Quincy University - Gyrfalcon Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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Centur Of Progress A century ago, the charter was granted to Quincy College as a degree conferring institution of high learn- ing, just three years after the first permanent building was erected. This structure still forms a section of the present administration building. In 1894 the old library building was finished and in 1895 the east wing of the present structure went up. As the Spanish American war raged in 1898, the tower and central sections were completed. The chapel was the next addition, started in 1910 and completed in 1912. In 1950 the gymnasium was added, followed by Augustine Hall in 1958, Centennial and Married Stu- dents apartments in 1960 and Garner Hall in 1962. Padua Hall for men was dedicated in 1966 and the addition to Augus- tine Hall was completed in 1969. The College Center was a welcome addition to the campus in 1969 and Lind Street Residence Hall for worn- en became a reality in 1971. Quincy College first opened its doors in 1860 when the United States was on the verge of the Civil War, about forty years after Illinois was incorporated into the Federal Union. In the annuals of the college are the names of thousands of men and women who have left their individual marks, as they assimilated its spirit. With an individualized approach to education modeled on the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the college has consistently sought to provide an atmosphere in which students could become responsibly involved in their own education.

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Freshman Week Began College Memories Alumni Director James Mentesti and Counselor Linda Brewster greeted Freshman Donna Prior and mother at Parents' Reception. Paul Brown, Administrative Assistant to the President, seemed to im- part some definite advice to incoming Freshman, Stephen Wroblewski. Transition from high school to college was an exciting experience, but most freshmen proceeded cautiously as they became acquainted with their new surroundings. Freshmen days introduced the newcomers to college personnel and fellow students, it furnished the opportuni- ty of registering for courses and taking placement as well as counseling tests. To make the' transition as smooth as possible such social events as a picnic, big-time concert, co-ed recreation nights in the gym, orientation meetings with administra- tors and advisors and a reception for parents of Freshmen, were held. No ghastly initiation rituals, no bending, folding or mu- tilating, the first week as college was made as liveable and as much fun as possible. Fr. Titus Ludes, 0.F.M., Ph.D., President, greeted parents and new stu dents at reception. Star-Lite Terrace provided a comfortable setting for parents and Freshmen to become acquainted with faculty.