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The Columns, 1954 October

In this issue:

"Warm Welcome Awaits Visiting MSC Alumni"; "Enrollment Doubles Since World War II"; New Memphis State Press Publishes Claude G. Bowers Lecture Series"; "Grid Game Heads Homecoming Events"
The Columns, 1955 May

IN THIS ISSUE:

"Record 550 Will Be Graduated May 30"; "MA Degrees to Go to 135 Candidates"; "Air Force General To Address Class."
The Columns, 1955 October

IN THIS ISSUE:

"Double Celebration In Store For Alumni"; "Enrollment Swells To Record 3,400"; "Football on Oct. 15 Dinner in January"; "Shortage of Dorm Space to be Eased; Two New Units Near Construction."
The Columns, 1956 June

IN THIS ISSUE:

"Largest Class In MSC History Produces Flood of 700 Grads"; "Humphreys Elected Alumni President"; "Shakespearean Festival Again Proves Successful."
The Columns, 1956 October

In this issue:

"Full Day of Homecoming Activity Planned For Alumni"; "New Dormitory Will House 164"; "New Coaches in Command of Tiger Basketball Team"; "MSC Enrollment Reaches All-Time High of 3,921."
The Columns, 1957 June

In this issue:

"Five-Year Campaign For Recognition Ends July 1 When MSC Becomes MSU"; "Tearin' Tigers Win Games, Fame In Best Sports Year Of History"; "Hamlet Attracts Audience of 2,855."
The Columns, 1957 October

In this issue, "University Dream Becomes a Reality"

The dream became reality officially on July 1 for Memphis State alumni, faculty and students. That was the date when Memphis State College became Memphis State University.

Also featured, "Busy Day Planned Oct. 19 For MSU Homecoming"

Two concerts by the Four Freshmen on Saturday, Oct. 19 will highlight homecoming day activities at Memphis State University and the MSU-Mississippi Southern game at Crump Stadium that night will climax the big day.
The Columns, 1958 January

In this issue, "Science Building To Be Dedicated Next November"

The Southeast Division of the Association of American Geographers will hold its annual meeting at Memphis State University next Nov. 25-27.

Also featured, "TV Teaching Will Be Used Next Fall"; "Tigers End Pigskin Season With 6 Victories, 4 Losses."
The Columns, 1958 June

In this issue:

"President Smith Knows Need For Scholarships"

President J. M. Smith knows from personal experience the financial difficulties of attending college. That's why he was careful to make provisions for scholarships when registration fees were increased recently.

"Professional Approach Pays For University's Journalists"

"Literature in a hurry ... " That's how Matthew Arnold once described journalism. To 197 students enrolled in Memphis State's bustling young Department of Journalism, the definition is still meaningful. In a newly-equipped writing laboratory in which practical situations are simulated, students daily turn out news stories, advertisements, radio copy and creative feature articles- all under pressure of deadlines.
The Columns, 1958 October

In this issue:

"State Legislature Holds The Key To MSU Expansion Plans"

Memphis State's enrollment next fall will depend on the amount of money allocated by the State Legislators. President J. Millard Smith announced recently that he will ask the legislature in January for $1,500,000 a year in operating funds and $3,000,000 for a four-year building program. He hopes to see Memphis State's enrollment raised from the 4,250 limit established this fall because of lack of funds. The President hopes for an increase to 5,000 next fall.

"MSU Faculty Reaches 215 With 18 Additions For Fall Term"

Eighteen new faculty members have been added to the Memphis State University staff and two have returned after leaves of absence. This brings to 215 the size of the faculty.
The Columns, 1959 May

In this issue:

"Expansion Plans Made For MSU"

Memphis State has announced a $15,000,000 expansion program that would stretch its boundaries north to Central and provide more educational facilities, provided funds are made available. 'President J ack Smith said the plan would provide more facilities for an expected 12,000 students in the next 14 years.

"Memphis State Library" By Ellison Brown, Librarian

The catalog of the college in 1947 described the Library as having 36,000 volumes. There were three professional staff members. Since that time the growth of the Library has increased with the accelerated pace of the institution as a whole. It has become known in the Memphis area as a source for information and has become a necessity in the intellectual life of the University. As the University grows and enriches its curriculum, so must the library.
The Columns, 1960 May

In this issue:

"Dr. C. C. Humphreys At Helm Of Memphis State University"

We were all delighted to learn during the first week of April of the permanent appointment of Dr. C. C. Humphreys as president of Memphis State University. He had been serving as acting president of MSU since the resignation of President J. M. Smith became effective on Jan. 1.

"Alumni Chapters Being Formed"

Alumni President Andy Settles has made the organization of county alumni chapters his No. 1 goal for the current year. So far alumni in 10 counties have either organized permanently or on a temporary basis. It is hoped that this organizational work can be completed during the next 12 months.
The Columns, 1960 May

Cover Story, "The Memphis 'Dude'"

Mitch Green as "Dude" and the "Theatre Wings" celebrate their victory over the devil in the MSU production that ran July 27-Aug. 11 in the main theatre on campus. The play, that proved to be a million-dollar flop on Broadway, was produced in Memphis by MSU professor of speech and drama Keith Kennedy.

Also featured, "A Craftsman with a Scientific Art" by Gary Coughlan

Van Gillum practices the ancient art of glass blowing in the modern, air-conditioned laboratory of the MSU Chemistry Department. He's one of only 500 glass blowers in the United States.
The Columns, 1960 October

In this issue:

"Commissioner Morgan To Speak At Jones Hall Dedication"

The dedication of the Otis H. Jones Hall at Memphis State will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 on the Plaza in front of the Hall. The Honorable Joe Morgan, Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee and Chairman of the State Board of Education, will be the principal speaker at the dedication ceremonies.

"Memphis State Reaches "Major" Status In Collegiate Football Standing"

Last August 11, the National Football Writers Association in connection with The National Collegiate Athletic Bureau voted the Tigers a major football team at their annual convention in Chicago. Thus MSU becomes the 100th major football team in the United States.
The Columns, 1961 May

In this issue:

"Building Plans For Growing MSU"

Keeping ahead of the growing student body, without having to deny too many the opportunity of higher education, is both the problem and goal of Dr. C. C. Humphreys. Here's what is expected in enrollment: From 5,287 students in the fall of 1960 to 5,- 900 in 1961 to,6,600 in 1962.

"Tiger Basketball Starters Drafted By Pro Teams"

Four of Memphis State's five starters in basketball have been drafted by professional teams in the National Basketball Association and the new American Basketball League.
The Columns, 1961 October

In this issue:

"Indian Village Added to MSU"

Chucalissa Indian Town has been added to the Memphis State campus this year. The Indian town covers about 75 acres in T. 0. Fuller State Park, south of Memphis off Mitchell Road. This addition allows anthropology to be taught at the university this year. The State Board of Education approved the addition on August 11.

"Scholarship Campaigns Launched By Alumni Foundation Board"

"'Through private and non-private clubs, or organizations, Memphis State offers $40,000 in scholarships annually," said John Eubanks, secretary of the Foundation Board. "This amount is totally inadequate with our record enrollment of 6,250 students. This shows readily our need for a more extensive school program for the University itself and for the students," he concluded.
The Columns, 1962 May

In this issue:

"MSU Law School To Open In Fall"

A School of Law for Memphis State University was approved by the State Board of Education in Nashville, April 3. The new law school, which will begin with about 100 students, will start classes on the MSU campus in September.

"Memphis State To Dedicate Three Buildings At Homecoming"

Homecoming Day for Memphis State this year has been set for Saturday, October 13. Three events will highlight the activities of the day. The new Business Administration building and men's and women's dormitories will be dedicated.
The Columns, 1962 October

In this issue:

"Speech By Governor, Dedications To Highlight Homecoming: Alumni Activities Scheduled To Help MSU Begin Its Second 50 Years"

Alumni meetings, the dedication of three buildings by Governor Buford Ellington, class reunions and a top-flight football game will all add flavor to Memphis State University's 1962 Homecoming Day.

"Hebrew Offered For First Time"

Rabbi Jack Goldman, spiritual leader of the Anshei Sphard congregation, teaches Hebrew at Memphis State this year, the first time the language has been offered for credit in a state university south of the Mason Dixon line.

"2nd Indian Town Possible"

2nd Indian Town Possible Memphis State, owner of Chucalissa Indian Town on the Mississippi River bluffs, may get another anthropological study site near Pinson, Tenn. In September the State bought 190 acres for $40,000 for historical study purposes. On the land, it was reported, is the second highest Indian mound in the United States.
The Columns, 1963 May

In this issue:

"Bigger Buildings Dotting Campus"

With the fall enrollment of 1963 expected to be between 8,500 and 8,700, Dr. Cecil C. Humphreys announced the extensive building program that will include four new buildings and several additions to existing buildings. Construction will begin this summer on the two-year $3,352,934 program. The new buildings will be: a six-story air-conditioned women's dormitory; a three-story air-conditioned men's dormitory; a biology building; and a school of education building.

Also featured, "MSU Quarterly Begun For South"

An intellectual stride forward was taken at Memphis State this spring with the publication by the department of philosophy of the first periodical journal of philosophy in the South, "The Southern Journal of Philosophy."
The Columns, 1963 October

In this issue:

"Festival Production Is 'Twelfth Night'"

"Twelfth Night" will be the production of the 13th annual Shakespeare Festival to be held at Memphis State this spring.

"Go, Tigers, Go New Fight Song"

Memphis State now has its own fight song, written by MSU &rector of hands Torn Ferguson and featuring on record the "Mighty Sound of the South" university marching band. The title of the nation's newest fight song is "Go, Tigers, Go."
The Columns, 1964 Fall

IN THIS ISSUE:

"HOMECOMING 1964" A full schedule of events is planned for alumni and students on Homecoming weekend; "OUR CHANGING PROFILE" 5.5 million dollar building program completed just in time for fall semester; "AN AERIAL LOOK AT TODAY'S CAMPUS ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS 10,500" University faces unsolved space problem next September; "DIRECTOR'S CHAIR."
The Columns, 1964 Spring

IN THIS ISSUE:

"A NEW LOOK FOR ALUMNI" Plans for 1964 Alumni Program are Reviewed

"OUR 23-ACRE CLASSROOM" Classroom Anthropological Theory is Put Into Practice at Chucalissa Indian Town

"GROWING PAINS AT MEMPHIS STATE" Memphis State Looks Ahead in Campus Planning

Cover design by Bill Moody Memphis State senior, majoring in Advertising Design. The children in the photo represent the generation that will enter college in the 1970s, a critical period in MSU's expansion program. Photo by Gil Michael
The Columns, 1964 Summer

IN THIS ISSUE:

"GRADUATION 1964" A Salute to the Graduating Class; "THE BEST FOR ALL" President Humphreys views single board for higher education; "DOWNTOWN CAMPUS TO OPEN THIS FALL" Memphis State extends its facilities to downtown Memphis; "OUR FIRST ALUMNI DAY DIRECTOR'S CHAIR" An informal look at alumni activities in West.

Cover design by Peter Thomas.
The Columns, 1965-1966 Directory

1965-1966 Alumni Membership Directory