University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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GMWINO AMD PLANTING TECHNIQUE HIGHLY CRITICIZED Agriculture Is Said To Be Wasting Water The year of the undergraduate was not nearly as successful as it should have been. Pro- fessor Keith C. Hamilton said. Being a part of the faculty in the college of a griculture made him more aware of the situation, since it rose in the college. Since the college is in a period of change, it (the loss of attention to students) does not improve the college ' s situation much either, he said. He does not feel he can say where the department of plant sciences is going but, ask me that same question in another 50 of 60 years and then I will know for sure where it will be. Hamilton did say that the truly interested and dedicated students would stay regardless of the changes and problems that the college is going through. Attitudes towards the field of agriculture have been for the most part saddening because of the fact that the public is not being properly informed on the responsibilities the college actually has. Hamilton estimates that only in the recent 10-15 years has there been a significant decline of inter- est in agriculture. Urban development in the communities is causing the problems but at the same time, Hamilton admits, it is creating new opportunities for those students interested in that area. Hamilton said the opening of shopping malls and golf courses are part of the urbanization. As a result many of the older jobs such as working on farms have become almost nonexistent. So the new jobs in actuality are just replacing the quickly vanishing ones. IMHI r AGRICULTURE 21

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Wildlife and Fisheries science is another department in the College of Agriculture that is predominantly preoccupied with the growth of lifes natural resources. In addition are concerned with the management of resources for water, wood, forage, recreation, wildlife, fish- eries, soil and aesthetic values. The department also provides students with a broad background for a professional career with state fish and game departments, with federal fish and wildlife or other natural resource management agencies, or for graduate study. In addition to the course requirements, it is recommended that stu- dents seek summer employment in related work with a state or federal agency. The main concern of the department as well as with all the others is that communities everywhere have not been well-informed on the field of agri- culture. Generally comments tend to be on the negative end of criticism. People do not think that nothing productive is coming from agriculture since urbanization has moved into the land. • Maria Altamirano There is a question line forming around Pro- fessor Hamilton during his weed science lab. Although lab is de- signed for study time of specimen, Hamilton is ready to answer any questions. Note: Paper in hand looks like a test. Photo by GREG BERG 20 ACADEMICS With Professor Dobrenz present during the plant science lab was a relief to these students. He helped them get started with the draw- ing and labeling of their given specimen. Note: Designer label on striped T-shirt. Photo by SPENCER WAL- TERS There seems to be some- thing peculiar about this students particular study specimen because it has caused Professor Dobrenz to come and make a personal survey of it. Note: Curious look on Professors face. Pho- to by SPENCER WAL- TERS

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The College of Arts Scie s did n thavt a representative sym- bol, and refused to al- low the Desert Year- book to create a sym- bol for insertion in it ' s THE NAME OF 0HE GAME WAS BEING OPEN ANP FRiENDLY The Goal Was To Vanish Inhibitions Foreverl One of the nicest areas to be in at any moment of the day is the Modern Languages build- ing. In it are the Creative Writing Center, the departments of Spanish, Russian, French, Italian, German and etc. There you also find the prestigous English department and the Media Arts department who have received high acclaims on their accom- plishments and on their professionalism. The Jour- nalism department, although not found in the Modern Languages department, has been compli- mented for it ' s on hand teaching of journalism. The department of Theatre Arts, who recently changed its name has been renowned for attaining and turning out very talented and professional actors and actresses. The UA has enjoyed watching the homemade productions that the drama stu- dents played important parts in also. Students took advantage of the occasional show to get to see young aspiring actors that could very soon be famous stars. In addition to having exceptional depatments the college offers some of the best pre-major advisors who guide you along their decision making pro- cess. Any student in the college not only receives a specific education in his or her major but they are requi red to take a large variety of different types of j courses that will also help them become well- rounded citizens. 22 ARTS SCIENCES T ' . ■ ' «