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

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OM Archives (JM Archives 1964 1965 (JM . . . Legislation essential to the representational function of the Undergraduate Student Gouernment (USG) was passed dur- ing this year. The President and Vice-President would now be elected directly by the student bodv. UM . . . The University of Miami Hostesses, a group of thirty; attractive girls selected for their charm and personalitii, represent- ed the University at its varied social and academic functions. UM . . . On an International Campus — a home away from home, was the motto of the International Club. Outstanding social events of the year included the Christmas dance and the Pan American Week dance. UM . . . Construction began in October on the main campus science center. Completed two years later, the building ' s total development cost was $6.1 million. UM . . . Norman Alton Whitten, Assistant Director of Student Activities, was named director of the Student Union when the new building was dedicated on April 22nd. UM . . . Under the leadership of Dr. Robert Beyer, the Honors Program became one of the most rapidly expanding departments of the University. UM . . . The 1965 track season saw Florida State, Amherst, Miami-Dade, and Richmond test the new $50,000 U.M. track. UM . . . Under the expert baton of Dr. Fabien Sevitsky, the U.M. Symphony Orchestra developed its own unique personality, one of the best in the nation. RETROSPECTIVE 23

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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

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1966 UM . . . J.F.W. Pearson, U.M. ' s second president, was appoint- ed Miami ' s first Chancellor in July. Pearson remained in this position until his death. UM . . . South Campus erupted into a scene of jungle warfare as the army trained its future officers in Counter-Insurgence Oper- ations. UM . . . The Hurricane was published weekly, making a punc- tual appearance every Friday morning. Susan Smith and Connie Coyne split the duties as Editor-in-Chief. UM . . . Despite financial worries and sometimes disappointing seasons, Miami basketball continued to draw large crowds. 1967 UM . . . Dennis Richard broke tradition and became the first non-Greek student president of the University of Miami. UM . . . A lackluster 1-5-2 record spelled the end of Miami track, a sport that had survived for 18 years. UM . . . The campus radio station WVUM aired its first broad- cast. Since then WVUM has expanded its coverage of news and sports, and widened its musical selections. UM . . . The first building of the main campus Science Center opened for classes on September 14th. The building was named for Miami News Publisher and U.M. Trustee James M. Cox, Jr. UM . . . David Brinkley, NBC reporter, concluded the first weekend of school with a lecture on the future of the Great Society and dreams of Utopia. 24 RETROSPECTIVE