Grand View University - Viking Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Academics In focusing present realities and tomorrow's dreams into coherent intel- lectual patterns, a dedicated and re- sourceful group of mentors and admin- istrators supply the impetus. While en- joying the glowing memories of yester- day's fun in this, the 1967 Viking, pause to reflect upon the serious moments of learning. The instruction, communication and critical thinking of the faculty sheds the light by which the watchful student walks the path to a bright and fruitful future. , . J. X -.a M E .. A E 1 W. I W , ,Q ,. , ,.., 1 .,,. , .,. ,, vw :fr 1 A-get 3 - N Driv es- '. EE- . -S .iff vb V -J A. 4 4-.f-its -fn ' were-wi 2

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Gracious and Mighty God I 2 3 4 Gracious and mighty God, Shield what our hands have wrought! Bless Thou the house which we have here erected! Save it from storm and flame, Evils of every name, Let by Thy Father-hand it stand protected. We laid foundation here, Facing defeat and fear, But Thou hast built the house and Thou didst cheer us Now as it stands complete, We kneel before Thy feetg Whom Thou art near is safe, so be Thou near us! Let us before Thy face Walk here in truth and grace: And lead us on to grand and noble visions! Teach us the highest areg Wisdom that warms the heart! Give richer life to youth with true ambitions! Bless those who sow the grain Here for eternal gain! Shed on young hearts the light of inspiration, That all good seed strike root, Grow up and bear much fruit Worthy of Thee, our homes, our church, our nation. By Kristian Ostergaard Trans. by S. D. Rodholm

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' f Hug-us ,. Dr. Ernest D. Nielsen is completing his 14th year ,+- as chief administrator of Grand View College. Y' Grand View is fortunate to have as its leader a man ky with the ability, foresight, and personal concern for stu- . J dents exemplified by President Nielsen. He is well known . l'-- - for his friendly hello and inspiring conversations with those who meet him on campus. Dealing diplomatically with the problems of students, faculty, and alumni, he steadily guides Grand View in continued progress in the field of higher Christian education. :,,.'-M in. Doctor Nielsen welcomes stu cl e nts at our opening convocation. President Completes 14th Year THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE In retrospect the year 1966-1967 will be rememberedby many, I hope, as the year in which significant steps were taken toward strengthening Grand View College. The installation of the Reverend Clyde L. Norrgard as the first full time Campus Pastor marked an innovation which, I am certain, will bear Christian fruits. There always has been a pastoral concern on the part of the faculty for the students. Things of religion and the mind are not mutually exclusive in a Christian college. We look forward to new developments and new patterns of the manifestation of student Christian life over the next several years. The enlargement of the Board of Directors to a membership of 25 is another indication of the geographical extension of the Lutheran territory from which Grand View will receive church support. The viability of the college is today unquestioned. Nowhere is the church's faith in Grand View more visible than in its decision to undertake a major financial campaign for a Greater Grand View. The building construction, which you have seen started this year, is sufficient grounds for your high expectations. The ultimate test of the quality of the college lies in the quality of its teachers and students. A college education ought to help students to learn that there are no easy answers to the problems of man and society. When Jesus said, 'fl am the way, and the truth, and the life Uohn 14:63, He bore a witness unto Himself which persistently addresses itself to man's will to believe. The headlines of this morning's newspaper tell me in disappointing words: No answer to war problems seen in talks. As never before, Christian men and women are challenged to take seriously the full implications of the Christian faith for every area of human life. We must continue to build ever more firmly on the surest of all foundations. IO