Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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RESIDENT Construction for the oldest dormitory on the quad, Carmichael Hall, began in 1952. Living On And Off The Hill 16

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' . ■ - T ufts today is not only a university of tradition, but also one of growth and movement. Under the current leadership of Dr. Jean Mayer ; Tufts has adopted a direction, and a decision, toward future expansion. Its diversity is its spark; its interest is found in every department and every activity. Tufts has changed in response to the growing needs and de¬ mands of its students and faculty. The light that Charles Tufts lit in 1852 illuminated fields of study with far reaching impact. It is through the expansion in such fields as nutrition, livestock devel¬ opment, and Biomedical research that Tufts will eventually reach the Top Of The Hill.

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The changes in Carmichael Hall have been extreme since its completion in the 1950s. Photos courtesy of Tufts Archives. I n 1852 when Tufts was founded its facilities were limited: dormitory accomodations, a library, a dining room, a museum, sci¬ ence labs, and a chapel. Quite conveniently these facilities were all found in one build¬ ing, Ballou Hall. When Pack¬ ard Hall was constructed as a dormitory for 26 students in 1855, tuition was only $35.00, room $10.00 and a twenty one meal plan $2.50 per week. After 82 years of supplying water to Charlestown, the Rez was filled in in 1944 and it soon became the Quad . Carmichael Hall, named for Tufts ' president Leonard Carmichael, was the first up-hill dorm to be built. Miller and Houston fol¬ lowed, honoring George Miller, Mr. Tufts, and Cla¬ rence Pop Houston, both of whom served Tufts devot¬ edly as professors, deans, and alumni. Downhill ' s finest dining establishment, MacPhie, was built in 1961 as a tribute to Tufts ' first women trustee, Arriving at college has always been an exciting experience even for freshmen in 1960. Ella Phillips MacPhie. The oldest, and possibly the most popular downhill dorm, Hodgdon, was built in 1954 in memory of Frederick G. Hodgdon who had his ashes scattered between Paige Hall and College Avenue. Most recently, the Latin Way and Hillside dormi¬ tories have been built. These on-campus apartment build¬ ings have helped to solve the problem of the lack of on- campus living space. Upper classmen are now able to choose between on or off campus living. On its way to the top of the hill, residential life continues to improve at Tufts. The new Elizabeth Van Huysen Mayer campus center will offer a centrally located gathering spot for students to relax and social¬ ize. While the Tufts commu¬ nity is excited about this new building, we must not forget that there has always been a campus center at Tufts. Erected in 1894 as a common building, it houses student organizations today. That building? Curtis Hall of course!