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1944
  • Students were forbidden to use or ride in automobiles except by the permission of the Dean of Students.

  • The University's military training programs - V-12 and V-5 - changed the complexion of the campus.

  • The Falcon men's basketball team traveled to a tournament in Madison Square Garden in March.

  • The war took a toll on the Class of 1944 with enrollment dropping from 1,348 in 1942-43
    to 842 in 1943-44.

Falcon fans pack the football stadium

Falcon fans pack the football stadium

The physics department offers 110 lecture sections

The physics department offers 110 lecture sections

V-12's in a special foods class

V-12's in a special foods class

Open house party features sing-a-long

Open house party features sing-a-long

Students practice their music selections in class

Students practice their music selections in class

Football player shows he's ready to play

Football player shows he's ready to play