Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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Delta Chis Sam Mason, Bronco Ugarcina, Brian Graeve and Pat Prorok sing with their fraternity brothers to show unity. The Greek Sing and balloon release officially opened Greek Week. Photo by Kevin Fullerton Brotherhood and sisterhood are an integral part of Greek Week. Phi Mu Sarah Hassler hugged Jacque Hoppers at the end of the games. Photo by Kevin Fullerton Looking to her partner for en- couragement, Lora Schordock takes another bite of pizza. Schordock and partner Jeanne Robbins came in third place for Alpha Sigma Alpha in the pizza-eating contest. Photo by Kevin Fullerton After exchanging boxer shorts, Tri Sigma Leigh Anne Brown and Delta Sig Steve Steffens- meier struggle to put shorts on. The sleeping bag race was the newest addition to the games. Photo by Kevin Fullerton Greek Week 1 5

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The big switch Logging on to the Electronic Campus Ti he beginning of a new year always brought something new, whether it was a new room, dorm or roommate. But at the beginning of the 1987-88 academic year, students were faced with some- thing new that would help DEC VT125 Graphic termi- them academically, personal- ly and socially. The Electronic Campus not only aided students in ev- ery facet of their college ex- perience, but it also con- tributed to Northwest ' s plan for improved higher educa- tion. The $3.1 million integrat- ed system provided com- puter terminals in every resi- dence hall room and faculty office. In celebration of the University ' s move into the Computer Age, Gov. John Ashcroft switched on the sys- tem, making Northwest the first public university to offer a comprehensive Electronic Campus. Over 2,000 terminals from two companies. Digital Equipment Corporation and Micro-Term, inc., were pur- chased. Residence hall rooms were equipped with nals that offered spreadsheet graphics, statistical graphics and picture processing. These accounted for about 45 percent of the terminals placed in rooms. Dr. John Mees, vice presi- dent for administrative and student services, said the computers were an asset to students and faculty mem- bers, adding that although the system was new, it had al- ready become an integral part of students ' lives. Students used them quite a bit, Mees said. As things changed and the curriculum required more computer work, usage increased. Students and administra- tors alike felt the com- puter system provided valu- able experience. The Electronic Campus gave Northwest a big advan- tage over other colleges, Rick Williams said. I was disappointed because of the problems with waiting in lines, but 1 knew it would take some time to perfect the new system. Academically, computers offered word processing, spreadsheet and statistical analysis, an on-line ency- clopedia and an electronic calculator. The electronic card cata- log allowed students to find library materials from their residence halls. The system also provided personal services like calendars, telephone directo- ries, and job and scholarship listings. Electronic mail, one of the most popular services, al- lowed students and faculty to send messages to one another, providing social contact. Through the Electronic Campus services, students cut study time and increased their knowledge of compu- ters. The system was funded through state appropriations, private donations and a grant in the form of terminals for --continued Photo illustration by Ron Aipough and Kevin Fuiierton Electronic Campus 1 7