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

 - Class of 1965

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Page 17 text:

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MARCH 9. 1896 Bishop John Hurst American University ' s founder officiates at the ground breaking for the school ' s first building. This building will bear his name Hurst Hall. The graduate school of history is the first sign of life on a desolate 92 acres. Since that time AU has grown to include 38 buildings. McKinley is the second to be constructed. Originally used as an agricultural laboratory it is taken over by the government during the war to be used as a poison gas research center. Also during this time the government starts building another lab the present Mary Graydon Center. After the war it is turned over to AU to be used for classrooms and dorms. This building is now the Hub of student activities with its renovated snack bar cafeteria lounges and publication offices. During commencement ceremonies in June, 1926 the cornerstone for the Battelle Library is laid. L3

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The library named after one of AU ' s youngest trustees Gordon Battelle has been enlarged twice. First the Thompkins wing is added and during this year construction is completed on another new wing. AU has seen a new crop of academic buildings in the past few years. The School of International Service a recent addition to the campus houses classrooms and administrative offices. The Washington College of Law opens this year with a ceremony at which Chief Justice Ea rl Warren speaks. Watkins Art Building is a constant scene of activity with classes for both day and night students. At the other end of the campus is Wesley Theological Seminary a member of the American Association of Theological Schools. A university is not merely a collection of academic buildings. It includes the ever-expanding dormitory space. American ' s larger dorms Hughes Hall, McDowell Hall and Letts Hall are examples of the most modern facilities for students. The newly completed Communication Building houses WAMU, AM and FM radio two of the largest extra-curricular activities on campus. The Asbury Building to the prospective AU student is the most important building for it houses the office of the Registrar. This year the newest building has been completed. The Spiritual Life Center is to be used by all the religious organizations on campus. All these buildings with their varied activities working together as one unit make up the campus of American University. 14

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