DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Father Takes Over Post of Dean of the University Dean Farber entered DePauw in 1931 for his first taste of college life. He came; he saw; he stayed! Though his title has varied, his descrip- tion has remained the sameia big man on cam- pus, Student Farber was sufhciemly active outside cokejoints to become Junior Class President, Junior Prom Chairman, Debater, President of MHA, and to qualify for Gold Key. In fact, he was so busy he had to spend his honeymoon in Longden Hall. Administrator Farber, now Dean of the Univer- sity, served in the Admissions OHice before being Assistant Dean of Students. Dean Farber combines a doctor,s degree in edu- cation and a sincere interest in students in solving campus problems. 29

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Trustees Approved Plans For Athletic Conference It was during the 1952-53 school year that DePauw students, faculty, alumni and friends were introduced to the Greater DePauw Pro- gram. It was during this same semester that the University moved toward athletic unifica- tion. Both these advancements, although initiat- ed by campus ofhcials, were studied, tested, im- proved and approved by the Board of Trustees and Visitors. Responsibility coordinated With determining DePauwas future is well grounded in this forty- seven member group. Led by President Howard C. Sheperd7 Board Chairman of the National City Bank of New York; Vice-president Glenn Thompson, president of Arvin Industries; and Secretary Joseph Iglehart, attorney for Igle- hart and Hewins; the school hierarchy is form- ulated from religious, civic, and economic elite who have shown an aptitude for leadership. Half of the eighteen executives and eight JOINT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND VISITORS bankers 0n the Board roll have the word iiPres- identi7 in their business title7 proving their ability assets. Also, President-Emeritus Roy 0. West is one of four attorneys working for their own law firms when not busy with Trustee transactions. An editor, two physicians and fourteen pastors complete a combination in- suring DePauwis claim on the EtBest School in Indianaa, accolade. These men become members by presidential nomination and trustee ratihcation, alumni elec- tion on their directors, selections, or designation by one of three Indiana Methodist conferences. These conferences choose outstanding ministers from their area to serve as Board Visitors. Thus is evolved the varied-interest, widely- representative board basically endowed with maintenance of University welfare, hiring and firing faculty and administration and formu- lating DePauw policy. Top row: Rev. R. Baldridge, Rev. R. Fribley, L. Cannon, E. Pulliam, W. Collings. Second row: H. Hartsock, E. Sims, Rev. j. Moore, j. Emison, Dr. P. Victzke, Dr. S. Yoder, Dr. S. Martin, Rev. A. Underwood. Third Raw: FA Frick, F. OiHair, L. Cline, Fi Tucker, Dri C. Alexander, Dr. N. Jeffrey, Rev. E. Oldie, Rev. J. Hill, R. Isenbargcr, G. Igleheart, E. Shircman. Bottom Row: E. Morgan, Rev. B. Horn, F. Clippinger, Dr. R. Humbert, H. Sheperd, Pres., J. Iglehart, Seciyu F . Hoke, Rev. E. Jones, Dr. G. Carpenter. 28

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Dean Riggs C oordinates Policy Dean Riggs, in his fifth year as Dean of Stu- dents7 arrived at DePauw fortified with a wealth of experience. He graduated from the Univer- sity of California, where even though working part time, he managed to sing in the Freshman Quartet and University Glee Club. After earn- ing his Masteris and Doctorls degrees at Colum- bia, Dean Riggs worked Five years on the faculty of John Hopkins. Bearing testimony to his ability in the psychological field is his member- ship in the American Psychological Association. Although Dean Riggs was raised in Oakland, California, his studies and work have taken him all over the country. Right now he man- ages to keep his spare minutes occupied with two other full-time jobs-raising three chil- dren and building a new home! 30 Miss Scheuer Advises Activities i:Sincerer, Lucille Scheuer Assistant Dean of Students,, These words conclude the first letter a fresh- man girl receives from DePauw during the sum- mer, and in September, she will meet its owner; one who will play an important part in her college life. If the freshman girl works in AVVS, she will find Miss Scheuer there7 guiding and advising. Older and wiser, our ex-novice may work with Miss Scheuer on Pan-Hel, and as a senior, Miss Scheuer will aid her job seeking. Through four years, the student attends social functions scheduled by this same dean. Miss Scheuer; a one-time high school dramatics teacher, bears the official title Assistant Dean of StudentSefour words to sum up many jobs.