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

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THE 50-PIECE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS CONCERT BAND shown appear- ing in Rockefeller Center ' s Lower Plaza on December 10, 1959. Their appearance took place just before the lighting of the Christmas tree, a gift to the Center from the Common- wealth of Massachusetts. Directed by Joseph Contino, the band also presented holiday music on a special live television show on NBC-TV. The Goal— 15,000 Students In 1973 WITH ITS PROJECTED goal of 15,000 students in 1975, the University of Mass- achusetts will further establish itself as a leader in public educa- tion. Public institutions as a whole are taking on more and more of the responsibility of meeting the diverse educational needs of our country and the University is no exception. THIS AERIAL VIEW OF THE CAMPUS is only two years old but already sub- stantial changes have been made. Besides the opening of the new infirmary, additions to the Morrill Science Center, Hasbrouck Laboratory, and Dining Commons are in progress. Out of view but also in the construction stages are a new engineering laboratory, a new Conservation building and a modern Newman Center. 27 SHANNON McCUNE, former Provost, who recently left to take a position with UNESCO. His willingness to listen to both students and faculty, his thoughtful solutions, his steadiness and humor in trying situations — all endeared him to those who had the privilege of knowing him.

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FEMININE PULCHRITUDE IS IN SIGHT as Jennet Roberts, ' 60, Military Ball Queen, is given the Honorary Colonel ' s cape by her predecessor at the 1958 Military Ball. The observ- ing cadet seems to be maintaining his military composure quite well. THESE ATTRACTIVE MEMBERS of the Class of ' 62 were only sophomores at the time of this picture but like most sopho- mores probably felt that they were oldtimers. WHETHER IT BE studying, sketching, strumming a guitar or just relaxing. Campus Pond has always seemed to provide just the atmosphere, particularly on a lazy Spring day such as this.

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The 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 instruc- tion and research. Realizing these needs, the University is continually expanding its facilities for research and undergradu- ate study. As a result, numerous grants are being awarded for critical research. The greatly increased number of corpo- rations interviewing seniors in the Spring is also sharply indicative of the quality of University science and engineering graduates. A UNIVERSITY ZOOLOGIST has been awarded a grant of $82,000 by the U.S. Public Heahh Service for a three year study of the world of liv- ing cells utilizing the ELECTRON MICROSCOPE on the left. Dr. Ever- ett Anderson will use its highly com- plex eye for a closer look at the inner composition of parts of cells from different kinds of animals. DR. RICHARD STEIN IS INTER- NATIONALLY KNOWN for his work in polymer research. Recently named to a Commonwealth Profes- sorship, Dr. Stein has presented, by invitation, papers at two international conferences — the 1957 International Symposium on Macro-Molecular Chemistry and the 1958 International Polymer Conference. THE MAIN ENGINEERING BUILDING houses facilities for Elec- trical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Civil Engineering. Facilities for Chemical Engineering are principally in Goessmann Chemistry Laboratory. Behind the main building are Gun- ness Laboratory and the new $800,000 Engineering Shops Labora- tory. Lliu.isc ' l:, 28