Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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STEAM PLANT The steam plant is the home of a modern, centrally located heating system shich provides heat and hot water for all of the camptis biiililings. New heating ecjiiipment was installed a year ago -which this vinter -was converted to enable the school to use natural gas. At the end of World War II the building was completely modernized. The comfort and con enicnccs of the school depend on the efficiency of this department. MAINTENANCE The job of the maintenance crew is to keep our campus clean and beautiful. This is a year- roimd job and recpiires much sweat and toil upon the part of many jjeople. The janitors are re- sponsible for the neatness of both buildings and groimds. The cooks, of course, prepare all our food. Oiu- hats are olf to the maintenance crew for a job well done. ■f j-:.f.Kk. 7

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AVIATION Miller Lanier has done a line job in turthering interest in aviation among the students on ovn tampiis. Under his leadership and due to in- creasing efforts and co-operation of the adminis- tration, many ' aluable coinses ha ' e been offered those students interested in the aviation field. Through the training which students receive here they are able to oljtain private, conunercial. and instructor ' s ratings. In addition to learning to Hy. students are offered courses in navigation, radio, meteorology, and many other phases in aviation. The department of aviation has re- cently moved the college airport to a new location on Lebanon Road, with classrooms remaining in the administration building. INFIRMARY Mrs. Clifford Byrne is the registered nurse in charge of and at residence in the infuinary. She received her training at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville and has been school ntn se at MTSC since 1951. Dr. John Carlton, an alumnus of MTSC. is completing his second year on the cam- pus as a considtant for the students. A student may obtain medication and care at the infirmary for anything from a headache to minor smgery. ' ]ien students pay their registra- tion fees, a certain amoimt is set aside to pav for ihis care.

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VET VILLAGE Located immediately behind the main campus is a small illage composed ol: frame apartments and trailers vhich house the families of veterans and married students. Vet Village was organized after World ' ar II to accommodate veterans and their tamilies who were allending scliool. lire center of interest in the illage is the com- miniity grocery, which also includes a recreation center for the commimity. The women of Vet Village have organized a home demonstration ckdj during the past year. THE COLLEGIATE This is the Collegiate, better known as the hmchroom. Here friend meets iriend to talk over the latest happenings on the campus. This is one of the most popular courses ' at MTSC. No one grants to cut his class in lunch- room. Mrs. Audie Travis is in charge of the Col- legiate.