Miami Hurricane, August 04, 1961

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OUTFLANKING ASHF. BUILDING IS THE NEW THREE MILLION DOLLAR OTTO G. RICHTER LIBRARY NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This Nine-Story, Completely Air-Conditioned Building Will House One Million Books
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DREAMS DO COME TRUE
By CAY YOUNG
Two decade-old dreams are being realized at the University, with the construction of the multi-million dollar library and the new Student Union. Also on the agenda are a new women’s dormitory and an additional wing on the Lowe Art Gallery.
Two-thirds of the cost of the $3,000,-000 library was received through a bequest from Otto G. Richter, for whom the library is named. The completed structure will include nine stories with space for a million books.
In addition to the two-story storage unit completed last August, the new library will include an undergraduate reading room, circulation and reference rooms. University archives and a rare book collection.
The air-conditioned structure will also contain a lecture hall, an exhibition area and seminar rooms. All library facilities now in the Merrick and engineering buildings will be transferred to the Richter Library.
Construction will be completed in time for the fall semester of 1962.
Work will begin on the new Student Union building within several months.
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Classrooms Put To Greater Use
MRHA Has Plenty Up
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By LEONARD TEEL
When UM students arrive on campus early next month, the Mens’ Residence Halls Association will spring into action with a calendar of activities and a whole slate of changes in dormitory living.
According to President Larry Kurland, MRHA will be trying to make the individual student “feel more at home and more a ! part of the University.”
The San Sab Smoker (Sept. 10) heads the list of MRHA activities. Residence hall students will he invited to “get acquainted at the start of the new year."
Among the major changes this year is the grouping of the Main Campus dormitories into five major units — each to be given a “hall name.”
The units will be named early next month. Along with this, addresses will be reclassified.
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Worthy Product!
Here it is, the largest summer mailaway issue in the University's history. Actual work and planning started over three months ago—ideas came earlier.
The 15,000 circulation is also an all-time high. Many people had to put in late hours, hut it was worth it. Special thanks goes to the UM faculty and personnel for their complete cooperation.
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UM Spirit In The Air
By ELLEN BOYKIN
The first students who will experience that far-famed UM atmosphere arc those hoarding “Hurricane Specials” on September 9 and 10.
For several years it has been the custom for the major airlines to give priority to UM students on all their flights for the two days preceding the beginning of orientation week. These special flights, spiced with a “little UM spirit" are to be called “Hurricane Specials.”
Jets and regular flights will be available. Students who wish
lo find nut more about the particulars of schedules for these special flight", should contact one of the following airlines: Delta. Eastern. National. Northeast, TWA. or United.
Once on the plane, it will be easy for students to get into the spirit of things. They may participate in sing sessions, or browse through University literature, or simply gaze awe struck at the pennants, dink-crowned stewardii, and other ultra-collegiate paraphenalia.
On arrival at Miami Interna -tignai Airport, the students will be greeted by UM hostesses
and cheerleaders, arranged by the Undergraduate Student Gov. rnment and the office of Student Activities.
Transportation to main campus from Miami International Airport has been arranged with the Yellow Cab Company, which will fit four people into a rah at the rate of $1 per person. Cab transportation has also been arranged for those student. coming into Miami via train nr hus.
Trunks and other unwieldly luggage should be sent ahead Railway Express to the Will Call department.
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Over half the undergraduate student body will be attending at least two afternoon courses this fall and a few will attend Saturday morning classes.
“Courses will be offered from*-| 8 to 6 p.m.,” declared Dr. Robert ¡Johns, executive vice president.
[ “There will be six classes available Saturday morning.
The old system was the result of poor management. In the past, courses offered 9-11 were overloaded, while afternoon classrooms were light.
The addition of 19 classroom hours will make things more flexible for students and faculty scheduling. Saturday's six classes will include courses in education. phys. ed., speech and psychology.
University College students are } required to spread their classes ! throughout the day. There will I be a value point system for all afternoon classes, according to Dr. Joseph Young, coordinator of the new registration program.
“A minimum of seven points is required." said Young. The values arc:
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Section G (1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday), one point; section H (2 p.m.), two points; section J (3 p.m.), three points; section K (4 p.m.), four points; section S (2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday), five points, and section T (3:30 p.m.), six points.
“The purpose of this is to enable all UC students equal opportunity to morning and afternoon classes.” commented Young, it was indicated that a similar program will be set up for upperclassmen shortly. However, currently many required courses will be available only in the afternoon.
Dr. Johns predicted that there will be a pre-registration program within two years. Students will register for their fall program in the spring.
Belter Plans Stop Friction
Action has been taken by the University of Miami administration to co-ordinate all activities through the new Central Scheduling Office.
This office will assume responsibility for all schedules and space utilization at UM.
A complete schedule of coming University events will be kept in advance of one year.
Concerning fraternity parties and other social events of this type, the respective deans and directors will first approve them. Final approval must be given fif-! teen days in advance.