The Griffin: volume 24, issue 15 - May 10, 1957

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Vol. XXIV—^o. 15
Canisius   College,   Buffalo.   Xcw   \ ork
Mav   10.   1957
DRASTIC CHANGES PLANNED
Four New Buildings Will Go Up On Senrs' Property
The largest building expansion program in the history of higher education on the Niagara Frontier was outlined yesterday at a press conference held at Canisius College. At
the meeting it was announced to	
an amazed group of reporters by the Very Rev. Philip E. Dobson, S.J., President of Canisius, that "the tract of land on which the Sears-Roebuck Company is loca¬ ted has been purchased by Cani¬ sius College for purposes of expansion and development." Fr. Dobson pointed out that four new buildings will be constructed on the property.
The announcement came as the climax to the Canisius Loyalty Fund and Development Drive, which reportedly netted eight million dollars over its goal of $1,800,000. The sale price of the propert}^ was not disclosed.
Fr. Dobson stated that the Sears building which presently occupies the northwest corner of the property will be used for classroom purposes. The former classroom and Administration building, located at Main and Jefferson, will now be used to house Canisius' numerous co- curricular and extra-curricular activities. In another change, all departmental and administrative offices of the College will be con¬ centrated in the Villa.
Fr. Dobson said that Canisius will erect a twelve- story dorniitorv on the present Sears parking lot. In addition, a new Depart¬ ment of Journalism and Speech will be added to the College   curriculum.     This
department will be located in another new building which will house a print¬ ing press and radio and television stations. Fr. Dob¬ son said that permission was recently granted the College for the two com¬ munication stations. Con¬ struction work will begin on June 1, 1957, the date on which Sears is scheduled to vacate the premises.
Following the start of work on the first two buildings, the next item on the building agenda will be the erection of a sports field- house on the site of Delavan Hall. Delavan, a sentimental favorite of many of the Alumni, unfortunately will have to be razed to make room for the new structure, which will have a capa¬ city of 8,000.
Finally, a 2,000 seat auditorium, with a four- sided revolving stage, is be¬ ing planned for the Jeffer- son-Delavan corner of the property. Fr. Dobson stated that the building was nec¬ essitated by the overflow- crowds which have been jamming the present Little Theater during the past two seasons. The target date for beginning con¬ struction on the auditor¬ ium is Sept. 1, 1958.
(Continued on p. 4, Col. 3)
2000 CAR CAPACITY—
Artist's conception of the proposed "Griffin Hole" parking garage. Construction is slated to begin tomorrow on the 40-story building. Site is between Loyola Hall and Main Building.
Exams Cancelled As College Alters Policy
In an exclusive interview released to The Griffin yester¬ day, Rev. Martin F. Mahoney, Dean of the College, an¬ nounced  that  final   examinations,  scheduled  for  the  next
two weeks, would be cancelled.	
BIG SCOOP!
Bulldozer driven by Cadet Colonel Fossil of ROTC Engineer Detachment smooths over Sear's rubble as newly acquired pro¬ perty is readied for buildings.
This move was taken after care¬ ful consideration by College au¬ thorities. The President of the College was quoted as saying. "This is our way of showing the faith which we have in the future of Canisius."
The College Treasurer also sounded an optimistic note. He stated that by eliminating exams the College would save several hundred dollars in materials used for printing the papers. This will cut the year's deficit by one tenth of one per cent.
Faculty opinion concur¬ red in general with that of the administration. A member of the English de¬ partment, who declined to be named, said "In looking at the record of my stu¬ dents, I find no one who has less than a solid B grade. Therefore, it would be both an insult to the class
and  needless  work for me to   hold  the  examination."
Another professor remarked "We-e-e-11 brother, I don't think that it makes too much difference since I had the grades made out already anyway."
Philology teacher F. Lunkum Agin voiced a dissenting comment. As he brushed past our Griffin interviewer in the hall he was heard to remark "Harumph." A reliable source privately reported that the professor is near col¬ lapse as a result of the test can¬ cellation. Prof. Agin, who is noted for failing one-third of his stu¬ dents each year (the bottom third), relies largely on a dif¬ ficult final exam to help him achieve this feat. Consequently a mere twenty per cent of his students have Fs this year.
(Continued on P. 2. Col.  5j
Griffin Hole To Replnce Porking Lot
The new Library plans, just released to the public in last week's issue of the Griffin, have been cancelled, this writer learned today. In its place at the top of the Priority Con¬ struction list is a novel structure, a 2000-car parking garage which will have 48 stories, believed to be the tallest skyscraper 'West of New York City. To be called the "Griffin Hole," it closely resem¬ bles the downtown Pigeon Hole garage.
The news was announced this morning as workmen were pre¬ paring to break sod for the erec¬ tion of the Library. The oft-heard rumor about the "Hole" was con¬ firmed when an unidentified Je¬ suit shagged the laborers from the Campus. One member of the construction force spitefully com¬ mented "We'll be back!" and the Jesuit agreed. "But bring your oxygen mask when you return," said the priest, "you'll be climbing to meet the pigeons."
The architects. Bash and Finagle,      lubmitted     the drawing   of   the   proposed structure      (left),      which is  accentuated by its stabi¬ lity,   its   clean   lines,   and mostly    its    freedom    from Father  McEvoy's   tickets. The cost for the project is un¬ disclosed.   The  only   obstacle   in the path of construction, accord¬ ing  to  Building  Chairman  Tony Ratio, is dogged opposition from the Dean of Men. The site of the garage,   says   Ratio,  will  be   the present six-space garage standing between   Loyola   Hall   and   the .Administration   Building.     From his Delavan Division office, Mr. Ratio    declared    that    is    long, long shadow should not blot out the sundial in the middle of the Quadrangle. It will be started to¬ morrow morning.
WHOOPEEE!
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