American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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D D CAT Since the future of American University is the theme of this annual, it is fitting that the staff of the 1934 Aucola should dedicate the book to the man into whose hands the future has been entrusted and who will direct our progress toward the ideals we have expressed. In his professional life prior to his arrival at American University, Dr. Gray showed a consistent progressiveness which, without disregarding all tradition, was not ham- pered by outworn custom. In the short term during which he has served our university, he has already introduced many innovations and changes. It is in a spirit of faith in Dr. Gray ' s purposes, and confidence in his ability to carry them out that we, the class of 1935, dedicate this Aucola to Chancellor Joseph M. M. Gray. O N

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O R W O R D American University is a young institution of learning, as yet comparatively small and not out of its first growth. Although its achievements in the past have been substan- tial, it is in the future that the greatness of the university lies. American University, with the opportunities afforded by the national government close at hand and in the unique position of being the only non-sectarian university with an adequate campus in Washington, is ideally suited to become a great educational center. Its administration has shown a consistently progressive viewpoint, as evidenced by the recent establishment of a new School of Public Affairs. The staff of this Aucola has, therefore, chosen as its theme the future of a Greater American University, the national uni- versity which is growing up in the national capital .

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The campus of American Uni- versity is one ideally situated and with great possibilities for future development. With two dormitories, a gymnasium, an athletic held, a library, and two marble lecture buildings, as well as a beautiful church practically all our own, we are indeed ade- quately served. The acres of roll- ing campus provide ample room for future development. The probable future develop- ment of the college physically, ac- cording to present plans, is here shown. In the side panels are the symbols of four branches of learn- ing: science, language, art, and history.