ELTA chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon was established at the University of Nebraska in March, 1917. It replaced the society called "The Pick and Hammer Club," an organization made up of geology, metallurgy, and mining students. Sigma Gamma Epsilon was founded at the University of Kansas in April, 1915. Since that time sixteen chapters have been installed in colleges and universities that have recognized high scientific standing.

      The purpose of the fraternity is the social and scientific advancement of students who are entering the fields of the three related sciences, geology, metallurgy, and mining. The fraternity is a strictly professional organization. For membership a student must be majoring in geology and have a high scholastic average.

      The fraternity initiates many activities to stimulate the interest of the students along geological lines. Seminars which have been open to interested students have been a part of their program. Men well versed in their respective sciences speak to these groups. During Engineers' Week the members of the fraternity are in charge of the department and the museum.

OFFICERS

First Semester		Second Semester
DONALD REESE	President	WALTER SCHMEEKLE
WALTER SCHMEEKLE	Vice-President	WALTER SCHOLZ
FRANK POSPISIL	Secretary-Treasurer	R. C. CLARK
LEO J. GUDE	Corresponding Secretary	RICHARD YOUNG

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HETA SIGMA PHI, honorary professional organization for women in the School of Journalism, was founded at the University of Washington in 1909, for the purpose of recognizing ability among women students who were specializing in journalism. It aims to unite college trained women who plan to enter the field, to improve the working conditions for women in this profession, and to inspire its members to greater effort. The sorority maintains a journalistic register in Chicago to aid women journalists in securing positions.

     There are now thirty chapters in universities and colleges throughout the United States, and ten alumnae chapters in the larger cities. The national organization includes among its honorary members: Zona Gale, Ida M. Tarbell, Edna Ferber and Sophie Kerr.

     Lambda chapter was organized at the University of Nebraska in 1916. The active chapter this year includes twelve women who are either registered in the School of Journalism or are majoring in that line of work. The group carries out a definite literary program throughout the year, and sponsors the journalism jam.

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