Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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6 THE MAIN ENTRANCE to Mendel Hall is passed by a high per- centage of Villanovans each day. Nerve center of the campus by reason of the administrative offices which it houses, Mendel Hall is also largo enough to accommodate the resident cafeteria, some dormitories, the science laboratories, and most of the en- gineering activity of the college. VILLANOVA IN 1856 was very small. To the left is the Monas- tery, in the center the Academy, now Alumni Hall, and at the right is a barn and residence combined. On the opposite page is the campus in 1872 and the college building completed in 1844 is to the right. In the center is St. Rita's Hall which had been the old Rudolph home, and to the left is the Cha pel and Gymnasium.

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Veritas TRUTH is an essential factor in every phase of a Villanova Education, but its presence is more notable in the academic field of endeavor. The truths of Catholic Faith and Scholastic Philosophy supply the fundamental basis upon which we establish the truths of all other branches of learning. UNITY of purpose and unity of action are necessary to the survival of every type of society, and collegiate society is no exception. The vital part played by unity in a Villan ova Education is best exemplified in the spirit of teamwork which pervades our varied program of var- sity and intramural athletics. CHARITY or love for God and love for our fellowmen are the most practice living for God and in harmony with their fellowmen in a variety of Religious and social extra-curricular activities. essential requisites for a happy and a holy life. Men of Villan ova 7Jrs-

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 of EDUCATION and RELIGION villanem is As so many other institutions whose existences cover an entire century or more, Villanova has been characterized by many changes. Were any of the first graduates alive today, it is scarcely imaginable that they would recognize their alma mater. The changes, so noticeable in additional buildings and increased enrollment, give testimony to a fascinating growth about Villanova on the Main Line. When Fr. Patrick Moriarty of the Order of the Her- mits of St. Augustine bought an estate from John Rudolph over one hundred years ago and formulated plans for a college, it is doubtful he ever imagined what would develop from such crude resources. Yet the Belle Air Estate of John Rudolph was destined to grow finally into a college embracing several departments and two thousand stu- dents. Though purchased in 1841, Villanova was not opened until two years later, when thirteen students were admitted.