University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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i NEFF HALL

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The Univtrsily of Virginia, at Charlottesville. ' a. was Founded in iSiq. Thomas Jefferson was One of Its Founders. To the left of the driveway, as one enters the Quadrangle, is Jay H. Neff Hall, projected against a background of huge trees. Neff Hall was a donation to the University by Ward A. Neff, in memory of his father. It houses one of the finest schools for journalistic training in the world. Walter Williams, patriarchal dean, founded the school, the first one of its kind in the world. In this building is modern equipment for the printing of a daily news- paper — the laboratory product of the School. Here the students gain prac- tical experience in the production of the newspaper, a daily newspaper serving the city of Columbia. Following the walk about the quadrangle, one passes Switzler Hall, now almost discarded, and the Engineering Building -the engine house. rT V ■ • - . m m i ,„.,.....:. .:ncm Rjn

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A ' w Xotrc Dame, L.ocalcd al . olrc Oamc. Iml., ivas Founded m 1S42. Under Roman Catholic . iixpice. .. 1 1 is condiifU ' d by the Congregation of the I loly Cross A side path leads by the Engineers Memorial — erected in honor of de- parted heroes — and it winds down past Lathrop Hall, the fine arts building. The giant trees about aid to beautify the building and add a touch of mel- lowness to the whole. Often from Lathrop Hall— wafted gently in the breeze — issue various con- cordant sounds. Here are held practices for the University Band and here, too, the Glee Club, which placed second in the national intercollegiate contest in New York, received its training. The school has grown rapidly since its establishment in 1923. Returning to the Quadrangle, Jesse Hall, the administration building, en- gages the view. Seen at night, its pretentious outline silhouetted against the