University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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efforts to extend the influence of the University with the result that the registration reached one hundred, of which number forty-five were from outside towns. The faculty was enlarged to ten professors and four instructors. During this year the nan o of the literary society was changed to Philomathian. The erect:on of the stone dormitory being delayed through lack of funds a small wooden building, afterwards called Liberty Hall was erected for the accommodation of male students. During this period the system of employing students in various kinds o f work about the grounds and buildings was very much extended. By this time the agricultural course was nearly a dead letter. A general or literary course had been provided ana this with the courses in the School of Mines afforded ample facilities for the needs of the times. The enrollment the sixth year reached 151, with eighty students from outside places. The faculty was made up of nine professors and five instructors, and provision for a three years' preparatory course was made. This year the stone dormitory known as North Hall was available for the residence of male students. At the close of the session three persons were graduated and the Alumini Association was organized. During the seventh year the enrollment reached 156. of whom seventy-five were from other towns. The faculty was enlarged to eleven professors and four instructors. President Billman resigned and M. M. Parker succeeded him. Four students were granted the degree of Bachelor of Science at the close of this year. In the eighth year the student body numbered 1 35. of which sixty-six were from outside places. The faculty consisted of ten professors and seven instructors. During this year a secret society called the “Lescha was organized. One person was graduated at the end of the year. During the ninth year the registration reached 161, of which 76 were non residents of Tucson. The fac- DOWJt TMF DMVr. Tl'CMN I!' TIIK DSkTAXCK

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ulty was increased to twelve professors and ten instructors. South Hall ” was in process of construction during this session and became available for occupancy by the male students at the middle of this year. The only serious trouble in the history of the institution occurred this year, whereby ‘eighteen students left the college in rebellion against the faculty. which upheld the decision of one of the professors. The action of the rebels, although designed as hurtful, really helped the University rather than injured it. as will be noticed by the increased attendance. Four students were graduated this year. The tenth year saw the enrollment reach225. with 117 from outside taking advantage of the increased dormitory facilities. The requirements for admission to the sub-collegiate course were raised. This year “North Hall was used for the first time as a ladies' dormitory. The faculty was made up of twelve professors and seven instructors. During this year the Cop- per Queen Mining Company gave $5,000 for the erection of the manual training shops. t The twenty-first Legislature authorized the issue of bonds to the extent of $25,000 to provide a building for the library and museum. Two fraternities, the Delta Phi and the Epsilon Pi Eta. were organized. There were four graduates. At the beginning of the eleventh year President Parker resigned and Professor F. Yale Adams was appointed acting president. The registration was 215. with 113 from other towns. The faculty remained the same in number as in the previous year. During this year a new dining hall was built, and about the close of the session was ready for use. A chapter of Theta Nu Epsilon was organized. A committee consisting of three members of the faculty, three members of the alumni and three members of the student body selected marine blue and silver as the college colors. The degrees of Bachelor of Science and of Philosophy were granted to nine persons. a at ctch or mill okovucw -A • .