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

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CONVOCATION VII Convocation is an English academic tradition that is celebrated annually. Dr. Irving H. Buchen, UWSP Vice Chancellor elect, was the guest speaker for CONVOCATION VII. Dr. Buchens topic was. The Future of the Future. Dr. Buchen's idea of the future is that we can learn from the past what people thought of the future. The speech began with a poem entitled. The Future Ain't What it Used to Be, and continued with a brief synopsis of ancient times. 31

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CAMPUS MINI COURSES Education doesn't stop at the classroom for some students. On October 9. twelve students increased their mechanical knowledge by attending a UAB mini course on auto mechanics. Held at the Materials and Maintenance building, the interested people were instructed on how to care for their car and how to prepare it for winter, -hah- Relax” and I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends” could have been the theme • songs for the massage mini course sponsored , by UAB. Coming at a time when stress is high ) for college students. 28 people felt the need to attend the seminar. There they learned the art of rubbing, stroking, kneading and tapping for muscle relaxation. -HAH- The week of Thanksgiving offers more to the Wisconsin sportsman than meets the eye. Recreational Services sponsored a mini course to educate novice hunters on what to do after the thrill of the kill . Participants were shown how to dress and separate the deer carcus. -HAH- 30

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THE PRODUCERS AND BITTER PLEASURES The Program Banquet Room rocked to the power pop music of The Producers on Monday. December 10. 1984. About 425 students gathered to listen and to boogie to the new wave, dance and rock music that the four piece band from Atlanta. Georgia provided. Appearing before The Producers was Bitter Pleasures, a Madison based band. Bitter Pleasures prepared the audience by performing the same type of music as The Producers. -HAM Warming up with the sounds of Bitter Pleasures. 32