Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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Cou pu ) Martin Ruter Hall was erected in 1955 in honor of Martin Ruter, pioneer Methodist missionary and educator. Funds for the building were provided by the Central Texas, Southwest Texas, and Texas Conferences of the United Methodist Church. The Field House houses the Student Development Center which includes offices for health education, career development, personal counseling and testing. The Sid Richardson Physical Education Center, dedicated September 25, 1976, was made possible through a gift from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation of Fort Worth. McCullough Hall was made possible through a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCollough of Fort Worth. Located on the east wing of McCollough Hall is Laura Kuykendall Hall. It is a women ' s residence hall erected in 1926 and completed remodeled and air conditioned in 1967. It is named in honor of the late Laura Kuykendall, for many years dean of women of the University. Directly east of this hall is Kurth Residence Hall for women. It was completed in 1962 and named in honor of the late Mr. E. L. Kurth, and alumnus, benefactor, and long time trustee of the University. 24 Campus

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CaMpUJ) Moody-Shearn Hall is one of two residence halls making up a complex occupying the northwest corner of the campus. The halls were put into use in 1966. A gift of the Moody Foundation of Galveston, Moody- Shearn was named in honor of Mr. John Shearn, an early graduate of Rutersville College, one of the parent schools of Southwestern University, and in honor of Mr. William Lewis Moody, Jr. Herman Brown Hall is the second residence hall in the complex, which features exterior corridors and private courtyards. Both halls provide accomodations in four-student suites. Construction of Herman Brown Hall was made possible by a matching gift from the Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston, and the generous gifts of Mr. Herman Brown, who served on the University Board of Trustees for 20 years. The Kyle E. White Religious Activities Center, erected in 1956, provides modern and specialized facilities for classes and programs in religious education. The building was made possible through a gift from Mrs. Kyle E. White of Anahuac, in memory of her husband. f : 26 Campus .