  Your 
big  sister  will  introduce  and  explain  to  you  the 
problems,  privileges  and  opportunities,  both  aca- 
demic and  social,  which  are  associated  with  your 
new  school.  During  Registration  and  Orientation 
Week,  a  Big-Little  Sister  dinner  and  coke  date  with 
speakers  and  a  fashion  show  are  scheduled.  Begin 
now  to  become  less  of  a  number  and  more  of  a  part 
of  the  University  of  Maryland. 

CHAIRMEN :    Beth  Dry  dale,  Dormitory  Program 

Sherrie  Jackson,   Commuter  Pro- 
gram 

Ellen  Kaplan,  Commuter-Dorm 
Affiliation  Program 


^ 


BRIDAL  FAIR 

When  "la  saison  de  I'amour"  approaches,  when 
thoughts  are  filled  with  engagements  and  June 
weddings,  A.W.S. ,  in  conjunction  with  nationally 
known  companies,  presents  displays  of  household 
and  personal  items  such  as  trousseau  fashions, 
china,  crystal,  silver,  and  kitchenware.   In  addition 


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to  furnishing  ideas  for  the  bride-to-be,  there  are 
many  suggestions  for  gifts.  The  main  events  of  the 
evening  last  year  were  a  fashion  show,  a  drawing 
for  door  prizes,  including  a  wedding  gown,  a  wed- 
ding cake,  and  an  oil  portrait.  Surprise  packages 
for  engaged  girls  were  an  added  treat. 

CHAIRMAN:    Marilyn  E.  Quinn 

CHILDREN'S  PARTY 

Every  spring,  A.W.S.,  together  with  the  Pan- 
hellenic  Council,  the  sororities  and  dormitories, 
treats  one  of  the  area's  children's  homes  to  a  party 
with  refreshments  and  entertainment,  and  pretend 
to  be  big  sisters.  The  party  is  held  on  campus  and 
various  individuals  volunteer  to  perform  for  the 
children.    Last  year's  party  was  a  huge  success. 

CHAIRMAN:    Tricia  Deming 

CHRISTMAS  PROGRAM 

Holiday  sounds  echo  throughout  the  University 
of  Maryland  campus  with  the  presentation  of  the 
Christmas  Program,  an  annual  event  sponsored  by 
A.W.S.  and  SAE  fraternity.  Choral  arrangements 
are  sung  by  the  Men's  Glee  Club  and  Women's 
Chorus.  After  scripture  readings  and  community 
singing,  the  congregation  divides  into  caroling 
groups  which  later  meet  in  a  dormitory,  sorority 
house  or  fraternity  house  for  hot  chocolate  and 
cookies,  a  welcome  treat  for  cold  carolers. 

CHAIRMAN:    Pat  CaldweU 


S 


AWS  RECEPTION  FOR  HEAD  RESIDENTS 

To  honor  the  new  and  the  old  head  residents  of 
the  men's  and  women's  residences,  fraternities  and 
sororities,  a  reception  is  held  every  fall  in  the  Stu- 
dent Union.  The  head  resident,  accompanied  by  the 
president  of  the  dorm  or  sorority  meets  the  Deans 
of  Women  and  the  new  A.W.S.  Executive  Council. 

CHAIRMAN:    Dianne  Rice 
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Residence 
Roundup 


Living  in  the  residence  hall  is  a  new  and  exciting 
experience.  Upon  your  arrival  at  the  residence  hall 
you  will  be  greeted  not  only  by  your  big  sister  but 
by  your  head  resident  or  graduate  assistant.  In 
college  the  head  resident  is  your  adopted  mother, 
a  counselor,  and  a  friend  and  is  always  available. 
In  the  larger  residence  halls  there  may  be  two 
head  residents  and  there  are  graduate  assistants 
on  every  floor.  These  assistants  will  explain  regu- 
lations and  policies  to  you.  They  are  adequately 
informed  to  answer  questions  you  encounter  while 
adjusting  to  college  and  residence  hall  life. 

Each  of  you  will  have  at  least  one  and  possibly 
two  roommates  to  become  acquainted  with,  as  well 
as  the  others  on  your  floor  and  in  the  entire  hall. 
Each  residence  hall  has  officers  who  will  help  to 
make  your  residence  hall  an  active  part  of  your 
campus  life.  You  should  make  a  special  effort  to 
become  acquainted  with  your  judicial  board  chair- 
man, your  academic  and  social  chairman;  they  can 
be  especially  helpful  as  the  year  begins.  There  are 
committees  which  plan  and  direct  the  activities  for 
the  year.  You  will  find  there  are  many  committees 
to  work  on  and  many  events  to  help  with  as  well  as 
to  attend. 

All  the  residence  halls  are  furnished  attractively 
and  are  equipped  with  many  facilities  such  as  laun- 
dry rooms,  candy  machines,  and  soft  drink  ma- 
chines. For  studying,  several  floors  of  the  residence 
halls  have  study  rooms  with  desks  and  chairs  and 
comfortable  sofas  to  relax  as  you  study.  For  en- 
tertaining guests  social  areas  with  pianos,  tele- 
visions and  ping  pong  tables  are  provided  and  add 
to  your  pleasant  surroundings. 

Life  in  any  one  of  the  residence  halls  is  thorough- 
ly enjoyable — if  you  understand  and  cooperate  with 
the  reasonable  house  and  AWS  rules.  Residence 
halls  are  a  major  part  of  campus  life  and  you  will 
soon  realize  that  they  mean  more  than  simply  a 
place  to  eat  and  sleep.  Learning  to  get  along  with 
girls  from  different  families  and  regional  back- 
grounds will  be  a  rewarding  phase  of  your  college 
life. 


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Commuters' 
Chat 


As  a  commuter,  you  play  an  important  part  on 
the  University  of  Maryland  campus,  and  have  your 
own  University  Commuters'  Association.  This  is 
the  only  body  which  represents  exclusively  the 
commuters'  point  of  view.  The  UCA  President  is  a 
member  of  the  SGA  Cabinet  and  its  highest  elected 
woman  officer  is  on  the  AWS  Executive  Council. 

In  addition  to  political  representation,  the  UCA 
offers  social,  sports,  and  service  programs.  Socially, 

it  offers  commuters' 
dances,  parties  and  a 
place  to  meet  other 
commuters  in  the  Den 
in  the  Student  Union. 
Intramural  programs 
are  set  up  for  both 
men  and  women,  in- 
cluding football, 
basketball,  softball, 
swimming,  and  cross- 
country. 

As  for  service  ac- 
tivities, the  most  im- 
portant is  the  car 
pool  service  coordi- 
nated in  the  commu- 
ter office  in  the  Stu- 
dent Union.  Through 
this  commuters  can 
find  a  ride  to  and 
from  campus.  Com- 
muters who  wish  to 
offer  transportation 
can  locate  others  who 
need  transportation. 
Also  car  pools  may  be 
arranged.  Watch  for 
the  car  pool  service 
during  registration 
week. 

A  new  program  has 
been  formulated  by 
AWS  to  bring  com- 
muters closer  to  the 
campus  through  asso- 


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elation  with  a  women's  dorm.  This  Commuters' 
Affiliation  Program  gives  girls  an  honorary  mem- 
bership with  a  dorm  and  a  chance  to  participate 
in  parties,  fireside  chats,  and  service  projects.  AWS 
also  has  a  Big  Sister  Program  for  Commuters  which 
takes  place  during  Registration  Week.  This  pro- 
gram includes  a  coke  date  and  a  Big-Little  Sister 
dinner,  which  helps  new  commuters  to  become  ac- 
quainted with  some  aspects  of  campus  life. 

As  a  commuter,  it  is  easy  to  feel  a  little  with- 
drawn from  campus  affairs,  but  there  is  no  reason 
to  be.  In  addition  to  your  own  University  Com- 
muters' Association,  you  are  welcome  to  join  in 
all  the  usual  campus  activities.  It's  up  to  you  to 
make  the  same  effort  to  participate  in  Maryland 
affairs  as  you  would  if  you  lived  right  on  the 
campus. 


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Regulation 
Reminders 


Ojficial  Rules 


PHILOSOPHY  OF  THE  JUDICIAL  BOARD 

The  women's  judicial  program  operates  on  the 
basis  of  two  underlying  principles.  The  two  prin- 
ciples apply  whether  disciplinary  action  is  being 
administered  by  a  judicial  body  or  by  a  staff  mem- 
ber residing  in  a  resident  unit  or  by  a  member  of 
the  Dean  of  Women's  Office. 

The  first  principle  is  that  the  disciplinary  action 
is  aimed  primarily  at  assisting  the  individual  in- 
volved to  realize  her  mistake  and  to  help  her  to 
re-direct  her  behavior  and  energies  along  accept- 
able lines.  The  second  principle  is  that  every  effort 
is  made  to  encourage  students  themselves  to  as- 
sume the  responsibility  for  their  own  discipline  and 
behavior. 

In  carrying  out  these  principles,  great  emphasis 
is  placed  on  the  consideration  of  each  individual 
case  rather  than  attempting  to  have  matching 
penalties  for  specific  offenses.  In  order  to  assure 
students  of  every  opportunity  for  a  fair  hearing, 
due  process  is  carefully  observed  and  every  student 
has  the  right  to  appeal  any  action  of  a  lower  ju- 
diciary body  to  one  of  a  higher  nature. 

Because  of  the  individual  nature  of  discipline, 
emphasis  is  placed  upon  the  due  process  procedure 
to  insure  a  fair  hearing  rather  than  upon  elaborate 
codes  of  laws  and  regulations.  By  insuring  a  fair 
consideration  of  all  factors  and  evidence  in  the 
case,  arbitrary  and  authoritarian  action  by  an  ad- 
ministrator or  by  student  groups  is  avoided. 

Emphasis  is  also  placed  upon  patterns  of  be- 
havior. A  student  who  consistantly  violates  a  rule 
or  rules  is  in  much  greater  need  of  attention  than 
one  who  makes  a  small  error  and  corrects  herself 
immediately. 

SIGNING  IN  AND  OUT 

Signing  in  and  out  is  a  means  to  aid  the  head 
resident  to  know  a  student's  whereabouts  in  case 
of  an  emergency,  or  in  the  case  of  persons  desiring 
to  contact  a  student. 


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This  procedure  is  to  be  followed  whenever  you 
expect  to  be  out  of  the  residence  after  8:00  P.M. 
Signing  in  and  out  must  be  done  by  YOU  except 
in  cases  when  you  are  out  of  your  residence  past 
8:00  unexpectedly.  In  this  case  you  should  call 
the  desk  of  your  residence  and  have  your  head 
resident,  graduate  assistant,  or  the  desk  recep- 
tionist on  duty  sign  out  for  you.  Your  residence 
clock  is  the  OFFICIAL  TIME  and  will  be  the  only 
indicator  of  your  return  time  to  the  dormitory. 

The  dormitory  Judicial  Board  is  responsible  for 
penalizing  students  who  make  errors  in  signing  in 
and  signing  out. 


TYPES  OF  SIGN-OUTS 


I.     DAILY  SIGN-OUTS 


Js'ame 

Destination 

With  Whom 

HO. 

Departure 
Time 

Expected 
Return 

Rolurn 
Time 

Initial 

Sue 
Jones 

R.K.O.  Keith's 
Washington.  DC 

S.Smith 

car 

8:15  PM 

11 :00  PM 

10:50  PM 

s.jr. 

N.B. — In    large    dorms    room    numbers    and    class 
might  also  be  required. 

A.  GENERAL  REGULATIONS 

1.  The  looseleaf  notebook  at  the  recep- 
tion desk  is  to  be  used  for  daily  sign- 
ing in  and  out  if  you  expect  to  return 
the  same  day. 

2.  This  procedure  is  to  be  followed 
whenever  you  expect  to  be  out  of  the 
residence  past  8:00  P.M. 

3.  Your  destination  must  be  as  specific 
as  possible. 

4.  The  first  initial  and  the  last  name  of 
the  person  with  whom  you  are  going 
should  be  indicated. 

5.  Your  expected  return  indicates  the 
time  at  which  you  expect  to  sign  in. 
No  penalty  will  be  given  for  return- 
ing after  your  indicated  "expected 
return"  UNLESS  you  return  to  the 
residence  after  your  curfew  time. 

6.  Record  the  exact  time  of  your  return 
by  the  residence  clock. 

7.  You  must  initial  all  sign-ins  YOUR- 
SELF. 


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8.  The  latest  time  you  may  sign  out  or 
change  your  sign-out  on  the  daily 
sign-out  sheet  is  your  usual  closing 
hour. 

9.  Monday  night  is  a  closed  night. 
Every  girl  must  be  in  her  residence 
at  10:00  P.M. 

10.  Dormitory  students  may  not  spend 
the  night  at  sorority  houses  or  other 
dorms  Sunday  through  Thursday 
nights. 

II.     SPECIAL  TYPES  OF  DAILY  SIGN-OUTS 

A.  12     O'CLOCK    LATE    LEAVES— These 

allow  you  to  remain  out  of  your  resi- 
dence after  your  usual  closing  hour, 
but  no  later  than  12  midnight. 

1.  These  may  be  taken  on  Tuesday, 
Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  Sunday 
nights. 

2.  Late  leaves  are  granted  according  to 
academic  classification. 

Late 
Academic  standing  Leaves  Overnights 

(per  (per 

semester)  semester) 

Freshmen:  fewer  than  28  credits  3  3 

Sophomores:  passed  28  to  55  credits  6  6 

Juniors:    passed  56  to  87  credits  9  9 

Seniors:  passed  88  credits  or  more    unlimited  unlimited 

B.  EARLY  MORNING  LEAVES— The  ear- 

liest time  you  can  leave  the  residence 
is  6:00  A.M.  If  a  special  situation  arises 
which  necessitates  your  leaving  before 
then,  secure  permission  from  your  head 
resident  the  day  before  you  plan  to 
leave. 

C.  SPECIAL  LATE  LEAVES— Special  per- 

mission to  return  to  the  residence  after 
your  regular  closing  hours  may  be 
granted  for  the  purpose  of  attending 
social,   cultural,   and  sports  events. 

1.  GENERAL  REGULATIONS:  Ar- 
rangements for  such  leaves  off  cam- 
pus must  be  made  with  your  head 
resident  in  advance.  The  permission 
must  be  granted  by  your  head  resi- 
dent. You  must  present  your  ticket 
to  your  head  resident  before  you  go. 

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If  this  is  impossible,  give  her  your 
ticket  upon  returning  from  the  event. 
When  you  sign  out  for  any  special 
late  leave,  you  should  indicate  your 
closing  hour  as  your  "expected  re- 
turn" and  write  "special  late  leave" 
above  the  "expected  return"  time. 

2.  TYPES  OF  SPECIAL  LATE 
LEAVES 

ON  CAMPUS— Social,  cultural,  and 
sports  events  which  are  University 
sponsored.  After  the  function  is 
over,  you  are  given  20  minutes  to 
return  to  your  residence. 

Monday  Nights — Special  late  leaves 
for  a  Monday  night  may  only  be 
granted  by  the  Dean  of  Women 
with  a  recommendation  from  the 
head  resident. 

Requests  for  special  late  leaves  not 
listed  should  be  taken  to  AWS 
Dorm  Council  for  general  leaves 
or  to  Miss  McCall  for  individual 
leaves  two  weeks  in  advance. 

OFF   CAMPUS — cultural   and   social 

events. 

Daily — Special  permission  to  attend 
cultural  events  such  as  those  held 
at  Constitution  Hall,  Lisner  Au- 
ditorium, National  Theater,  and 
Arena  Stage  may  be  granted  by 
the  head  resident. 

Weekends — Everyone  attending  will 
be  granted  2  A.M.  permissions 
the  night  of  the  Sophomore 
Prom,  the  night  of  the  Junior 
Prom  and  the  night  of  the  Senior 
Ball. 

ON  OR  OFF  CAMPUS— Organiza- 
tional events. 

Special  late  leaves  for  organiza- 
tions such  as  University  Theater 
and  the  Diamondback  must  be 
cleared  through  the  Dean  of  Wo- 
men's Office.  Request  should  be 
made  at  least  one  week  in  advance 
by  the  secretary  or  the  head  of  the 
organization.  A  2.0  average  for  the 
previous  semester  is  required. 


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III.     OVERNIGHT  SIGN-OUTS 

An  overnight  leave  is  a  leave  allowing  you 
to  spend  the  night  away  from  your  residence 
and  is  based  on  the  range  of  permission 
granted  by  your  parents  on  the  Parent's 
Authorization  Form. 


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A.  GENERAL  REGULATIONS 

If  you  plan  to  be  away  from  your  resi- 
dence overnight,  sign  out  on  your  card 
at  the  reception  desk.  Indicate  the  neces- 
sary information  and  move  your  tab.  As 
you  face  the  book,  move  tab  to  the  left 
when  you  go  out,  to  the  right  when  you 
return. 

The  latest  time  you  may  sign  out  for 
an  overnight  is  11:00  P.M.  on  Tuesday, 
Wednesday,  Thursday,  and  Sunday  nights 
if  you  are  a  sophomore,  junior,  or  senior; 
and  10:30  P.M.  if  you  are  a  freshman. 
On  Friday  and  Saturday  nights  the  latest 
sign-out  time  for  an  overnight  is  12:00 
midnight  for  all  women  students;  a 
woman  who  wants  to  sign  out  for  an 
overnight  must  come  in  and  sign  out 
herself. 

After  leaving  the  dorm,  you  MAY 
NOT  CHANGE  your  signout  to  an  over- 
night by  calling  in  unless  your  parents 
call  to  ask  that  you  stay  at  home  over- 
night. 

Monday  night  is  a  closed  night  and 
everyone  must  be  in  her  residence  by 
10:00  P.M.    Overnights  cannot  be  taken. 

Weeknight  overnights  are  granted  ac- 
cording to  academic  classification  as 
stated  on  a  previous  chart. 

B.  TYPES  OF  OVERNIGHTS 

1.  DAILY  OVERNIGHT— An  overnight 
taken  on  Tuesday,  Wednesday,  or 
Thursday  night  is  considered  as  one 
of  your  overnight  leaves. 

2.  WEEKEND  OVERNIGHT— All  wom- 
en students  have  unlimited  weekend 
overnight  leaves.  The  weekend  in- 
cludes Friday,  Saturday,  and  Sunday 
nights. 


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3,  SPECIAL  OVERNIGHT  LEAVES 

Overnight  leaves,  such  as  choir 
trips,  are  cleared  through  the  Dean  of 
Women's  Office  and  requests  should  be 
made  at  least  two  weeks  in  advance. 
All  women  have  free  overnights  or 
late  leaves  on  the  night  preceding  a 
one-day  holiday  and  the  nights  closing 
all  vacation  periods,  not  on  the  holiday 
itself. 

Dormitory  residents  visiting  the 
sorority  house  for  the  weekend  must 
sign  out  on  their  dormitory  sign-out 
card.  They  must  sign  in  at  the  soror- 
ity house  in  the  overnight  book.  While 
at  the  sorority  house,  they  must  sign 
out  on  a  daily  sign-out  sheet  that  is 
designated  for  guests.  Upon  leaving, 
the  dormitory  resident  has  the  soror- 
ity head  resident  give  her  a  form  that 
states  any  errors  that  she  has  made. 
This  form  must  be  turned  in  to  the 
dormitory  head  resident  when  the  girl 
signs  in. 

IV.     ERRORS    ON    OVERNIGHTS    AND    DAILY 
SIGNOUTS 

1.  Serious  Offenses: 

a.  Failure  to  sign  out 

b.  Deliberate  falsification  of  destination 

c.  Signing  in  or  out  for  another  resident 
student. 

2.  Common  Errors 

a.  Failure  to  sign  in 

b.  Incorrect  use  of  A.M.'s  and  P.M.'s 

c.  Failure  to  move  tab 

d.  The  use  of  dittos  on  sign-outs 

e.  Failure  to  initial  the  sign-in  column  of 
the  card  or  to  sign  in  or  out  in  the  cor- 
rect space 

f .  Incorrect  dates 

g.  Failure  to  put  time  under  "expected 
return" 

h.  Failure  to  sign  out  on  the  correct  book 
or  card 

LATENESS 

Resident  women  are  urged  to  call  the  desk  of 
their  residence  if  they  have  the  slightest  reason  to 
doubt  that  they  will  be  able  to  sign  in  by  their 
curfew. 


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Ten  emergency  minutes  are  alloted  each  girl  per 
semester.  These  are  to  be  used  ONLY  IN  CASE 
OF  EMERGENCY.  Judicial  Board  Chairmen,  grad- 
uate assistants,  and  house  directors  keep  a  record 
of  late  minutes  and  will  view  chronic  or  irrespon- 
sible use  of  your  late  minutes  with  concern.  Any 
lateness  over  these  ten  emergency  late  minutes 
will  require  an  appearance  before  the  residence 
judicial  board. 

QUIET  HOURS 

The  University  recognizes  the  importance  of  a 
quiet   atmosphere  in   relation   to  good  study  con- 
ditions.   Below  is   a  basic  policy  regarding  quiet 
hours  that  is  followed  within  your  residence. 
Quiet  Hours  are  continuous  except: 

11:30  A.M.  - 1:30  P.M.     Monday  through  Friday 

4:30  P.M.  -  7:30  P.M.     Monday  through  Friday 

Saturday  and  Sunday  quiet  hours  are  somewhat 
relaxed  in  the  afternoon. 

DEFINITION  OF  NOISE 

1.  Noise  is  the  sound (s)  heard  outside  of  a  room 
with  the  door  and/or  the  window (s)  closed.  If 
in  doubt  as  to  just  how  much  can  be  heard,  it  is 
suggested  that  students  be  educated  to  check 
themselves  by  closing  the  door  to  their  room, 
and  listening  to  sounds  (music,  etc.)  from  the 
hall. 

2.  Noise  is  a  sound  which  can  be  heard  by  a  girl 
in  her  room  with  her  door  closed.  This  may  be 
noise  from  the  hall,  phone  or  another  room. 

3.  Noise  is  not  necessarily  an  occasional  outburst 
such  as  a  spatter  of  laughter  or  a  solitary  shout 
for  someone.  Noise  is  that  disturbance  in  the 
quiteness  that  is  continuous  and  bothersome  to 
anyone  within  the  immediate  area. 

WARNING  SYSTEM 

1.  Any  girl  may  issue  a  warning  by  informing  her 
Judicial  Board  representative  after  having  in- 
formed the  offender. 

2.  Warnings  are  cumulative  on  a  yearly  basis. 

3.  The  warning  (in  duplicate)  must  have  the  follow- 
ing information: 

a.  Name  of  offender 

b.  Name  of  reporter 

c.  Reason  for  warning 

d.  Time  and  place 

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4.  A  copy  of  the  warning  is  given  the  offender  by 
a  Judicial  Board  representative.  The  second  copy 
is  placed  in  the  Judicial  Chairman's  file. 

5.  Warnings  may  constitute  an  automatic  penalty 
as  prescribed  by  the  Judicial  Board.  A  prescribed 
number  of  warnings  necessitates  the  offender's 
appearance  before  the  residence  Judicial  Board. 

6.  The  offender  has,  at  all  times,  the  right  to  appeal 
a  warning  or  a  penalty  to  her  residence  Judicial 
Board. 


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House  Rules  * 


FERE  DRILL  REGULATIONS 

Fire  drills  are  held  frequently  to  insure  familiari- 
ty with  the  procedure  to  follow  in  case  of  a  reed  fire. 

All  girls  must  wear  a  long  coat  and  street  shoes, 
and  must  carry  a  towel  for  protection  against 
smoke  and  flames  (may  be  held  over  face). 

The  room  windows  must  be  shut,  the  lights  on, 
and  the  door  open.  The  fire  drill  proctors  will  check 
rooms.  The  girls  leave  the  building  silently,  walk- 
ing in  a  single  file,  and  remain  silent  throughout 
the  entire  drill. 

Each  offense  requires  appearance  before  the  resi- 
dence Judicial  Board. 

Common  errors  are: 

1)  Failure  to  appear 

2)  Failure  to  appear  in  proper  attire 

3)  Misconduct  during  the  drill. 

ROOM  INSPECTION 

Room  inspection  will  be  made  once  a  week  by 
your  head  resident  or  graduate  assistant.  For 
safety  and  health  reasons  these  rules  should  be 
followed : 

1)  Food  and  dishes  must  not  be  taken  from  the 
Dining  Hall. 

2)  Coke  bottles  should  be  rinsed  and  returned 
to  the  cases  provided  for  this  purpose. 

3)  The  only  electrical  appliances  allowed  in 
rooms  are  fans,  hairdryers,  electric  clocks, 
radios,  and  phonographs. 

4)  Shades  must  be  drawn  after  dark  when  lights 
are  on. 

5)  Calling  or  talking  from  windows  is  pro- 
hibited. 

6)  Food  must  not  be  kept  on  window  siUs. 

7)  Food  kept  in  rooms  must  be  kept  in  metal 
containers  with  tight  covers. 

8)  Only  coffee,  tea,  or  soup  may  be  prepared 
in  dorm  kitchens,  except  for  a  dorm  party. 

9)  Except  for  dorm  party  food,  only  milk,  juice, 
or  fruit  may  be  kept  in  dorm  refrigerators 
and  these  articles  must  be  plainly  labelled 
with  the  name  of  the  owner. 


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10)  NO  hot  plates,  coils,  irons,  or  sunlamps  are 
permitted  in  the  rooms  for  they  are  fire 
hazards. 

SUN-BATHING 

Sun-bathing  is  allowed  only  in  those  areas  speci- 
fied by  the  Dean  of  Women's  Office.  You  will  be 
notified  in  the  spring  as  to  specific  locations. 

Sun-bathing  is  not  permitted  on  sorority  prop- 
erty except  in  enclosed  areas  which  have  been  ap- 
proved by  the  Panhellenic  advisor.  It  is  not  per- 
missible to  sun-bathe  on  porches  overlooking  town 
streets. 

RECEPTION  LOBBIES 

Reception  lobbies  may  be  used  for  studying  after 
closing  hours  with  the  head  resident's  consent. 

RESIDENCE  DOORS 

All  doors  except  the  front  door  must  be  kept 
locked  after  dark  or  no  later  than  8  p.m.  The  will 
remain  locked  until  8:00  a.m.,  the  earliest  one  can 
enter  the  residence,  and  may  not  be  used  until  this 
time. 

TELEPHONES 

There  are  limited  numbers  of  telephone  lines 
available  for  incoming  calls  to  the  University,  so 
limit  your  calls  to  three  minutes,  especially  between 
the  hours  of  8  and  11  p.m.  Off-campus  calls  are 
processed  until  10:30  p.m.,  except  on  Monday  nights 
when  they  will  only  be  accepted  until  10:00  p.m. 
You  may  make  and  receive  calls  on  campus  from 
8  a.m.  to  11  p.m.  on  the  hall  phones.  In  case  of  an 
emergency  which  would  require  the  use  of  these 
phones  at  other  times  than  these  hours,  see  your 
head  resident  or  graduate  assistant.  All  outside 
calls  must  be  made  on  pay  phones. 

PETS 

Pets  of  any  sort  are  not  allowed  in  the  residence. 

RESIDENCE  HALL  PERSONNEL 

As  a  member  of  the  Dean  of  Women's  staff,  the 
Head  Resident  has  responsibility  for  the  welfare 
of  all  women  students  living  in  her  residence  hall. 
She  is  the  official  hostess  for  the  hall,  the  house 
manager,  the  advisor  to  hall  student  government, 
and  a  counselor  to  the  students  in  the  hall.  The 
staff  in  each  hall  is  supplemented  by  either  an  As- 


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sistant  Head  Resident  or  Graduate  Assistants  who 
aid  and  assist  the  Head  Resident.  The  residence 
hall  staff  is  available  to  all  students  with  problems 
or  who  need  assistance  in  planning  and  carrying 
out  programs  and  activities  in  the  residence. 
■=  Safety,  security,  and  maintenance  regulations 
which  AWS  helps  to  enforce. 

Guests 

OVERNIGHT  GUESTS: 

A  friend  may  spend  the  night  in  your  residence 
on  Friday  and  Saturday  nights  if  your  head  resi- 
dent agrees  and  if  there  is  room  for  her.  Because 
of  similarities  of  interests  and  limited  accommoda- 
tions, these  overnight  guests  should  be  of  college 
age  (i.e.  no  younger  than  sixteen).  There  are  no 
guest  rooms  in  the  residences  for  parents  or  other 
adults  and  adults  may  not  stay  in  the  student's 
rooms  during  the  regular  session.  Guests  must  be 
registered  24  hours  in  advance  with  the  head  resi- 
dent. Show  your  guest  how  to  sign  in  and  out  and 
acquaint  her  with  the  residence  customs.  You  are 
responsible  for  her  and  her  infractions. 

VISITORS  TO  WOMEN'S  RESIDENCES 

If  a  girl  comes  to  visit  you  for  the  evening,  i.e. 
not  overnight,  she  must  leave  the  residence  by  the 
following  times: 

Monday  9:45  p.m. 

Tues.  -  Thurs.  and  Sun.        11:30  p.m. 

Friday  and  Saturday  12:45  a.m. 

She  should  sign  in  the  guest  book  at  the  desk  when 
she  comes. 

VISITING  MEN'S  RESIDENCE  HALLS  AND 
OFF  CAMPUS  RESIDENCES 

Women  may  visit  men's  residences  during  calling 
hours  (see  General  and  Academic  Regulations)  or 
for  regularly  scheduled  parties  which  will  be  on  the 
weekly  social  calendar.  Women  are  not  permitted 
to  visit  men's  rooms  or  off-campus  rooms  or  apart- 
ments. 

VISITING  FRATERNITIES 

Women  may  visit  fraternities  during  house  call- 
ing hours  or  those  functions  registered  on  the  Uni- 
versity Social  Calendar,  which  is  sent  to  all  resi- 
dences each  week.  The  housemother  or  an  approved 


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chaperon  must  be  present  at  all  times  that  co-eds 
are  in  the  fraternity  house.  Before  a  member  may 
bring  a  co-ed  into  the  fraternity  house,  he  must  ob- 
tain permission  from  the  housemother.  Parties  on 
week  nights  may  last  until  8:30  p.m.,  weekends, 
12:45  a.m. 


General  Regulations 

MOBS  AND  RIOTS* 

Any  student  who  participates  in  a  riot  or  is  in 
the  neighborhood  of  a  crowd  which  is  creating  a 
disturbance  or  encourages  a  disturbance  in  any  way 
is  liable  to  be  charged  for  damages  and  is  subject 
to  suspension. 

ALCOHOLIC  BEVERAGES* 

Possession  or  use  of  alcoholic  beverages,  includ- 
ing light  wines  or  beer,  is  prohibited  on  the  campus, 
in  any  residence,  or  in  any  fraternity  or  sorority 
house. 

According  to  Maryland  state  law  it  is  unlawful  to 
sell  or  furnish  any  alcoholic  beverages  at  any  time 
to  a  minor  (i.e. — a  person  under  21  years  of  age) 
either  for  his  own  use  or  for  the  use  of  any  other 
person. 

DRESS 

\Vomen  students  may  wear  casual  clothes  in  the 
dining  halls  for  breakfast  and  lunch  Monday 
through  Friday  and  for  all  Saturday  meals.  Casual 
clothes  include  tailored  slacks  and  tailored  bermu- 
das,  not  sweatshirts,  dungarees,  levis  or  cutoffs. 

For  dinner  Monday  through  Friday,  a  skirt  or 
dress  will  be  required.  More  formal  attire  will  be 
expected  at  Sunday  breakfast  and  dinner. 

Skirts  and  dresses  will  be  standard  attire  in  class- 
rooms, administration  buildings,  the  chapel,  the 
library,  and  women's  resident  hall  lobbies.  On  the 
two  lower  levels  of  the  Student  Union,  casual 
clothes  will  be  permitted  at  any  time,  but  a  skirt 
or  dress  must  be  worn  at  all  times  on  the  first  and 
second  floors.  Casual  clothes  will  be  permitted  at 
the  evening  movies. 

During  inclement  weather,  casual  clothes  will  be 
allowed  according  to  the  student's  own  discretion. 

ACADEIvnC 

See  handbook  General  and  Academic  Regulations. 

*  Denotes  a  general  University  regulation  which  is 
supported  by  AWS  and  enforced  by  Central  Stu- 
dent Court. 


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REGISTRATION  OF  SOCIAL  EVENTS 

Social  events  are  registered  in  the  Social  Direc- 
tor's office  by  the  social  chairman  of  the  residence 
where  the  event  is  held.  The  deadline  is  Tuesday 
for  events  held  the  following  Friday  through  Thurs- 
day. Large  events  must  be  planned  with  the  Social 
Director  and  registered  ten  days  ahead. 

MASTER  CALENDAR  OF  EVENTS 

A  master  calendar  of  events  for  the  year  is  kept 
in  the  Social  Director's  office  for  the  convenience  of 
students  and  faculty.  The  dates  of  major  events 
for  the  year  are  submitted  by  organizations  by 
May  15.  Dates  for  the  fall  printed  SGA  Calendar 
must  be  submitted  by  August  15,  for  the  spring 
calendar  by  January  15.  Consult  this  calendar 
before  you  plan  a  major  event. 

SPACE  RESERVATION  FORM 

This  must  be  filled  out  for  any  event  where  cam- 
pus facilities  are  used.  Forms  are  obtained  in  Mr. 
Weber's  office,  North  Administration  Building. 

DINING  HALL  HOURS 

WEEKDAYS 

Breakfast  6:30  AM— 8:15  AM 

Lunch  11:10  AM— 1:10  PM 

Dinner  4:30  PM— 6:15  PM 

SATURDAY 

Breakfast  7:30  AM— 8:30  AM 

Lunch  11:30  AM— 1:00  AM 

Dinner  4:30  PM— 6:00  PM 

SUNDAY 

Breakfast       8:30  AM— 9:30  AM 
Dinner  11:30  AM— 1:20  PM 


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Dormitory  Presidents 


Anne  Arundel 

Adelaide  S.  Barnes 

7093 

Caroline 

Nancy  Benjes 

7297 

Carroll 

Merle  Haber 

7164 

Centreville  North 

Barbara  Bourgeois 

7266 

Centreville  South 

Iris  Esau 

7275 

Denton 

Elizabeth  McPhee 

7502 

Dorchester 

Patricia  ZMehlhop 

7140 

Elkton 

Joanna  Ritz 

7714 

Montgomery  Center 

Barbara  Winn 

7014 

Montgomery  East 

Joan  Norwitz 

7247 

^Montgomery  West 

Cheryl  Eberlin 

7108 

Queen  Anne's 

Mary  Bruger 

7258 

St.  rvlary's 

Patricia  Harrison 

7027 

Somerset 

Elaine  Abbott 

7029 

Wicomico 

Patricia  Hopkins 

7133 

Worcester 

^Marilyn  ^Marshall 

7226 

Sorority  Presidents 


Alpha  Chi  Omega 
Alpha  Delta  Pi 
Alpha  Epsilon  Phi 
Alpha  Gamma  Delta 
Alpha  Omicron  Pi 
Alpha  Phi 
Alpha  Xi  Delta 
Delta  Delta  Delta 
Delta  Gamma 
Deltta  Phi  Epsilon 
Gamma  Phi  Beta 
Kappa  Alpha  Theta 
Kappa  Delta 
Kappa  Kappa  Gamma 
Phi  Sigma  Sigma 
Pi  Beta  Phi 
Sigma  Delta  Tau 
Sigma  Kappa 


Betsy  Tait  864-9893 

Elizabeth  Field  927-9864 

Bonnie  Fox  927-9701 

Betty  Beckham  864-9806 

Helen  Hyre  927-9709 

Nancy  Baker  864-5910 

Sharon  Kelbaugh  927-9720 

Joan  Quigley  277-9867 

Mary  Wright  864-5880 

Sandy  Sher  864-9693 

Gail  Holland  927-9773 

Cathy  Fondren  927-7606 

Ann  Bender  927-9759 
Mary  Jane  Nystrom     927-9886 

Susan  Katz  927-9828 

Dawn  Sheeler  864-9885 

Carole  Schwartz  864-8803 

Diane  Chase  927-9861 


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