Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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Challenge 80 ' s Becomes Reality Anyone who has ventured as far as the lawn on the east side of Hoyt Science Center must surely have noticed the large mounds of dirt which mar its surface. Inevitably, that same person will wonder how such an eyesore came into existence on the Westminster College campus. During the early 1970 ' s, Westminster adopted a concept which visualized a complete science resource center, one which would integrate six science disciplines under one roof. With such a center, all of the disciplines could benefit from shared use of classes, added computer capabilities, research and support facilities, and Increased library space. The first part of this Westminster dream was realized in 1974 with the completion of Phase I, the Hoyt Science Center. This building houses the J. S. Mack Science Library as well as facilities for the departments of chemistry, computer science, and mathematics. A shovelful of dirt and a brief ceremony began the second part of the dream. A ground-breaking ceremony was held October 31, for Phase II. This building will house the departments of biology, physics, and psychology. Phase II will have a profound effect on Westminster ' s ability to provide the science resources necessary to meet the ever changing demands in this area, President Allen Splete said. This improved teaching and learning center will make a significant differ- ence for our faculty and students in the years ahead. Future plans call for adding a greenhouse and a new planetarium. However, Robert Lauterbach, Chairman of the Board, bext expressed the euphoria associated with realizing a dream when he said, This is a joyous day in Westminster ' s history. Bryony Starr Ceremonies began with Dean Lewis, President Splete, Robert Lauterbach, and John P. Auld breaking ground. Trials and 6 Triumphs

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