Oral Roberts University - Perihelion Yearbook (Tulsa, OK)

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Bridging . Academics and Administration Expansion was apparent with the initiation of summer school and the rise in the cost of tuition. The gap between theory and reality was bridged by the opening of the Medical School in December under provi- sional accreditation. Progress forthe other graduate schools continued on schedule. The completion of the Graduate Center allowed several departments more office space, and pro- vided many new, quiet study areas. The Telecommunications Department expanded KLJTA and Graduate Housing, Braxton and Shakarian received DAIRS hookups. Signing autographs was one of the more enjoy- able-parts of freshman music major Donna Mannino's performance. Donna played the part ofa good fairy for the Drama Departments pro- duction of The Sleeping Beauty. Special mati- nee performances were given to accommodate youngsters. The solar eclipse on February 26 proved extremely popular. About 200 students gathered near the Learning Resources Center to gaze at the infrequent occurrence through black slides or with the help of a piece of paper with a pin- hole in it. The eclipse, which will not reoccur until the year 2017, was visible throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Gwynn Marshall took time out from classes to see the sight,

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