Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Chemistry Dept. Dissolving a rather large number of LSU chemistry students and their professors into a new chemis- try complex yields a confused reac- tion. This past semester, the chemistry department transferred its head- quarters from Coates Laboratory to a new structure on South Stadium Drive. Though the move was in progress at a rather inopportune time (between Thanksgiving and finals) it proceeded relatively smoothly and according to plan. As may have been expected, a few minor prob- lems did arise; a conglomeration of keys were left by the builders to be matched to respective doors, and a lab ventilating system made a noise louder than the accepted level of human tolerance. Each professor was responsible for his own transition and could be seen between classes carrying boxes of old papers or leading students from the old quarters to the new. Then there were those students who decided they would attend Ford Ford Ford 54 Student Life

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Moves chemistry class because they hadn ' t gone in a month. Upon entering an explosive chemistry experiment. However, when offices flooded empty rooms where their classes had met. they discovered whole sec- tions, instructors included, had dis- appeared. It was not very easy to find a lost chemistry class, although during the move, it was quite easy to lose one. Once the move had been com- pleted, and everyone realized a move had been made, the new structure began to show its advan- tages over Coates, the former chem- istn, hall. Coates has served its purpose well since it opened in 1924. Its sturdy walls have withstood many Ford heating systems failed it became time for a change. The computer science depart- ment will inherit the old building, and vacant rooms will be utilized as office space. The new complex actually con- sists of two buildings. Each is seven stories high. One accommodates all the lecture classes and the chemis- try library. The other contains all the laboratories and offices. This design minimizes electrical costs and eliminates some of the plum- bing problems that were encoun- tered in Coates. The top four floors of the lab building are devoted mainly to graduate work and office space. The department on the whole is quite pleased with its new aquisi- tion. One of the professors stated, This building is probably the best equipped chemistry department of any university in the South. He may be right. The new chem- istry complex definitely does offer the space and facilities required to keep pace with LSD ' s growing needs. Julia Martinusen Ford Fan! Ga macho Student Life 55