Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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Carefully tclcctcd ait exhibit» provide a source of imereti and enjoyment to culturally-minded miden» and Ofcdcn resident». In addition, instructor» in the humanities find them to be of rcat teaching value.

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Through the immortal thoughts and writings of the past we have learned the importance of the family in shaping a people's way of life. Today as we prepare ourselves for the discoveries each progressive hour may bring, we need to re- mind ourselves of the importance of the family in our present and future way of life. In his early beginnings man formed the family group so that he might better satisfy his basic needs. As a gregarious being, man's need for companionship was strong. His need for comfort ami security was, in part, satisfied by a warm and friendly relationship with his fellow beings. Good talk and friendly laughter could case his load; tasks shared soon were done. An exchange of thoughts could stimulate his mind and incite a deluge of bright discoveries. The history of the family has been a record of collective learning carried out through untold time. Progressed as wc may be from our remote beginnings, our needs have not changed. The family has been in our nation's history an anchor which has given us security, yet freedom, as wc have moved onward. During his administration as President of Weber College. Henry Aldous Dixon spoke of our Weber College family. Weber was a small family then; but then, as now, its intent was not as much with the grandiose as with the satisfaction of a basic need: the need to learn. Today Weber College is carrying on this collective learning process. Silence fills the air while classes arc in session — but it is not an empty silence. It is the silence of deep con- centration and unspoken thoughts. Between classes friendly voices resound again and again in the halls: Students at study, students at leisure-----OUR WEBER COLLEGE FAMILY: FUTURE! 15

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Vocal ensemble such as the Musette receive classroom instruction in addi- tion to opportunities to perform at various civic and campus functions. The function of the Humanities Division is to help make students more humane through a study of the things specifically about man: his language, history, philosophy, literature, music and plastic arts. The enjoyment of these cultural subjects gives flavor and depth to daily living and educational development. Culture is the man-made part of environment. Part of this culture can be classified as necessary advancement, and part as development in the area of self-expression. Since there must be a medium of expression for every man. the paths these modes of thought choose to take often bring enjoyment, not only to the expressive being, but also to those around him. It is through our appreciation of great works of art that we give deserved atten- tion to the works of our fellow men. Dramatic students receive practical experience by performing role in college theater productions such as The Shrike. An education includes learning to appreciate the artistic expressions of others--and learning to express one’s self. Drawing is the ability to see accurately and to interpret and express the image with artistic sensitivity. 17