University of Wisconsin River Falls - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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THE ANGLE OF VISION IS ALL IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE OBJECT OBSERVED f

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A college's primary concern lies in its students, and the foundation for their future is constructed of books os well as bricks. River Falls grew upward and outward by raising levels of scholastic achievement and adding to the physical plant- The eye witnessed the great physical expansion of the campus. Hagestad Memorial Student Center was opened to students in the foil. The doors of the new millon dollar Karges Physical Education and Recreation Center were opened in May- Next September Prucha Hall will offer compus housing to an additional 200 men and plans are being drawn for an education building to be opened in the fall of 1961. The mind felt the stress on mental development. Thought-penetrating visitors such as Senator John Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt pointed out the need for greater understanding among the peoples of the world. Participation in the country's politics was encouraged and brought right to the campus during the annual Grassroots Political Conference. The administration turned away from the emphasis of specialization to revise curri-culums to offer students experiences in as many fields as possible. The enduring aim of our college is educational excellence, and campus construction is intended to facilitate learning. An institution can do no more than lay a foundation for mental achievement. Because River Falls is a college, its firmly constructed foundation points the way to a brighter future not only for itself ond its students, but for the world. It has been the aim of the 1960 Meletean editors to capture some of the thoughts ond actions which occurred during this academic year. To it you must add your own thoughts ond remembrances for the full picture of your college years- aJN HQ O

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DEDICATION Vera Moss has dedicated her unique intellectual talents to the teaching of English and literature in faith that these subjects are instrumental in developing man's power to think, judge, and sense human nature with an open mind. In sophomore literature class students hear her say, It's the amount of life which a man feels that makes you value his mind. When examined by students according to this standard, Miss Moss has a mind of infinite value. She has a deep feeling for life in which change and time are the two great realities. She cautions students that a mature man accepts the natural limitations of life, but he does not always accept them with grace. Miss Moss professes that because it is created by man, can also be man-eliminated. She attempts to awaken students to their social and moral responsibility that they may, in turn, enlighten mankind. y lt is our challenge to make the world safe for man's differences; for only that thing can prosper which serves all men. While working for the betterment of mankind. Miss Moss coutions that in the fanatical pursuit of perfection we can lose that which was almost perfect. She trusts that through education we students will learn where to draw the line. Idealism must someplace square with reality. Because she is aware that man's friendships are often too inarticulate. Miss Moss has endeared herself to students ond faculty alike through dedication, hard work, kindness, and love. The Meletean staff feels that Miss Moss has played a large role in the growth and development of the college and its graduates. To her, the students of Wisconsin State College at River Falls dedicate this synopsis of our year of great physical and mental growth. thinking mind is wholly