Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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% 4 Most outstanding event ot the year was the $14,000,000 building plan announced by the President of the University. The kick-off drive of this major building and expansion program, the first of its kind since the construction of the tministratiftp building in 1929, is a campaign $1,750,00 1 underwrite the initial $3,193,000 phase of a ten-year program. Major parts of the first three-year plan are a $659,000 men ' s dormi- tory, a $474,000 student center, and a $1,550,000 plant for the Creighta University High School. The rest of these funds will rejuvenate the pre- sent high school classrooms for arts and commerce facilities. All rejoiced at this pleasant news, and fears that classes next year || ild be held in broom closets and boiler rooms subsided for the moment. The best idea of the plan can be seen in Father Reinert ' s words, Creighton University must pjan boldly for the future if ine to continue to give the kind of educational pro- gram demanded by the increased enrollment and the growth of the Omaha area. Excellent weather made the construction of Degleman Hal proceed at a rapid pace. Perhaps bigger and more beautiful buildings will grace the campus, but none will rival the quiet serenity of the observa- tory. Samma Pi Epsilon, national Jesuit honor society Father Reinert pointed out that many of the present buildings are antiquated, a fact to which all can give assent. In the future a new library, a new medical school center, another men ' s dormitory and a women ' s dormitory are envisioned. A science building, commerce school, little theater, and finally funds for the faculty development research and student scholarships are also planned. No one can question the need for such work; at the same time it is certainly evident that all the projects are worth while.

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Having passed the developmental stage, Al- pha Sigma Nu has blossomed forth into the strongest purveyor of cvdture on the campus. The season begins for the honor society with the initiation of thirty-two men who have been se- lected for their service, loyalty, and scholarship. Striving to raise the aesthetic and intellectual level of the campus coffee forum was initiated in Ye Olde Beanery. Free coffee, the opinion of well kijown campus intellectuals, and irrele- vant remwfe by others present providp the even- ings entertainment. This all goes to prove that conversation is not dead. A coffee hour which followed the Ambassador ' s lecture gave those who attended a chance to nningle with one another while three senoritas sere- naded the Ambassador. The President of the University was on hand to greet the Ambassador when he arrived in Omaha. All who attended the dinner given to honor the Ambassador had an opportunity to meet him pelfenally. Preceding the lecture, the Fathers discussed with the Ambassador major in- ternational issues. Continuing its policy of presenting to the students and to Omaha an annual lecture, f cultural and political import, Alpha Sigma mi this year invited the Spanish Ambassador Senior Don Jose Maria de Aretiza, who spoke on the role of Spain in the defense of the free world. Presenting a decisive lecture to a packed crowd at Joslyn Memorial Museum, the Ambassador lived up to all expectations. He gave to all those present a true appreciation of the spirit and heritage of the Spanish nation. At the close of the lecture, the Very Reverend Carl M. Reinert presented the Ambassador with the University ' s distinguished service award. That evening at a dinner given by the members, the Ambassador ' s off the cuff remarks offered a further clarifica- tion of the government ' s relation to Church and industry. 13

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This is how aspiring Einstein ' s spend their time. % Hi In conjunction with the expansion program tile Presiclent announced tlie JMjnation ot a Greater Creighton Committee. SSme 500 lead- ing lousiness and civic leaders throughout the country were asked to rticipate. Morris E. Jacobs, president ot B P l Jacobs, Incor- porated, lor many years a member ot the Creigh- ton Board ot Lay R,cgents, will head the various campaign divisiodJ|o be organized in Omaha. He is in charge oi ' fli ' e tirst phase ot the Creighton ten-year toiateen million dollar development pro- gram. ThgiJunction ot the Committee will be to consid he problems in the developmental program. Initiating the drive was a lecture by Cardinal Spellman who spoke on the role ot the tiiolic school in today ' s tield of education. e group also had the honor ot hearing an address by General Lucius D. Clay who Avas awarded an honorary degree. The thr ee day meeting provided the impetus to the drive as the Committee embarked upon an era of lasting benefit to the University. I thought they told me that an infinite series was impossible. m The spires of St. John ' s offer welcome to Creighton stu- dents.