Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Buildings and Q rounds Frank R. Weaver. Andrew ' W. Litzenberger, Howard J. Wiegner, Charles L. Anderko, Al- bert G. Weaver. Chaplain Raymond E. Fl ' essle Health Service I ' nt Rou : Victor E. Koh(jrd(j, James P. Mathhw.s, Lois R. Be.nson, Mary C. Ryan, June E. Macinnis, Betty R. Morrison. Second Row: Walter E. Margie, Geor(,e W. McCoy, Jr., Ralph E. Miller.

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Years of Change an dPi omise To the individual student four years of college life pass swiftly, a period when efforts are concentrated in the accumulation of knowledge, and character and personality are moulded in preparation for the future. As the Universit} ' stimulates the development of the undergraduate body it must itself remain flexible, able to undergo modification to meet the needs of the changing societ} ' within its sphere of influence. To remain flexible in the face of ever-increasing en- rollments, the University initiated a 100- Year Plan through which a series of improvements would grad- ually be added in the form of buildings and facilities for all three colleges. Early in September 1953, the administration announced that a S 500,000 Student Health Center would replace the wooden frame struc- ture opposite Taylor Gym. An anonymous donor had offered a challenge gift of a quarter of a million dol- lars to be met by a like amount from the University. Contributions from alumni, students, and faculty ' were adequate to the challenge, and on May 7, 1954, ground was broken for the new building. For three years this was a familiar scene as construction proceeded on new campus buildings and old. When completed in September 1955, the structure was more impressive than could have been imagined. Facilities included equipment for hydro- and physio- therapy, a complete eye, ear, nose and throat treat- ment, X-ray and diathermy equipment, and other spe- cialized apparatus. Several months after the center ' s official opening, the University initiated a program of twent} ' -four hour health service, so that the students were protected in case of an emergency ' arising after the regular hours of treatment. Additional problems confronting the authors of the 100 Year Plan were those of rising enrollment, epitom- ized in Lehighs Sophomore Squeeze, and the need Drown Hall, long the scene of student publi- cations, will shortly become the new home of the College of Business Administration. 17