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

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■ 1 1 .jjjSte The spring invites everyone to use the benches for study. Asbury building is the home of the Registrar and Admissions office. Hurst Hail Is ready for another session of night classes. 10

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A university is a wonderland of new and exciting ideas and events. No matter what he is studying, a student is ex- posed to new and vital information. He is taught certain fun- damental concepts upon which he can later build with greater experience, knowledge, and understanding. And, of greater importance, he learns where and how to find still more in- formation. Because of its size, A.U. is able to function as an inde- pendent community, having a weekly newspaper, Interde- nominational chapel, a radio-television station, complete dining facilities, a miniature department store in the Book Store, two gymnasiums, tennis courts, a swimming pool, sev- eral athletic fields, and a theatre in which dramatic produc- tions are staged each year. A.U. has its own student gov- ernment, and every year in the Spring there is a frenzy of campaigning followed by the democratic experience of voting. All these things have been made possible by the efforts of the students with the aid and encouragement of their advisors and the administration. Enthusiasm has increased in recent years, and rare is the student today who does not avail himself of the opportunities offered him through par- ticipation in at least one or two of these community activities. Once a year the Greeks lake over the dramatic facilities of the Theatre. And who can forget the athletic prowess of the girls? Cleaves prepares another well-balanced meal. Many needs of every student and faculty member can be found in the Book Store.

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Construction proceeds on the addition to Hughes Hall. Yes, the American University is a growing university and so are all of its people. The TALON can trace vari- ous stages of the development of the school and its activities, but only you can trace the influence that these have had on you. Who can say v hat is really The American University? Each person connected with the school as a mem- ber of the student body, or as a part of the personnel employed to keep the university functioning physically, will choose difFerent features of A.U. to recall. Pictures often help to fix memories in the mind more clearly, and it is hoped that many pictures in the pages that follow will remind you of significant landmarks and events connected with your life here at The American University. And so with this in mind, the stafF of the 1962 TALON presents to you THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. An eight o ' clock class in IS calls the tired student.