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Show The University of TodayPROFESSOR BYRON CUMMINGSTELL me what the standards of the students in the University in 1910-1911 were and I will tell you what the University is today. Since its first inception by the Pioneers, each year of its history has been determined by the ideals and ambitions of the teaching force and students of the previous year. Its life today is largely the result of its life of yesterday, and whether the life of tomorrow shall be a little healthier and more vigorous and filled with a greater degree of sunshine and happiness depends largely upon whether the teachers and students of the institution today are breathing deeply, smiling courageously at the problems that confront them, and pushing their horizon beyond the mountain peaks that surround us.The great purpose of the University is to equip young people to live as energetic, useful citizens in the state-men and women who- know what itThe Present Campus Snowboundmeans to be a citizen of a free commonwealth and have a courageous willingness to help make the life of their respective communities such that it will encourage every man and woman to^ contribute his best to< the common welfare. Its courses are arranged to> provide that broad foundation of information and incentive that helps men to live as they move through life, and not turn themselves into mere money-getting machines. They fit men to see, understand, and appreciate the great beauty and truth in the universe and become more willing workers for the betterment of their surroundings and the progress of the human family. Here mien and women can prepare themselves for a useful career in a business or a professional life. The University invites those who want such an education to join its ranks and find themselves, and learn what part of the world's work they can do* with most satisfaction. It welcomes the high school graduates in the state as citizens for four years of its republic and does its best to inspire them with a wholesome appreciation of the joy and responsibility of citizenship.11 |