Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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A SENSE of competition is instilled through such events as the Songfest on front campus. Students Mature Four years of college make subtle changes— and some- times not so subtle changes— in a person. The people we meet and friends we make, the places we go, the things we do and how we do them, all are different than when we started college. The full effect of four years shows itself on the graduating seniors. His college training completed, he looks to the future. NEW FRIENDS are made throughout the college career from the time we enter as freshmen. A GRADUATING SENIOR, books set aside, gazes through a Mer- for him. Four years of college life have prepared him for life. The rill Hall window at the Mall, wondering what the future will hold future holds further education or a job. 16

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KSU Boasts Of Service, Progress As ;i state university, Kent has a double obligation— to its students and to the citizens of Ohio. It serves by being a cultural as well as an educational center. It is constantly expanding, preparing to meet the ever-increasing demands ot a larger enrollment. As part ol its tiinction oi service, the University is the home ol many workshops, clinics and conferences de- signed to keep people informed on the latest advances and improvements in supplies antl techniques in their fields. An outstanding example of this is the annual Short Course in Photo-Journalism each spring. Renowned photographers from throughout the na- tion come to Kent to disctiss the latest trends in their field. It was at the Short Cotirse several years ago that the electronic flash unit to permit better action photo- graphy and save flashbidbs %vas introduced. Workshops are sponsored for people in education and its specialized fields, for industrial and business trends, such as the truckers workshop and insurance workshop. University facilities are open to area residents. Clinics, such as speech and hearing, guidance testing, reading, and psychology are widely used by many people not at- tending KSU. Faculty members are available for consultation with individuals and industry concerning their specialties. The physics department is engaged in a research pioject with an Akron rubber company. Other faculty members are available for speeches to groups with specific interests or for social grou])s con- cerning their work or experiences. REGISTRATION is one of the few times most of us hove had contact with the offices in the Atrium. But they continue serving the student body throughout the year when the need arises. TALKS by faculty members before area groups kept them informed about KSU.

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Placement Bureau The University maintains a Bureau of Appoint- ments lor placement of its students and graduates. Dr. Paul K. Howells last year replaced retired Dr. Lester H. Mimzenmayer as Bureau head. Situated in the balcony of the Administration Build- ing, the Bureau not only places students at graduation, but also carries many folders from places that employ sttidents during the summer months. Because the cooperation of the students, faculty and employers has been so great, the Bureau is now able to place the student while he is in school, at graduation and in later years. The student is urged to contact the office, where he is helped to find the right job. When a student applies to the Bureau, he is given a folder to fill out on information about himself. This in- cludes an aiuobiography, a list of courses taken while at- tending the University, a picture and other miscellan- eous information. The material is demanded by future employers. The Biueau of Appointments has placed students in many different jobs, including teaching, selling and other employment. The Bureau, after being contacted by the student, arranges interviews between the employer and the prospective employee. RUDY LIBERTINI received information about placement from Mrs. Darlene Tice in tine Bureau of Appointments. A PROMINENT graduate of Kent State University is Robert Cook, prosecuting attorney for Portage County. In the courtroom, where he spends much of his time, Cook uses the fine training gained at Kent. 17