American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Campus Landmarks ■■fl MARY GRAYDON CENTER Mcdowell HALL 14

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was incorporated into the University. During the past eight years both academic and physi- cal growth have outstripped all past perform- ance. The School of Government and Public Administration and the School of Business Ad- ministration became separate divisions of the University. The Communications Building was erected in 1954, the School of International Service in 1957, and the Tompkins addition to the library was built in the same year. Five new dormitories were added: Roper and Clark in 1955, McDowell and Gray in 1957, and Hughes in 1959. The Asbury and Osborn Buildings were completed in 1960 and this year saw preparations for the construction of an Art building and a new Law School build- ing. American University, with a full-time un- dergraduate enrollment of 2500 and a total student body of over 8000 students, has ma- tured as a major institution of higher learning. Its national purpose and posture have given it significance and stature. With this solid back- ground. The American University is now ready to continue its march forward — to put its edu- cational resources at the service of the nation and develop its full potential for educational leadership. 13

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ASBURY BUILDING INTERNATIONAL SERVICE BUILDING 15