University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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leWg'ious Houses 'HREE NEW HOUSES dotted UM's re- ligious row this year joining the existing ptist Student Union and the Canterbury ouse. The third religious center on campus, the vrst unit ol the $150,000 Wesley Foundation building tor Methodists was opened in fall, 1955. The completed structure was dedicated on March 6,1955. Officially dedicated in November, 1954, the fust unit ol the $40,000 University Presbyterian Chapel will lx joined by a more complete building in the near future. Serving Jewish students on campus, the $140,000 Hillel House was dedicated in February. The building contains a chapel in addition to recreational facilities. University Presbyterian Chapel V Hillel House Wesley Foundation

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Arnold Volpe Building FIRST PERMANENT home of the University of Miami School of Music, the Arnold Volpe Building was dedicated during Homecoming Week. Named for the founder and first conductor of the UM Symphony Orchestra, the building was constructed at a cost of $150,000. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pick, the structure is the first of five sections. When completed, the School will feature a four-story building with studios, practice and choral rooms, administrative offices and music libraries. Total cost of the entire project is estimated at $800,000. Construction began on the two-story building in February, 1954. It is located directly on the edge of the University lake adjacent to the Ring Theatre. The surrounding grounds offer an excellent opportunity for music students to practice without disturbing their colleagues. OFFICIATING AT Homecoming dedication ceremonies of the Arnold Volpe Building is UM president Jay F. W. Pearson. 22

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Features Frenzied students curry off this smiling professor ■who refused to cancel his classes during Homecoming. 24