Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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

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A CenteHHial Sdition The headlines tell the story of the year. Student Life Page 9