Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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SCENES Al —The Chapel fir it luno—Thu is a four- story building consisting of three main pjm, Six targe lecture rooms with ad penning offices for the instructors are in the front section. In the rejr is the chapel, j fine auditorium with j seating capacity of nine hundred. The Dramatic Department and practice rooms are on the ground floor. This year something new has been added—the much-needed clock which is located in the tower. A (fur—Port i a Hali. Gymnasium— Porter Hall, which was completed in 1918, serves a» a center of recreational activity and physical education. Intramural con- tests and other athletic events are held in this building. In the basement arc adequate dressing rooms, showers, and simitar facilities. At Left—Mars Eun Porti k Hall—The mam girls’ dormitory, M F. I'„ was com- pleted in 1941. With its lovely parlors and conveniently arranged suites, it is modern- istic throughout.

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CAMPUS At lift—Till Sti MAN Ml MOKIAL Hah — Built ill 190-f by Mrs. George O. Selma» in memory of her husband, was improved arid enlarged in 19 1» tl«f Joseph E, Will let Science Building. Hie remodeling of the building proper and the addition of new app.tr.uu' rendered the structure one of the most modern biology- buildings in this part of the country. ,■1 Kjg —Hardman Library—Was first built in I VO? through the gift of Andrew Carnegie of twenty-five thousand dollars. In I9L6, it was re- modeled and dedicated by Dr. L G. Hardman »n honor of Elizabeth Susan Hardman. I he library is now equipped with steel book stacks, reading and reference rooms, and a vault for the storage of rare documents and pamphlets. fli'fou —lb nj ti I D I IaLI.—Has served the Uuiversity as a dormitory, timing lull and gymnasium. It now serves as the Student Activities Center and is com- monly known as the “Co-op. ' I he post office, book store, Veterans' Guidance Center, and R. O. T- C. unit are aUo housed m this building. Iff Abavt — Tin Niw Building — Now completed provides more classroom space to JcComosl.ilc the increasinjt number of students here at Mercer.

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ADMINISTRATION 1) . Sotught Dotell, A.B.. M.A.. Lt.1 . Ptcsuiirii Du, Stkight I )o« 111—A mountain of genial gentleman and scholar poured into a short person. I lie friendly smile is a credit to the institution. Major. Gi oh«,i CoNSt-U—A little rough around the edges, but so arc precious genu. Dr.an t ns Knight—There are so many adjectives, yet none can describe this wonderful person.