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

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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

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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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g i Three prominent South Carolinians at Russele inauguration; Hon. Jas. F. Byrnes, Russell, Dean Francis W. Bradley. Russell was host to many outstanding figures: Top Sen. John Kennedy. Bottom: Congressman James P. Richards. Presence of Russells At USC To Be Long Felt PRESIDENT Russellis greatest asset in his presidency was Mrs. Russell. With a warm smile and a friendly greeting, she endeared her- self to everyone, and as a hostess she was without equal. Seniors looked forward each year to the festive dinner which the Russells gave for the entire graduating class, while new students were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic welcome offered them by Dr. and Mrs. Russell at drop-ins at the beginning of each semester. As they leave Carolina, the good wishes of all the campus go with the Russells. But their presence will be felt at the university for a long while to come and the Carolina they leave is a better one for their having been a part of it.