Taylor University Bulletin (March 1960)
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Taylor University Pillars at Taylor University Taylor University Bulletin Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections 3-1-1960 Taylor University Bulletin (March 1960) Taylor University Follow this and additional works at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu-bulletin Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Taylor University, "Taylor University Bulletin (March 1960)" (1960). Taylor University Bulletin. 115. https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu-bulletin/115 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Taylor University Bulletin by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MARCH 1960 UNIVERSITY BULLETIN 67-year old Administration Building was destroyed by fire. Replaceable loss will exceed $750,000. Faculty, students and townspeople, with emotions deeply stirred, stood helpless before the raging inferno, which consumed all administrative offices, business offices, chemistry laboratories, the art and drama departments, nine classrooms, the mailing and duplicating department and the noted Walker Museum. The Taylor tower had stood for nearly three generations as a revered symbol of Christian higher education. BEAUTY FROM ASHES AN EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Taylor is faced with an emergency need for Taylor is an interdenominational, 114-year old, one million dollars- for the immediate construe- * accredited Christian cnlleoe Rihlieal evangelical IN THIS ISSUE Taylor makes emergency plans to erect a new Administration Building and a science building following the January 16 fire which destroyed the old "Ad" Building. Dr. B. Joseph Martin becomes the new Taylor President, succeeding Dr. Evan H. Bergwall who served for eight years. Dr. Milo Rediger was Interim President from July 1 - Janu ary 1. The college reports on the unique Farm Forum held January 6. The event met with unparalleled re sponse, attracting nearly 4,000 visi tors including Governor Harold W. Handley. About the cover The cover photo is a reduced replica of part of a full page ad which is to announce Taylor's "Operation Emergency" to much of the Christian world. This ad is appearing in the Aoril^ issue of the following magazines: Moody Monthly, Christian Life, Youth for Christ, Eternity, King's Business and the Herald. During this time of emergency, Taylor is seeking the support of Christian friends around the world. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN March, 1960 Upland, Indiana Vol. 52, No. 8 Issued monthly except April, August and December. Entered as second class matter at Upland, Indiana, April 8, 1900, under Act of Congress July 16, 1894. 2 Although the administration building stands in lifeless ruins, the rest of the campus, par ticularly the ground floor of the library, is a beehive of activity. Since this photo was taken, the safe containing the mailing list was dug out from the rubble in the right foreground. OLD SITE CHOSEN FOR NEW set a faith goal of $75,000. Mr. Von ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Pinkerton, Marion, Indiana, was named Chairman of the campaign. On the spot where the old admin istration building stood, a new ad ALUMNI RESPONSE INSPIRING ministration - classroom building is scheduled to be erected and com Letters from alumni have been re pleted by September, 1961. This is ceived in a steady stream since the the schedule outlined by the Board fire. Many have sent in pledges, of Trustees when they launched "Op while a great number of others have eration Emergency" on January 23. sent their names and addresses and those of other alumni friends, and all PARENTS' COMMITTEE ACTS have expressed their concern and deep interest. These letters are a Shortly after this action, the 30 tremendous inspiration to the col member Parents' Committee of the lege. college met and instituted a cam paign to raise a minimum of $25,000 In response to a request in the from among parents of present stu "Extra", many class agents have al dents, during the next three years. ready sent the names of their respec Optimism was so high that the group tive classes. 3 Why Do Tragedies Happen? Why do tragedies happen? An attempt on my part to answer this question would reveal little more than a "smatter ing of ignorance." But of this I am sure: that Christianity without trials and obstacles would lose its character. Or, to put it another way— the alleviation of misery is redemptive, hut the alleviation of difficulty reduces people to mediocrity. The burning of the Administration Building was a deep experience which tested and illuminated the stalwart Christian character of those who control the destiny of the college. An indescribable spectacle, the "Ad" Building—its stately tower a gigantic torch, its windows emitting "boiling" tire like a battery of blast furnaces. Yet, neither in myself nor in anyone else could I sense a feeling of despair or even pessi mism. There were some great personal losses. The Walker Mu seum represented a great deal of personal sacrifice, particu larly on the part of Dr. Wengatz, who gave richly of his time and energy to provide a large part of the collection. In this building, Dr. Rediger, Paul Keller and others had spent thou sands of hours in devoted service. The cause of Christ had suffered an apparent setback. Yet the truth of Romans 8:28 was felt vividly—"In all things God works for good . " Even before the flames grew tired, there was an unusual spirit of optimism. The character, the purpose, the stability of Taylor were as evident as the fire which consumed her great symbol, and vindicated the declaration of Bishop William Taylor, "This work is of God." The air was filled with the confidence that the great Taylor family everywhere would rise to the challenge with a spirit of devotion and sacrifice as never before in the school's history. We are proud of the Taylor family which has resolved that "Taylor's Tower Shall Rise Again." We are grateful for the character of this great fellowship which is shining in this hour of emergency as the stars in the labyrinth of heaven. — The Editor 4 Dr. B. Joseph Martin Becomes President Dr. B. Joseph Martin, formerly president of Wesleyan College in Ma con, Georgia, arrived on the Taylor University campus on January 1 to assume the presidency here. Com menting on Dr. Martin's arrival, Dr. Milo A. Rediger stated: "In light of the recent history of our college and in consideration of the develop ment program we have launched, I believe God has definitely led Dr. Martin to us. His background of ex perience in the college field qualifies him to give us the kind of leader ship we need at the present time. "I am also confident that the evi dence of deep Christian devotion in Dr. Martin's life indicates that the spiritual atmosphere of Taylor will not only be maintained but en riched." ^ ^ Dr. Rediger welcomes Dr. Martin to Taylor University. Part of Bishop Following the fire, Dr. Martin, William Taylor's mace and his por with the spirit and enthusiasm thai trait are seen in the background. are his trademark, emphasized re These treasures were lost in the fire. peatedly, "We are glad that we are This scene in the President's office, here to help share the load." His was the last picture taken in the ad faith and optimism have had a pro ministration building. found effect on the entire campus. PRESS WELCOMES DR. MARTIN The following editorial appeared in the Marion, Indiana, Leader-Tribune: The sphere of Taylor University's importance is growing and the con tinuation of this upward climb now has been entrusted to the hands of a new president, Dr. B. Joseph Martin. Dr. Martin is already hard at work. Despite the heavy load of responsibilities in becoming more familiar with the Upland campus, the faculty and the students, the new president has not wasted any time in getting better acquainted with others of the com munity. He's been in Marion and Hartford City and other communities of the area. He's been talking with business men, industrial leaders and farmers. This, certainly, is the right pattern for the new president to follow. A couple of days ago, Dr. Martin said that he can see a great future for Taylor University and he wants to know how the university can play a more important role in this area of Indiana. ... We wish him every success in his new job and we feel certain the com munities of Leader-Land are ready and able to play a cooperative part in the new expansion of Taylor University." 5 FARM FORUM CAPTURES President JVtartin, center, is flanked by Governor Harold W. Handley, right and Jay Gould, Farm Director, WOWO Radio, Fort Wayne, during conversa tion before the Farm Forum banquet. The unprecedented Farm Forum, the crowd, estimated at 3800-4000, staged at Taylor on January 6, was largest ever assembled in the gym. acclaimed by the press as "one of About 400 newsmen, bank presi the best attended and most widely dents, land grant officers and other publicized one night discussions ever political and civic leaders attended a promoted by an Indiana college." banquet preceding the Forum. Orig inally a maximum of 125 persons Plans Snowballed were expected. During initial planning, college of ficials never dreamed that the event Governor Handley Attends would reach such mass proportions. Among the notables present were Originally the Forum was slated for Governor Harold W. Handley, about Shreiner Auditorium, but as it be 20 members of the state legislature, came evident that interest was the contributing editor of Time mag mounting, the site was changed to azine, a representative from United Maytag Gymnasium.