University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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With the training John has received lie will he well prepared to begin a new phase of schooling when he enters first grade next year. He has achieved a broad base of learning upon which he can build and develop in the educational process. “The boys” gather to discuss some Western strategy. Play activity of this type helps youngsters develop a sense of cooperation. 21

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Served from ihe kitchen, children arc encouraged to try all foods the cook prepares. In this way they extend their appreciation of good and they learn to like different things. John played the Baby Bear in a puppet show produced hy his class. Mere he is shown practicing with Goldilocks and the Mamma Bear. The show was given for the younger children. Each child is given a sample of food and never do they say I don’t like it. but rather. “I’m working on liking it. This brand of psychology encourages children to try new foods. Recently the class wrote a letter thanking the cook for her work. for research projects that may involve 5-year-olds. Some of John's classmates arc at present a part of several long-range analysis studies. The classes are observed by University students in child development, psychology and early childhood education courses. Students observe the youngsters from open booths. The children know they’re being watched, but they pay little attention. In this early childhood education program each youngster is challenged to use his present learning to solve new problems, to build a strong educational foundation. John Caster can't be called a student, yet. In a few years lie will enter a phase of his education when his background and learning habits, now being formed, will be tested. John and other youngsters in this education program arc contributing to the advancement of education on all levels. When John becomes a student in the true sense of the word, he will be a part of an education system which has been bettered by the role he has played in its constant development. 20

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Campus News of 1960 The school year 1959-60 held many events that made front-page news. The biggest newsmaker this year was O. Merideth Wilson who became the ninth Chancellor of the University of Minnesota. Wilson succeeds Dr. James L. Morrill as [’resident. Early this fall it was evident a rift was occurring between the M Club and the University athletic department. M Club members and other Twin City citizens made it plain they were dissatisfied with the football situation as it stood. The administration was called in to give a decision on the controversy. Dr. Morrill and the Board of Regents announced they were backing head football coach Murray Warmath and Athletic Director Ike Armstrong. That was that. Recent studies have indicated the University’s enrollment will double by 1970. To meet this population increase the University began plans to expand to the west bank of the Mississippi. The University now has 17 acres of land upon which to build, and has acquired through legislative grants l million dollars. A severe setback can be administered expansion plans if the state supreme court rules the legislative grant is unconstitutional. On the following pages, the news of the year has been highlighted. If you've forgotten these stories, here's your chance to relive the news of 1960. Accepting the Chancellorship, Wilson said, I .nn grateful for the honor the board (of Regents) Ii3s placed on me . . .” Succeeds Morrill Wilson Named Chancellor I have l ccn attached to and happy at the University of Oregon 22