Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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DEAN HAMILTON Dean James M. Hamilton came to Montana in 1889 as superintendent of schools in Missoula, and he has served in the educational institutions of the state ever since. In 1904 he became president of Montana State College, serving until 1919 when he desired to retire from this position. At this time he was made Dean of Men, in which office he has remained since. He has been president of the Montana Educational Association three times and was also honored by the presidency of the Inland Empire Teacher’s Association. Besides the many educational organizations in which he is a member, he belongs to Sigma Chi. Masons, Elks. Phi Kappa Phi, and Rotary Club. Since October 18, 1929 was officially designated “Dean Hamilton Day” on the occasion of his twenty-fifth year of service at Montana State College, a day has been set aside each year as a token of appreciation for the wonderful work Dean Hamilton has done in promoting the education of the young people of Montana. He has always taken an active interest in the welfare of Montana State College and as he has watched its development from a small school to a nationally recognized institution, he has played a large part in achieving this growth. Dean Hamilton has a wide circle of friends and he is loved and respected by all who have known him during his many years of unselfish service. Page Twenty.four

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ALFRED ATKINSON Alfred Atkinson, who was born in Seaforth, Ontario. Canada, came to the United States in 1904 and became naturalized in 1911. He attended Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph, received his B. S. in 1904 from Iowa State College, his M. S. from Cornell in 1912, and his I). Sc. from Iowa State in 1920. He came to Montana State College in 1904 as Professor of Agriculture and was made president in July 1919, in which capacity he has served since. During the World War he served as State Food Adminstrator of Montana, and during the year 1924-1925 he held the position of district governor for district six of Rotary. He is considered one of the foremost agriculturists in the United States. The President’s statements are always direct and definite so that no doubt is left in anyone’s mind as to his meaning. He is never hasty in his decisions, but he does not delay beyond the time that he gets all the facts to make his decision; once decided he will skillfully defend it against opposition, yet he is very considerate of the viewpoints and opinions of others. He has the ability of rating character and is considered an excellent teacher. President Atkinson is a very good speaker, and he can meet an audience of any makeup. He likes to mix socially and is a good friend and neighbor. The esteem in which he is held at Montana State College and throughout the state is tribute to his success as President of Montana State College. p3ge Twenty-threo

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DEAN HERRICK Dean Una B. Herrick has been head of the College of Household and Industrial Arts since 1911, having previously hern Dean of Women at State Normal College, Valley City, North Dakota. In 1913 she organized and directed the first girls’ vocational congress to be held in the United States. She also instituted Woman’s Day which has become an annual feature of commencement week. Besides her work with the college she has been prominent in the State Federation of Women’s Clubs and has been made a permanent member of the executive board. During the past year Dean Herrick has been on leave of absence to prepare a history of the development and progress of women’s education at Montana State College. Dean Herrick is particularly qualified for this task, for it is largely because of her zealous efforts and her determined spirit that women have assumed such a prominent place on our campus. Dean Herrick has splendid executive ability and a perseverance that helps her accomplish everything which she undertakes. She has been the inspiration for the success of many Montana State girls and the results of her interest arc evident in the organizations and work of the women of this school. page Twenty.five