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VOL. 75 NO.1 DR. MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE, NEW ULM, MN
Men Inhabit Centennial Hall
Centennial Year Brings
by Pete Schaewe Staff Writer In the past, if you lived in Centennial Hall and you saw a man in the corridor, you may have screamed, or at least thought something mighty strange was going on. For in the past, if you lived in Centennial Hall, you were a woman, and a man in the dorm was not a common sight. ute in the 80's has changed many things, however, and now men in Centennial are an everyday occurrence. Relax, moms and dads;'D.M.L.C. hasn't loosened any of. its restrictions, but it, has changed, the residence of its male population from Summit Hall to Centennial. Centennial Hall was closed last year because, with the declining enrollment of the past few years, it was not needed. For the five previous years, it had housed the senior women. Prior to that, Martin Luther Academy girls occupied its rooms. Enrollment was also a major factor in the decision to re-open Centennial forthe men. The maintenance of Summit Hall was simply too expensive to allow so many rooms to remain empty. Centennial, on the other hand, is smaller, more modem, and, therefore, less expensive to maintain. It also has a new roof, new water system, and refurnished lounge areas, which should be utilized. Another side benefit was the hope that a newer dorm with nicer facilities would inspire the men toward better personal and overall neatness.
How do the men feel aboutthe change? When school first started, the response wasn't too favorable. The smaller size of the rooms compared to what they had been used to stirred up no little reaction. But now that some time has gone by, most have adjusted quite well, realizing that there are advantages and disadvantages to living in either dorm. By now most have found a way to shave in spite of the fact that there are no electrical cutlets near the mirrors to plug your electric razor into. And you probably don't even notice anymore that the wall leading down to the basement is pink, do you guys?
Curriculum Changes by Joe Pitonak
Doesn't everyone study best with his eyes closed?
(Photo by Paul Keirn)
Emeriti Speak Up Almost everyone has something to say these days, and almost everyone likes to be heard. In keeping with the Centennial celebration, MESSENGER readers will be hearing from some people who haven't been heard from in awhile. This month we invited the emeriti (professors and instructors who have retired from their positions at DMLC) to answer three questions: 1) Comment generally, or specifically with regard to an incident or event, on the extent of God's grace on DMLC and its results on this institution. 2) What highlighted your years of service at DMLC7 3) What advice can you suggest to the DMLC students and faculty?
Staff Writer Welcome one and all to our Centennial Year at Dr. Martin Luther Collegel We have a slight change in this year's curriculum. It will affect only freshmen, though. According to Dr. Edward H. Meyer, Chairman of the Music Division, they have re-implemented a tradition at DMLC that had ceased during the 1960's for unknown reasons. That tradition was to place a greater emphasis on singing. This will be accomplished by a new schedule for freshmen. The first semester will consist of Elements of Music, a two-credit course which will cover conceptual theory. The second semester will concern itself with Vocal Skills in which, for one credit-hour the students will primarily be singing individually and in groups. To round off this part of the curriculum, all freshmen will now be required to sing in a choirfor their first two semesters at DMLC. However, they will not only be enjoying themselves and fine tuning their singing skills, but, to put the frosting on the cake, they will also be earning another credit. This total package, as in the recent past, earns the freshman a total of four credits in music. So only the emphasis has changed, not the amount of time put into praising the Lord through music and song.
professor Emeritus William Arras had these comments: 1) For one hundred years DMLC never had to close its doors for lack of students, for lack of funds, because of government intervention-even during periods of wars, the depression or hardships. Also, there was always a staff of dedicated instructors. To God all Gloryl 2) That DMLC became a fully accredited college with the North Central Accrediting Association. The DMLC Campus became a college campus when the MLS Academy was moved to Prairie du Chien. The Off-Campus Student teaching Program expanded as far as Michigan. 3) May the sincere dedication for which DMLC existed the past century and the way it grew for providing teachers for WELS Lutheran schools ever continue with God's presence, blessings, and guidance. May DMLC ever be ours for the building of His church through teachers fully trained through His Word for the generations yet to come. (continued on page 4)
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