University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

 - Class of 1945

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r h- ! M I H I Post-War Plans WHILE THE UNIVERSITV continued on its full wartime schedule, the University planners were lookins ahead to the post-war era. Here are plans for four of the future buildings: upper left, Mayo Memorial; top center, the new Theatre; upper right. Men ' s Dormitory; and, bot- tom, Mechanical-Aeronautical Engineering Building. It must be stressed Page 26

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■ rjjtikMM: m: ' jr ± i;r: men was more spectacular than usual — complete with rockets shot into the air. Despite the war and mediocre Minnesota teams, the foot- ball games have continued to attract capacity crowds throughout the season. The Winter Holiday program was held Janu- ary 27. Events, which began with a bean feed, included exhibits, field contests. Union open house, a sleigh ride, a torchlight parade, and the Winter Whirl dance. Lyla Mary Worden was crowned queen of the Holiday at the dance. Arts Classes Dismissed Early A notable change in the curriculum was begun as the Arts Intermediary Board voted to suggest that two extra days be given students for study at the end of each quarter prior to final exams. This was subsequently approved by the faculty committee. The Dome, University Observatory located atop the Physics Building, was closed to the gen- eral public following a week of brisk business. Many persons came to look at the planet Venus which had been glowing with more than its ac- customed brilliance. The observatory was re- served exclusively for classes. MALCOLM M. WILLEV (right), vice president, academic administra- tion, demonstrates a new idea for University improvement to William T. Middlebrook, vice president, business administration. Page 25



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TTTTTn ' !.{ Kit— » ' i;{irti 4 if, -9 that these buildings are still In the planning stage, and the finished products will not necessarily look like these drawings. The much- discussed Mayo Mennorial will be twelve stories and cost $2,000,000. The Theatre Building will be equipped with two separate theatres, one of which will have a revolving stage and will be a great improvement over the Music Building which it may replace. The Men ' s Dormitory will help to relieve the housing shortage. The proposed Mechanical- Aeronautical Engineering Building, to be attached to the Main Engi- neering Building, will take care of the expected increase in Aeronau- tical Engineering students. P age 27

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