University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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UW Continuously Improves The cornerstone for Old Main, the first University building, was laid September 27, 1886. Authorization for erection of the building on or near the City of Laramie... at a cost not exceeding the sum of fifty thousand dollars was contained in the bill establishing the University of Wyoming. The campus was composed of 20 acres of land. Today, the University ' s beautifully landscaped campus consists of over 735 acres, housing nearly 50 major buildings, most of them constructed of native stone. In the early 1880 ' s, Wyoming realized the need, for an institution of higher education. To meet this need, the Univer- sity of Wyoming was established. Today, a hundred years later, Wyoming is still challenged by changing times - times marked by the continuous need for growth. New facilities are continuously being built (or remodeled) to better educate those attending the University. Returning alumni are often amazed at the remarkable growth of the University. UW has built its ' way through the past - and will continue to build its ' way through the future. Above Right. The new six-story addition to the College of Agriculture provided an additional 90,000 square feet of specialized laboratories and offices. Top Above.UW ' s infrared observatory is the world ' s largest telescope of its ' kind. Above. The Law building, built in 1977, is another example of UW ' s expansion. .that the Classroom Building houses the largest industrial ceramic tile murals in the world. 10 Buildings

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William D. Carlson Hugh B. McFadden Edward H. Jennings Donald L. Veal UW Presidents from 1968 to 1982 William D. Carlson was the 17th presi- dent of UW (from 1968-79). At the time of his appointment to UW presidency, Carlson was professor and chairman of the CSU department of radiology and radiation biology, and director and presi- dent of the board for CSU Research Foun- dation. He is the author of the textbook Veterinary Radiology and author of single chapters in various multi-scientific volumes and reports. Throughout his years at UW, he hacl been accorded numerous honors, many of them stemming from his professional training as veterinarian and radiologist, his scientific activities and his deep per- sonal involvement in civic affairs. Hugh B. McFadde n was the 18th presi- dent of UW (from 1978-79). He was the vice president for extension when he was named by UW Trustees to serve as acting president until Edward H. Jennings was appointed president for Wm. D. Carlson who had resigned as UW president effec- tive March 1, 1979. McFadden received B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from Ohio State University. Edward H. Jennings was the 19th presi- dent of UW (from 1979-81). He came to Wyoming from the University of Iowa where he had held various positions deal- ing with business, industry and academic. He has written various books and articles on finance and management. In 1981, Jennings left UW to accept the appointed position of president for Ohio State University. Donald L. Veal, formerly vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, was designated acting president of UW August 15, 1981. He is serving until a permanent replacement for Edward Jennings is ap- pointed. He earned the B.S. degree in civil er gineering in 1953 at South Dakota State University. He came to UW as a civil engineering instructor in 1958, pursuing graduate studies at the same time. He earned his M.S. degree in 1960 and his Ph.D. in 1964. Over the years. President Veal continued to be promoted to higher positions within the University. He is the author or co-author of some 35 scientific publications and reports, and is a registered professional engineer and holds a commercial pilot ' s license. UW Mascot Wyoming Symbol . . .that until 1920, the official UW foot- ball field was Prexy ' s Pasture. Presidents 9

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Buildings 1976 Co€ Library Annex (east wing) - This five story addition enlarged the library by 71,000 square feet. 1977 Law Building - This 2.8 million dollar structure is almost three times the size of the old law building. The new law library doubled its ' book capacity as well as its ' reading and study space. Infrared Observatory - This obser- vatory was built 27 miles southwest of Laramie of Jelm Mountain. This infrared telescope is 35 feet long and has a diameter of 92 inches. It is the world ' s largest telescope of its ' kind. This 1.6 million dollar observatory complex puts UW into the forefront of the astrophysics and astronomy community. 1978 War Memorial Stadium Auditorium - This 2.4 million dollar addition added 7,500 seats to the students ' section of the stadium. This brings the stadium ' s total capacity up to 35,500 seats; a figure that meets the NCAA criteria for Division I football schools. 1980 Central Energy Plant - This power plant is located north of the Laramie cemetary. It is a 16.4 million dollar coal burning plant that generates steam to heat the University via an underground utility system connected to all the buildings. The plant was designed with the capacity of supplying more power for additional campus buildings. 1982 Agriculture Building Addition - This six-story, 11.2 million dollar addition will provide an additional 90,000 square feet, nearly doubling the present space. This new addition will house specialized laboratories, classrooms, offices and storage. A small courtyard containing various plants and benches will be located between the old building and the addi- tion. Engineering Building Addition - This 16 million, 130,000 square foot addition will triple the present space. There are seven floors looking from the north side and five floors looking from the south side. This unique feature is a result of the slop- ing ground. The addition will house of- fices and various highly specialized and sophisticated laboratories. Some natural stone will be used to give the addition a look that is consistent with the other buildings on campus. . .that there are over 10,000 thermostats on campus. . .that there are over 20 miles of sidewalks on campus. . .that there are 40,000-50,000 plants planted on campus each spring. Buildings 11