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

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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

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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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University Theatre, the east wing of the new arts and science building, has all the earmarlcs of the future in design and modern equipment. Here, the University dramatists present a season full of top flight University productions. To initiate the first play of the season, the University invites each year a well-known Broadway personality to be their guest performer. Another attraction presented by the Uni- versity in the theatre is the showing of great or historical foreign films. As an attraction to the community the Univerh sity presented to the public this year in the theatre a series of travel-logs, motion pictures of places of interest all over the world. Physically the theatre is made up of a huge stage, seating for Q50 in com- fortable cushioned seats, and professional type lighting. The huge stage is composed of the necessary theatrical equipment and props to add to the University produc- tions, plus a fine audible system. To the students of the University the theatre is a place of meeting for dramatic classes, public speaking classes, and other classes in the fine arts field. But to the individual student, the University Theatre is a place to take his date and enjoy another of the many fine University functions, all of which add to a successful and enjoyable college life.