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

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 The 1960 Meleteon staff has chosen building os its theme because we feel it is the most significant aspect of the past twelve months. Each newspaper headline and each radio broadcast pointed out the necessity of physical and mental growth for world-citzens-Demonstrations of growth were demanded and received daily- Ideals and values were shaken, reaffirmed, and then shaken again. America was not tranquil this last year. The 1960 presidential election, the U-2 episode, the Japanese rioting and the cancellation of President Eisenhower's visit to that country—oil these added to the turmoil- The arms-production contest with Russia continued, with no winner announced. Various reports sent the balance-of-power scales tipping from one side of the globe to the other- None of us is sure what the scales will read in the end. Struggles for independence went on in all parts of the world, including the southern United States where Negroes hammered for equality. When all these events are welded together, it becomes apparent that we are finding it harder and harder to live with each other in peace. Growth in understanding of other peoples as pointed out in The Ugly American, must be strived for with renewed effort. And this is where a college becomes important. During these four years bits of ideas and thoughts are molded into values and ideals. Wisconsin State College at River Falls during the 1959-60 academic year has been building for a better future. Its dual aim is to construct a foundation for excellence in the college's physical plant and the character of its students- Physical and mental horizons were expanded, and those persons involved witnessed the construction with eye and mind.

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310.7 S' CONTENTS. Building for the Future Administration ......... Special Events.......... Organizations .......... Athletics .............. Classes ................ 9 26 44 56 100 118

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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