Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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FROM THIS . . WINTER 1961 if x 'L A Jrf I' fi Construction worl: on the new Physical Education plant becen almcrt ifnrned -ately after ground brealing ceremonies :in December 6. Construction Be December 6 ground breaking cere- monies were held for the new two-million dollar Physical Education plantg President john R. Emens and state and local govern- ment representatives were present at the site of the construction on north campus east of the Naval Reserve Armory. Construction began almost immediately, and work is to be completed early next year. Three units will comprise the new ins n New PE Plant Facilities structure. One section will house the toyin- nasium which will seat 7.200 spectators. A second section is the tworstory build- ing for lockers, showers, classrooms, and gym space on the second floorg unit two will also contain the heating and main- tenance equipment for the entire plant. The third unit will have a dirt floor for practice of varsity sports and physical education classes in inclement weather. TO THIS . . . FALL 1962 An arcl'iitect's view of the new three-unit PE plant being built on north campus, Dr, A. L. Phillips. assistant professor of physical education, proposed the plans for the three-unit plant. F, A, Wfilhelm and Company of Indianapolis was contracted for the construction of the new building. After construction is completed, the old gym facilities will be used primarily for the womens physical education division. The pool in the old building will continue to be used by the entire student body,

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Noyer Coeducational Halls To Open In Fall Rising behind Woodworth Halls is Noyer Halls, a coeducational unit, Target date for opening of the hails is September, I962. Coming to campus in September, Ball Staters saw Noyer Halls being con- structed. The coeducational unit will open this fall to 952 students. Two wings of the unit will house women while the other two will house men. In the central area will be a kitchen, dining rooms and coeducational lounges. The entire area will be air conditioned. Estimated cost of construction is S-4,-131000. Names of the units are Baker, Howick, Klipple and Williams Halls, each after persons who have been deans at Ball State. Each unit will consist of four floors and will be decorated in a modern motif. Sundecks, luggage and ironing rooms, and recreation areas are in the facilities. VI. V-1 id R x 22. B- 97- Qu Q Q QV, E253 E st. Y I -L up M . Y A'-A --l ..!n.cf'.,, ll is ml I I ECW' - , , .. . ...ei A J .ut gd A v I K 5191 I lllllilllllll

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1.-4l.:...v ver EWU students ratwended summer school, ...J- ummer School Attracts 3,7003 Over 5,700 students were enrolled in both sessions of summer school last year, with the majority of people working un- der the graduate program of the college. Over 1590 worked on graduate studies. Summer activities for the students were expanded over last year with various films of the past and present, record hops, and the festival of arts. The festival was high- lighted by convocations, Artists on the Green, demonstrations, a classical movie, and .1 gallery talk followed by a recep- tions for those attending. Monday mornings featured take-a-break hoursg punch was served on the lawn between the Administration and the Sci- ence buildings, Students were invited to relax between classes. Ball State also sponsored a series of workshops, clinics, institutes, and field studies designed to provide specialized study not provided by traditional courses. A summer cotillion in sculpture court of the Arts building climaxed activities. Combining freshman camp, the two-day orientation and testing period, and the big brother-big sister program was the result of the newly organized Student 0r- ientation Corps fSOCj. Upperclassmen assisted in the program with some mem- bers also serving as associate teachers in the Introduction to College Life classes required of new students. The basic purpose of the program is to orient freshman students to Ball State and campus life as easily as possible. Since each new student is required to come to campus to participate in the two-day summer period, he is given the opportunity Ns- ,.-jf . X S .5 F1 31 X :Q fs'Sf-33. e S -. s' cg 'hgifi ffl f 5 ' I . a i Q X z RXQ .eg Take-a-brealc hours were held on Monday. A battery of tests awaited students during the first clay ot the two-clay orientation period for new students. tant