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State University of Iowa Code for Coeds, 1962-1968

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   Iowa City is a friendly college town located on the Iowa River in the southeastern corner of the state. Like the University, it is growing rapidly, and when you include the student population of 15,000 Iowa City holds some 38,000 people. Federal highways 218 and 6 run through Iowa City, and the newly completed Interstate 80 has an Iowa City exit on the north side of town, so it is easily accessible by bus or car. The Rock Island Railroad serves Iowa City, and a national airline makes regular stops at the Iowa City airport.
   Once in town, you'll see that the University liberal arts campus is located on Clinton Street, which is also the "main street" of Iowa City. The merchants cater to you, the student. There are two local banks ready to handle your checking account, several department and drug stores to handle your everyday needs, and many clothing shops which suit the coed's taste. Bookstores abound on Clinton Street, and they may be the scene of your first purchases in your new environment. 
   The main campus, or Pentacrest, is just a few blocks south of your Burge, Currier, or Kate Daum "home." You will have many of your classes in Schaeffer Hall, Macbride Hall, University Hall, and the Physics Building, the four buildings which surround the gold-domed Old Capitol, the administrative center of the University. Once the home of the state government, Old Capitol symbolizes The University of Iowa and is a living monument to the students who have studied here for more than one hundred years. 
   To the west of the Pentacrest, across the Iowa River, are the University Hospitals (including a Student Health Center designed to meet your medical needs), the new Law Building, the Hawkeye Football Stadium, the Field House, the new Pharmacy Building, and the men's residence halls, Hillcrest and the Quadrangle. On the west bank of the river stand the Art Building and the University Theatre. 
   Coming back across the river via the footbridge, you find yourself ready to survey the northern section of campus. On the riverbank itself are the Union and the University Elementary School and High School. Looking up the hill you'll see the Women's Gym, the Chemistry and Dental Buildings, the Geology Building, the parking ramp, and Gilmore Hall. Continuing in the same direction you can see the new Business Administration Building on Clinton Street, across from the Pentacrest. Further east stands East Hall, center of the Speech Pathology and Psychology Departments and the College of Education. Nearby is the Music Building, the new addition to the Zoology Building, and the new Physics Building. 
   To the south of the Pentacrest are the Communications Center, the Engineering Building, and the Main Library.
   At first glance the U of I's campus looks big and puzzling, but soon it will take on a familiarity that comes from playing your part in the daily drama of life at Iowa.

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The Set Iowa City is a friendly college town located on the Iowa River in the southeastern corner of the state. Like the University, it is growing rapidly, and when you include the student population of 15,000 Iowa City holds some 38,000 people. Federal highways 218 and 6 run through Iowa City, and the newly completed Interstate 80 has an Iowa City exit on the north side of town, so it is easily accessible by bus or car. The Rock Island Railroad serves Iowa City, and a national airline makes regular stops at the Iowa City airport. Once in town, you'll see that the University liberal arts campus is located on Clinton Street, which is also the "main street" of Iowa City. The merchants cater to you, the student. There are two local banks ready to handle your checking account, several department and drug stores to handle your everyday needs, and many clothing shops which suit the coed's taste. Bookstores abound on Clinton Street, and they may be the scene of your first purchases in your new environment. The main campus, or Pentacrest, is just a few blocks south of your Burge, Currier, or Kate Daum "home." You will have many of your classes in Schaeffer Hall, Macbride Hall, University Hall, and the Physics Building, the four buildings which surround the gold-domed Old Capitol, the administrative center of the University. Once the home of the state government, Old Capitol symbolizes The University of Iowa and is a living monument to the students who have studied here for more than one hundred years. To the west of the Pentacrest, across the Iowa River, are the University Hospitals (including a Student Health Center designed to meet your medical needs), the new Law Building, the Hawkeye Football Stadium, the Field House, the new Pharmacy Building, and the men's residence halls, Hillcrest and the Quadrangle. On the west bank of the river stand the Art Building and the University Theatre. Coming back across the river via the footbridge, you find yourself ready to survey the northern section of campus. On the riverbank itself are the Union and the University Elementary School and High School. Looking up the hill you'll see the Women's Gym, the Chemistry and Dental Buildings, the Geology Building, the parking ramp, and Gilmore Hall. Continuing in the same direction you can see the new Business Administration Building on Clinton Street, across from the Pentacrest. Further east stands East Hall, center of the Speech Pathology and Psychology Departments and the College of Education. Nearby is the Music Building, the new addition to the Zoology Building, and the new Physics Building. To the south of the Pentacrest are the Communications Center, the Engineering Building, and the Main Library. At first glance the U of I's campus looks big and puzzling, but soon it will take on a familiarity that comes from playing your part in the daily drama of life at Iowa. 7