American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Iurst R. Anderson, B.A.. M.S.. LL.D. President of the American I niversity THE PRESIDENT

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1 consider an human soul without education like marble in the quarry, which shows none of its inherent beauties till the skill of the polisher fetches out the colours, makes the surface shine, and discovers every ornamental cloud, spot and vein that runs through the body of il. — Iddison

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Within tlic short span of three years as president ol American University, Dr. Hurst R. Anderson has been the man behind the wheel in raising the Radio-TV Building and two men ' s dormitories, Roper Hall and Clark Hall. In addition to these new buildings he has 1 n responsible for the redecoration of Mary Graydon Hall and Hurst Hall and many general improvements. Increased enrollment, an expanding campus, and grow- ing prosperity are tangible evidence of the success of the I )r. Anderson and his administration. Rut more than new buildings and increased funds. Dr. Anderson has brought to A.I . a deep understanding of students and a sincere interest in their activities. H knowing our names and laces, he has become a friend rather than a president. Since coming to our campus, he has listened to students ' problems and tried in ever) wa to compl) with their wishes. Dr. Anderson has brought to our campus a friendl) smile for each of us and a famil) which shares his interest in student life. Ever present at college activities, the Anderson famil) has won a place in the hearts of A.U. students. s much a part of American I niversit) as the build- ings in which we gather. Dr. John E. Bentley, Dean Emeritus, has seen the undergraduate college grow from its beginnings through its darkest years to its greatest prosperity. As professor of psychology and later as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, he has been present ever) time the bugle blew. sometimes fighting the university ' s battles and sometimes fighting the students ' battles. In the not too distant past he rose above severe illness to return to the taxing duties of a college dean and making the first appearance after his illness at a basketball game in 1950. received a six minute ovation that none who heard it will forget. Now. as then. Dean Bentle) is the friend and confidant of main students, lending a word of advice for both academic and per- sonal problems. With Mrs. Bentley. we see him cheering at games, chatting at dances. Never tiring, ever young. Dean Bentlev remains as philosopher, humorist, and inspiration to us all. John E. Bentley, M.A., S.T.B., M.K.F... ' lb. I). Dean Emeritus mid Directoj of Student Relations AND DEAN EMERITUS