Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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ACTING DEAN OF MEN.. .PHILIP L PETERSON When Dean of Men Lawrence W. Lange was granted a leave of absence from Ohio University at the end of the spring term of 1944, to serve as Lieutenant (j.g.) Lange of the United States Navy, Philip L. Peterson, then assistant dean, took over the responsibilities of the office in Cutler Hall to become Ohio University ' s Acting Dean of Men. With good grace, a sense of humor, and a likeable person- ality, Acting Dean Peterson quickly adapted himself to the duties of his calling throughout the first crucial year, helping to maintain the standards of wise leadership and understanding guidance which are characteristic of all OU leaders. As an assistant professor of voice, and director of Men ' s Glee Club as well, Dean Peterson divides his time between Cutler Hall and Music Hall, easily admitting that sometimes he gets confused. To his music students, Pets represents the finest in musical pedagogy; his ready smile and quiet encourage- ment are eagerly courted by sopranos, tenors, and baritones alike. To his College Problems class, Pete is a good guy and an equally fine teacher. Himself a singer of no mean talent, Dean Pet erson led the student body in community vocalizing at several Grill Nights, at convocations, and during the all-campus carolling session before Christmas vacation.

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DEAN OF WOMEN. ..IRMA E. VOIGT At the beginning of the fall semester, Dean Irma E. Voigt issued a challenge to Ohio University women. She said, You are shaping as well as maintaining the standard of college life to which many of our soldiers will return. Your un- flinching devotion to duty and standard now will determine in large measure the attitude of young men who have matured beyond their years on the battle- field. With this statement, Dean Voigt reaffirmed her faith in the women of Ohio University, whose far-sighted and understanding leader she has been for thirty-one years. Active in campus life, Dean Voigt serves as adviser to such organizations as Campus Affairs Committee, Student Council, Campus Religious Council, Women ' s League, YWCA, Red Cross, Kappa Delta Pi, Mortar Board, Panhellenic Council, Phoenix, and Alpha Lambda Delta. From her McGuffey Hall office, she directs the welfare of women students on campus, helps initiate social functions and establish traditions, holds seminars for graduate students interested in aca- demic work, plans for her classes in College Problems, and takes a vital part in all Ohio University undertakings generally. Though her leisure hours are few. Dean Voigt delights in needlework, read- ing, and bridge. Her pleasant home on Park Place is the scene of numerous campus gatherings, and her famous dog, Lady, the favorite individuality of most of OU ' s population. 12

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS LEFT 1 Butch to his friends, Mr. Grover to his business associates, Assistant to the President, Brandon T. Grover, works hard at the job of publicizing Ohio University. His biggest task at present is the completion of plans for OU ' s postwar building program. LEFT 2 Facts and figures, reports and sum totals are easy as the proverbial pie to George Parks, Univer- sity Treasurer. Ever aware, from a practical standpoint, of what has been accomplished, and what still needs being done, Mr. Parks is OU ' s financial manager. LEFT 3 For the 2500 students all over the country who seek further education through correspondence, J. Floyd Dixon, Director of the Extension Division, plots the courses and sets the rules. LEFT 4 Vitamins and calories, irons and proteins are the special concerns of Margaret K. Davis, Director of Dining Halls. Mrs. Davis scientifically plans meals for the three women ' s dormitories, and reaps her reward when contented coeds audibly sigh, M-m! Was that good! RIGHT 1 University correspondent for hundreds of future OU students, Registrar Dr. Frank B. Dilley keeps a never-ending postal open house at his Ewing Hall office, besides taking care of Registration Day checks and mid-semester delinquent slips. RIGHT 2 A cooperative, able, and ever-cheerful Gal Friday is Irene Devlin, secretary to the President. An OU graduate herself, Miss Devlin takes meas- ure of the campus pulse-beat, and passes the results of her findings through OU ' s many channels of activity and endeavor. RIGHT 3 University Editor and Alumni Secretary, Clark Williams, and his staff recently completed the Blue Star Service list posted in the Edwin Watts Chubb Library, and faithfully each month produce the Alumni Bulletin. RIGHT 4 Seeing OU through seasonal epidemics and Exam Week pains is the special duty of Dr. E. C. Rose, Acting Director of the University Health Service. Along with a staff of competent nurses and aides, Dr. Rose works tirelessly in his dispensary-offices to guard OU ' s collective health.