University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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Dr. Arthur A. Hauck has carved an enviable record of accomplishments into the history of education in this state and in the nation. Dur- ing the longest administration of the Universi- ty, he ably guided the growth of an institution which grew in size and status in the hearts of the people of Maine. Dr. Hauck’s warm and ready smile, his unmistakable integrity, mod- esty. and vital concern for others won the hearts and confidence of his colleagues and his students. With this auditorium came the real- ization of one of his long-standing dreams. Two Dreams Came True Building

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Progress Appeared Everywhere Dr. Harold S. Boardman, who was President of the Univers- ity during the thirties, graduated from Maine in 1895 and re- ceived degrees from Maine, Colby, Rhode Island, and Bates. In the late thirties, President Arthur A. Hauck provided the leadership that was necessary for the efficient and progressive function of the University as it continued to expand. The physical aspects of the campus changed with the addition of Oak Hall in 1937. the Agriculture Engineering Building in 1938, Merrill Hall. 1931, and Colvin Hall in 1930, which became a cooperative dormitory in 1961. Throughout the thirties, athletics continued to play an active role in campus life. Varsity basketball again occupied a position on the Maine athletic schedule in 1936, after a six year absence. Although the schedule included but one game with Northeastern University, the eagerness and enthusiasm with which this single game was attended by the student body justified having a regular schedule in 1937. As the campus grew and prog- ress appeared everywhere. Some familiar scenes ... the cannons never changed. Winslow Hall, erected in 1908, was one of the principal class- room buildings and center of the College of Agriculture. This marked the beginning of a new epoch in the history of the college. For the first time, suitable and well-equipped class- rooms and laboratories were provided for the students. 17

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As a tribute to Dr. Arthur Hauck's twenty-four years of service to the University, the Hauck Auditorium stands as evi- dence of the appreciation and generosity of the alumni, stu- dents, faculty, and friends who made the building possible. The 600 seat auditorium will serve as a cultural center for the University. Here concerts, ballets, dramas, movies and many lectures will be held to educate and entertain all. Maine Masque will use its facilities for production and classwork headquarters. The auditorium will also be used for conferences, assemblies, and church sendees. The University Bookstore, long housed in Fernald Hall, will have spacious new quarters in the basement of the building. A Bridge To The Present During twenty-five dedicated years spent in service to the University. Miss Helen Len- gyel, the first head of the women’s physi- cal education department, made progress the key word of her work. She enlarged her staff from one assistant to four faculty members and changed from a program of one competi- tive team sport to one for physical education majors, offering a Bachelor of Science de- gree. Her life was truly dedicated to the ad- vancement of the Maine program in physi- cal education. Dedicated in October, 1963, the Lengyel Hall, is a living memorial to the first head of wo- men’s physical education at the University. The spacious, modern building has a double gymnasium for classes and competitive indoor sports, a dance studio, lecture rooms, offices for the Department, and locker and shower facili- ties for both men and women. The department was formerly located in a wing of Alumni Hall, now being remodeled to house Maine’s educa- tion television network. Outdoor athletic fields next to Lengyel Hall provide room for outdoor hockey, lacrosse, arch- ery and golf. Outside room facilities, modern equipment and a new gym enable the depart- ment to contribute actively to the development of all women students through a diversified program. 19