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THE purpose of the International Relations Club is to promote student understanding of world problems. Its membership is not made up entirely of those who can already speak fluentlyon international situations. Interest, not knowledge, is the requisite for joininq the club. Membership is open to all students and faculty members. At two meetings this year the club was very fortunate in having outside speakers. Each of these speakers, one of whom was born in and the other in Russia. knew his subject from experience. Professor Peter Olden of Blue Ridge College explained Nazi-ism in the light of Hitler's life. Professor Leonid I. Strakhovsky had as the subject of his lecture, "Peace in Europe." In addition to outside speakers the club has had on its programs group discussions, student speakers, and lectures by Western Maryland faculty members. At one meeting this year Professor Willen, of the language department, led a round table discussion on Germany. Dr. Schempp and Dr. Whitfield have each spoken to the club. Club meetings this year were held in McDaniel Hall Lounge Rather than restricting attendance to those students belonging to the club. everyone was invited. Officers for the year 1937-1938were Anne Chew, presi- dent; Eleanor Taylor. vice-president first semester; Gwen- dolyn Heemarm, vice-president second semester; and E.Tayloc, Alice Johnson, secretary. Sl