Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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ftudi llalfiiychi An innovation of ’87 was to make Fall Rush partially dry, partially wet, encouraging fraternities to recruit pledges at a variety of activities and events. Selling convenience to students, the H.B. Quick food stands were just the thing for before-class snacks. The focus for renovations in the Capital Campaign, student activities center Ski bo houses Scotland Yard, the campus nightclub. “I define innovation as finding new methods and approaches to solving old problems. At Carnegie Mellon ... we are interested in being the innovators for higher education.” President, Carnegie Mellon University Richard M. Cyert Innovation comes at unexpected times in different ways, for many reasons and with varying results. Since its creation in 1900, the school that began as Carnegie Technical Schools, transformed into Carnegie Institute of Technology, and finally developed into Carnegie-Mellon University, has been the epitome of innovation and change. Arthur Hammerschlag, former President of Carnegie Institute of Technology, saw the establishment in 1913 of the United States Government’s Bureau of Mines at a site adjoining CIT as % rtfuiually advantageous association that would “give students an unexcelled opportunity. ’’ In 1951, development of the Carnegie Plan, a program designed to give professional ability and social ti}yarenes$ along with the engineering skills, was ' troversy and criticism concerning the transition. The ideals of Margaret negie College—“to prepare women to ce in economic life, and also to take homemakers’’—ceased to exist as a national movement towards women’s the early 1970’s. Each of these transi-to build Carnegie Mellon’s reputation tor—a force in the future. Article by—Natalie Capone Layout by—Sara Rad Chm Cox Innovations 5

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The majestic trees that stand by the fence have received their share of paint over the years, serving as a place to wipe brushes or leave names. Entering or leaving Wean Hall? The reflective image in the door causes a moment of confusion. An alumnus reminsces about his Carnegie Mellon years at the Homecoming Time for Renewal” display, an exhibit that portrayed the campus of the past, present, and future as part of the Capital Campaign. “If we make as much progress in the ne t three years as we have in the past five, the students attending this school will scarely recognize their Alma Mater when they have been graduated five years.” Arthur Hamerschlag, 1913 First President of Carnegie Mellon And in 1987, Carnegie Mellon continues to advance along its road of innovation and progress with both large and small steps. Sometimes the results is of an enormous magnitude, while at other times its impact is less significant, but regardless of the extent, we continue forward. Advancing in research, improving the campus facilities, developing a professional image: the University of today would hardly be imaginable to Hamerschlag who, in 1913, said If we make as much progress in the next three years as we have in the past five, the students attending this school will scarcely rec- ' five W'dMffSi rr- Mellon. The I designed to ra students demies. : Mellon full college experience, the students of Carnegie Mellon are acting the dreamers, and the innovators that will allow the University to continue along its road of growth and development. Many of the changes seen in 1986-87 have been prompted by a desire to improve the quality of student life at Carnegie IgfK-t. funds fo mtrated Wfi priority status that both administrators and -off of the Capital Campaign—a program for the proposed University Center— ced on a creating a situation in which aca-•s, and recreation are all stressed. Carnegie me one of the founding schools of the Uni-ssociation (UAA), a division of schools whose mics before athletics and are similar in their nore on the field than just the ball. The new give athletes a chance to compete against nd schools that are equal in academic reputa-w Network, one of the largest software envi-kind, was inaugurated this year. campus around us underwent changes. The •s on Forbes Avenue was renovated to house nd the School of Urban and Public Affairs, dormitory on Margaret Morrison Street next drafted. nd in small, in the classroom, on the Cut, or utside of campus, Carnegie Mellon is an making an impace on the future. And the tra-nue as the school continues to grow in size Article by—Natalie Capone Layout by—Sara Rad Chris Cox Innovations 7