Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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'4 The University Farm gives agriculture stu- dents hands-on experience. Keith Kitch- en, sr., fed the cattle while riding a horse. A construction worker lays another brick on the face of the new library. The ground- breaking ceremonies kicked off construc- tion in August 1987. Opening 5

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To keep the kiln ■ keep the kiffi lief Lori nix, so., stokes VthcHrc. Students in ceramics class rebuilt die old kiln next to Adair House. A lunch break gives rklinda McF.ndatfcr. sr.. and ShaMi Westbrook, so., time to talk. Students enioved arm weather. M itting through classes Cf and studying for exams — we were here to get an education. But academics meant more than just taking 124 credit hours and following the changes of the Five Year Planning Document. Academics brought new faces to the administration and new faculty members instruct- ing courses. Students learned through classes, while faculty learned through research grants. Registration and advising caused problems for students. Scaffolding framed the library and rejection framed the multi- purpose building. Pieces in the puzzle of academics. Moted authors, famed enter- tainers and cultural perfor- mances added to academic life. Students shared a common goal: to meet graduation re- quirements and obtain a diplo- ma. Instructions Mot Included.