Viking_Yearbook_61

Incoming .tudents during the two day encampment at Camp Menucha, heard campus leaden explain Portland State'••tudent government and the college'••ocial and academic opportunitie•. Camp Menucho, ju.t outside of Corbell, near the Columbia River io a perfect .elling for the Freshman Welcome Week camp. In the tranquil quietness of this country e.tate, the student has a chance to evaluate ju.t whot it i. that he oeek. as he embarks upon hi. academic and oocial career at Portlond State. The camp provide. the .tudent with the opportunity to meet hi. classmate', thus the fint day of ochool doe. not find the fre.hman without friend •. Student leaders explain the government procedure. and the con.titu­ tion of PSC, and allempt to make the new student feel an integral pari of the government. Camp caun.elon and miniote.. advioe the otudents during the social and opiritual discussion groupo. The camp is not ju.t one big speaking engagement though, and the student can find much to relea.e his energies in the form of football, volleyball, and .oftball. Not all activities at the New Student camp were of a serious vein. Tenni., volleyball, football, and folk dancing occupied much of the time. 131