University of South Carolina Columbia - Garnet and Black Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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Student Union Building, named for President and Mrs. Russell, is a long-needed campus addition and center of activity. B. A. building houses one of Carolinak largest schools. Honeycomb structure of new men,s dorm rises rapidly. 27

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Carolina,s first family enjoys a Spring breakfast. Around the table are children Mildred, Scott, Johnnie and Donny. Dr. Russell Resigns After 6 -Year Presidency N DECEMBER 7, 1951, with the election of Donald Stuart Russell to the presidency of the University of South Carolina, there began a period in the schooYs history unmatched for the progress which it represented. Mr. Russell, as he prefers to be called, brought to the office not only qualities of greatness as an administrator but as a man. His sincere interest in the welfare of the students, his love for Carolina, and his zealous devotion to the improvement of the uni- versity made everyone proud to be a part of it. When it was announced that his desire to be of further service to his state had made manda- tory his resignation, effective November 30, 1957, the entire student body was regretful. But the influence which he exerted on the university is of such magnitude that even his absence cannot curtail its effects. The Carolina which he en- visioned is being constructed at tremendously accelerated rate. Sigma Chi spoke for all with farewell serenade, flowers.

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DURING the six years of President Russells administration, improvements in both the physical and academic structure of the university were undertaken at an astounding rate. The establishment of a Department of International Studies, the inauguration of entrance examina- tions, and improvements in the administration of the placement test system are only a few of the academic advances made during Russells presi- dency. In addition, curricula were thoroughly investigated in all schools and needed alterations made. The most striking change in the physical ap- pearance of the campus during his term was the construction of the new Student Union building, which, at the studentsl insistence, was named for Dr. and Mrs. Russell. Other buildings which were constructed during the Russell administration include: the F reshmen Girls, dormitory, the Busi- ness Administration building, all of Fraternity Row, the Engineering building, and Carolinak new athletic plant, the iiRound House? Currently under construction are two of a proposed four meifs dormitories and an undergraduate library, with construction scheduled to begin in 1958 on still another womeifs dorm. In addition, an extensive landscaping program was undertaken which is still in progress. Administration Period Architcctis drawing of proposed new undergrad library on Davis F ield as it will be viewed from the Russell House. mm... X Newly completed engineering building replaces old one. of Unequalled Progress 7.3