University of Utah - Utonian Yearbook (Salt Lake City, UT)

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l av ' X :KT u lwigulilflz. X X X R S w X i i 2 V T NTT if3'51,, V This view shows the beginnings of the browsing room, having five record listening booths and a library. This room will feature modernistic ideas with a stone fireplace dividing the area. K K , l The first hint ofthe outdoor-indoor fireplace and browsing library takes on meaning as the excavation of tootings begins. Led by President Olpin and other university officials, the ground breaking ceremonies for the new student union take place. ffl, Contained in the east-west wing of this gigantic community center is the cafeteria, ballroom, panorama room, faculty quarters, and the dining rooms.

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there still existed various organizations, student publications, and coma mittees, enthusiasm dwindled, and limited space for numerous activities, dancing, etc., became an essential consideration. The stuf dents decided to do something about this situation, and for many years the realization of altering the general campus attitude with R a centralized Union building has been pend- ing because of adequate funds, all of which are entirely donated by fee rather than taxes. The policy making group on campus, the Union Board, consisting of ten appointed students, two faculty members, two alumni, the Union Director, Manager of Student Affairs, Board of Regents member, two ad- ministrative representatives, and the Presif dent of the University as an ex-officio mem- ber launched their plans and set out to carry them forward, --6 :idx f it ,. fr

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This is on eolsTern view of The sTrucTure wiTh Toofings for The ec1sT-wesT wing in The foreground. This scene denoTes prepciroTions for The pouring of The cemenT on The ballroom level B players and T-V viewers will be accomodated in fashion .... A checkroom and a reception desk for room scheduling and infor- mation will be located in suitable areas. The ball' room deems center of attraction as social life glisf tens in the new building's reckoning - 1,000 to 1,300 dancers may waltz, mambo, or bop with comparable ease on the main dance floor .... The atmosphere will dawn as such that teas and banquets may also be attended in this hall with an air of pleasantness, besides other dining rooms. An added feature is the fountain room which will house juke boxes and a large dancing area for 250 people. The Panorama room, situated on the top floor surrounded by picturesque scenes of Salt Lake's Valley, is viewed for potential fraternity and so- rority parties.