Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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WITHIN THESE ivy-covered walls is the sociol center of the Uni- or just loiter between classes ond after school because sooner or verslty. Freshmen soon learn that this is the spot to lounge, laugh later everyone comes in. TOM GIELING, r., received a Yul Brynner haircut from borber Dicl Mihalus as Glen Bell watched. RAKING CAMPUS may not be their favorite pastime, but mem- bers of the freshman class helped in the annual leaf rake. Students Enjoy Life Looking for a place to enjoy yourself? Some find satisfaction in the record library. Perhaps your interests are more on the social side. For you there is the Union lounge, bowling alley, Hub and, of course, the girls ' dorms. Here we find a great majority of our students saying goodnight; each in his own way. 22

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STANDING AT ATTENTION, the Reserve Officers ' Troining Corp underwent inspection. ROTC trains the University men for an officer ' s position in the United States armed service. Kent Offers Variety STUDENTS EXAMINE rock specimens for a geology class which was held in a laboratory in McGilvery Hall. Studies at KSU include nearly every field from art to zoology. McGilvery, Merrill, Franklin, Kent and Van Deusen Halls and the Memorial Fieldhouse contain lab- oratories and offices. Franklin Hall joined the list of classroom buildings in 1956 as the Lincoln .St. Building. It was formerly the University Training School. A modern University Training School was built near the Stadium on East Summit St. Through its facilities, education majors have an opportunity to teach ele- mentary and high school pupils. Student teachers also work in area schools. The Bertha L. Nixson Home Management House, Music Practice House, Military Science Building, North, South and W ' est Halls contain other facilities for classes and laboratories. Students may apph their newly gained knowledge in the laboratories and in off-campus situations, as well. The internship program and field trips enable students to learn more about their chosen profession. Field trips are usually taken to industries and other places in the area. Internships give the students actual working experience. The program aids the intertiees in getting employment in the future. By interdependency with the community, the Univer- sity provides an opportunity for concentrated study. The classrooms are important beginnings where KSU stu- dents gain a basic understanding of their field.

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HIDDEN IN the depths of Rockwell library, bustling with activity you may check the book out at 9 p.m. and read all night in order every night, is the reserve room. If you are one of the lucky ones, to have it back by 8:30 a.m. Scholastic Events Spur Kent ' s Students RON HORNERT studied as Dick Worthheimer and Gary Wetsel played chess. LARRY MARTIN, I., and Jerry Woodruff demonstrated a com- muter ' s dilemna as they fixed a flat. 23