DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Humbert: Cantmud. Breaking Rhcorezig Few DePauwites know that President Russell Jay Humbert, D.D.7 L.L.D., hftecnth president of DePauw University, was once a Wooster College track star. This fact should not be surprising, however, since he is breaking all kinds of records while running in the track meet called life. The versatile pacesetter of the GDP and athletic conference movements, clear- ed many high hurdles, but he is still run- ning, clearing still higher ones. To name a few such conquered obstacles-he earned degrees from Wooster, Boston University, Mt. 26 Union and Wabash, preparing to pastor Methh odist churches in Akron7 Toledo and Youngs- town. Not contented with cross-country, Dr. Humbert went out for a marathon which took him to Scotland as an exchange pastor and to Hawaii to survey mission work. He has re- ceived several prizes for his record efforts, including the houtstanding ymmg man of Akron honor awarded him by the junior Chamber of Commerce in 1931. It hardly seems possible that DePauw can become anything but greater with such a runner in the lead.

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The fact that over a third of DePauw,s faculty Have served for twenty years or more demonstrates that They are individuals who seek more than financial benefits. Unlike other occupations, their job is a never ending task. Once out of the classroom, they are called upon T0 advise and assist student sponsored activities, To aid the administration in formulating academic policy, and To counsel students in their preparation for the future.

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After two years the campus still marvcled at President Humbertis inexhaustible spirit. Regardless of trips, speeches or luncheons his familiar hgurc was always on the bench. Mrs. Humbert probably held her breath during the freshmen reception for fear her humorous husband would tell an- other of his well known jokes at her CXPCHSC.