Western Connecticut State University - Pahquioque Yearbook (Danbury, CT)

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HIGGINS HALL Higgins Hall, which stands way over on West Cam- pus, represents a milestone in the growth of D.T.C. Although designed primarily for science study, every- at one time or another, enjoys its many conven- iences. one, Dedicated to Lorthrop D. Higgins, second principal of the then Normal School , the new science build- ing cost about 3S400,000 and 351361000 of that 'sum has been spent for equipment. All the labs and lecture rooms are painted in soft non-glare tones, and the lighting is directed at angles so students can see the blackboards with ease. A darkroom is provided for photography study, a greenhouse for nature study, a woodworking shop for the use of lab students, an ele- vator for transporting equipment, and oflices for fac- ulty members. With all its sensitive instruments our weather station is almost equal to the United States Weather Bureau. , ,,,.r.,,,. ., .. M yX-- X sw -- vim as ,sew .wc a f X f ' f . f u M ww W1 -f .1 ' 'fu rio ' ' QW S-Sty, 'Q 224' 'f tsl, S' Q E 51 r if I X MMM , s S ,Z is ' p 34 f,Qs1.mi5gx pk if ' - 1 , .. , X 5, S A ,.. QE, ,. , ,M 0 VN VA ., x I ,L gg at I 2 I Z ij W xg, ', ,Y . ' I ,I l, Z E Q 2 I fgz,..t.s,r. , . , , s . 2 5 2 'fy' fl MX Skis .r Q ,, if ' 7 Z 2 g ' ' ' Z , ' ji Z 2 , , ' U 'W f X A . Q 1 U. -f sf f 4 2 g ' W 'iq,iT 1TV fa - Q 'X -Q f I hx OW f ,, A I t . ' ' f' , 1 - - 'I 2 ,- ff 1 -. if 4 t 14225- 3 .. .. . ,. sir' I I. 1 . 1. W A ffm as ,- f wrsw' is sa V , 1 ,V . r V W, , , .. s M f ft - MV, , 'H 'f,,,ff . A J g- , 1 ' ., -103 I M, ' ' , ' 1 HP ,.1 r . , Wm X Q ff . '-' , ' 2. jj ,sg - l A E .1211 if .,...1....2'P-YM sis M Perhaps the most unique instrument is the voltage switchboard which can instantly transmit any voltage up to 220 volts to any outlet in the building. Tele- vision and radio dynamic demonstrators, laid out with separate labeled parts, are a source of entertainment as well as knowledge. The Biology Department pos- sesses a dummie with detachable limbs for the study of anatomy. Professors and trustees of neighboring colleges often visit our Higgins Hall to view one of the most com- plete and modern science centers in the East. a ,, , 'Z- , f 5 2 2 fl Zigi

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INTERIM The Interim program was inaugurated at the college in 1947-1948. Dan- bury State Teachers College believes that concrete doing as well as abstract thinking should be a part of its curriculum. The Interim program is one way in which students are given opportunities to test and increase their understandings through first-hand experiences. During the four week Interim Period the freshman and sophomore students leave the college and go into the community to work in schools for the handi- capped, radio stations, newspapers, industrial plants, and many other agencies. Some students Work in their home towns while others plan projects which take them to other states. The Interim program was a tentative venture by the college, but it is fast receiving the recognition and approval which will establish it as a permanent part of the college curriculum. 59