University of Montana Western - Chinook Yearbook (Dillon, MT)

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(Loft) Construction of the new P.E. Complex should be completed for fall of 968. (Below) Jordan and Davis Halls were built in 1958 and 1959. (Center) 1958 saw the rise of the Student Union Building. (Bottom) Physical education was expanded with the gymnasium in 1924 and the swimming pool in 1925. The past decade at Western has been one of tremendous change and, although the future cannot be planned or predicted, the promise of continued progress has never been greater. Based on its accomplishments of recent years. Western Montana College will become increasingly involved in the wave of growth currently sweeping the Northwest and the Nation. 9

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Construction is now under way on a $950,000 Physical Education Complex. It is scheduled to be ready for use fall quarter of this year. Funds in amount of $540,000 were approved for construction of a new Library Complex. Construction should begin on this building in the near future. Financing has also been made available for a new Classroom-Faculty Office Building that should be built in the current biennium. As the world-wide population continues on a mounting scale, the demand for qualified teachers is expected to approach a critical stage. Western Montana College, having achieved respected stature in the field of teachertraining, has developed a program designed to continue serving education with the finest men and women in this professional field. (Top) Students occupied Clark Hall for the first time fall quarter of 1967. fCen-ter) Centennial was opened for use in 196-1. (Above) The attractive Western Apartments provide sixteen units for married students. (Left) Problems were on-countered when the stack was added to the heating plant in 1953. 8

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For many years Western has been blessed with a beautiful campus. The Gothic architecture of the Administration Building blends with the many large trees on campus to form an inspiring educational atmosphere. Because Dillon is located in the land of the chinooks, the winters are usually mild. The weather and the na-ural beauty of the campus make Western a fine place to pursue an education. (Top) The Administration Building is impressive in the spring. (Above) The president's residence is an attractive structure. (Right) A beautiful lane of trees used to be a favorite attraction. (Below) The northwest corner was once the most scenic spot of all. 10