University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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W-- . . isei. THE TIME IS 1946. The construction of these dormi- tories was part of the great expansion program which was about to begin. THE TRADITIONAL ROPE PULL was always the scene of excitement as the freshman and sophomore teams battled for supremacy. It looks like a draw here but within a few moments there were probably a few drenched individuals. 23

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1947 A University Is Born 1 9 4 7 THE COLLEGE BECOMES THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS! At last the hopes of men Uke President Van Meter be- came realities. Doors were opened which would start a new era of expansion. More dormitories were soon built to cope with the projected increase in enrollment and the School of Engineering was established to meet the obligations of a university. PRESIDENT RALPH VAN METER, who served from 1948 to 1954. With the help of his many efforts, the changing of the College ' s name to the University of Massachusetts be- came a reality. BEFORE THE STUDENT UNION CAME INTO BEING, students had to have somewhere to go for their coffee breaks. The old C store, or College Store as it was officially known, pro- vided the answer. 22

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PRESIDENT JEAN PAUL MATHER at his inauguration ceremony. On his right is the Governor of Massachusetts at that time, Christian A. Herter. President Mather held office from 1954 to 1960. He will be well remembered for his strong efforts for faculty pay raises. Hokkaido— A Symbol Of Good Will IN 1876 PRESIDENT WILLIAM CLARK of Massachusetts Agricultural College went to Japan and was mainly responsible for founding Hokkaido University. A close association between the schools followed, though tapering off somewhat after 1900. In 1956 Pres. Mather, Dean of Agriculture Sieling, and Prof. Zahradnik of Agricultural Engineering attended the celebration of Hokkaido ' s 80th year. From this trip resulted a renewal of the initial ties and a pledge for future cooperation. HOKKAIDO STUDENTS relax in the warm Japanese sun. Nearby are the Botanical Gardens. SHOWN ABOVE is the main entrance to Hokkaido University. 24