Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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A northern view of the Union dollars a year was recommended to finance the building. Receiving the approval of President W. J. Kerr, the project was promptly adopted by the students and submitted to the Board of Regents. The plan was ratified by the regents and went into effect in January, 192.2.. Two years later, the Union was incorporated and a board of governors appointed. Through the cooperation of MEMORIAL UNION the Memorial Union board, the alumni board and the campaign committee, two campaigns among students, faculty, alumni and friends of the college have been staged to add to funds accumulated by student assessment. Formal dedication of the site selected bv a joint committee of students, alumni and regents took place in March, 1916. The first shovelfuls of earth were turned on May 14, 192.7. But it was not until late the next summer that actual construction began on the building. The work has gone with a few delays until now the rough outline is apparent. Students today see the embryo of the building from theirclassrooms. The framework, dome and all the pillars are complete and it is hoped that before the opening of another college year the Memorial Union building will be ready for occupation. Building ready for brick facing [«]

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Pouring the concrete foundation fireplace and a tea room. Situated in a similar position over the men's club room is the faculty men’s lounge and games room. I he structure will be fireproof throughout, a special vault being placed in the Memorial Union offices. All windows will be of plate glass. High arched windows on the Jefferson street or south elevation carry out the column effect of the north very slightly, but rather repeat the arches of the MEMORIAL UNION windows in the men's gymnasium, thus making for greater harmony with the adjacent campus building. Nine years ago, the Memorial Union idea was conceived by members of Gauntlet and Visor, a self-appointed honor society organized by ex-service men. To commemorate the lives of students and faculty members lost during the World war and to fulfill the need of a social center on the campus, the project developed through the efforts of students, faculty and alumni. Warren Daigh and A. G.“Tony Schille presented the idea in its final form to the student body in the fall of 1910 after investigations had been made of student union buildings on the campuses of more than 50 colleges and universities. A student tax of three dollars a term or nine Partly completed framework im

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Beautiful architecture graces entrance busy swarm of workmen has been maintained on the grounds since the excavating was begun. The result of their labors is fast becoming apparent in the well advanced structure which graces the site of the former “Y” hut across from the men's gymnasium. Seniors anxiously watch the fulfillment of the dream of their first years in college, regretting that they may not be here to witness the opening of the com- MEMORIAL UNION plcred building in September but consoling themselves with the thought that Homecoming will not be far past the opening. The noisy riveting, the constant hum of activity continually serves to remind the students that the Memorial Union is no longer a dream but a rapidly growing reality a tribute to those who gave their lives for their country and their beliefs. The combined efforts of the undergraduates, alumni, faculty and friends are doing much to complete the addition of one more beautiful edifice to the buildings of the campus. Alumni, students, faculty, and friends have all contributed their shares—some many times over. To the regular assessment, students have added their pledges to be paid after graduation. Massive pillars lend originality t-y]