University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON i-5' an institute of higher learning dedicated to the purpose of educating its students so that they may be prepared for their chosen fields and professions. The aim of the University of Akron is to produce well-educated men and women of the high- est qualities and character, so as to ad- vance and add to the culture and stand- ards of our country. Physically the University of Akron is a collection of buildings, machinery, books, lab equipment, and other such elements which go to make up a Uni- versity. Added within the last eight years have been a series of modern white brick buildings, furnished with the utmost of modern high quality equipment. However, the University of Akron is more than just a physical plant, it is a library of knowledge situated in the heart of downtown Akron open to anyone inter- ested in attaining a higher education. The University is composed of a well- qualifled, much experienced, faculty. Within this group lies many years of eac- perience, many hours of study, and many days of teaching, making up a staj' of the highest ability. From these individuals a student is ajorded many opportunities, if he is willing to work and study to learn and gain his achievements. 7-.

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ga,-,.. What probably will be regarded by the Hilltop students as the best addition ever made to the campus-an addition to the Student Center-should be in operation when classes begin in the Fall of 1958. The ground breaking ceremonies for the building were held in May and further construction commenced immedi- ately. It will take thirteen months to complete the structure, at a cost of 3850,000. But by the time September rolls around in 1958 Akron University will have one of the finest Student Centers in the land. The addition to the Student Center will provide many needed facilities for the University's expanding student body, including facilities to serve more than 900 people. It also will provide ojices for student organizations, a bookstore, conference rooms, mail room, student and faculty mail boxes, a grill and additional kitchen and storage space. 7 so I Y 19 ll -ll- i s - i S eg?-'A vw! 'Q I. 1 . ,df .f N I U H A W frrznf lfv- N! 'V ' 5' 'M M P -

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The University of Akron is not only an educational center, but a hub of civic, cultural, recreational, and educational activities. Akron University is a well- comprised center of learning, functioning the year round. The University of Akron is made up of some 3,000 day students and some 4,000 evening students. Since the student is not just something to be acted upon at Akron University but an actual living part of the University's life, he contrib- utes in large measure to the University. This book is a record of the students' in- fluence upon the University du-ring the 1956-1957 academic year. i if vs-Rixifr