University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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magnificent structure was turned over to the college. Named for the late lVallace Newton Masters, Masters Hall accommodates the departments of Biology antl Chemistry. Faculty and student research laboratories, classrooms, storerooms. offices. an autlitorium, and teaching laboratories are equipped for a niotlern sci- ence program. ln these labs eager young stutlents pore over test tubes ancl special equipment into the late hours of the night to gain a comprehensive grasp ol' subject matter and techniques. Masters Hall is a milestone in the progress of North Texas. Slrong lights and microscopes reveal another world Dangerous 'Fumes dispersed lhrough suclion pumps Physiology lab invesfigales living maHer properties

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A naiural progression-leaves 'lo human analomy Advanced work includes probing radialion effects Full stock rooms supply boih chemisfs and biologisls. Long before the physical plant caught up with the reputation of the Science Department, the college held an enviable position in this field in the Southwest. Graduates who took their pre-med work were success- ful surgeons and doctors. Engineers. research workers. teachers and business leaders had conie under the tute- lage of its competent leaders. Realizing that the for- ward nrarch was iinpeded by a lack of breathing space, the adniinistration saw to it that the build- ing program contained an underlined notation on the need for a new Science Hall. YVith completely new facilities, North Texas would soon take its place as a true leader in technical. scientific fields. The dreain became a reality when in l95l the

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NTexas Enioys Era of Rapid Growrh Many moons may shine across the North Texas campus before another XV. McConnell comes on the scene. For Dr. McConnell's life has been one of sheer devotion, along with his wife, to one cause - building a greater North Texas State College. The tributes paid Dr. McConnell at his recognition dinner March 4 reflect the greatness of this nationally-recognized educator - a giant among a forest of great men. Taking over the presidency in IQ34 upon the death of Robert Lincoln Marquis, Dr. Mc' Connell was a man eminently qualified for the presidency of North Texas State Teachers Col- lege. At one time he studied at the college, then moved on to the University of Denver and Colunibia University for graduate Work. I-le returned to Denton as a mathematics instructor and moved rapidly up the ladder by serving as associate dean. head of the economics department, and dean of the college. One need but look at the physical plant and the record of its growth to see a pearmanent testimony to Dr. McConnell's leadership. Dr. and Mrs. McConnell af home in iheir new collage al I8l5 W. Oak Sfreef.