Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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A Centennial Bdition T— CT-XT ifPlTURE- Introduction 7

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History of a Centennial One hundred years ago, Russell Conwell founded what he called Temple College with the idea of offering an affordable education to the working class. A century later, that is still true. Temple has used its Centennial year as an opportunity to tell the rest of the world the Temple story — that of a senior, comprehensive research university. Coordinating the Centennial year was the Centennial Celebration Commit- tee, which consisted of over 100 members of Temple ' s family, including students, administrators, faculty, staff, and alumni. The committee adopted a central theme, The Temple Centen- nial — A History Of Shaping the Future, which was used throughout the year. As part of the theme, they selected a logo, which appears on the cover of A Centennial Edition. The logo features a Temple T rising out of an old T, showing how Temple has grown. Centennial patches were sewn on all university uniforms, from athletic uniforms to staff uniforms. The Bookstore stocked up on Centennial Ware, with items ranging from commemorative plates to keychains. Bumper stickers were given out to students at walk-through registration, and bookmarks were given to all employees. All major university events, such as Homecoming and Founder ' s Day, were tied into the Centennial year. Even campuses took on that Centennial look, sporting Centen- nial banners, Cherry and White crosswalks, and Centen- nial sculpture. Television commercials, the banners, and the top of the PECO building all helped to broadcast the year long birthday party. Hie feti CetKimniaL AHISIDRYOFSHAPINGTHEFUnjRE The TEMPLAR 1984— A Centennial Edition — is a publication of the celebra- tion of Temple University ' s 100th anni- versary. The past five pages are a record of the Centennial year. Each division page will have a history of that section, plus a look at what changes have come about. Instead of a closing, we are offering you The Centennial Edition, the actual Centennial events of the year. And what a year it was! r f The logo was painted in the jumpcircle of the basketball court in McGonigle Hall. 6 Introduction I

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History of student life ife as a Temple student has changed a great deal in the past century. Temple ' s first student was a young man who came to Dr. Conwell with a problem. The young man ' s dilemma was that he wanted to be a minister, but could not afford a proper education. Conwell started teaching the young man and six of his friends in his home. In Conwell ' s lifetime, enrollment at Temple College increased from seven to almost 11,000. That number has now tripled. From 1884 to 1891, Temple College was only an evening school. At the end of this time, a Day Department was formed to furnish the equivalent of a four- year day course. In 1907, the charter was amended so that the name of the institution became Temple University. Conwell Hall, a six-floor building with a swimming pool and gymnasium was erected for the students. Another floor was added to Conwell Hall, and in 1928 Carnell Hall was built. This hall was named after Laura H. Carnell, who was an associate president of the university. More students enrolled, so more buildings were needed. Mitten Hall was another contribution to the enrichment of student life. The state- ly recreational center, now home of the Diamond Club, ga- meroom, and Career Services, was opened January 1, 1931. The Gothic edifice was named after Thomas E. Mitten, late Philadelphia transit executive. i Since then, many other buildings have been added. Sulli- van Hall was the home of the first library, but is now the home of the counseling services, the president ' s office, and undergraduate advising for the College of Arts and Sciences. Paley Library is now the principal library collection, boasting over 1 million volumes. There are another million volumes housed in the libraries in the schools on the other campuses. Temple has always been a commuter school. That is still the case, except now there are more women and minorities riding the trains to campus. Over 1,800 of the students are from other countries. Student Life at Temple has changed over the past ten decades. Temple students made history — they followed the fads and fashions, they fought in or protested the wars, they worked, they partied, they studied, and they just hung out. Student Life has changed — but it is still an important part of Temple. These photos show that Temple students have changed with the times. 8 Student Life - Page I