Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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a message from the president... The 1959 edition of M icrocosm tells the story of a very out- standing year in the history of Simmons College. Here are just a few of the reasons why I think 1958-59 was such an excep- tionally good year. It will always be remembered as the year when ground was broken for the construction of a new library building which will house not only the College Library, but also the Schools of Library Science and Publication. The fact that the Presidents Report of 1910 first stated the great need for such a building indicates one reason why the rejoicing of the Simmons Family was so overwhelming, when the news of this event became known. The new library building, which will cost S1,600,000, will be completed and ready for occupancy at the opening of College in the fall of 1960. It will not only provide the facilities of a modern up-to-date library, but will make available much- needed space in the main College building. During the fall of the academic year 1958-59, a committee from the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools visited Simmons to make a re-evaluation of the College for continued membership in the Association. The members of this committee were pleased with the way Simmons is meeting its educational aim of providing a solid foundation in liberal education along with developing competence in specific tech- nical areas. They were impressed with the harmonious relation- ship of administration, faculty, and staff, and mentioned especially their enthusiasm for and loyalty to the College. The visiting committee were high in their praise of the caliber of the student body. As a result of their recommendation, the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools at the annual meeting voted unanimously to continue the member- ship of Simmons College. This approval by an outside group of educators of the Simmons program was most gratifying. The stage which was built in Alumnae Hall during the summer of 1958 proved to be an exciting addition to the plant. The meetings held there this year were tremendously successful. Skit Night was the best in the history of the College. The evening that Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke in the packed hall was a memorable one. Sock and Buskin productions and the Glee Club concerts benefited greatly by the new stage. Simmons College was most fortunate this year in having very strong student leadership. Student Government, Honor Board, and The Simmons News made great contributions toward strengthening the College and overcoming student apathy, which has been evident in many colleges in recent years. My respect and pride in the faculty of Simmons College in- creased greatly. Their dedicated devotion to their teaching, their productive scholarship as exemplified by the articles and books published or prepared for publication during the year, and their active participation in professional organizations are indications of their strength. Last of all, 1958-59 was a memorable year because of the Class of 1959. Simmons is proud of you and all you contributed to the growth of the College. The administration, faculty and staff will miss you, and they hope that this edition of M icrocosm will remind you of their esteem and affection. William E. Park, President