Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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MEMORIAM DR. CHARLES EZRA BEURY. 1879-1953 ROBERT V. GEASEY. 1906-1953 In 1953 Temple University mourned the passing of two members of its family. Dr. Charles E. Beury. president-emeritus, and Robert V. Geasey, Director of Public Information. Dr. Beury served as president of the University from January 22, 1926. to January 24, 1941. During these fiftoen years, Dr. Beury had seven honorary degroes conferred upon him, and the University added many new buildings to its physical plant, including Carnell Hall, Sullivan Library, Mitten Hall, Temple Stadium and a new medical school. Dr. Beury died March 9. and is survived by his wife and four children. Mr. Geasey, a 1929 graduate of the School of Business and Public Administration, joined the staff of the Department of Publicity in 1928 and became its director in March. 1942. His achievements in bettering the University's public relations earned him high praiso and a reputation throughout the Philadelphia area. His attitude toward his own success is expressed in this statement: Never achieved distinction in any field. Just an average individual, happy to be born in the United States of America. Fifteen

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Meet the Deans MR. JOHN A. BROWN AND MISS GERTRUDE D PEABODY At many large institutions the individual student often feels that his personality is being lost in the crowd. But as long at Temple University can depend upon the services of Miss Gertrude D. Peabody. Dean of Women, and Mr. John A. Brown, Dean of Men. there is no danger of this problem looming large on the local scene. Any student who has difficulty in selecting vocational objectives, in learning to study effectively, who has personality problems, trouble with health, finances or any other matter affecting his progress in college, can expect understanding, warm interest and expert guidance from Dean Peabody and Dean Brown. Some people have the false idea that to be a dean is to be a disciplinarian. Actually, the discipline of students takes but a tiny fraction of the deans' time, which is spent mainly in giving counsel to those students who request it. As prominent members of many important University groups, the deans are busy much of the day with speeches, meetings and appointments, but both agree that the work that gives most satisfaction is with students. In the midst of all these activities. Dean Peabody and Dean Brown maintain an active interest in campus organizations. It is to them that the student leaders look for advice, and no sounder advice can be sought anywhere. Fourteen

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