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

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BOOKS ARE THE FOUNDATION in our building for tomorrow, for here ore noted oil man's thoughts, words, and deeds from the beginning of recorded history. From the record of the past we I earn of successes and failures and moke a blueprint for the future. Our study of the post develops judgement and foresight— and gives us a sense of perspective. Here ot River Foils we hove open-shelf access to approximately 50,000 volumes. The College also operates a textbook library from which the student may rent the books needed in his courses. Opening of the college bookstore in the new Student Center hos brought on additional source of books and other class materials.

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liilslilfr Upper left: Checking out books from the textbook library. Lower loft: A spot in front of tho Chalmcr Davcc Library is inviting as a place to catch up on reading dur- I ing a warm foil day. Upper right: A student looks over the library offerings to select his books. Lower right: Additional books and supplies may be found in the college bookstore. I I

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IN THE CLASSROOM and in the laboratory the plan for the future is formed. It is here we feel the joy of discovering a new idea — a thought that appeals to our imagination — a different approach to a problem which stimulates our creativity. Faculty members at River Falls maintain teaching as their primary aim and seek to instill in their students a love of learning. Members of the faculty participate actively in the work of learned societies, publish in a number of journals and frequently receive awards and recognition in their respective fields. The River Falls educational design is planned to produce a graduate who, in addition to being prepared to earn a living, is prepared to enjoy life. Our general education program has been praised by educational leaders throughout the country. Because the College believes that tomorrow depends on an enlightened and sympathetic people, it strives to give the best possible education to its students. The close teacher-student relationship helps to create between faculty and students friendships which go beyond mere classroom acquaintance. The eagerness of teachers to help the individual student is a distinctive feature of River Falls. In the classroom.