U.C. Plans For Unprecedented Enrollment (CUui! uurcr UNION COLLEGE, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, AUGUST 14, 1960 No. 19 "New Student Program" Is Outlined Colleges across the nation will be filled to capacity this year, and Union is no exception! At this time 730 applications have been approved, and more are com- ing in every day. This is indicative of the good work of our college staff members who act as field ad- mission representatives each year. They have already talked with many prospective students and re- port that interest in attending U.C. is running high. We would like to have you all here at Union next year, we enjoy big families. However, if there are some of you who know definitely at Vol. XXXIII Dr. Firth Business Professor Receives Doctorate Robert E. Firth, chairman of the Business Administration and Ec- onomics Department, received his doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska on July 29. Dr. Firth has been teaching at Union College since 1952, and has been doing graduate work intermittantly since 1948. He received his Masters degree from the University of Nebraska in 1950. Dr. Firth's research paper was a 600 page thesis on the business his- tory and operation of Nebraska's public power system. This study makes a valuable contribution to the economic history of the state because Nebraska is the only state in the Union which is entirely ser- ved by public power agencies. No private power companies operate within Nebraska. Considerable in- terest in this study has been ex- pressed by the public power agen- cies and the University of Nebraska Press. Dr. Firth graduated with distinc- tion from Union College in 1948. He was also listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities that year. After teaching at Union as a graduate assistant for one year, he spent three years at Maple- wood Academy as accountant and teacher. Union College then exend- ed an invitation to return to his alma mater and head up the Busi- ness Department. In the last few years the Business Administration Department has ex- panded and improved its offerings. Paul W. Joice joined the depart- ment in 1956. Graduates in Business Adminis- tration have been placed all over the Midwest and the West coast and are in high demand. The de- partment graduates about a dozen young men and women each year. this time that it will be impossible for you to be here and you have a room reservation in, we would ap- preciate it if you would notify us immediately so that your room can be assigned to someone else. There is a waiting list for rooms in Rees Hall but some cancellations are ex- pected. A word to the wise, though, if you are planning to live in the dormitory this fall and have not sent in your room deposit, DO IT NOW! If the demand for living quarters should exceed the supply, adequate and satisfactory housing will be provided in the community. All new students, whether coming with advanced standing or as be- ginning freshmen, are expected to be present at the 7:30 A.M. convo- cation on Monday, September 12. The "New Student Program" at Union in 1960 is being streamlined to get students more quickly to their counselors for the work of planning their school programs. There will be social activities but these will be minimized. It is thought that students coming to school are anxious to get started at their work; and that especially in these days when renewed emphasis is being placed on higher educa- tion, the students coming to Union College will be happy to plunge as quickly as possible into the work for which they have come. Fewer psychological tests will be given and more attention will be given to records from the secondary school. The previously required course known to many as Orienta- tion, last year called Psychology of Adjustment, is being discontinued to give the instructor time for more individual counselling with the students who wish it and to give him time also to teach an upper- division class in Guidance. Beginning with the first convo- cation on Monday, the "New Stu- dent Program" will be as follows: MONDAY September 12 7:30 a.m.—New Student Convo- cation 7:45-12:00—Testing Program 12:00-1:00 Lunch Union College Graduates Choose Denominational Work A study of Union College grad- uates in the years 1949-53 has been a part of the activity of the Office o f Student Affairs i n recent months. A partial report of that study has recently become avail- able. Of the 424 graduates responding to a questionnaire, 99 percent are still active members of the Seven- th-day Adventist church. This is 5 percent better than a study ten years ago which showed, regarding graduates of 1939-43, 94 percent active members of the Seventh-day Adventist church. The current study revealed that 50 percent of the graduates of these years have done some advanced study. Twenty-one percent have completed Masters degrees. In re- gard to their employment, 86 per- cent described their satisfaction as "highly pleasing" or "definitely satisfactory." Only 2 percent des- cribed their employment as unsat- 1:00-5:00—Group Meetings with counselors and private in- terviews for those with spec- ial problems. Library Introduction. 6:30 p.m.—Outdoor supper and worship 8:00 p.m.—Greeting by President Bieber Addrsss by Elder Paul M. Dc Booy TUESDAY September 13 7:30 a.m.—New Student Convo- cation Interest and personal inven- tories 12:00-1:00—Lunch 1:30-5:00—Registration 6:45 p.m.—Medical Examinations 8:45 p.m.—Swimming in the Col- lege Pool WEDNESDAY September 14 8:00-12:00—Registration 12:00-1:00—Lunch 1:30-5:00—Complete your regis- tration 8:00 p.m.—New Student reception THURSDAY September 15 7:30 a.m.—Classes Begin There is already an air of expec- tation on the college campus with a real stir of interest to see the large number of students who have already been accepted and have room reservations for the new year. The Missionary Volunteer Soc- iety and the Student Association are both planning special activities to make the 1960-61 year a big one in Christian education for every- one. isfactory. Sixty percent of the 424 graduates were in employment di- rectly connected with the Seventh- day Adventist church organization. A problem area revealed by re- sponses to the questionnaire is one involving vocational quidance and counselling at the college during their years of study. Thirty-one percent of all the 424 questionnaires returned reported the feeling that there should have been more vo- cational guidance during the col- lege years. Probably these 31 per- cent include the 27 percent who have made at least one major change in their line of work since that taken up at the time of grad- uation. Steps are being taken to increase counselling opportunities for students in the early stages of college study and to provide more adequate reading materials in the field of life-work opportunities. Dr. L. W. Welch, who has this study in hand, expects it to be completed in the next few weeks so that the Administrative officers and Staff of Union College can take definite measures to make Union College still more successful in meeting the needs of all stu- dents. •/mm- -*»«-' V IMffii A '^mSlriimm Gary Grimes A Message^from Your A.S.B. President August has quickly rolled around again. While its hot breezes arc blowing the calendar tells warn- ingly that soon the cool winds of September will be here to usher in another interesting school year at Union. This next school year seems to hold the potential for one of the best in the history of Union Col- lege. The one added touch needed is YOU—you, who will decide this fateful month to pursue a college education or not; you, who will select a college to attend. There are many reasons why you should plan to attend Union. Fore- most is the fine spiritual atmos- phere that exists on the campus. Another, the high educational standards maintained by the col- lege; and perhaps, the recently new school dormitories will help draw you here. The wholesome fun of the extra-curricular activities is not to be overlooked as another reason to be in attendance here this coming fall. One of the last- ing items gained at Union is life- time friendships. All of these quali- ties and many more go together to make Union College the school for YOU. With these few thoughts in mind the Associated Student Body ex- tends an invitation to you to be with us next year at Union College. I960 Senior Class Gift Plans are now being laid for the immediate construction of a bench of stone and ceramic tile to be placed in front of the women's dormitory. The bench, a gift from the 1960 Union College graduating class, will have inscribed in metal on the back "Pearl L. Rees Hall". This will not only serve to identify the build- ing, but will also add another point of interest to the campus. Bedford limestone, the same as that used in the trim of the dorm- itory, and ceramic tile similar to that in the dormitory interior, will be used in the construction. 18 PLAN TO GRADUATE AS SUMMER SENIORS Eighteen seniors are preparing to receive degrees from Union College at the end of the summer session. In addition to this, three persons will become eligible for the two- year Associate in Applied Science degree. Those who plan to receive their degrees this summer are: Bachelor of Arts Mary Elizabeth Kube Paul Kenneth Peterson Clifford Eugene Price Bachelor of Arts in Religion David Richard Copsey Norman Lee Graham Myron Merle Voegele Loron Talbott Wade Bachelor of Science Gevene Rosebaugh Anderson Hannah Mary Beans Ruby Viola Higby Wilma Jean Jarvis Helen Zeelau Lanz Marjorie Martindale Edward Mattox, Jr. Helene Munson Talley Ivan Daniel Van Lange Bachelor of Science in Nursing Jocelyn Bernice Reid Jane Alice Ruffing Associate in Applied Science Myrna Lorraine Kahler Fonda Raeline Swann Eldina June Worley News Note A report from the Colorado Board of Nursing informs the faculty of the Department of Nursing that Mrs. Audrey Lamb Burgess, class of 1960, has passed the licensing examination with distinction. Mr. Rowland Visits Geological Areas Mr. Neil W. Rowland, of the Union College Biology Department, is now on a tour of the geologically important areas of the Western United States. Mr. Rowland left Union to meet a group of science teachers from our other colleges at Yellowstone on August 3. The tour is planned to include buried and fossilized forests and fossil beds in an attempt to gain first-hand information for class instruction and for the fur- therance of creation versus evolu- tion. From Yellowstone, the group will go into western Colorado. They will visit Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, and Grand Can- yon, then continue their tour north to Zion and Bryce National Parks. From there they will go to the Bar- stow, California fossil beds and end the tour at the famous tar- pits near Los Angeles, where the remains of several sabre-toothed tigers have been found. The tour will end August 23, and the next day Mr. Rowland will be in attendance at the Quadrennial Science, Mathematics, and Nursing InstructtJNIONveCtOLLCaJBina Linda. Pertirci^rMjtffttitic topics and problems will De discussed there. The convention ends August 30. AUG 25 1960 View of the new wing of South Hall, men's dormitory, which provides 46 new student rooms. This is part of the con building program designed to keep pace with Union's ever-increasing enrollment. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA CLOCK TOWER August 14, 1960 Zbear tyou The very fact that you are reading this letter means that you are interested in Union College, and that makes me interested in you-for I like to think of myself as the symbol of Union, the spirit of her student life, the embodiment of Christian education. 1 am the landmark you first hail on arriving and the last dim outline you watch slowly fade from sight as you leave. I am your friend and I hope that you will be mine. My name is CLOCK TOWER. I have been keeping Unionites "Up-to-the-Minute" for several decades now, my chimes have played a part of all their comings and goings, but the comings are still my favorite times of year. You new students arrive looking so eager and fresh; and all of you former students come back looking so REfreshed that you are a real inspiration to all—so much so in fact, that this year I decided to freshen up a bit too. It's hard to tell from a mere picture, but I'M wearing a brand new coat of paint. Please don't forget to notice when you see me this fall, because I'M . . . Oh, oh, here comes that editor. I guess that means that I'd better get back to my assigned topic-that of telling you something of life here at U.C. It's hard to know just where to begin, but I just saw a purposeful, busy-looking man walk in through the front door, so I'll begin with him. That's our President Bieber. He is noted on our campus for his sincere friendliness, and I know he would like to tell you "Hello" too; he's looking forward to seeing you as much as I am. The consecrated Christian facul- ty members like President Bieber and the rest of our staff here at Union certainly inspire one with the ideal of Christian service and the desire to follow their example into the Master's work. This is the purpose of true Christian edu- cation, and that Union is fulfilling this purpose may be witnessed in the ever increasing number of Golden Cords hung each year for our graduates who have gone into Mission service. August 1 4, 1960 CLOCK TOWER 3 While I'm introducing you around the campus I'd like to tell you about another friend of mine who has been around much longer than I have, and who has a truly notable record in the field of SPIRITUAL life here at Union. Im talking about our College View Church. She's been rather lonely this summer too, and she and her Pastor, Elder Deming, are waiting to welcome you back. Here is a picture of another jolly looking group. The pursuit of education doesn't seem to be making them too unhappy. That's Candy, Nadeen and John going to a class in our lovely Home Economics de- partment. I was going to mention the name of the class, but I wouldn't want to embarrass John. Jerry Aso and Geni Kube would like to advise you that the way to study is to do it in pleasant surroundings. Here they're taking ad- vantage of the opportunities offered by the cool, air-conditioned Student Center. They must have a big test coming up, and we hope they make good grades because SCHOLARSHIP is highly stressed here at Union and I am very proud of the high level of achievement that our students have made. You know, Union College certainly is a friendly place. Sunshine just seems to radiate all around, even in some of those several inch snows I shiver through every winter. Marilyn Moon and Mrs. Corder, two of our dorm workers, are doing their part to spread cheer around Rees Hall. Anyone who passes through the lobby could scarcely help being inspired by smiles like those! 4 CLOCK TOWER August 14, 1960 mm • M. • S3 W SB Another convenient place to study as far as Larry Huston is concerned is the Chat 'N Nibble, just across the street from me. There's Stella Ramirez too, but I don't know if she's eating a late breakfast, an early din- ner, or if she's taking her Postum break from the Library. Lucky you! There is always an attempt on the part of the administration to provide you with quality equip- ment to aid in gaining a greater knowledge and understanding of subject matter. Just last year the Biology department finished its new greenhouse, and Hermine Rosenberg has worked over there quite a bit this summer on mysterious, intriguing, botanical experiments. Before I go any farther, I'd like to tell you about another special point of interest right here under my towers. You come in the front door, turn to your right and go down a few steps and through double swing, ing doors into the hallway. Turn to your right again, and there you are at the Accounting Office. The reason I thought you might be interested is that this will always be your first stop at registration time— they deal with things FINANCIAL. Jimmy Rasco doesn't look as if the transaction Sandra Julius is help- ing him with is too painful, however. Many of you are well acquainted with the next form of educational pursuit—practice, practice, practice. Loron Wade is trying his best to be heard above all the sounds of construction that are going on around him in Engel Hall. A new pipe organ is due for installation there about September 28, and the whole building is undergoing renovation. The recital hall is being es- pecially re-decorated to receive the new organ. August 14, 1960 CLOCK TOWER 5 You know, I really enjoy my position up here above the treetops. I can look out and see the little squirrels scampering about and survey the whole of our beautifully kept campus in one sweeping glance. The privilege of surveying such a lovely view certainly makes me more appreciative of the work Mr. J. C. Turner does in keeping it that way. When you see him around the campus, why not give him a big "Thank You." I just can't close without giving you an inside view of at least one of our industries. These fellows from the broomshop represent only one means of work available here at school and Dale Rexinger portrays another-putting some of the finishing touches on one of the new rooms in South Hall that will be ready when you arrive in September. Let's see now, I've told you about the SPIRITUAL, SCHOLASTIC, and FINANCIAL phases of our life at Union but I haven't said anything yet about some of the RECREATIONAL opportunities. We have a gym, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and other facilities. Sometimes though, after a long day of classes and work it will be nice for you to enjoy a favorite activity of INactivity and SOCIALIZATION. I'll be looking forward to seeing you real SOON! CLOCK TOWER ^ fp flu w