University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - Argus Yearbook (Chickasha, OK)

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Situated in the southwestern resi- dential section of Chickasha, USAO has an openness and attractiveness about it that makes it a desirable place to live and study. Davis Hall, named in honor of the late Dean Emeritus of Fine Arts, Frances Dinsmore Davis, is a large, completely air-conditioned build- ing. It provides excellent facilities for the Departments of Art, Literature, Music, Languages, Philosophy, and Communications and Drama. The College Theater and a separate modern lecture hall, increase significantly the functional value of the building. ,sat 'hu-5

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President Roy Troutt and his wife Ruth provide excit- ing leadership for the University community.

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The Student Union is a large, three-story building that contains the University Bookstore, the Post Office, a snackbar, parlors, lounges, and recreation rooms. Also available in the Union is a cafeteria and a din- ing room which can seat up to 600 people. This building is the focal point of student life on the campus. Addams Hall is the residence hall that was named in memory of the famous humanitarian, Jane Addams. This male residence hall can ac- commodate up to one hundred stu- dents. Willa1'd Hall was named in honor of Frances E. Willard, who was an American educator and lec- turer. This residence hall accommo- dates one-hundred sixty-five female students. Both residence halls have been remodeled and air-conditiom ing has been added. Nash Library, named in honor of former President M. A. Nash, was completed in the spring of 1950 at a cost of approximately S450,000. The Nash Library is designed to be the academic center of the University. 9