University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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any aspects of campus life at the Univer- sity of Georgia have remained constant through the years. Some of these are problems and others are more pleasant; however, most every student is familiar with these university rituals. Class registration remains as a thorn in the side of every University student. Once held in Wood- ruff Hall, the process of manual registration and long lines was pressed on students until the switch to a computerized method. It was quite an adven- ture to journey out to Chicopee once a quarter in the University ' s most dilapidated buses all in order to stand in hour long lines. The majority of stu- dents can also relate to the announcement of com- puter breakdowns and the fact that all the cards were eaten by the electronic beast in the basement. Then someone had the revolutionary idea of issu- ing student permits with designated registration times. This cut down the length of the lines and the problem of computer shutdown. Lines have become a familiar way of life to col- lege students. An unending line of cars circle the parking lots daily in search of a precious parking space. Many students end up parking on the grass, along the streets, and in towaway zones. Parking has not always been such a terrible mess. Students were not allowed to have cars on campus until A lack of transportation also left many students at the mercy of their friends whom they relied on for rides to and from classes. Designated places were marked around campus for students to catch these rides. The creation of a campus busline eased transportation problems for many; however, try- ing to catch a North-South bus between classes can be an impossibility sometimes. Fighting the crowds on campus has also become a daily occurrence. Many students force them- selves through crowds of up to 200 people to catch a glimpse of a small strip of paper taped on the office door of everyone ' s favorite professor. The piece of Students wait in line for registration in 1951. (ABOVE. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Di- vision, the University of Georgia Libraries.) Students were granted permission to park in uni- versity lots in 1962. These girls, in 19o2, are waiting for friends to give them a lift to class. (RIGHT. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Division, the University of Georgia Libraries.) Familiar Situations On Campus 28 Bic. — Campus Life •ll

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. -,i 1,1 gilt 1 . .,-, »a( H ' , .■.rlvju ' i ' ' Students mill about the chapel in 1893 after a compulsory service. Most of the fistfights on cam- pus erupted after such meetings. (LEFT. Photo courtesy of the University of Georgia Department of Public Relations.) Law students descend the spiral stairway after morning classes. (ABOVE. Photo courtesy of Sep- cial Collections Division, the University of Georgia Libraries.) Graduates gather outside the Academic Building, originally the Ivy Building and the Old Library, to form the first Honors Day Processional. (LEFT. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Division, the University of George Libraries.) its construction. Patterning itself after Yale, the University ' s students began and ended each day in prayer. These twice daily sessions were at 6:00 a.m. (sunrise) and 5:00 p.m. (sunset). During prayer sessions, students could be charged for inappropri- ate conduct; for any incident involving talking or kicking, a student could be fined a dollar. The original chapel was quickly outgrown, and a new structure costing $15,000 was completed in 1832. This is the chapel as we know it today. Despite its original scientific leanings, the Uni- versity had many religious influences. Among the most evident was the fact that every president of the school (except one) from the University ' s founding to the twentieth century, was an or- dained minister. In studying both science and religion, students continuously found answers to their many ques- tions; yet always, more questions arose. The stu- dents of old sought answers to issues of their day, just as the students of today seek to resolve current world situations. North campus has for 200 years been the center of this academic activity, for with- in its boundaries are the University ' s Law School, chapel, and main library. At the far end of north campus is the Academic building, containing the Registrars Office, Admis- sions Office, and the offices of those affiliated with the University ' s Honors Program. These buildings remain as hallmarks of learning and achievement. Though students have changed from year year, the focus of their being in Athens, education characterized by excellence, er will change. year to i- A. Bns, an e, nev- I I I Bic. — Campus Life 27

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■ ' ■ ■• ' indents . ' -? ' »«■ ..lied on ■ ir- , ' til aorn ' • Will paper represents the never-changing process of grade posting. Many students find standing in long lines too much trouble and simply wait for their grades to come in the mail. Another dreaded quarterly experience are the long lines at the bookstore during the first week of each quarter. Every student dreads the endless ringing of the cash register and the announcement thai the total is one hundred dollars. It is always important to remember to clearly print address, phone number, and student identification number on the front of each check. This turns an hour line into a 55 minute wait. Speaking of I.D. ' s, everyone must surely remem- ber the photographing of their first I.D. card. These freshman mugshots haunt every University student for four years, perhaps more in some cases. Not all familiar aspects of college life arc so unpleasant. One of the most memorable events for each student is receiving that first letter since go- ing off to school. Krogering with friends is also an experience every person should enjoy if they have never entered a grocery store. However, the process of grocery shopping becomes familiar to every person upon learning that checks can also be cashed. Group activities around the dormitory be- come familiar scenes in every college student ' s fond remembrances. Television viewing is a sport actively pursued by each and every student who has entered the University of Georgia in the past thirty years. General Hospital, M A S H, and old musicals are familiar shows watched in nearly ev- ery dormitory lounge. The enjoyment of spare time has been a familiar activity of all students over the past 200 years and the tradition grows stronger each vear. ftl J All students, such as these in 1951, must have student I.D. ' s made upon entering the University. (ABOVE. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Di- vision, the University of Georgia Libraries.) This student nervously checks her grade at the end of the quarter. This picture is from 1967. (ABOVE. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Di- vision, the University of Georgia Libraries.) University students check their mailboxes daily for any mail, such as money from home or letters from friends. (LEFT. Photo courtesy of Special Col- lections Division, the University of Georgia Librar- ies.) Bookstore lines are at their worst during the first two weeks of the quarter. (BELOW. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Division, the University of Georgia Libraries.) Bic. — Campus Life 29