Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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L'nion Building arc available to community organizations and special groups for banquets, lec- Hircs and symposiums. Below left: Governor George D. Clyde represents statewide interest in the ;row- ing Weber campus as he tours the Union Building with President Miller following itv September 25th dedication. Btloti right: Guided touts of the Union Building were conducted for returning alumni as a part of the Homecoming Week activities. nc taf never overlook the fact that every year Weber is graduating students who are better equipped to determine the future of the community, better qualified to accept the challenges community provides and better prepared to increase the cultural environment in which they will eventually participate. On the other hand, one must never underestimate the value of the community to Weber Gillcge, for without the community there would be no Weber. The com- munity and the college must continue to work together and serve each other for the bene- fit of the interests of both, for only by so doing can they come to a realization of their highest potentials. 7

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The communit - of Ogden. Utah, sprawls lazily out toward the Great Salt Lake, and is lost in the haze of late October. Weber College is beautifully situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains 3nd overlooks the lovely city of Ogden, Utah, in the valley of the Great Salt Like. Ogden is the second largest city in the state and the largest railroad center in the intermounrain area, and is fast becom- ing recognized in industry anti commerce as well. Today Weber penetrates community life as only a college can when it has the community's interest at heart. Weber provides the community with a center of academic achievement which is available to all in the form of daytime and evening classroom instruction. Weber's en- tertainment is not restricted to her students alone. The community is invited to join in many of the college sponsored activities. Our football and basketball games arc a source of interest to citizens who may be affiliated in no other way with the college. Ogden residents find value in the artist and lecture scries sponsored by the college every season. Various areas of our 6

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The arts and crafts room is designed for individual and group use in making posters and decor- ations for various activities, and in the pursuit of a favorite hobby. The appearance of the Hi-Lo's was a first in social life as Weber moves into her four- year sutus------another opportunity pro- vided by the Union Building. Located on the lower level of the building, the college bookstore is spacious and well lighted, and keeps Weber students supplied with the suggested tools of learning. It takes a bit of concentration to find the right number. The telephones arc one of the many niceties that were included to in- sure the happiness of Wcberitcs Lfl