University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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These girls have taken a moment out tor re- laxation from their busy schedule of homo management. The new potter's wheel in the ceramics class arouses Interest for many unusual experiments as well as skillful arts. in this day of emphasis on science, NSC students study chem- istry, physics and math. Student lab assistent? are mixing un- known solutions to challenge the knowledge and technique of the students of qualitative analysis. One of the most important phases of college life is found in the classroom Classroom activities offer actual experiences in different fields of study. At NSC, the students who wish experience in their fields of endeavor have an opportunity to obtain skill with their learning. Classroom activities do not limit the student who wishes to extend his skill beyond the planned program. The labs, field trips, spe- cial speakers, and student projects provide an opportunity for further study.

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Or The findi blow to ones bank account comes In the Bursar's office, All that remains is to buy books and breathe a sigh of relief. An annual social evont of Freshman Week is the all-Collcge square danco. The dance creates an informal atmosphere in which the freshmen and upperclassmen can become ac- quainted. Freshman Week on the NSC campus meant a busy schedule for the 625 incoming freshmen. From the time they moved into the dorms until they started their first full week of classes, they had a full round of student mixers, faculty receptions, and other social events. Not all of the activities of Freshman Week were social, how- ever, since the students had to take nee tests, meet with advisors The Student Union affords a placo to relax between classes and after study hours. Included are pool, ping pong games, dancing, and as pictured here, having refreshments. Registration day teaches a lesson in patience. Now the freshman knows what it means to hurry up and wait.

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- Learning to operato a business machine is an example of the training students receive in office machines class. This is only one of the many courses offered by the well-equipped business department. One more phase of freshman orientation includes a dis- cussion of the college library facilities, rules and pro- cedures. This informational lecture is made possible through the cooperation of the librarians and the English depart- ment. The college print shop is responsible for printing the Antelope, college bulletins and office supplies. Students of the advanced printing class are using the off-set press and platen presses.