University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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-X sleigh ride is just one ol' the numy social auivilics of the winter. Big night at the Lhealer for coccls and dates, zi welcome relief from the books ' ' w, L s L1m.Lmrxu:,'ff,s , . . - H..

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XfVell-known bands entertain for many important functions. Efybymenf of leisure Tkne The campus of Stout State College offers a Wide variety of opportunities for social eX- perience. The Student Center is aptly named, for most campus activities are conducted in this building. Activities of the game room, snack bar, and television lounge fill many hours of student life. School-sponsored activities ranging from for- mal dances to informal all-school mixers are held each weekend. Lyceums offer entertain- ment from outside groups who travel the coun- try performing at colleges and universities. The scope of the lyceums presented, ranging from serious drama to community song fests, is varied to appeal to all of the students. Nine social fraternal organizations offer spe- cial events to encourage student participation and the spirit of Working together. There are opportunities for the group or individuals to display their talentsg seasonal dances and in- formal teas are popular events. The many activities planned for the student by the school and by organizations within the school promote the essential group participa- tion and stimulate a strong school spirit. Many organizations sponsor teas which often correlate witlrotliei' activities on campus.

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Twice a year each student stands before the business office window to rid himself of his hard earned summer money. Self-undersfandfhg for Me Future Many campus organizations sponsor various events throughout the year bestowing their proceeds to student loans and scholarships. Under the direction of the Dean of Student Affairs a program of student personnel services is provided to assist Stout students with their problems. The services operate in the areas of vocational, personal, and social assistance, and begin the day the student enters college. The student personnel program conducts an orientation and testing program during the first campus days to help the student under- stand himself and learn more about his col- lege. There is personalized help provided dur- ing registration and programming, and faculty advisors are on hand for educational counsel- ing. Each semester several periods are reserved when the only activity on campus consists of meetings for advisors and advisees. A testing and counseling center is maintained for those Who Want assistance with planning and edu- cational improvement or self-understanding. A social development and entertainment program is planned and administered by stu- dent personnel Workers. More than fifty stu- dent organizations provide fellowship, leader- ship development, hobby interest, recreation, cultural interest, citizenship appreciation, and