Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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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.

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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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AUSTIN HALL Porflolly hidden by shrubbery, Austin Holl faces Lancaster Pike across a broad expanse of cam- pus. Named after the founder of the Augustinian Order it serves not only as a dormitory for upperclassmen but also as the homo of Villonovo’s radio station. It is also the site of the soon-to-be- moved library . On of th major extra-curricular sub- jecti of the student body, the art of conversation, is engaged in daily, both within and without the dorms. Here students exchange clossroom experiences, opinions, and the general small talk of the day. While no greot probloms are solved and no great decisions ore reached, such conversation enables the student to keep his mental outlook fresh.