University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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0u t Qlmon The art of living together, the main spring in the function of education, finds a pleasurable expression in social activities.” H. D. Meyer The Reeve Memorial Union was hailed as “a functioning and inspiring reality” and as the living room of our college”. Since opening its doors, at the beginning of the 1959 Summer Session, this building, our newest addition (as buildings in completion go), has undergone phenomenal growth — through student, faculty, and community use. The ever widening scope of activity at “our Union” gave many new meanings and added new interests to our year”. The cafeteria it a popular place at meal-time. The modern college fore i handy for browsing and buying supplies. 7

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Mr. James, English Dept, chairman, pre-sidod at the inauguration ceremony. Dr. Roger E. Guiles delivered an inaugural address. The members of President Guiles' faculty attended the inauguration in academic garb. President Guiles met ond visited with guests at a reception held in the Union, following the formal ceremony held in the Little Theatre. 6

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The Reeve Memorial Union, “our dream come true”, was dedicated during a week-end of ceremony and festivity. At the official presentation ceremony, which was held September 25, Mr. Eugene R. McPhee, Director of State Colleges, was keynote speaker. Mrs. Gordon McIntyre presented the building to the college and the students on behalf of the Board of Regents. The Grand Opening Ball, which was the main event on Saturday, was held in the college lounge. Festivities ended on Sunday, when tours of the Union were open to the public. This building, an architectural beauty and a practical asset, was marked “ours” and is already a part of OSC’s enthusiastic tradition. The President of Student Government accepted the Union on behalf of the student body. A large crowd of studonts and dignitaries witnessed the dedication ceromonies. 8