Loyola University Chicago - Loyolan Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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lumui Assvciafivu Closely associated with the Loyola Foundation, is the Alumni Associa- tion. Father Grant, director of the Foundation, is also the director of the Association. The purpose of the Alumni As- sociation is to keep the graduates of the University in contact with the ideals and teachings which are an integral part of Loyola. Groups from the Medical and Dental schools have been especially active, organizing in various sections of the country in order to further the pro- fessional ethics connected with their work. ' During the war years the Asso- ciation printed the Loyola Alr1mnu.r, informing the 'old grads' as to the whereabouts of their former class- mates. This publication, the only of Loyola's to function duringithe war, was one of the most welcome items at many a mail call. As the University has progressed since August of 1945, so has the Association become increasingly ac- tive in its participation in the affairs of Loyola. ALUMNI IN THE MAKING

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again 90 udrzfizfn The Loyola Foundation was founded by the Alumni Association of Loyola University in 1945 to give graduates and former students of the University the opportunity to assist Loyola in carrying on the work of giving its students Catholic university training. The response to the first and subsequent calls for donations was immediate and most gratifying. The great majority of the good accomplished by the Loyola Foundation was made possible through small individual donations. The constant problem of higher education is how to make ends meet. The thousands of Loyolans acting together have eased somewhat the financial worries of University officials. Plans have already been drawn up for a campaign to secure for Loyola a substantial endowment, comparable to that enjoyed by many of the larger universities of the land. It is desired to complete this program in time for the University's centennial celebration. The drive for funds during the year 1947-1948 will- attempt to set the Medical and Dental Schools on the soundest financial footing. l Director of the Alumni Foundation is Rev. G. G. Grant, SJ., who also serves as director of the Alumni Association. Father Grant has been aided in-his work by many of the loyal alumni of Loyola. Limitations in space prevent listing their names and contributions here. There are many appeals of a deserving nature that come to the attention of the public. A university's needs will not impress the majority of Americans. But you who have received the benefits of a college education are the ones on whom universities like Loyola must count for the gifts that mean the difference between success and mediocrity in their work. With these Words Father Grant has directed his appeal to all alumni of Loyola University.

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REV. STEWART E, DoLLAizD, SJ. Dean of the Gradzmle School raduaff School On August 15, 1946, Rev. Stewart E. Dollard, SJ., became Dean of the Graduate School. He was the fourth Dean to hold that office. In 1926, when the Graduate School was organized, Rev. Austin G. Schmidt was appointed its first Dean. After several years spent in administering the affairs of the Graduate School, Father Schmidt relinquished the position to Rev. Samuel K. Wilson, 8.1. When Father Wilson became the President of Loyola University in 1933, Rev. Francis Gerst, SJ., was appointed Dean of the .Graduate School. He held this ofiice until succeeded by Father Dollard. During the administrations of the various Deans, substantially the same objectives were kept in mind. From its beginning the Graduate School has sought to give its students a thorough training in some special field of knowledge, and at the same time it has attempted to make them proftcient in the methods of research and in the presentation of results. The primary objective of the Graduate School is naturally the same as that of the University as a whole: to integrate scientific, literary, and cultural training with a sound philosophy of life based on Catholic principles of right thinking and right living. During the period of the war, leaves of absence were granted to many of the members of the faculty. The result was the curtailment of some of the activities of the Graduate School. Since the war has been over, every effort has been made to offer graduate instruction in as many departments as possible. At the present time the following degrees are being conferred: Master of Education, Master of Arts, and Master of Arts QHonorsj. Preparation for the Doctor of Philosophy degree is possible in classics, English, history, philosophy, and psychology. The degree of Master of Arts fHonorsj may be secured in the fields of classics and philosophy. The Master of Arts degree may be secured upon the completion of advanced work in the Helds of qlassics, education, English, history, mathematics, modern language, philosophy, and psychology. jurisdiction over all academic work of a graduate nature is in the hands of the Dean of the Graduate