Missouri Western State University - Griffon Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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through planning It was a year to work for building for the future. But what the future- holds is not always good, as the fate of the Decf 14 bond election showed. With the defeat of the proposal for the much' needed multi- purpose building and the . addition to the fine arts building, MWSC looked elsewhere for support. In July 1977 the school became fully state funded. This means monies for further expansion must be appropriated from state funds. S Missouri Western did experience immediate growth as the Student Services Classroom Building opened in November. Housing the Departments of English, Psychology and Education, it provided facilities such as an animal lab, new journalism labs, a darkroom and additional classroom and office space. While the student population continued to climb, long range ' plans for additional facilities continue. Students, administrators and community members accepted defeat, but continue to plan for progress, for the future is now. Members of the Prexy Club discussed ways in which they, as students, could work for the passage of the bond issue with Ken Hogan, general campaign chairman. and constructing 1 f 919 ff' 5' In an attem margin of p ' encouraged bond issue. Ci out the necess campus organl in as deputies community m students in thel Students enter doors of the A One of the bu bond issue, the the most heavi campus. The new Studs Building, sprav a contemporar' a reflecting po ids- :va

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As part of Chuck Kramer's Surveying I class, Randy Shimkus uses a transit to do a triangulation survey of a traverse. Looking out towards the SSX C Building, this method of surveying gives him applicable experience in this field. Getting a job is what it's all about! It became increasingly evident as jobs became scarcer and scarcer. Students worried about it as they cracked their books a little harder. A few continued to cram an hour before each test. Overall, most seemed aware of today, as their future became more than just getting a diploma. In the end, some made it, others didn't. Whether entering law school, working for Hallmark or being constantly turned away because of no openings, graduates' past goals and the harsh realities of today became tangled. Their future would become what they could make of it. 'ii gigfjwa. gl ' Y A I Occupational experience programs, such as this one at Research Seeds that Cathy Pioch participates in through the Ag Department, help bridged the gap between the classroom and the real world. Employment after graduation can be found in a variety of places from overseas to your alma mater. Joe Vigliaturo, a 1975 graduate of MWSC, is now employed as dorm coordinator.

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In an attempt to gain a substantial margin of positive votes, students were encouraged to register and support the bond issue. Cindy and Sandy Haas fill out the necessary forms. Members of campus organizations were also sworn in as deputies in an attempt to reach community members at East Hills and students in the College Center. Students enter and leave through the doors of the Administration Building. One of the buildings from the original bond issue, the Ad Building is one of the most heavily frequented on campus. The new Student Services! Classroom Building, sprawling and open, features a contemporary design, complete with a reflecting pond in front. f 7