Bradley University - Anaga Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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President Dedicates Olin Hall at Convocation

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Entertainment, Victory Climaxes Weekend Souling,' with Smokey Robinson highlighted the Friday night entertain- ment ot' the 1968 Homecoming. Con- tributing to the excitement were the Miracles, who opened the show with a fast-moving Motown Revue. On Satur- day, the stage was set for the gridiron match with Southeast Missouri State. Strong moral support from students and visiting alumni helped carry the Braves to a 22-l9 victory. That night, the New Colony Six performed for the traditional Homecoming Dance at the Pere Marquette.

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aff, new in ay , Lew we-' ' i 5 :ifst : , ' Q if 3 A X M t 5. ,I , 4 , 5 , 2 4 - 5 r lm, , V . fi .tim mi, if cf Z The magnificent dream of Lydia Moss Bradley, who envisioned an institute of higher learning as a memorial to her husband, was recounted for all the students of Bradley at the annual con- vocation. Another phase of Mrs. Brad- ley's dream was realized with the con- struction of Olin Hall, dedicated to the enrichment of the University ee to preparing students for the constant challenge of new science. FAR LEFT: A most honored guest at convocation, Dr. James O. Wynn, Vice President of tlze Olin Foundation, speaks of the multi-million dollar grant given Bradley. MIDDLE LEFT: Dr. William Weiss, Bradley Horticulturist, proudly rnakes his daily inspection of the ultra-modern Olin green- house. LEFT: At tlze annual convocation cer- emony, President 71 W. VanArsdale presides over the dedication of Olin Hall. BELOW LEFT: Wit- nessing the Olin Hall dedication, the faculty awaits tlze cu tting of the ribbon.