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[/caption]Peterson Hall is being emptied out this Spring Break week in preparation for its renovation. On looking in the archives files, I came across a document from 1964 titled "Thoughts on a New Science Hall" penned by Dean Howard Greenlee to the building committee of the time. I would like to share a few of his thoughts at the time of Peterson's planning.
"We must have it in mind that we are about to construct facilities for the most rapidly developing area of human knowledge. It is said that about half of the scientists who ever lived are living today and the change within the sciences is very great indeed. We must try to build a structure and equip it in such a way that rapid changes that are sure to come may be reflected in our program without being hampered by the decisions we make in this planning stage of our work...."
"...it follows that those who major in the sciences must have the opportunity to receive an education that is representative of the best thinking in their particular discipline. This involves the opportunity for independent projects ..., familiarity with equipment and techniques that are currently being used in the discipline, and laboratory experiences in representative sections of the discipline."
For those science professors on campus, do your offices in Peterson have air conditioning? If they don't it is not for want of recommendation from Mr. Greenlee who notes in his memo:
"Air-conditioning of at least some of this building [Peterson Hall] should be considered essential. The air-conditioned space we should include: faculty offices; instrument rooms and other spaces where valuable equipment is maintained...."
Until next Thursday
Sara
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