University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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College of Engineering EXPANSION set the keynote for the activ- ities of the College of Engineering this year, with Everett D. Howe as acting chairman during the absence of Morrough P. O. ' Brien. A new division, the School of Engineering Design, has been added to the college, and construction of a new engineering building is scheduled to begin next summer. ' Dean MORROUGH P. O ' BRIEN of the Col- lege of Engineering was at Bekini to help with the atomic re- search which followed the dropping of the bomb. Now on leave of absence, he carries on his engineering studies. In line with his varied academic interests in plant physiology, Dean ALVA R. DAVIS of L S, spends his vaca- tions in the natural setting of his Sierra cabin, where he skiis in winter and relaxes in summer. College of Letters and Science LARGER than many entire universities, California ' s College of Letters and Science comprises over one half of the student body of the Berkeley campus. Under the leader- ship of world famous economists, historians, linguists, scientists, and artists, the college receives an ever-increasing number of applications from students eager for admission. T

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SCHOOLS and COLLEGES College of Agriculture OPERATING on four campuses, Davis, Berkeley. Riverside, and Los Angeles, the College of Agriculture plans ahead. Notable along the construction line is the new School of Veterinary Medicine, soon to be established at Davis. This progressive college includes resident instruction and California Agriculture Extension Service. Too busy to have a hobby, Dean CLAUDE B. HUTCHISON of the College of Agriculture is vice-president of the University, fisherman, smoker, and takes up three quarters of a page in Who ' s Who. College of Ch:emistry COMPLETION of the huge Chemistry building highlighted the College of Chem- istry this year. This represents the first increase in space for the college since 1919. Here possible classes in micro and ultra-micro chemistry will be held. Such studies figured prominently in the atomic energy program. Gilman Hall will be used to a greater extent for chemical engi- neering classes. Dynamic Dean of the College of Chemistry, WENDALL M. LATIMER, even found time on his busy schedule to make frequent trips to Washington on government business.

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School of Architecture M NY hour;; en charrette accompany tin- four year study of the Architecture student. The brown Ark building on North side r- some of the busiest --indent-- on campus. Architects wanting relaxation from time-consuming studies, seek out vivacious Dean WARREN C. PERRY, a mechanical wizard with a fondness for designing mechanical contrap- tions. School of Business Administration PHKX MENAL increase in numbers marks the School of Bu--ine-- Administration. Present conditions frequently require two or three people to occupy one desk. As the adjectives have it. Dean E. T. GRETHER of the School of Business Administration is friendly and mighty important, a recent Governor Warren appointee to the San Fran- cisco World Trade Center Authority. School of Education TRAINING aspiring teachers in public - hools rather than at the I niversity. the School of Education has successfully started their students in the teaching profession. This past semester state schools working in cooperation with members of the staff placed 252 students in practice teaching. Known for his studies of handwrit- ing, twins, and international rela- tions Dean FRANK FREEMAN will be missed by all when he retires this year.