Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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LIBRARY ODELLA NATION. B.S. “The true university of these days is a collection of books.” Porter Library, with four large reading rooms, well lighted and well furnished, a book capacity of about 90,000 volumes, will be the university of K. S. T. C. It is the most beautiful building on the campus. Designed es- pecially for library work, its books will be accessible to those who want them, as well as to those who need them. By students who have been handicapped in the past by crowded and noisy reading rooms, the Main Reading Room on the second floor will be greatly appreciated. While it is readily accessible to students, it is apart from the rush line of students asking for assigned readings and from the con- fusion that often arises from congestion at the delivery desk. Richard de Bury, Bishop of Durham, once said, “The library, therefore, of wisdom, is more precious than riches, and nothing that can be wished for us is worthy to be compared with it. Whosoever, therefore, acknowl- edges himself to be a zealous follower of truth, and happiness, of wisdom, of science, or even of the faith, must of necessity make him- self a lover of books.”

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GREETINGS W. Y. MORGAN CHAIRMAN BOARD OF REGENTS No generation before yours has had the opportunities ahead of it which yours has, and also I feel that none has had the opportunity for preparation which is yours. The big world is moving rapidly and the students of Kansas State Teachers College are to take their part in mak- ing the wheels revolve. Competitors in this friendly contest for leadership are also being prepared elsewhere. Every chance now given to you at the College should be utilized so that in later years you will not run behind in the race. The State of Kansas is doing the best for its young people that it can afford to do. Along with the substantial means of education go the good wishes and the hearty sympathy of the people of the state. Could I invite you to a more alluring, more adventurous, and more delightful effort? Come on, and as the soldiers say, “Let's go!

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GEOGRAPHY EULALIA E. ROSEBERRY. B, S. The Geography Department is attempting to give the students an appreciation of the value of a knowledge of the facts and phenomena of geography which function in ordinary reading and in every day so- cial and occupational relations. It is also hoped that the student by an intelligent understanding of the influence of geographic environs on all peoples of the world may grow into a sympathetic fellow-feeling toward them. As the work of the department is practically wholly with teachers and prospective teachers, much effort is expended in emphasiz- ing the many avenues of geography through which the teacher may im- press upon the school children in their charge the value of loyalty, pat- riotism, conservation and respect for law and order. The Geography Department of K. S. T. C. greets you and wishes to see you.