Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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COMMERCE ANU FINANCE Although the recent construction program at Villonova has deprived the Com merce and Finance Building, erected in 1931. of its former pre-eminent position os the most modern structure on the campus, its exterior still retains on appearance of newness which mokes it difficult to distinguish from the buildings just completed. Situated between Austin Hall and the Barrocks at the east end of the campus it is the home of both the Business and the Education schools. In addition to faculty offices ond numerous classrooms the Commerce and Finance Building also contains an auditorium with a seating capacity of 700. making it an ideal location for lectures ond extra-curricular activities. The Belle Air office and lockers for the day students are located in the basement.

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Large, dignified, and imposing, Mendel Hall is the best known and most used building on the campus. Named after the famed Augustinian scientist it appropriately houses both the schools of science and engineering. Along with its numerous classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. Mendel Hall also contains the college admin- istrative offices, the book store, and the Naval Reserve H I IV 11 1-’ 1 IJ 111 Headquarters. In addition the first floor of the cost wing 1V1 11 . IJ l.i | j 11 I 11 11 is the site of the student cafeteria. 19

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A FAMILIAR LAND MARK ALUMNI HALL Erected in 1844 ond originally known os the College Building, Alumni Hall stands in the midst of the newer buildings as a silent reminder of the past. Once the principle structure on the campus, it now serves as a dormitory for resident students. Its history, which is closely interwoven with that of the school, has beon one of numerous changes and additions. Enlarged in 1848 ond again in 1873. it has housed at various times a prop school, college classrooms, and a varsity basketboll court, in addition to the living quarters which it now contains. Although its interior has been completely re- modeled in recent years its large, stucco covered exterior remains one of the familiar landmarks of tho campus.