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University Daily Kansan
Friday, May 15, 1964
'Temporary Tenants Enthusiastic for Move
By Susan Flood
The annexes behind Strong Hall, built as temporary classrooms after World War II, will remain awhile longer.
But some of the long-time residents will leave when the department of political science moves into the new Blake Hall next fall.
"AFTER ALMOST twenty years in the annexes you could say we're very enthusiastic about moving forward into Blake Hall," Ethan P. Allen, professor of political science and director of the Governmental Research Center, said.
"I can't say what effect this will have on enrollment, faculty and course expansion but at least we'll have less crowded conditions for our work." Prof. Allen said.
Earl A. Nehring, assistant professor of political science, also stressed the crowded conditions of the annexes.
"It also happens that Blake will be air-conditioned."
"A big disadvantage over here is being subject to the weather conditions which seen in," Nehring said.
BUT A POLITICAL science major, Nancy Lane, Hoisington senior, feels more sentimental about what the students call "The Barracks."
"There is a more homey, informal atmosphere about the annexes which a modern structure never seems to have." Miss Lane said. "The weather has never bothered me in my many
Professors Plan London Confab
Three members of the department of geography and meteorology will participate in the International Geographical Congress in London in July.
John P. Augelli, professor of geography and meteorology, who has been appointed to the U.S. National Commission for the International Geographical Union, will participate in symposia on colonization and geography of the Tropics held in connection with the congress.
Thomas R. Smith, professor of geography and meteorology, will attend the congress as a member of the official United States delegation. He will participate in the symposium on historical cartography.
A. W. Kuchler, professor of geography and meteorology, will serve as co-chairman of the congress' section on biogeology. Later he will attend the International Botanical Congress in Edinburgh where he will serve as co-chairman of the Symposium on Vegetation Mapping.
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