Bradley University - Anaga Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Y ,-,...--- 1. -Q uf Traditional old studio atmosphere is naturally created in the rooms of Siepert. Classrooms serve as common denominators of the college world, meeting places for learners from '22 foreign countries and from 44 of the states. Regardless of race or nationality, religion or social back- ground, students file in and out of the old and new classrooms of Bradley. To all, B Hall symbolizes tradition and marks the core of the academic element. Siepert may be classed as the archaic home of the popular bookstore or the studio of creative artists and musicians. Prospective newspapermen meet in their office which stands alone in the publications building. Personalized learning seems to have its roots there. The lecture hall draws a larger attendance. Well-lcnom'n are the classes of Dr. Smith and Dr. Goldberg. Laboratories take on a modern air, borrowing many features from industry. Classrooni Exists Educational , Common iGround Friendliness halls. ,gs in time-worn

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Mass student effort in 1956 triumphed in the Sep tembcr completion of the Student Center A perspective of Bradlc-y's latest in architecture is captured from the entrance of Lovelace Hall. Major revisions are becoming an annual expectation on our campus. Undergraduates returning this fall not only were awaited by a Student Center but found new administrative ofnces in B I-Iallu and a remodeled business office in Com- stock Hall. Looking back to the fall of 1950, records reveal the dedica- tion of the oldest of new buildings, the library. The men's dorm, with provisions for housing 330, followed with a 1951 construction date. its wings are named after Theodore C. Burgess, first president C1903-19251, and Edward O. Sisson, an early administrator. Contributions spurred many building programs. Among these were the gifts of Valentine jobst, Mrs. Thomas Lovelace and Murray M. Baker. Alumni and students backed the drive and raised funds for the Student Center.

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jubst study areas typify the up-to- dzite pace of engineering. :- Q N, 1' -wx. .-'X Q'-is I . u ,S un s 1, - ' X rif W, ',-.Ir X 1.':I ., 'I 'SNL' ' rg A-- pgff , Zx 6' Q-'E -, -r p . W Auditorium lectures draw varied responses from large Student attendance.