University of Wisconsin Whitewater - Minneiska Yearbook (Whitewater, WI)

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Campud 01:.fe Not quite four years ago, in September, 1959, the present Student Union opened its doors for the first time. The 38,000 square foot 9 structure cost approximately $700,000, and ade- qgately accommodated a student population of l 00. ' Since then the student body has more than doubled, and demands for services and pro- grams have increased accordingly. As early as 1961 it was evident that the building would be inadequate and programs seriously limited un- less present facilities could be expanded by 1964 or 1965 Thus a new program for the im- mediate future was developed A food service building of 200, 000 square feet, costing $400, 000 will be ready for opera- tion by February, 1964, and by the following September, a $705,000 addition to the present Student Union will nearly double its present SlZC. This is physical progress, but what about program growth, maturity, and the develop- ment of the intangible values to students as in- dividuals, to members of organizations, and to the student body as a whole? Since the initial program was sponsored by the all student Union Activities board, progress has been made in the interpretation of student needs, both culturally and socially. Programs have continued dynamic in nature, changing as the desires of students have changed Social functions have become more sophisticated and, hopefully, have assisted in the development of social graces and poise Progress in the U11- ion program is depen- dent upon a dynamic Student body and col- lege community. We can look for- ward to an impelling future if we are to use this year as a measure for progress. Richard R. Stoner Director, Student Union

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