Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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' the improvement should create a renewed interest ' Extensive changes in the performing arts facilities of ONU are planned for the near future. Presently, the Department of Speech and Theater utilized the Studio Theater and Lehr Auditorium for their productions. In addition to several plays. Lehr Auditorium played host to many concerts sponsored by the Department of Music. However, according to the plan developed by the performing Arts planning Committee, each depart¬ ment will have facilities tailored more for their own needs. For the Department of Speech and Theater a new theater building of approximately 25.000 square feet with a seating capacity of 300 to 350 is planned. How¬ ever. a definite date has not been set for the ground breaking. The plans include a Multi Mode Theater, which can be used as a proscenium or thrust stage, depending upon the production. Lehr Auditorium will undergo renovation in order to convert it to a modern concert hall for the Department of Music. Changes include slanting the 600 seats for

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Student Life IS 1981 Greeks 44 Northern Organizat ions And Honoraries 76 Ohio Northern Sports 102 University Law 142 Ada, Ohio 45810 People 156 Volume 1

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improved accoustics. addition of an orchestra pit. and enlarging the stage itself. Also includ¬ ed in the list of changes is a renovation of the present auditorium-practice hall in Presser into a small recital hall. Tracey Riegle. a sophomore music major, said. The improvement should create a renewed interest (in the preforming arts ). -John Hughes Clockwise from below Foreign student. John Adulu. learns about the microscope in Dr. laing ' s general Biology course. Kevin Haney works in the pot shop located in the Wilson Art Building. Dean David Pellier relaxes in his office during his hrsl year as Pean of the College of Arts ami Sciences. Kevin Davi works on a program on one of the University ' s seventeen computer terminals. Mall Loving prepares a piece on the new graiuf piano purchased for the Pepari menI of Music. Mall Frederick. Sally Brookt anti Debbie Snare lake an examination in the Meyer Hall ol Science ) I