University of Rochester - Interpres Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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T Hlillliw l-lu i :un are ll ,F I' '- ll' wc w x +4 5? Q . - f , 3: 1' e X i ' 4 T ll ii ' 'EU 6 5517's 5 fb Eggar-1,41-t I., 5 x .K ' viii' ez 3 9 , V 5 i '- :J -.ll it 'Y TCT S5-li? 'E -lblViKL:,irj',- ef f s -'e-i.ST'AjEf 30 History of the University-fcozzclurledj j THE GREATER UNIVERSITY--Rl-IEES, EASTMAN, TODD l Greater University project, having as its aim the further development of the College of Arts and . Science. This was actuated by two motives-the desire to relieve overcrowded conditions on the i old campus and the feeling that the School of Medicine and Dentistry should be in close proximity j to the college. A solution was presented by the public-spirited offer of the Oak Hill Country Club j to sell to the University its beautiful property of 87 acres located on the banks of the Genesee River j and directly across Elmwood Avenue from the medical school. This offer was made largely be- Q cause of the interest in the University of Mr. George W. Todd of the Club. The administration decided to retain the present campus and buildin s, rich in tradition, and: rededicate them to the purposes of the College for Women, moving only tile College for Men to the' new site. The realization of this great project was made possible in November, 1914, by the success-' ful Greater University campaign for Sto,ooo,ooo, one-half of which was allocated to building pur- poses :md the other half to endowment. This ublic cam aign attracted several spectacular gifrs,' chief of which were one of S7.,5oo,ooo from George Eastman and another of 31,7 o,ooo froui the General Education Board, while alumni, alumnae, and undergraduates contributed more tharj St,5oo,ooo. The general public contributed 31,750,000 while the Executive Committee headed by Mr. Todd raised S750,000 from independent sources. j In December of that year Mr. Eastman announced an additional gift to the University df S6,ooo,ooo, one-half of which was allotted to the Eastman School of Music and the remainder divided equally between the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the College for Women. Other noteworthy gifts have since been received, chief of which was a bequest of nearly 52,500,000 from the estate of the late Hon.james G. Cutler, former mayorand for many years a trustee ofthe University. I! More than two years were consumed with the problems of achieving the most effective campus plan and architectural design. Colonial architecture was Finally decided upon, the Greek Revival tyfpe to be employed in the academic group about the main quadrangle occup ing the highest ridge o the campus, and Georgian Colonial in the group on the lower cam us. Ground was broken in May, 1917, and the entire project is now nearing completion. Of the elzven buildings called for in the initial rogram, tive are completed, ten are enclosed and work is rogressing rapidly on the elvevinth. The contractors promise completion of the entire plant in time for occupancy in September o t is year. Y All of the buildings are of Harvard brick, specially selected for color, with gra limestone trim. They have been developed as a harmonious whole, punctuated with lonic and, Doric columns, colonnades and granite balustrades, while dormer windows and large chimney ends are ieatiired in the Georgian group. The library at the head of the main quadrangle is the dominant architectural feature, with its irtppressive tower rising to a height of 186 feet. It will have a capacity of more than a million volumes. he Henry A. Strong Auditorium will seat t,7.oo ople. The so-called domestic group includes two dormitory units, housing 189 students, and thegiiculty Club, and the Student Union, which will provide dining and social facilities, as well as headquarters for non-athletic activities. Besides a huge physical education building and the main athletic held with brick and concrete stand, there will be two practice fields, three baseball diamonds, and twelve tennis courts. During all of this great building activity the academic side has not been ne lected. The faculty, materially increased and strengthened, has conducted a two-year survey and: study of curtficular problems. As a result it has revised and modernized its educational program in a manner calculated to realize more fully the wonderful opportunity which the University now faces. Q And back of it all is a financial background well worth noting. The total assets of the University at the present writing amount to S49,7OS,346, accredited as follows: College of Arts and Science, S10,933,7.19Q Eastman School of Music, Sl3,04l,606Q School of Medicine and Dentistry, SIS,750,57.I. Of this huge total the gratifying amount of.S2.9,o82., 41 has been reserved for permanent endowment. A significant feature oi' this unusual endowment, rankin seventh in size of all universityendowments in America, is the fact that it is concentrated on only three schools, whereas those outrankihg it in total must be distributed among many more sclgnls providing for several times as many siudents. Coincident with the building of the new School of Medicine and Dentistry was launched the or me l 10 5 i I

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