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The Columns, 1971 October

Special Issue: Homecoming '71 Activities

Memphis State University's 1971 Homecoming festivities, scheduled for November 3-6, will hold many attractions for Memphians, MidSoutherners, alumni and MSU students alike. Some of the events planned include a pre-game cocktail buffet, the annual alumni brunch and a football clash with the University of Houston.

Also featured, "MSU Boasts of its first nominee for Governor: Mississippi's Bill Waller"

Unless the political experts have completely misinterpreted the voters' climate in Mississippi, Memphis State University will soon be able to boast of its first governor. William Lowe Waller, a 44-year-old business graduate of MSU, has apparently become one of our outstanding and most well-known alumni.
The Columns, 1972 April

Cover Story, "China's Open Wall"

With U.S.-Chinese relations making headlines around the world, this issue of The Columns features excerpts of a lecture given at Memphis State University on February 10 by James C. H. Shen, Nationalist Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Mr. Shen was the first speaker of the 1972 M. L. Seidman Town Hall Lectures Series VI, entitled " China's Open Wall." The lecture series was begun in 1967 by P. K. Seidman, a partner in the firm of Seidman and Seidman, certified public accountants, in memory of his brother. M. L. Seidman was a syndicated columnist on tax matters for more than 100 newspapers.

Also featured, "A banker with his head in the clouds"

One thing an athlete learns to do is fall. Especially if he's playing football. But for Larry Frankenbach, who played defensive end for Memphis State for four years, falling has become a sport in itself, leaving aircraft at altitudes of 3,000 feet and more to speed earthward under a parachute. Larry is a sport parachutist - a skydiver. Just about the same time he began skydiving, Larry joined Union Planters National Bank as a management trainee in the marketing division, having worked for the bank the summer before selling Master Charge services to businesses
The Columns, 1972 February

On the cover: Don Holcomb, 6-10 forward, goes up for two points in the MSU Oklahoma State game. At press time the Tigers seemed to have returned to their snappy early-season form by handing Tulsa a striking 99-72 defeat. Since the MSU-Tulsa series began in 1965, the Hurricane had claimed 11 consecutive victories over MSU, dealing three humiliating defeats to the Tigers during the 1969-70 season.

Also featured, "William B. Walton, A man who believes in people"

Formerly in private law practice, Mr. Walton joined the HI executive staff in 1955. He now heads up the operation of the parent company for more than 1,370 Holiday Inns located in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. His home base is Holiday City - the 80-acre complex in southeast Memphis which serves as a corporate headquarters for Holiday Inns, Inc. Mr. Walton is a 1938 graduate of Central High School in Memphis, and received his L. L. B. degree in 1941 from Memphis State University Law School, known then as Southern Law University. He served in the Air Force during World War II instructing B-17 crews.
The Columns, 1972 June

On the cover: "Hawaii here I come!" was Walter S. "Stoney" Warren's ('58) reaction after hearing his name announced as the winner of the free eight-day Hawaiian vacation for two awarded Alumni Day, April 29 (see page 14). Upon departing from Memphis International Airport he and his wife, Donna ('60), receive le is and alohas from American Airlines Stewardess Toini Laine. They were accompanied by 170 MSU alumni who made the trip, sponsored by the Association.

"Tiger Rag changes name"

A new name has been approved for Memphis State University's campus newspaper. Next fall, the Tiger Rag will become the Helmsman. The newspaper has been the Tiger Rag since the early 1930's.
The Columns, 1972 November

On the cover: Dr. Cecil C. Humphreys, Memphis State University's sixth president, stands on the steps of the Tennessee state capital and a new career as the first chancellor of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee. The 58-year-old native of Paris, Tenn., was appointed to the administrative position on September 13 by Gov. Winfield Dunn, and begins the task of unifying six state universities and nine community colleges under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Regents.

Also featured, "Justice and the education of its defenders"

Growth was rapid, and in three years - an almost unheard of minimum time - Memphis State's School of Law was accredited by the American Bar Association. Five years is usually the minimum required for this accreditation and some schools require 10 to 15 years. With approximately 620 students currently enrolled and a faculty of 14, the School of Law has grown to the point that Dean Cox is looking forward to the construction of a second building to provide additional classroom and library space.
The Columns, 1972 September

On the cover: Fred Pancoast makes his debut as Memphis State's new head football coach on September 16 against Ole Miss. Regarded by his peers as one of the nation's most promising figures in the coaching profession, he has talked nothing but Tiger football since coming to MSU in mid-February, making over 100 speeches to civic clubs, alumni groups, etc.

Also featured, "Higher Education and the 1970's" by Dr. E. Grady Bouge

Dr. E. Grady Bogue, the first doctoral graduate of Memphis State, has been associated with the University since 1964. He states that higher education will face a major morale issue in the 1970's and, in order to survive, will have to find alternatives to the growth-progress syndrome, the idea that increases in faculty, budgets, enrollment, graduates, etc., is synonymous with academic progress and quality.
The Columns, 1973 January

On the cover: Education is defined as a process in which an individual receives instruction, acquires wisdom, gains knowledge or develops a skill. Its definition cannot be confined to a time-lapse of four years at an institution of higher education, nor can it be disguised as a time-tested package that carries a lifelong guarantee against knowledge stagnation. At MSU, the Division of Continuing Studies offers you an opportunity to return to the classroom and learn just for the enjoyment of learning, realizing that education is an infinite process and must be continued.

Also featured, "Tuition reimbursement, They got that degree anyway" by Mary Agnes Welsh

These seven people and many more like them wanted a college education. And, they were willing to work for it. All of them attended and most have earned degrees from Memphis State University while working full-time at Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division. They were smart. These worker-students took advantage of the company's liberal tuition reimbursement program. MLGW pays 75 percent of the actual cost of fees, textbooks and other required materials for each approved course that is successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better.
The Columns, 1973 July

Cover Story, "Students Dig for Clues"

Anthropology students Beverly Crawford (left), senior, and Jon McLean, senior, dig for artifacts of prehistoric Indians at Spring Creek, Tenn. During the three-week mini-summer school term, the MSU students lived in tents and did classwork on the banks of the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake. The two diggers agree that getting the real dirt on the Indians is a dusty job. (Photo by Robert Heaton.)

Also featured, "Time For Talking Is Over"

If you arrived on campus with a lifelong yearning to carve out a career in housing, you were wasting your time to look under "H" in the catalog degree listings. The same situation existed for those with other career plans not easily fitted into the traditional curriculum molds, and for those students with the desire and capability to pursue independent study. It is a situation that may undergo significant changes and revisions in the next few years, according to Dr. Jerry Boone, vice-president for academic affairs.
The Columns, 1973 March

Cover story, "Professor collects memoirs of TVA pioneers"

The growth and development of the Tennessee Valley Authority, labeled by some historians as one of the most important economic events affecting the South since the Civil War, has been the subject of a massive five-year study of the Memphis State Oral History Research Office. This issue features an in-depth interview with the project director, Dr. Charles W. Crawford, associate professor of history. Pictured here is the first dam built by TVA, Norris Dam, located on the Clinch River in East Tennessee.

Also featured, "Lending a helping hand"

Editor's Note: This is the first of a series of articles designed to explain how you can lend a helping hand to the supportive programs of the Development Office, and what, in turn, these programs do for Memphis State University.
The Columns, 1973 May

On the cover: Coach Gene Bartow (top) discusses Tiger strategy on a nationwide television interview at the NCAA Midwest Regional Tournament in Houston on March 17, while Billy Buford, Larry Kenon (left), Ronnie Robinson and Larry Finch (right) celebrate the mighty Tigers' 92-72 victory over Kansas State. This issue features the NCAA tournament play of Clean Gene and his Tiger machine.

Also featured, "What can you do with a degree in...?" by Henry Bailey

MSU professors discuss the job market and its opportunities for liberal arts graduates.
The Columns, 1973 November

Cover Story, "They Want Elbow Room" by Les Nelson

The Memphis State student. Who is he today? Is he - or she - much different than students have always been? It is impossible to tell from our limited survey, but there does seem to be a new willingness to change one's career plans or lifestyle when it no longer produces individual satisfaction. Are they a new breed, or do you recognize the sentiments?

Also featured, "Fred Thompson: Watergate Minority Council"

As senior GOP staff member of the Watergate committee, Fred Thompson's (MSU Class of '64 and Tennessee native) chief responsibility is to assist the three minority committee members in preparing for the hearings. He oversees a third of the SO-member committee staff and a third of its reported $500,000 budget.
The Columns, 1974 January

Cover Story, "Garbage: An Answer to the Energy Crisis?" by Charles Thornton

Garbage power!! It's a thought for the future and MSU graphic artist Jane Kelley Crowder let her mind wander in developing her own whimsical garbage power machine for converting solid waste to energy. This issue of THE COLUMNS explores the serious idea of a waste disposal system for the City of Memphis, designed by civil engineering associate professor Dr. John W. Smith.

Also featured, "Law Student Zeros in on Equal Right Amendment" by Gloria Trotter

Sara Kaltenborn entered the MSU School of Law and last year wrote an article for the law review concerning the Equal Rights Amendment. As a result of her research on that article, she was invited last November to testify before a subcommittee of the Tennessee Legislature studying proposed changes in the state code to comply with the Equal Rights Amendment. Kaltenborn is a fugitive from molecular biology, a budding expert on women's rights and the first female ever to edit the "Memphis State University Law Review."
The Columns, 1974 July

Cover Story, "From Social Rhetoric to Rock 'n' Roll and The Beatles" by Joe Elmore

Want to study the attitudes of young people over the past 20 years? Dr. John P. Bakke, MSU professor of speech and drama, thinks the best way is to grab a stack of 45 RPM records and to listen to the voices of such musical greats as Bette Midler (left), Peter, Paul and Mary (top, right), Bob Dylan (center, left), Fats Domino (center, right) and the Beatles (bottom).

Also featured, "New Training Program to Begin This Fall" by Charles Thornton

Memphis State University plans to put a nuclear reactor into operation on its South Campus as part of a plan to make the school a regional center for nuclear studies and technical training, MSU President Billy M. Jones said. The University was named the nation's first regional center for nuclear studies and technical training by the Southern Interstate Nuclear Board (SINB).
The Columns, 1974 March

Cover Story, "Remember 'Lum and Abner', 'The Shadow', 'Amos 'n' Andy?'" by Joe Elmore

Remember those old-time radio greats Groucho Marx (top left), Amos 'n' Andy (bottom left) and Lum and Abner? Most Memphis State students do not recall hearing those nostalgic voices, but in Dr. Marvin Bensman's broadcasting classes they have a chance to catch up on many of the radio dramas and comedies of yesteryear through a growing collection of audio tapes.

Also featured, "Athletic Recruitment: A Sales Situation" by Susan Crawford

The final score in any athletic event reflects the initial offensive effort - good recruitment. The football "sales situation" at Memphis State is based on a philosophy of friendship, confidence and trust, according to recruiter Fred Mangum, a 1961 Tiger alumnus.
The Columns, 1974 May

Special issue of The Columns, the Inauguration of President Billy M. Jones.
The Columns, 1974 November

Cover Story, "The Economic Fever Felt Nationwide" by Susan Crawford

Inflation affects us all, even the kids, and saving pennies isn't easy as 6-year-old Shane, son of BOBBY ('70) and JILL (FROST) CLARK of Memphis, finds out. Two Memphis State University authorities, Dr. Kurt Flexner, chairman of the department of economics, and Paul Lowry, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, express their views concerning the how's and why's of the current economic situation.

Also featured, "Project Memphis Combines Service, Training, and Research" by Holly Crenshaw

Project MEMPHIS (Memphis Educational Model Providing Handicapped Infant Service) now in its fourth year of operation at Memphis State University, is fast earning international attention because of its successes with exceptional children. Since its inception in 1970, Project MEMPHIS has opened its doors to children with learning disabilities living in their natural homes. The main goals of the project include helping with legal adoption, preventing children from being placed in institutions, returning the child to his natural home or placing him in a regular school class.
The Columns, 1974 September

On the cover: To recognize the many contributions Dr. and Mrs. John W. Richardson have made to Memphis State University and Tennessee education, Central Towers, the 10-story residence hall adjacent to the MSU campus, has been renamed Richardson Towers in their honor. The building was acquired by the University this year for use as its Center for Continuing Education and will be converted in the future into a hotel for persons attending continuing education conferences and seminars.

Also featured, "MSU Rises to Meet Demand"

Office of Public Service and Continuing Education plans learn-and-run programs for metropolitan masses with the capability to put small groups of special interest students in immediate touch with expertise available on campus. A few exceptional universities have risen to meet the demand, among those is Memphis State University.
The Columns, 1975 July

Cover Story, "Denim's Her Design: Old 'Anna' New" by Susan Crawford

A 1970 Memphis State graduate, Anna Zapp has found her own Rocky Mountain high in designing shirts, skirts and jackets for such famous names as John and Annie Denver and Robert and Lola Redford.

Also featured, "University College: A Kind of do-it-yourself Program"

This fall, Memphis State University students will have an opportunity to cross departmental lines and design their own coursework by enrolling in a new degree planning program called the University College. President Billy M. Jones and Dr. Jerry Boone discuss the program in this issue of The Columns.
The Columns, 1975 March

Cover Story, "Earthquakes" by Susan Crawford

Earthquakes most always mean good money at theater windows, and the latest movie effort, with its added attraction of "sensurround," seems to be living up to usual box office profits. At Memphis State, Dr. Richard W. Lounsbury, equipped with portable seismographs and minus "sensurround," plans a research project to determine the cause of seismic disturbances in the Memphis area.

Also featured, "The American Family: Change or Crisis?" by Dr. Dixie Crase

It is a time when the American family is in a state of change. Some find these changes refreshing, liberating, and long overdue; others find them threatening to families and to society.
The Columns, 1975 May

Cover Story, "Nuclear Studies" by Susan Crawford

One year ago this month, Memphis State University was designated the nation's first regional Center for Nuclear Studies. Since that time, Dr. D. Wayne Jones, director of the center, has been busy developing and marketing the nuclear studies program, and now can boast of several major accomplishments, including the acquisition of contracts to deliver on-site training to utility companies across the nation.

Also featured, "TOM's New Look"

About 10 years ago, Memphis State adopted the Tiger caricature at left as its mascot. Today, through the imagination of graphic artist Michael Chesney, TOM's got a new look.
The Columns, 1975 November-December

Cover Story, "A Completely New Ball Game" by Susan Crawford

Whether you sympathize with Title IX or loudly oppose it, the guidelines for enforcing it became effective July 21. It is law, and for women athletes, it's a completely new ballgame. Although Memphis State has had a women's athletic program for about 15 years, the University has formulated a plan, subject to revision as sex discrimination regulations become more clear, to adjust to the regulations of Title IX and to expand its women's athletic program over the next three years.

Also featured, "So They Don't Feel Isolated" by Debbie Warrington

Service - to adults, to children, to veterans and to Memphis State graduate students in speech pathology and audiology - this is the Memphis Speech and Hearing Center. The Center, which is administered and operated by Memphis State University in cooperation with the board of Memphis Speech and Hearing Inc., has in the past year, conducted 3,668 new client evaluations, more than 21,000 therapy visits, and 1,139 kindergarten screenings, in addition to providing services to more than 6,000 regular clients.
The Columns, 1975 September

Cover Story, "The Smith Years: 1946-1960"

It was 1957. Olin Atkins defeated Herbie O'Mell for the position of Student Government Association president, Sarah Hammer was Homecoming queen and Coach Bob Vanatta's Tiger basketball squad played in the NIT. Alpha Gamma Delta took sorority honors in All-Sing and Preston " Buzz" Ford directed Kappa Alpha to frat honors. But even more significant, Memphis State College became Memphis State University. J. Milliard Smith discusses events surrounding Memphis State's drive to gain university status and his years as MSU president.

Also featured, "Center to Centralize Info" by Gloria Trotter

Part-time adult students at Memphis State have their own special place and special friend this fall as the Adult Resource Center begins operation. The Adult Resource Center, operated through the Office of Public Service and Continuing Education, is under the direction of Ted Weber.
The Columns, 1976 January-February

Cover Story, "Star Comes Home For Best Performance" by Susan Crawford

Gail Robinson, Metropolitan Opera star and former Memphis State student, has a habit of returning to Memphis for important events in her life. True to form, she arrived in Memphis in the fall for what she calls " ... my biggest and most rewarding performance."

Also featured, "Over Cornbread And Black-eyed Peas..." by Karyn Hollis

Over such traditional Southern fare as black-eyed peas and cornbread, dreams of many world diplomats come true as international students form friendships that unite people from Cairo, Jerusalem, Memphis, Teheran, Chicago, and/or Buenos Aires. Currently, Memphis State has an international student population of 318, representing 70 different countries of Europe, Africa, South America and the Middle East.
The Columns, 1976 July-August

Cover Story, "Chucalissa Indian Village" by Sandra Umfress

Want to get away from crowded, noisy Bicentennial celebrations but at the same time "get close" to the nation's history? An abandoned town on a Memphis river bluff, Memphis State's Chucalissa Indian Village, offers the chance for a day-long outing to a civilization long dead before the birth of our nation.

Also featured, "She Kept Us Out Of Libel And Made Us Cookies" by Terri Mayo

A career that had its beginnings in the sound of linotype machines has finally brought Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer to retirement after 20 years of service in the Memphis State journalism department. However, retirement does not mean a rocking chair for her; she's looking forward to travel and free-lance writing.