University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Built in 1955, crt a cost of $770,000, the Vocational Arts Building was named in honor of Otto Olsen last summer. It houses facilities for industrial arts, home economics and business. Came E. Ludden Hall for women was opened in September. 160 women live in the new facility with Mrs. Maxon as house mother.

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The Campus School is named after the first President of the College. More than 150 students attend class in grades kin- dergarten through six. The first building on campus—the Ad- ministration Building—was constructed in 1905, Wings have since been added. For years al] classes were held in the building. Now offices of College authori- ties, library and auditorium share space with the class rooms. Built in 1958, West Hall is homo for 140 men. Mrs. Curry has been house mother since it opened. North Hall, the twin to West, houses 140 women. Mrs Deselms is house mother this year. Hi

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The Memorial Union built in 1957, serves as the dining hall area as well. Slater Food Service took over the dining hall operation in January. The snack bar operation was lengthened and enlarged this year. The old gymnasium now serves as a women's physical building. Renovation is the order of the day for the building. The new $1,300,000 Herbert L. Cushing Coliseum was first used November 15 for the Inauguration of the fifth President, Dr. Milton J. Hassel. The new building has three class rooms, basketball court seating 2,800, lockers, indoor track, swimming pool, and offices for the physical education staff.