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Although it is not as obvious as a growing
sports program, or as readily apparent as a
thriving Theatre and Dance department, Allen­
town College is gradually doing more to in­
crease our awareness of art in our "Little
Utopia.”
Some of the effort has been around for a
while — the spiral, the sculpture outside of
Dean Kender’s office, and the like. But these
we all seem to take for granted. In a similar
manner, there are other displays of art which
perhaps it is time to take more notice of.
Brother McCabe, OSFS, shares with the
college community a different type of art,
specifically the posters on constant display in
the Library. His collection is vast, and is also
constantly changing and growing.
The art committee in recent years, in ad­
dition to its museum trips, has been in part
responsible for the several displays found in
the Commons throughout the school year.
These range from crafts, to graphic art, to
displays of student work. As with Bro's
posters, these change throughout the
semester to afford to students a sampling of
many different styles.
Perhaps the most notable addition to cam­
pus art this year has been the donation of the
Jay Dugan statue “ Family.” Located next to
DeSales, the sculpture is now a permanent
part of the campus. In a related note, there was
also a display of more of Dugan’s work in the
lobby of the Labuda Center, which debuted in
late April.
The Labuda Center has also served as a
gallery for one of our own campus artists,
Brother McGrath, OSFS. Beginning with the
run of MARK MY WORD, McGrath’s drawings
of the Stations of the Cross were on display for
several weeks.
The College is also making advances in the
academics it offers concerning art. At present,
there are courses offered in sketching,
photography, weaving, and in music. But
perhaps the biggest news in this regard is the
announcement that Bro. McGrath will now be a
full-time faculty member, the better to serve a
rising student interest in art courses.
Allentown College then is making another
advancement in the development of its stu­
dents. Such a rise in art interest indicates not
only the College’s firm commitment to a liberal
arts education, but also reflects the growing
respect of and appreciation for art among our
own community. The two in combination reveal
in yet another way one of the more unique
aspects of life in Center Valley.

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