Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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ARE REFLECTED SIMPSON HALL, a student dormitory, is the residence of the College Chaplain, who is always available for private counsel to any student. MIDDLETON HALL, the college infirmary, is where all minor aches and pains are cured. The infirmary staff includes the Father Infirmarian, doctor, male nurse and student aides. O'DWYER HALL, another resident dormitory, was named in honor of Father O’Dwyer, first President of Villanova. It was recently equipped with a television set purchased by the stu- dents who live there. THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING contains the most mod- ern chemical equipment available. It is one of the newer buildings, with a large outdoor spray acting as part of the cooling system.

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IN THE NOBILITY ST. RITA'S HALL, above, is another building used by the future members of the Augustinian Order. It is built on the silo of the Rudolph Mansion overlooking the main entrance to the campus. THE ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA MONASTERY, upper left, is one of the largest single structures on the cam- pus. It is the Mother House of the Augustinian Prov- ince of St. Thomas of Villanova and provides living quarters for our priest-teachers. ST. MARY'S HALL fCorr Hall), left, is the homy of the seminarians; the building also contains classrooms, reception rooms, and a chapel. After the preliminary schooling at Villanova the seminarians complete their studies and arc ordained in Washington, D. C. THE CHAPEL, with its twin spires dominating the land- scape, is the center of the student's spiritual life. The gothic workmanship of the inferior, with cherubs looking down on evening chapel service (see opposite page), matches the exterior symmetrical beauty. AND TRADITION...