University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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New buildings in the past few years have been cropping up like mushrooms, with greater demands being placed on the university by increased enrollment and a growing curriculum. Decoration has been sacrificed to function; Greek revival has given way to factory Yet, the Ole Miss campus has avoided any semblance of a hodge-podge effect through the beauty of its greatest physical features---the rolling hills and magnificent trees, the picturesque season- al panorama bringing new loveliness each year to the natural setting which, above all else, makes Ole Miss look like

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as its academic and student life. It depicts the various aspects of Ole Miss prosperity and bears a rich testimony to its history and heritage. With the deep consecration of the institution to its students, it displays all the qualities of integrity that are fitting to such a place of higher learning. With the stately Lyceum as the center, the other structures join in to complete the spokes of the wheel. The geology building, the Y, the ancient residences long since converted into classroom space are ever-present as reminders of generations gone before, while the Graduate Building finds its special place for lasting memories. Newer, but no less symbolic of tradition, are the Engineering Building, the Commerce Building, and Meek Hall. They too occupy one of the spokes and contribute to the facilitation of a better learn- ing environment.

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on solid ground, with years of tradition and integrity to sub- stantiate its worthy claims. With founders who were able to foresee the potential which was later to become one of the most respected and applauded institutions in the nation, the Univer- sity of Mississippi is able to point with pride to its offerings, and especially to those pertaining directly to academic standings. It seeks to present a diversified and broadening curriculum, enabling its students to find for themselves what is more appro- priate and meaningful for their own demands.