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Ralph Waldo Emerson ' s observation that An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man does not apply to Western Michigan College. In an unusual degree this institution, celebrating its Semi-Centennial, is the product of the efforts of two men. In its half century of existence there have been but two presidents: Dwight B. Waldo and Paul V. Sangren. In assaying each personality, it is logical to attach the term Path- finder to the first president. His restless inquisitive spirit always was seeking new ways. It is in his memory that the dome of the old Administration building is lighlted every night, for this building was where his campus activities were centered, and where his ashes lie in the cornerstone. We can best describe the current president by designating him as a Pioneer. Picking up the torch from the hands of his predecessor, he not only brought to, successful completion major projects already begun, but he pioneered in many others. His leadership has been posi- tive — never faltering. In continuing recognition of these numerous significant achievements and accomplishments of the second president, and especially in honor of his efforts in build- ing Western ' s new campus, the tower of the Chapel is illuminated every night.
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A college is more than buildings, students, instructors, books and equipment . . . A History by Winston Wessels One Tivo Three Four Five In the Beginning Material Growth Growth of Curricula College Services Western ' s Students A college is more than buildings, students, instructors, books and equipment. It is more than courses offered, grades recorded and diplomas granted. All of these may be seen, but what is not seen is just o« important, perhaps even more so. What is not seen is the past and the future, the tradition and the change. These are the things that give a purpose and direction to a college beyond the immediate efforts of the students and faculty and administration. The fiftieth anniversary of Western is a good time to look at the college and see what it has been, to better understand what Western is today, and what it will be in the future. Western has been most for- tunate in having Dr. James O. Knauss compile both the 25th and 50th anniversary histories of the col- lege, for in both instances Dr. Knauss gathered much information that would have been lost other wise and wrote it into very readable and informative books. Anyone who wishes to learn about Western must begin with Dr. Knauss ' book, The First Fifty Years 1903-1953. The material for this article has been drawn from that book.
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