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

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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

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1 Some Point girl canit on Halloween night. 2 Extra-terrestrial alien ? Naah ... Just some UW students, out for a spooky time. 3 The UWSP Halloween Cootie. 4 Some UW gal enjoy. enjoy at one of the many campus parlies. 5 ’Tutu Tim and dale. Diane, share a Halloween beer. 6 Leo Pieri and Sue Lamb were all decked out to party. 7 Couples came out on Halloween for a rowdy, spookin' time.