Flashbacks

Dr. George Sparks, head of the building committee and head master of the Atlanta Evening School of the University of Georgia, spoke to the Rotary Club in the fall of 1950. Before his lecture, he revealed that $6 million was set aside for new buildings. Five hundred thousand dollars of this money was used to build the new science building, which is now the Herty Science Building on the corner of Montgomery and Wilkinson Streets.
October 17, 1950
Vol. 23, Issue 2

The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, conducted by Ray McKinley, played at the Georgia State College for Women on Oct. 24, 1960. This was likely the biggest musical guest to ever play on campus. Glen Miller had died in World War II, but McKinley continued to tour with the band under his name.
Oct. 22, 1960
Vol. 36 Issue 3

Issues of The Colonnade from 1925 to 1975 are now available to be viewed on microfilm in the library.

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