Featured Speakers Expose Students to Current Situations in the Political and Business Worlds American Studies Pi Gamma Psi Organized to expose members to outstanding individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, the American Studies Program has evo lved into a nationally recognized effort which brings to campus some of the most sought after speakers in the world. Approximately 200 students with majors in the School of Business, hi story , or political science comprised the membership of the group, which required a 3.0 grade point average on 45 completed hours. The agenda for the year included several tours. During the fall, the students spent a day in Memphis, where they visited the First Tennessee Bank, toured Federal Express, and talked with top officials of the Bryce Corporation. Laura Campbell , who has been involved with American Studies for two years, stated that , "The Memphis trip gave me insight into what I could expec t when I leave school and become a part of the work fo rce. I saw how problems I had stud ied about in my classes were being coped with in a real-life situation." In the spring , a group of the members traveled to Washington , D.C., where they visited seve ral national landmarks and industries and li stened to various political and business leaders. 230 Academic groups The other portion of the program was made up of speakers that came to the campus, met with the members at a dinner, and spoke at a program that was open to other students and the public. In the fall, economist Murray Weidenbaum, businessman Stanley Marshall, and Hillsdale College president George Roche visited the campus. Former Sovie t Ambassador Arkady Shevchenko, the highest ranking Soviet official ever to defect to the West. entertained a large audience with his views on Soviet-U.S. relations. In the spring, Pat Buchanan, host of the television show, "Crossfire ," Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton , Peter Jenkins, author of A Walk Across America, and Alex Haley, author bf Roots, spoke on the campus. Senior member Jolayne loden said , "The trips and speakers really help me to see how - lohn I. Rtldc/iff.. .. -- John I- Rtldcliffe business and government work together, and it is encou raging to see the successful Christian businessmen that we work with. " rw For those business students with majors and minors in the field of accounting, Pi Gamma Psi provided information about the different types of accounting firms, possible job opportunities, and tips for interviewing. Through these functions, the club strived to reach its goal to broaden each member's knowledge and understanding of the accounting profession, and to better prepare its members for careers in accoun~ing. Following the induction ceremony, the members enjoyed ice cream sundaes at the home of sponsor Mark VanRheenan. Throughout the year , Pi Gamma Psi hosted speakers from private, corporate, and'big eight accounting firms. The rep'resentatives present-
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