Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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Southwestern University ' s campus has been called one of Texas ' most beautiful and best- planned college facilities. Located in a residential area on the eastern edge of the city, the 31 buildings situated on 500 acres supply an unusually fine environment for living and learning. The Administration Building, completed in 1900, has been renovated through grants made by the Cullen Foundation. Following the official opening and dedication on October 14, 1977, it was renamed The Roy and Lillie Cullen Building in memory of the late, Roy and Lillie Cullen, distinguished citizens and exemplary philanthropists of Texas. Both the Cullen Building and the Mood-Bridwell Hall, erected in 1908, are included in the Federal Registry of Historic Sites. Mood Hall, named for Dr. Francis A. Mood, first regent of the University, was renovated and restored with grants from the J. S. Bridwell Foundation of Wichita Falls, and the J. E. and L. E. Mabee Foundation, Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The building was formally reopened and dedicated in October of 1978, with the name of Mood-Bridwell Hall. These two buildings house administrative and faculty offices and classrooms. In the center of the campus stands the Bishops Memorial Union, built in 1958, a popular campus meeting place housing student and faculty lounges, a snack bar, bookstore, game rooms, student offices, the Union Theatre, conference rooms, publications offices, and the campus post office. It is named for the six United Methodist bishops who were either alumni or staff of Southwestern. Cody Memorial Library, one of the area ' s finest college libraries, contains more than 143,000 catalogued volumes and subscribes to some 500 periodicals and newspapers. The structure is a blend of classic and modern architecture; in 1966 a modern smooth limestone and glass building was constructed and connected to the original building which had been dedicated in 1939. The 1966 construction and renovation was made possible by a gift from the Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston, and gifts from friends of Mr. Herman Brown, a member of the University ' s Board of Trustees for many years. 20 Campus

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In July, 1977, Dr. Barbara Brightwell joined Southwestern as the Dean for Student Development. Since that time, her presence has been felt continuously by the entire university community. Her ideas have had a significant impact on the students and administration with whom she has been associated. In May, we learned of her decision to move on and develop her whole person concept of counseling in another setting. Even as we know she will be missed, we wish her the best of luck in her new venture. The 1984 Sou ' Wester is dedicated to Dr. Barbara Hinson Brightwell. This is one small way of saying thanks for all she has done. il mX !sm, JioMnidopL, Robert Lee Galloway Editor Julia Elizabeth Tunnell Assistant Editor Dedication 19

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