File #5332: "1963-1964 Catalog, Objectives, Shake Library, Educational Center, Activities."

1963-1964 Catalog, Objectives, Shake Library, Educational Center, Activities.

Indiana-History; Vincennes (Ind.)-History; College Publications

Pg. 14-15: Left page: STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES, cont.: Lists aims and long-range objectives of mental and physical well being; disciplined study; inspiration from great ideas; educational, cultural and intellectual resources for the community, to be worthy of the V.U. motto and traditions, and encourage an increasing percentage of high school graduates to continue their education. VINCENNES UNIVERSITY ATMOSPHERE: Describes the atmosphere of close relationships, home-like nature, attention to attainments in scholarship as well as social welfare, a wholesome activity program, development of standards of conduct and a high sense of values. CURTIS G. SHAKE LIBRARY: Describes the new, modern Library building supervised by two professional librarians, with assistance; collection of over 20,000 books (with space for 60,000), bound magazines, over 215 current professional and general magazines, accessibility to all students, reading room seating 250 students, steady growth, access to the Public Library of Vincennes. Right page: VINCENNES EDUCATIONAL CENTER: Describes the Center, a joint project of Indiana University and Vincennes University to provide additional educational opportunities to community members through I.U. or V.U. credit classes, night classes, non-credit classes, graduate level courses. GENERAL COLLEGE ACTIVITIES: Describes the university as one large happy family, small, with each student taking an active part; mentions the Trailblazer newspaper.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1963-1964

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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