20 Groups Apply for Space In Student Activities Center

Few more than 20 undergraduate organizations have thus far applied for space to the Student Activities Center at 54 Dunster Street, the Student Council reported last night. Richard M. Sandler '52, chairman of a Council committee for the Center, said, however, that he still expected many applications from the College's 60 or 50 student groups that are eligible for office space in the building provided by the University last month. The Center can accommodate over 20 groups.

Space applications must be submitted to the Council office in Phillips Brooks House before the 5 p.m. deadline today.

The Advocate, the most prominent organization that has so far asked for space in the Activities Center, requested three rooms.

Although the Advocate has a renewable lease on its present quarters, it hopes to take advantage of savings in rent transported by the Activities Center, Daniel Elisberg '52, Advocate president, said last night.

Most of the other applicants already on record are smaller groups such as the Chess Club or organizations which have large memberships but require little office space.

All Will Chip In

All of the extra-curricular activities that have asked for room so far have indicated a willingness to help pay part at the cost of renovating the one-time fraternity house, Alumni Bulletin office and apartment building.

One of the greatest financial obstacles, Sandler said, will be the high cost of furniture. He intends to see Provost Buck this week to talk to him about possible University assistance for such basic expenses at the Center.

Recommendations from the Council committee to the University administration on how the Center's space should be alloted ready by the end of the week.