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

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Dedication of the World's Largest The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Mural Project began in 1975 when Chancellor Lee S. Dreyfus approached Art Professor Richard C. Schneider with the idea of perpetuating the university's Old Main image on the wall of the College of Natural Resources. With further ideas proposed by a university committee. Prof. Schneider incorporated numerous designs to represent the university and the Stevens Point environment. With computer technology provided by Control Data Corporation, the whole design was divided into 286,200 tiny squares. One hundred thirteen vertical rows of steel channels were anchored to the wall with over 7,000 screws to support the twenty-five tons of panels. State tax revenues were not authorized for the project and the UWSP Foundation solicited gifts of funds and materials to the project. Volunteers from the campus and the community helped to complete the project. 19

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Convocation V President Reagan's Middle Hast peace proposals can work, said former US Ambassador to Syria, Talcott Seelye, as he addressed students and faculty members at the Convocation V in the Quandt Fieldhouse. He said that he hoped Reagan's plans would be looked on as as a point of departure for arriving at a peace in the Middle East. University awards were also presented to several faculty members. Excellence in Teaching awards went to Larry Cra-ham. Paper Science; James Hardin, Natural Resources; Norman Higginbotham, Physics and Astronomy; Gail Skelton, Sociology and Anthropology; and Isabelle Stelmahoske. English. 18

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Semester Abroad Our group, consisting of 24 students and our leader. Dr. Paul, started our semester abroad in mid-August. The first month of the trip was spent traveling through Germany and Austria. We began in Northern Germany, visiting first Hamburg, which is Germany's main port city. We then spent a week in West Berlin, including one day into East Berlin. We returned to West Germany and spent time in the small city of Dinkelsbuhl. From there we went to Passau, and then into Austria, stopping for a few days in Salzburg. As we headed farther south into Lienz, Austria, it became apparent just how beautifully mountainous Austria is. Our next stop was Innsbruck, (where the winter Olympics are often held), and then on to Augsburg. A few days later we made our arrival into Munich, just in time for the opening parade of Oktoberfest. Naturally we all followed the parade to the Oktoberfest grounds. Oktoberfest lasts 16 days and it is a whole expression of German culture and friendliness .... Gemutlichkeit! . Almost everyone met German friends and or families and many are still in contact today. School started at the same time and it is well adapted to the environment. It provedes a good, practical education while allowing us time to take advantage of every experience we could. Everyone's schedule was worked out so as to have a three day weekend to travel. I was particularly lucky as I had classes only on Monday-Wednesday. Everyone was making trips all over Europe on the weekends. Places like Paris, Rome, Florence, and Switzerland were encountered. About half of the group returned to the States in December with the rest returning during the following months. I stayed about a month after the group left to travel and visit relatives in Europe. It was an enjoyable experience for me and I'd like to return someday to Germany. Paul Stone JO