University of Maine - Prism Yearbook (Orono, ME)

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Stodder Hall was built in 1956 as a women’s dor- mitory with a cafeteria. Stodder has living con- veniences for 170 students. It was named in honor of the late Mrs. Anne E. Stodder, of Bangor, a benefactress of the University. The Commons was constructed in 1958 as a cen- tral dining hall for men students. Fifteen hundred persons can be served here cafeteria-stvle in the two large halls. And of Construction . . . The Memorial Union, constructed in 1953, is a memorial to the University of Maine men who gave their lives and those who served in World War II. It is the gift of students, faculty and friends. The Union is the center of student activities and recreational programs on the campus. It has a Memorial Room, meeting rooms, lounges, offices, the campus famous snack bar, the Den, and game rooms. Bowling alleys, offices for the director of Religious Affairs and for student organizations, a faculty-alumni lounge, dining room, and addition- al meeting rooms were added in 1961.

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In this Age of Science . . . With the recent stress on science and technology, colleges and universities are being called upon to provide men of science both for instruction and re- search. Realizing these needs, the University is con- tinually expanding its facilities for research and undergraduate study. As a result, numerous grants are being awarded for critical research. The greatly increased number of corporations interviewing sen- iors in the spring is also indicative of the quality of University science and engineering graduates. Lord Hall was used by the Department of Electrical Engineering, and a Soil Mechan- ics laboratory is located here. The building was named for the late Hon. Henry Lord, a former president of the Hoard of Trustees. To comply with the need for new science buildings, the University constructed the Physics Building in 1957. This modern build- ing contains offices, classrooms, large lec- ture halls, and laboratories for the Depart- ment of Physics.

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The Tradition Of True Friendliness There has always been a pride in the spirit at the University. These words are taken from a speech of Dr. Hauck, President of the University during the 50's. “Probably no two of us would define or envisage the Maine Spirit in exactly the same way. This is as it should be. for one of the purposes of a university is to develop individuality. Yet 1 am sure that all Maine men and women would agree on loyalty as the primary and constant element of the Maine Spirit. This loyalty is expressed by the students in many ways: in open-hearted friendliness, in mutual helpfulness, in willing cooperation — win or lose, in scrupulous care for our reputation for good sportsmanship, and in steady striving to uphold, enhance and honor high standards of academic achievement. Nor is the Maine Spirit exclusively a student attitude permeating day- to-day campus life. It finds expression, less demonstratively perhaps, but with lasting effect, in the devotion of the members of the faculty and the administration. Its influence is seen in the lives of the alumni, and it has its fruits in their continuing pride in and active support of their alma mater. The Maine Spirit is. in its widest sense, everything that contributes to finer human relationships and good citizenship. It is to be cherished as a potent and durable influence, making life fuller and richer for both undergraduate and alumnus.”