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

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an Archives 1960 UM . . . Songfest continued to be U.M. ' s oldest and most popular tradition. This musical varie provided entertainment for the University and the Greater Miami area until its demise late in the decade. UM . . . The Miami Debate Tournament was held on campus during the end of January with ten teams competing. UM . . . The first annual Snow Flake Ball became a highlight on the University ' s social calendar. Held in the Great Lounge, the event was sponsored by the Associated Women Students. UM . . . Iron Arrow, the highest honor attainable by University men was led by Chief David Yelen. 1961 UM . . . The Hurricanes, led by the Great George Mira. re- ceived their first bowl bid in 20 years — the Liberty Bowl. UM . . . The 1961 IBIS presented citations to eight university leaders in fields ranging from Undergraduate Student Govern- ment to Publications. UM . . . The University of Miami held its first Honors Day assembly to pay tribute to those student ' s who had attained high academic achievement. UM ... Dr. Pearson. Miami ' s second president, traveled to Korea to investigate the possible cultural union with Kyung Hee University. UM . . . The sixth annual Engineering Exposition was held in February in observance of National Engineer s Week. RETROSPECTIVE 21

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GM Archives OM Archives 1958 UM . . . Coach Lufler was successful in obtaining new tennis courts for the Hurricane netters just prior to his retirement. UM . . . Mahoney Hall was completed. This airconditioned facility; could accomodate some 725 students and helped house Miami ' s growing out-of-state population. UM . . . Chi Omega Sun Featiual was taken over by the Univer- sity and the name changed to Carni Gras. A spring semester tradition was born. UM . . . The experimental farm located at South Campus was the basis for a possible future school of agriculture. Of its 450 acres, 130 were devoted to experimental cultivation. 1959 UM . . .Dr. Victor Andres Belaunde, former U.M. professor of Latin American History, culture, diplomatic relations, and litera- ture, was named President of the General Assembly of the United Nations. UM . . . The J. Neville McArthur School of Engineering build- ing was completed and dedicated to the U.M. Trustee and leading South Florida dairyman whose name it bears. UM . . . The microbiology division was the only department surviving from the original medical research unit at the Veteran s Hospital. Its south campus laboratories were concerned with the study of different viruses. UM . . . The University of Miami Band of the Hour hosted the American Bandmasters Association conventon in Miami. 20 RETROSPECTIVE

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CIM Archives 1962 UM . . . The uniuersify ' s main library was completed at a total cost of $3.5 million. An increased activity fee voted by the stu- dents and a bequest by long time friend of U.M., the late Otto G. Richter, enabled the completion of the structure. UM . . . Jack Bennii performed a special benefit concert for the University of Miami Orchestra Fund on February 20th. UM . . . The Lowe Art Gallery continues to expand, adding a special wing for the newly acquired Kress Collection. UM . . . In May Glen Draper, choral director, received word from Army Special Services that the Singing Hurricanes had been chosen to entertain troops in Europe. The chorus began their trip in July, performing in Germany, London, Italy, Newfoundland, and Ireland. 1963 UM . . . Formal dedication of Mahoney Hall to Daniel J. Ma- honey, ten year chairman of the U.M. Board of Trustees was held early in 1963. Mahoney ' s journalistic efforts as top executive and publisher of the Miami News earned him a Pulitzer Prize. UM . . . Hurricane Howl presented members of the student body in a musical comedy parodying campus life. Students paying $1.00 admission raised $1,000 for medical research. UM . . . The second oldest tradition at U.M., Songfest, cele- brated its silver anniversary. Following the choral competition was Swingfest, the dance that attracted both audience and singers. 22 RETROSPECTIVE