Susquehanna University - Lanthorn Yearbook (Selinsgrove, PA)

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Courses of Study I. i ' heology. II. College of Liberal Arts. 1. Classical Course. 2. Latin Scientific Course. 3. Greek Scientific Course. 4. Teachers ' College Course. III. Preparatory. 1. Academic Course. 2. Teachers ' Elementary Course. IV. Conservatory of Music. V. School of Expression. VI. School of Business. VII. School of Art. u

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The Board of Directors OFFICERS President Rev. S. W. Owen, D. I). ( Hon. J. P. S. (iobin, LL. D. Yiee-Presi,lent. , y p; ,, p j) Heeretary R- L- Shroyer, ]?. f . Trea-surer Rev. A. N. Warner, 1). D. MEMBERS Rev. Charles T. Aik ens, A. M Seliu ' s Ur.ive, Pa. Dewitt Bodine Hughesville, Pa. Rev. J. M. Steck, D. D Williamsport, Pa. J. P. Carpenter, A. M., Esq Suubury, Pa. Rev. 8. W. Owen, D. D Hagerstown, Md. Gen. J. P. S. Gobin, LL. D Lebanon, Pa. Rev. G. W. Enders, D. D York, Pa. John L. Cooper Selin ' s Grove, Pa. Rev. W. E. Fisher, D. D Shamokin, Pa. William Pore Pittsburg, Pa. Rev. A. E. Wagner, Ph. D Altoona, Pa. Ira C. Schoch Selin ' s Grove, Pa. William Decker Montgomery, Pa. Rev. D. B. Lau, A. M West Milton, Pa. Rev. A. H. Spangler Yeagert iwn, Pa. Rev. J. H. Weber, D. D 8unbury, Pa. Rev. M. L. Shindel, D. U Danville, Pa. Rev. I. H. .McGann, D. D Lewisbiirg, Pa. Rev. M. L. Culler, A. M Bedford, Pa. Charles Steele Northumberland. Pa. C. Q. MeWilliams, Es(j Shamokin, Pa. Rev. William M. Reariek, A. M Belletbntc, Pa, M. L. Wagenseller Selin ' .- (jrove. Pa. Rev. S. N. Carpenter, A. M Pittsburg, Pa. George C. Wagenseller Selin ' s Grove, Pa. Rev. A. A. Warner, D. D Selin ' s Grove, Pa. W. H. Hupjiel, Esq Somerset, Pa. Hon. G. Alfred Schoch Middleburg, Pa. M. P. Moller Hagerstown, Pa. 10

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Historical Sketch of Susquehanna University We have again reached the time when it is altogether fitting and pro- per that we should present our readers with a brief account of the record Susquehanna University has made for herself during the few years that have elapsed since the institution is known by the aforesaid name. Though comparatively young, Susquehanna has had a remarkable de elopment. We note with pleasure that this development has eclipsed the expectations of her most ardent supporters. She sprung from what was formerly known as Missionary Institute, which was founded in 1858, — her growth not having been sudden, but gradual. Until the year 1894, what is now known as Susquehanna Uni ersity, comprised but one building, — that of Selin ' s Grove Hall, the money for which was provided by the generous and whole hearted people of Selin ' s Grove. In that year, in order to meet the demands for larger and better accommodations, the commodious building known as Gustavus Adolphus Hall was erected. It was also during that year that the Junior and Senior vears of a college course were added, with conferring of degrees, and it was then that the institution received the more appropriate name of Susquehanna Uni ersitv. In 1897, three years later, another pressing need was supplied, and ever since that time the students have been enjoying the advantages of a chemical and physical laboratory, fairly well adapted in all its appointments to the requirements. The work of both Theological and Collegiate depart- ments was continued with increasing success until 1899, when Dr. Dimm re- signed the Presidencv, remaining ho e er, to continue his work as a Pro- fessor. Rev. C. W. Heisler, D. D., of Denver, Col., was chosen to succeed Dr. Dimm, and it was under his jurisdiction that the departments of Music and Elocution were established, while arious changes and additions were made to the other courses of study. In 1901, Dr. Heisler, who had proved himself a very able man, resigned, and Dr. Woodruff was elected dean, assuming the duties of president of the Collegiate Department, while the Rev. Jacob Yutzy, D. D., acted as dean of the Theological Department. The beautiful Ladies ' Dormitory, known as Seibert Memorial Hall, was erected and dedicated during this period, while the Commercial Course, along with se ' eral other noteworthy changes, was added. 12