University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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= i . -f- A SOLITARY STUDENT descends the stairs to- ward the back entrance of Bibb Graves Hall. Get- ting to know oneself as an individual is as impor- tant during the college years as learning to function in a group. (Photo by Patrick Hood) A VIEW OF CAMPUS at night shows that the uni- versity doesn ' t go to sleep after stars appear in the sky. The university expanded this year when ground was broken for an addition to Collier Li- brary and an annex to Flowers Hall. (Photo by Tim Rowland) Introduction 7 r

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ll(i(olDff(i(gfin@il; and t-shirts with messages boldly print- ed on them. Students acquired a greater inter- est in personal sports and intramurals. They were not satisfied to sit on the sidelines and observe. They wanted to be a part of something which would bring them fulfillment. The addition of Eddie Rivers as Intramural Director helped make this possible. Rivers ex- panded the intramural program by adding several new sports. In order to keep up with growing technology, the university realized the need to increase its facilities. In Sep- tember, the largest and most up-to-date computer system in North Alabama was installed. Students and faculty are now able to take advantage of the lat- est computer equipment available on today ' s computer market. The School of Education made a major expansion in the technology of teaching by instituting a computer lit- eracy program. The purpose of the program is to train students in the use of computers as they pertain to the classroom. INFORMING future mathematics majors during SOAR is Dr. Oscar Beck. Associate Professor of Mathematics. A lunch with faculty members is a part of every SOAR session. (Photo by Patrick Hood) ' OOO In December, ground was broken for a two and one-half million dollar expansion of Collier Library. After 18 months of construction, the project will almost double the size of the present library facility. This additional space will make it possible to house the com- puter center there. Rapid growth continued, chang- ing the University, making it better able to serve the students. Ground was also broken for the Flowers Hall Annex which will house dressing rooms for football and baseball, coaches offices and training rooms. Upon completion, this annex will allow more room inside the present Flowers Hall to be utilized by the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department and women ' s athletics. The Board of Trustees approved the establishment of an Industrial Re- search and Extension Center. Neither were plans for the renovation of Rog- ers Hall neglected after last year ' s Project Courtview. Although enough money has not yet been collected for the complete restoration, the $65,000 raised helped in the exterior repair, preventing further deterioration. Facility growth was not the onl; type witnessed this year. New student] organizations were added. These in- cluded the Political Science Club, Tau! Epsilon Kappa, Astronomy Club, two band honoraries and two Ambassa dors to work with the Golden Girls, Twenty-eight new faculty and sta members were also added. Further- more, the School of Nursing and De- partment of Social Work received na- tional accreditation. Although nestled in a region of the country recognized for placing em- phasis on tradition, the university took giant steps this year to keep up with, the rapid changes in this modern world. According to President Robert Guillot, One and all are aware of the academic, cultural and social impact that the university has on North Ala- bama and this tri-state area. UNA is big business. Through redirections we have made this impact. .U ' ' ' '

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