Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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To Make a Better Man On the preceding pages, wc have asked “What is the purpose of an education” and attempted to show some of the qualities or “building blocks” of a true education. Our question might best be answered by the statement “to make a better man.” Who is this “better man”? The efforts of the individual who wishes to become truly educated will develop a person who has learned to respect the ideas and opinions of his fellow men; one who recognizes the fundamental worth and dignity of all men; one who can truly recognize the achievements of others. He is able to become a dynamic member of society. He learns to lead as well as to follow; he is able to formulate ideas and to effectively judge the ideas of others; he learns to pass judgement in the light of all available evidence. As wc have stated before, formal educational processes arc nor the only manner which a person may use in the development of this “better man,” although this method is often the catalyst. All life is a series of situations from which a person may profit. Taking advantage of all these opportunities will develop a man who is a better member of society as a result of his experiences. Why do we need this better man? To build tomorrow. IS

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The word culture has different meanings for different people. For the bacteriologist, there is one meaning; for the anthropologist, there is another meaning; and for the average person, there is yet another meaning. Culture encompasses much more than the narrow specialized meaning which any group associates with it. Culture may be defined as the training, disciplining or refining of the moral and intellectual nature of man. Culture is refinement in manners and taste. Adherence to the mores of society is an example of culture, so is the appreciation of the works of men and nature which appeal to our senses. More examples could be cited, but applications of the definition will point out many more for the person who takes the time to do so. Cultural advancement — this is one area which cannot be presented by a teacher. An instructor may present the basic ideas but the individual must apply them to his daily life. Only through persona! experience can the individual advance to greater understanding and appreciation of the world he lives in. 17

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Tribute — Louis G. True Not all teaching is done in the formal classroom or laboratory situation. Much is learned from people one contacts and who have had experience and knowledge to share. One of these is a Montana State College faculty member who has been a source of guidance, inspiration and friendly counsel to MONTANAN editors, busi-ness managers and staff members for more than thirty years. Louis G. True, Assist-ant Director of Information, became faculty advisor to THE MONTANAN in 1932. Over the years he has unselfishly given of his time and talents toward the continued improvement of THE MONTANAN to make it a publication that not only students may be proud of but also one that wherever it may be seen reflects credit upon the college. A graduate of Montana State College, Mr. True has been a member of the faculty since 1929 and throughout this period his work has been to inform people within and without the state about MSC through the press, radio and printed publications of the institution. Besides his duties on campus, Mr. True has been active over the years in a number of professional and civic organizations. He has been a member and Western Regional Chairman of the American Association of Agricultural College Editors as well as serving as chairman of various committees of the association. As a member of the American College Public Relations Association he has served as its Northwest Chairman. He has held an honorary membership in the Montana State Press Association and he was instrumental in organizing the Montana Flying Farmers and Ranchers Association which he served as its first secretary. His civic activities in Bozeman have included presidency of the Bozeman Kiwanis Club, Chairman of the Boy Scout Council and publicity chairman for various community drives and campaigns. Mr. True retires from the faculty on July 1, 1964 and THE MONTANAN expresses its deep appreciation for his wise counsel and kindly guidance over the years. We wish him a long and happy retirement. 19