Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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gl'0VVfl'l Southern is feeling its sides. Bursting at the seams from unprecedented growth in recent years, the University is finding itself caught in a squeeze that tightens with each influx of additional students. Although facilities are added as rapidly as funds allow, the growth of the physical plant fails td! parallel the growth in enrollment. The space per student situation in 1957 actually was worse than before the tremendous era of expansion began with Southern's elevation to university status in 1949. And this despite the addition of University School, Woody Hall, the life-science building, library, Thompson Point dormitories and dozens of converted army barracks and miscellaneous houses. The agriculture building, nearing completion, promises some relief, but it will be far from enough. Education, business, communications, all departments cry for space-space for classrooms, space for research, space for offices and activities . . . space for growth! Since 1896, Altgeld Hall has graced the campus with its ger- manic tower and ramparts.

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'A 4' l .milk Q F31 XE!! 5 F i - vt fm. . iii 'Y to 'i-'T 1 gif' ATN , ' is me 1 A .. - 74 21 ,V -- , 'ev ' ' 1 H- al M9 ' Q1 f 5- ff fi , 'L 5' M Q alfa we 41 3 in is We Q if Q1 In an early stage of construction, Thompson Point dormitories rise from the ground on the shores of the lake. Eventually, the complex will include eleven dormitories and a cafeteria, each dorm housing 120 men. Two were com- pleted and occupied during fall term. The new dormitory complex on Thompson Point, seen from an aerial view, is larger than the former entire campus, In the background, the new agriculture building takes form and the recently completed life-science building juts into the air. Thompson Point residents anxiously watch workmen adding finishing touches to their new home, signifying the end of their sojourn at Little Grassy and Giant City Park.

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H1 idk --ff.: Winter In , W Hoff cam This Buckingham Palace guard is one of many scenes snapped by students on a summer geography field trip to England and north- eastern Europe countries. e southern accent pus travel Modern education is not limited to the confines of a University campus. Recognizing the importance of off campus education, the University provides opportunities for experience and discovery through sending students in many fields on frequent field trips. But the University's responsibility is not to students alone. Off campus activities designed to serve the area in which it lives are many. Through its area services and extension programs, the school literally takes itself to the people, providing education, culture, entertainment and community help for the so-important people of its region. l l 1 x 1 I Geology students, en route to visit Mammoth Cave, Ky., on one of many field trips adjunct to classroom education, inspect Lafayette gravel on a hillside in Southern Illinois.