Union University - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Taking 3 hresk during a busy Jay ot classes, meetings, and homework, this student finds time lo play pool in the student activities center-

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Teaching Not The Only Job Of Faculty Being a small college with an enrollment of under two thousand may be a disadvan- tage for some schools, but not Union. Union University has many advantages to dispell any misgivings about size. One of which is the student-faculty ratio of 15 to I. With a small number of stu- dents, teachers have more of an opportunity to give person- al attention to each student. Very often teachers encourage students to come by their of- fice if they have any problems with schoolwork or if they just want to talk. The care for a student ' s well-being is what makes the faculty at Union so special. Taking time to hear stu- dent ' s problem, helping with classes, or even eating lunch with a student. Union ' s faculty cares. This caring has resulted in many friendships forming between students and faculty. As one student put it. I don ' t look at my advisor as my advi- sor, but as someone I can talk to about anything, not just school. I look at him as a friend. With this kind of atmo- sphere. Union ' s faculty has a unique opportunity to express the Christian love and concern Union is based upon. Union is very fortunate to have a facul- ty such as this — one which is intelligent, caring, concerned, and. most importantly. Chris- tian. At Union, teachers be- lieve their jobs are to provide an environment where the proper balance of mind and soul can be attained. At Union, you gain the skills needed to compete in your ca- reer field, while absorbing a rich diversity of ideas. And at Union, you can accomplish all this with the support of its firmly-held Christian beliefs. So when you think about it. the unique atmosphere at Union between the faculty and student helps make the learn- ing process so much more re- warding and inviting and Union ' s size a plus and not a negative. Faculty member Sbjron Younger ' s door is always open for her students to talk about their homework or their weekend.

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The Day In The Life Of A Student A day in the life of a Union student is full and busy with various events and classes. It starts early and ends late and would tire most people not used to college life. The day starts anywhere be- tween 6-7 am with a rude alarm clock. After a few swipes at the snooze button, it ' s off to the shower in hopes of hot water. After showering, dressing, and getting that just- right look, it ' s time for break- fast in the Union University cafeteria around 7:30. After a delectable breakfast, it ' s time for that eight o ' clock class. It ' s hard to stay awake, but the old college try is given. After another class at nine o ' clock, chapel begins at 10:00. After chapel some students may be lucky to have a break. This time may be spent check- ing the empty mailbox, visiting the student activity center, getting last minute studying in at the library, or catching an early lunch. The afternoon is usually a little busier. The students who have class at eleven or twelve, may drop by the snack bar for lunch. The studious students will be found back in class or in the library. Many students have jobs on and off-campus, while some students take it easy with a game of golf ten- nis, or Softball. The nightlife at Union may leave a little to be desired, but besides studying there are some things to do — ranging from catching a movie on bargain night , talking with friends in the commons, to vis- iting the activity center or par- ticipating in intramural events. The Union student ' s night will probably end around one or two in the morning when he finally makes it back to his own room. Making the most of twenty-four hours. Union stu- dents keep on the go while making the grade. Lisa Campbell takes a visit to the library as home- work dictates research. Union ' s high academic standards require students to spend a consider- able lime in the library. On WkOlA Yml