Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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DR. BRADFORD KNAPP, B.S., LL.B., D.Agr. President As Dr. Bradford Knapp enters his fourth year as head of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, students, alumni, and citizens of Alabama realize that his capable administration is resulting in a great service to Auburn, to the State, and to Southern youth. An understanding of the State’s social, economic, and educational needs; an unbounded love for real work; a keen knowledge of human nature; and a touching interest in every Auburn student all combine to make President Knapp a college executive of exceptional ability. A glance at some of the concrete achievements of his administration shows the judicious enlargement of campus, building to amount of $800,000, the acquisition of 3,500 additional acres of land over the State for experimental purposes, a substantial increase in student enrollment, and the extension of information and instruction to more than 60,000 men and women in Alabama. To Auburn students, Prcxy is a leader of rare qualities; moreover, he is a sympathetic counsellor—more cannot be said of any college president. 23

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HIS EXCELLENCY, BENJAMIN MEEK MILLER Governor of Alabama Alabama must go forward, never backward.’’ This statement of Governor Miller, made at Auburn during the 59th Commencement Exercises, epitomizes his attitude toward the perplexing affairs of State which have fallen upon his shoulders since taking the oath of office on January 19, 1931. Typical of this progressive outlook is his energetic support of the State educational program, his fostering of public health measures, and his efforts toward improvement of State highways. Upon two occasions this year Auburn has been honored with the Governor’s presence. On February 23, he attended the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees and reviewed the R. O. T. C. unit. During the 59th Commencement Exercises, on May 18, the Governor addressed alumni in Langdon Hall, attended another meeting of the Trustees, reviewed cadets, and awarded Reserve Corps commissions and certificates to ninety-four R. O. T. C. graduates. Auburn commends the courageous stand of Governor Miller in behalf of educational progress in Alabama. 22

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Graduate School George Petrie A.M., Pii.l)., LI..D. Dean Tlu- Graduate School coordinate the work of all divisions of the institutions in courses above the Bachelor's degree. Higher training with much emphasis upon research and higher standards of scholarship are essential for the Master's and Professional degrees. School of Engineering Engineering Experiment Station John Jenkins Wii.more M.E. Dean and Acting Director The School of Engineering has to do with the material phases of our civilization. It deals with construction, with materials, with machinery, and all the processes of manufacturing. The Auburn School of Engineering occupies an enviable place not only in Alabama but in the entire nation. Its graduates are in demand in all the industries and engineering activities because of their character and attainment, initiative and resourcefulness. School of Agriculture Agricultural Experiment Station Marion Jacob Funchess B.S., M.S. Dean and Director The School of Agriculture has as its function training in all branches of agriculture from the farmer to the specialist and ;hc scientist. I'he field service is rapidly being extended. It cooperates with the School of Education in .he training of teacher., of Vocational Agriculture. Through the numerous and extensive investigations of agricultural problems the Experiment Station, with its outlying fields and branch stations, is giving the people of the State of Alabama new, useful and practical information for the solution of agricultural problems. o 24