Harding's "New Beginning" had many facets which were evident throughout the year. Peaking all-time enrollments, a body of 2,601 students and 137 faculty members initiated the academic year on August 24. The opening of the 300-capacity New Women's Dormitory was advantageous for the added population while the freshly renovated Hendrix Building enabled the nursing program to materializ~, after months of preparation. The Hendrix installation also benefited the Home Economics Department with new equipment and classrooms. In February, the building program saw another "New Beginning - Rise and Shine" with the opening of the $2.8 million gymnasium. INTRODUCTION / 5
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