WEATHER — Considerable high cloudiness Saturday and Sunday. Occasional light rain on the coast. High 67. Oregon NEW libe addition will parallel new designs in automobiles. See story, page S. Fiftieth Year of Publication and Sendee to the University VOLUME 1 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1949 NUMBER 108 Spring Vacation Will Be Shortened (Seestorv.Daael.col.il Vacation To Be Only Two Days Commencement Set One Week Earlier That dearly-cherished week of vacation between, the end of winter term finals and the beginning of Spring term classes will be mater ially shortened next year, accord ing to the 1949-50 academic calen dar. The new calendar, which will give a spring vacation of the same length as that now given at Thanks giving, schedules Commencement for June 11, a week earlier than this year. Pallet! Unavailable Earl M. Pallett, assistant to the president, who introduced the cal endar proposal to the board of deans last October, was out of town yesterday and could not be reach ed for comment. However, faculty members and officials who were contacted, al though they declined to comment authoritatively, believed that the change was effected to give seniors and other students a head start at summer jobs. Most stated that there were probably additional rea sons. oepitmuer kj rrosn htbk Freshman Week next year will begin September 19 and continue through the 24th. Classes begin September 26, and final examina tions will be held from Thursday, December 15, through Tuesday, December 20. No special registration day will be allowed for either winter or spring terms; registration will take place on the first day of classes. Winter Term Classes Winter term classes and registra tion will begin Tuesday, January 3. Final exams will begin Friday, March 17, and end Wednesday, March 22. On the following Monday, March 27, classes and registration will be gin again. Spring term finals will be on the Monday-to-Friday order, June 5-9. Alumni day is scheduled for June 10 and Baccalaureate and Com mencement, June 11. Changes Will Not Affect BA Seniors Although changes in the re quirements for graduation in the school of business administration are proposed, 1949 seniors are not affected, Dean Victor P. Morris assured the Emerald yesterday. A staff meeting to iron out fine points of the new requirements will be held at the beginning of next week, Morris said. Low Grades... Not Adjusted, No Study Habits Say Freshmen As counselors in the office of student affairs have investigated the problems of freshmen who have been below a 2.00 GPA, they have found two major and several minor difficulties to which the students attribute their low grades. Ray Hawk, men’s counselor, has discovered from talking to these freshmen that their main problems are the lack of well-developed study habits and poor adjustment to Col lege life. Of the students interviewed, 107 and 94 respectively gave these rea sons for their low records. Other reasons, given in the order of their frequency, were the wrong major; illness; too many class cuts; too much outside work; living con ditions; lack of high school back ground; too heavy a load; and worry. One student each listed finance, social life, poor food, low psych decile, family responsibility, dislike for school, and poor transportation arrangements. When asked “What would you do to improve your grades?’’ fresh men gave a variety of replies, with improving study habits and plan ning a time schedule gaining first preference. Other suggestions were confer ences with instructors; carrying a lighter load; going to class more often; using the guidance of the counseling center; counseling with sponsors; changing major; less out side work; better living; quitting athletics; less social life, and better transportation. Library, Art Museum Still Safe Despite Release of Moisture The fears of many people as to the safety of the library and the Oriental Art museum were relieved today by Harry D. Jacoby, assist ant superintendent of the univer sity physical plant. White crystal formations observ ed on the walls of the buildings were believed to be deposits of plaster that has seeped out from between the bricks and threatened the further existance of the struc tures. Mr. Jacoby defined the for mations as “effervescence,” a calci um and salt deposit formed by the release of moisture from within the bricks. Moisture is absorbed by the bricks during' periods of extreme moisture, and is released during periods similar to the present warm spell. The stability of the buildings is in no way effected, since the brick facade is merely for show. The real support comes from a re enforced concrete framework. All of the newer buildings on campus are so constructed, including the new women’s dormitory. Such deposits are found on all buildings constructed of soft brick. This type brick is used in cases where the exterior is to be decora tive, since a soft surface is more condusive to color variations. 1001 Nights' Takes Contest For Junior Weekend Theme Mitropoulis Scores Hit With Music By Anne woodman Assistant City Editor "Tops.” That, briefly, is how Dimitri Mi- j tropoulis is described by the peo ple who work under him. “He has a very phenomenal memory,” said a bassoon player who has been with the orchestra for 12 years. “One of the nicest conductors to work with,” remarked a first vio linist who has played with the Cleveland, Indiana, Rochester and other symphonies. All were regretful to have their leader since 1937 leave. Mitropou lis will transfer to the New York Philharmonic symphony next year. Said the great conductor of the change, “I will miss not coming to the Northwest so often. It's a gor geous part of the world.” Express Appreciation The man who led the Minneap olis Symphony orchestra before 5300 enthusiastic listeners in Mc Arthur court last night expressed appreciation at being booked again in Eugene. Last concert of the group locally was two years ago. Unlike other large symphonies, the Minneapolis group does not have a large turnover of personnel from year to year, another credit to their leader. Included in the 90 members of the orchestra are five women, one of whom has been with the organi zation 25 years. Europeans in Group Although all members must at least have first citizenship papers taken out, a great number of the musicians are European descent. Countries represented are Ger many, Sweden, Russia, Czecho slovakia, Austria, and Albania. Faculty members of the school of music highly praised the musi cianship of several instrumental ists from the orchestra who per formed at a special recital in the music school auditorium yester day afternoon. Call for Encores Students stayed on into the din ner hour listening to an encore given by this smaller group, which was also led by Mitropoulis. “The Shubert work was deliv ered with all of its nuance and technical precision to make it one soaring melodic line,” commented Wayne Parks of the music faculty about a Shubert Octet played by the group. The second number was a Quin tet by Prokofief, one movement of which was used for the encore. Freshman Beldon Owens Wins Cash Award For Submitting Title A majority of Junior Weekend committee members approved the selection of a "1001 Nights" theme at the Weekend kick-old luncheon yesterday noon. Submitting the winning theme was Beldon Owens, freshman m pre-law. Owens will be awarded a $15 cash prize. He presented the possibility of using' Aladdin's lamp, geniis, and sultans. Malcolm McGregor, Weekend chairman said, “The theme connotes splendor, color, and offers diversity for floats and dec orations.’’ MacGregor said that a wide va riety of clever themes were sub mitted and the choice was a diffi cult one. Runners-ups included “Anchors Aweigh’’ submitted by Martha Stone and Penny Singleton; “Say It With Music”, by Jacquie Kurtz and Rowena Renaud; and “Flicker Flash-back” by Sally Waller. Five to Judge Show Tryouts Judges for Monday and Tues day's All-Campus Vodvil elimina tions were named yesterday by judging chairman Billijean Reith miller. Choosing the acts which will be eligible to appear in the big show in Mac court next Friday will be Howard Lemons, athletic business manager; Les Anderson, alumni di rector; Kenneth Wood, associate professor of speech; and Carlisle Moore, assistant professor of Eng lish. Nancy Peterson, senior in jour nalism, has been nominated as a judge but could not be reached for confirmation of her acceptance. Organizations scheduled to en ter Monday’s eliminations, which will last from 6:30 to about 10 p.m., are as follows, in order: Orides, University house, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Delta Delta, Phi Delta Theta, Sig ma Nu, Alpha Chi Omega. Sigma Chi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Theta Chi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Al pha Phi. Alpha Xi Delta, Ann Judson house, Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, and Delta Upsilon, Under the Weather Twelve students are now mark ing time in the infirmary hospital. Those receiving the services of the pill palace are Cherry Taylor Mary Knox, Laura Pearson, Bar bara Richardson, Anne Armstrong Virgina Wright, Betty Jean Simp son, Raymond Scofield, George Ke kuma, Lloyd Collins, James White and Burt Tonkin. Army Day ROTC Outfits Will March in Parade Today The ROTC will fall out and fall in this morning at 0915 hours on fifteenth avenue in front of ROTC Headquarters. Shortly after the initial com mand of execution they will take their place in the parade being held in honor of Army day. This impres sive ceremony is scheduled to lead off officially at 1000 hours. Vete rans Memorial Bulding on Willam ette and fifteenth avenue has been designated jumping off place. The Gold Star Mothers have the honor of setting the pace—that is to say, they constitute the advance guard, or assault troops. However, because of lax training rules, the Commanders Council has granted authority for the Gold Star Mothers to ride in convertibles. Colonel F. R. Maerdian has in dicated that this ruling will not ap ply to the ROTC. Oregon's fledg ing officer corps will display their precision 120 per minute directly behind the last mother’s convert ible. In order of march will be the Gold Star Mothers, ROTC, Eagles Band, National Guard, Composite Color Guard, Marine Corps Reserve, and Naval Reserve. The rear guard is composed of veterans. The probable time of dismissal will be about 1115 hours. If Wil lamette street is graced with a lack of gentle breezes, and an abundance of sunshine, this reprieve will prob ably come none too soon. ROIC Department Receives Award Colon?! Frank R. Maerdiam disclosed yesterday that the Army Staff at the University of Oregon, has been honbred by the receipt of a Certificate of Pro ficiency for meritorious work in in the training of reserve officer students for the year ending in June, 1048. This certificate has the person al signature of General Omar Bradley, Chief of Staff, U. S. Army, and Kenneth Royal), Sec retary of the Army.