University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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NIGHT OWLS: Kristen Cichon, Kara Froe- lich and Cathy Arnaud do some nocturnal studying in Parlin Hall for an organic chem- istry exam. photo by Hannes Hacker. HANDS ON: Tia England, studio art senior, works at a potter ' s wheel in the Art Building. photo by George Bridges. SIZING IT UP: Eric Aus- chitzky, graduate student in physical chem- istry, checks a machine which examines sur- face chemistry. photo by George Bridges. LAST DANCE: Cynthia Miao, Mai Caldwell and Lisa Kuo perform for the final exam in beginning dance class. photo by Hannes Hacker 4 A University Masterpiece

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J71 Master piece- . . .thoughts of humanity ' s greatest achievments, such as da Vinci ' s Mona Lisa, Michelangelo ' s David and Mozart ' s Requiem quickly come to mind. But as a vehicle for performing research and attaining knowledge of the arts, sciences and technology, the University was also a masterpiece. From its distinctive Spanish- style architecture, to its synchronized Longhorn Band, to its futuristic Classroom 2000, the University demonstrated excellence. Encompassing more than 300 acres, the facility had a colorful and textured history. Built in 1904, at a cost of $84,000, the Student Services Building remains the oldest structure still standing on the original Forty Acres. In sharp contrast, stands the University Teaching Center, completed in 1984 at a cost of more than $18 million, including $1.6 million of electronic media equipment. A University Masterpiece 3

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ith enrollment topping the 50,000 mark, large classes proved to be the norm. Registering for a required course such as History 315K meant spending a semester in a lecture hall filled with 500 other students. This problem lessened once a student completed 60 hours and attained upper-division status. Although many courses filled to capacity each semester, students enjoyed the opportunity to explore their options through electives. Small classes such as Beginning Sculpture, Archery, and Playwriting were available as was one-on- one music instruction for virtually any instrument. Because of the University ' s first-class reputation, the possibility of studying under Nobel Laureates, CEO ' s of successful corporations and accomplished artists enticed students. Impressive research facilities attracted highly-qualified instructors in nearly every field. A University Masterpiece 5