Birmingham Southern College - Southern Accent Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE Birmingham-Southern College. The name is synonymous with academic excellence throughout Alabama, the South, and the Unit- ed States. Ever since the Col- lege ' s founding in 1856, it has been the goal of ' Southern to pro- vide the best academic opportuni- ty for academic growth for its stu- dents. This attempt to promote academic growth was recognized in 1937 by the national academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Neal Berte has continued this high standard of academic distinction during his tenure as President, and the fruits of his labor can be seen in the new Olin Computer Science and Mathematics Center now under construction. Along with academic growth the College also endeavors to pro- mote moral and social growth. Be- ing associated with the United Methodist Church, BSC offers a full range of religious services, group Bible studies, and Christian interaction groups. The college also has on its staff a full-time Chaplain to aid students with any spiritual problems that they may have. Continued on page 4. (Right) A view of the academic quad from Andrews Dormitory. (Top) Sculp- ture in front of the Kennedy Art Center. (Center) Studying in front of the Li- brary. (Below) Students find shelter during a rainy afternoon. 2 AN OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE . . . continued Part of a college education is so- cial growth, and Birmingham- Southern has not forgotten this. The College has a very active Greek system, and sponsors three student publications: THE HILLTOP NEWS, QUAD, and SOUTHERN ACCENT. The SGA sponsors band parties, film and lecture series, and other activities designed to be accessible and at- tractive to all students. Whether it is singing in the Concert Choir, the Southern Chorale, participating in a theatre production, working with the Young Democrats or College Republicans, or joining in a heated discussion in the Debate Society, there is something for every stu- dent at ' Southern to use as a vehi- cle of social expression. Within the crest of Birmingham- Southern College is found the phrase Pro Christo Et Repub- lica. It is this philosophy coupled with the concept of a liberal arts education that is the driving force behind this institution of higher learning. Birmingham-Southern College has been successful for the last 129 years, and it will con- tinue to successful for many more. STAN GLASSCOX Student walks to late afternoon class (Top Right). Taking a break after lunch (Above). Curb Service (Top Center). Drewry and Pezzillo (Right). Typing in the library (Opposite Inset). Library at night (Opposite). 4 OVERVIEW OF THE COLLEGE