Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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mwmwl ?wa mmwmaw The Hermn Gymnasium The attendance of Miami for the year is quite the largest in its long history. The Freshman Class numbered ninety-five strong, a very material increase in per cent over last years class of beginners. More pleasing and gratifying than the gain in mere numerity is the marked improvement in the personnel of the stu- dent body. It is not too much to say that the present standard of young men and Wemen is as high as of any college in this broad land of ours. Through the goodness of the Legislature of this sovereign state of ours, neW buildings have been added to our equipment. Hepburn Hall, one of the most complete dormitories in the Ohio Valley, satisfies the most crying of Miami s needs. Brice Scien- tiiie Hall, tripled in size and usefulness, stands north of Hepburn Hall. The campaign is at its height. Extensive plans are now 30

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T he Main Building at M'amz' Mzz'mrsz'zy We, of the Faculty and 0f the student body, believe we are not too sanguine When we say that the year 1905 has been the happiest and most prosperous year in the history of Miami. At least it was the best since the re-opening of the University in 1885. Every department of the institution, every phase of student life has added its full share to the general prosperity and growth of Old Miami. There have been several changes in the Faculty during the past year. Princeton University called from us the occupants of the chairs of Philosophy and History; The Professors of Mathe- matics and Public Speaking, too, were called to other fields of use- fulness. Specialists capable in their line and pleasing in per- sonality were selected to fill all the vacancies. TWO additions to the number of the Faculty were made in the offices of a Dean of Women and a Professor of Manual Training. On the Whole, the teaching corps of the University has been strengthened and aug- mented by the yearts changes. ' 29

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Brice Scientific Ha Z! prepared by Which we are to secure our new Library, a N ormal building, a Chapel and a central heating plant, all to satisfy the , needs of the growing institution. Especially is it pleasant to be able to record the revival of interest in the Literary societies. It is the wish of the Faculty, of every alumnus and of every friend of the institution that these societies, both for men and women, be placed 011 a firm footing- and at present their Wish is fast being realized. Interest in debate, in essayein all things literary is strong this year and we have reason to believe that the spirit of old may soon obtain in the 01d Literary Halls every Friday evening. The Christian Associations have made this year great strides in the right direction. A General Secretary now directs the welfare of the Y. M. C. A. and under his leadership great pro- gress has been made. The Y. W. C. A., too, is very strong this year. Bible classes in both organizations are doing remarkable work. Hypocrisy has deserted the Associations and in its place is the true spirit of Christianity, making for higher ideals, truer manhood and womanhood among us. The influence of our Chris- tian Associations cannot be overestimated. 31