University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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A CHANCELLOR AND A CARDINAL: Rendezvous With Destiny If a crystal hall could have been consulted that placid summer in Stevens Point, few would have believed the vision. For in 1976, the two men pictured above engaging in amiable conversation could hardly have predicted the sites of their official residences in 1980 — the governor’s mansion and the Vatican! On that summer day they chatted — not as the Governor of the State of Wisconsin and the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church — but as Lee Sherman Dreyfus, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Cardinal Karol Wotyla of Poland, visitor to the Stevens Point community. In 1980, as each man completes his first year in his respective new position, no doubt exists that each has brought to his office a vivacity, uniqueness, and style of his own. A traveling pontiff. Pope John Paul II has gone to the people” more enthusiastically than any of his predecessors, setting forth on travels that have taken him to a number of nations including his homeland of Poland and the United States. His obvious enjoyment of media coverage and recognition of its potential as a means of Christian outreach took him into the homes of millons of Americans during his U.S. visit. Viewers followed his progress over 11,000 miles — from the cathedrals of the nation’s metropolises to the cornfields of Iowa. Though perceived as a conservative theologian, John Paul II reached across inter-faith boundaries with a special charisma, genuineness and regard for humanity. As Lee Sherman Dreyfus traveled along a political path, he embarked upon a course which would ultimately take him from the chief executive’s office in Old Main to the chief executive’s office in Madison. In a colorful, enthusiastic 1978 campaign, LSD won the Wisconsin gubernatorial race against Democratic incumbent Martin Schreiber and assumed his duties as governor in the frosty air of Stevens Point, outside the familiar entrance to Old Main. The former chancellor’s initial year in office has been marked by national crises. Governor Dreyfus has expressed opinion on a number of issues, with a recent proposal regarding reformation of election campaign funding getting national attention. The Governor’s proposal is aimed at reducing the influence of special interest groups over elected officials and restoration of party strength. The proposal has earned him attention in a recent issue of Time magazine. As both men shoulder the enormous responsibilities of their positions, it is strange indeed to reflect upon them as captured by our camera that summer of 1976 ... A Chancellor and a Cardinal: Men about to rendezvous with destiny. — Nancy Brucker 21

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s CONVOCATION II authoritative advice for a new decade UWSP’s second annual Convocation began with presentation of the colors by the ROTC Color Guard and the academic procession in full regalia. Chancellor Philip Marshall presented the Excellence in Teaching Award for 1979 to Dr. Mark Cates of the Political Science Department. This marks the second time Dr. Cates has received this award since its inception in 1965. Dr. Barry Commoner. Professor of Biology at Washington University, addressed the maximum capacity audience on the topic 'The Politics of Energy”. Stating that the country was at a turning point. Commoner spoke extensively on the utilization of renewable resources as the foundation for America’s energy program. At a subsequent press conference. Dr. Commoner expanded further on his positions on energy, political and economic issues. Calling the U.S. economic system a disaster”. Commoner saw making decisions socially as the only way to rebuild the economy. 1 Commoner Pres Conference: Both parties have one reason ... gel in power and stay there. The entire system ia now broken down. 2 Platform party: Robert Borski. SGA President; Chancellor Marahall; Dr. Barry Commoner, apeaker. and Dr. Mark Cate . Profeaaor of Political Science. 3 Commoner Pres Conference: People don’t vote because they see no reason for voting. The platform is absolutely meaningless. 4 The UWSP mace, carried by the Crand Marshal, was completed in 1976. 5 Dr. Barry Commoner. Convocation speaker. 23