File #5458: "1966-1967 Catalog, Objectives, Library, Educational Center."

1966-1967 Catalog, Objectives, Library, Educational Center.

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

Pg. 14-15. Left page: STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES, cont.: Describes objective of students aiming to be worthy of the V.U. motto and traditions, responsible in citizenship and leadership. VINCENNES UNIVERSITY ATMOSPHERE: Describes emphasis on teaching, individual development, reasonable possibility of success, achievement of highest potential, wholesome social development & activities, high standards of conduct and values. CURTIS G. SHAKE LIBRARY: Describes the modern, 17,000 sq. ft library, directed by two professional librarians; 7469 sq. ft. reading room, space for 400 students, space for 60,000 books, a reference room, periodical and browsing room, conference room, recording and microfilm room with three listening booths, motion Picture viewing room; current collection of about 20,000 books, bound magazines, 215 periodicals, steady growth, access to the Public Library of Vincennes. THE VALLEY ADVANCE: Describes weekly community newspaper founded in Sept. 1964, 24 pages, providing opportunities for journalism students in a genuine newspaper situation. Right page: SOUTHWEST INDIANA CENTER OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY & VINCENNES UNIVERSITY: Describes opportunity for students or community members to take night classes for college credit, as well as non-credit classes for community members to pursue as hobbies, opportunity for graduate level courses, education courses for public school teachers, information available in the Administration Building. GENERAL COLLEGE ACTIVITIES: Describes the weekly Trailblazer student newspaper, the "Campus Current" page in the Valley Advance, the V.U. Playhouse under the direction of Prof. Amy Goodhue Loomis, with a minimum of two plays per year in the Robert E. Green Auditorium.

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

1966-1967

Vincennes University, Byron R. Lewis Historical Library

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