Marion University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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cle ssss s it J . l ' i A AA 1 as 5 K. I , I d ecade of Expansion 132375 , We are the architects of our tomorrow. As we l choose today, we will achieve in the future. -W. Goodman Fam?-.5 M.C. Purchases College Church K 1 fl l , ,tl I . W-. --,.---L..- Woodrow Goodman, President -, -Q6.hatfo rd Hall 1960- College church was purchased by Marion College and renamed McConn Chapel, Know called McConn Auditorium and a focal point for theological studentsl. Marion College has had a continuing program of ex- pansion in both building and property. Thirty-eight acres, near to the campus proper, and an additional forty acres tBotany Glenl south of Ionesboro, have been acquired. Single family properties are being purchased as they become available. Shatford Hall was completed in 1963. We even conquered small problems like falling roofs. 13 47 'B Marion College Accredited On March 30, 1966 the North Central Association of Colleges acted favorably to receive Marion College into membership. This action also brought regional accreditation effec- tive immediately to Marion College, a goal that the institution has sought since its found- ing in 1920. New Library Constructed - 'V TT The new 100,000 volume library was completed in july 1966.

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Campus Expands In 1956, the college purchased 17 1X2 acres of land adjacent to the campus on the southeast corner tpresent athletic fieldl Congress Hall Renamed Century Hall Congress Hall , dating back to Civil War days was extensively remodeled in 1958 and renamed Century Hall . College Church Relocated By October, 1958, it be- came obvious that the College Church was inade- quate to accommodate the growing constituency. Of the three possibilities open for consideration, the one to build on an adjacent plot of ground Cold athletic fieldl received greater sup- port. The total amount in the Building Fund was nearly 572,000.00 McConn Retiresp Goodman Named New President At the Board of Trustee's meeting on October 22 1959 Dr Woodrow I Goodman was named president of Marion College succeeding Dr William McConn Dr Goodman as sumed the duties of the office on july 1 1960 Union Building Constructed A project creating a great deal of interest on the campus in 1959 was the construction of a Student Union Building on Harmon Street The Union Building measuring 30 x 60 contained a snack shop, restrooms recreational floor and committee rooms

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Student Center Renovated The old library was remodeled and as a Student Center contains offices, nurses quarters, lounges, snack shop, game rooms, bookstore, and post office. Bowman Hall As a result of the growth of the student body, it became necessary to provide a new women's residence hall in 1966. This air-conditioned building was dedicated Bowman Hall. -A x'1.. 'i . , ,..,..... vgrl Mi 0 v Mgmora COLLEGE L Hall of Science The new Science Hall, constructed 1969, located along the South side of 40th Street, between McConn Auditorium and College Church, cares for about 600 students. This hall provides nine laboratories, eight classrooms, and fifteen faculty offices. J: '5'5 ? - ' ' :? ' 'J P -lllzgif . jg X A - 44,5 :ri S f .L 1? tr- wi-Q '.-lvin. 4. .t 1 ix Baldwin Food Center -: ii it 6 .. i N Q XXV- li The Baldwin Food Center, com- ' T ' pleted in the fall of 1969, adequately seats 650 people. The center can be arranged to accommodate six func- tions simultaneously.