Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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A quarter of a century is a long time. Long enough for a man to go through college, raise a family, and even start his son or daughter through college. As a matter of fact, some of the members of President Wells ' last freshman class have parents who were part of his first freshman class. Within this span of time, a great many things have happened to Indi- ana University. Physically, academ- ically, and culturally, I. U. has im- proved and expanded. In June, 1937, a map of the whole University at Bloomington could be included with room to spare on one page of the University catalogue. To- day, the Bloomington campus can not be completely shown even on a double page spread. Beginning with the present Business and Education Buildings and the Auditorium, and continuing through the recently com- pleted Geology Building and the Fine Arts and Radio and Television Build- ing, Indiana University has been en- gaged in a constant program of con- struction and renovation on the Bloomington campus. Similarly, the number, size, and distribution of I. U. extension centers has also expanded. Under the guidance of President Wells, the University has made just as rapid strides in its academic as- pects. Since 1937, many new depart- ments and subjects have been added to the total curriculum. Compara- tive literature, library science, addi- tional physical and applied sciences, Herman B Wells— A Quarter-Century at I. U. and more languages have become an established part of the University. Coupled with this has been a shift in emphasis from a program of purely West European studies to one more world-wide in scope, making Indiana University truly international in scope. The University ' s facilities and op- portunities for research have become some of the best in the nation. Even more important has been the develop- ment of an atmosphere particularly favorable to research and innovation. It is perhaps this special atmos- phere which has induced so many out- standing professors to join the I. U. faculty. Since 1953 the most out- standing of these men have been given further recognition by the es- tablishment of the Distinguished Service Professorship list. In the sci- ences, men such as Hermann J. Mul- ler (a 1946 Nobel Prize winner and recipient in 1955 of the Kimber Ge- netics Award ) , Tracy Sonneborn, and Ralph Cleland have extended I. U. ' s fame around the world. In English and government, there have been outstanding professors like Herbert J. Muller, John Moore, Wil- liam Parker, and C. S. Hyneman. Other Distinguished Service Profes- sorships have been named in mathe- matics, economics, medicine, law, and speech and theatre. But a university is not merely a place for faculty research; it also has a high obligation to prepare its stu- dents for their futures, both in their chosen professions and in their per- sonal lives. To help both the student and the University in this great un- dertaking, President Wells led the development of the present system of counseling and guidance programs, other programs for student health and hospitalization, and still others for student employment. The past 25 years have also seen the inauguration of the Auditorium and Celebrity Series, Little Theatre productions, Pop Concerts, special convocations, and increased presenta- tions of operas, concerts, and recitals by the School of Music. President Wells and his corps of many able assistants during the last 25 years have indeed built a great university. I. U. is fortunate that President Wells is not leaving the University entirely; but that as Presi- dent of the I. U. Foundation, he will continue to serve and help lead the University towards ever greater achievement in the coming years.

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