Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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T ufts has flourished in the last de¬ cade under the direction of Pres¬ ident Mayer. Mayer has been in¬ strumental in the renewed emphasis on raising capital for the university. Since his inauguration, Tufts has expanded from two to four campuses. In his early years, Mayer raised enough money to finance the building of the much need¬ ed additional dormitory space. In 1977, more students accepted Tufts than had been planned. This was labeled the “bulge class” as it was too large to be housed on campus. The Sheraton Com¬ mander Hotel in Cambridge served as temporary housing until the Latin Way and Hillside Apartments complexes were completed in the early 1980’s. The idea for a Campus Center was first expressed in 1917. It was not until 1971, that definite proposals were filed. The Elizabeth Van Huysen Mayer Campus Center was finally realized in the Spring of 1985. The Campus Center is now geographically and symbolically the center of life at Tufts University. The three story building is located next to the Provost’s house on the sloping hill which had previously been the site of Brown House. This 2.7 million dollar center serves as a meeting place for stu¬ dents and faculty alike and improves the intimate atmosphere on the hill. A snack bar, pub, bar cafeteria, kitchen, student lounges, study space, and cam¬ pus organizations’ offices are all com¬ bined, creating a united environment on c ampus. It is here that the light on the hill shines brightly and the progress and strength of Tufts University has be¬ come a reality. 13