University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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MEDICINE 9 9 The University of Colorado School of Medi- cine and Hospitals is now passing through its most difficult period due to drastic cuts in appropriations and to shrinkage of millage. In meeting this situation it was necessary to cut all salaries in our hospitals 25 to 33 percent, ex- cept general duty nurses who were cut 50 percent. The personnel of several departments was radically reduced. Regardless of all these hardships our employees have shown a wonderful spirit of cooperation, often working many hours over time in an attempt to keep our service up to standard. During the past year, our hospitals have been filled to capacity or over capacity for the major portion of the time. In Colorado General Hospital 3,134 bed pa- tients were cared for and in the out-patient depart- ment there were 65.126 patient visits or an aver- age of 260 patients per day. In the Psychopathic Hospital there were 785 patient admissions and 5,420 patient visits to the out-patient department. In the School of Medicine the enrollment in all four classes is definitely limited and the classes are filled to capacity. During the past few years, there has been a definite increase in the number of students doing graduate work. This type of work has been greatly stimulated by the fellowships made avail- able through the Child Research Council. The School of Nursing was discontinued two years ago due to lack of funds. This School will be reopened as soon as funds become available. Maurice H. Rees, Dean. Maurice H. Rees NURSING % Since the closing of the School of Nursing in 1932. due to a cut in appropriations, no new students have been admitted. However, the stu- dents who were enrolled in the school at the time of its closing were permitted to complete their course. All have finished except twelve seniors, who will graduate in June, 1935. As to the future of the School of Nursing we have no definite statement to make at this time. If the School should be re-opened, some changes will doubtless be made in the organization, entrance re- quirements, and in the courses offered. We are carrying on an educational program for our graduate stafT, and are continuing the course in psychiatric nursing for affiliating and graduate students. 9 Louise Kieninger, Director. Louise Kieninger - 18)S -

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SCHOOL OF BUS I NESS 9 9 It is quite natural for every man who is suc- cessful in his life work to view that enterprise with enthusiasm. Thus, when a man seasoned by long experience expresses himself his opinion carries weight by reason of his achievements, his position, and his own convictions. In applying the foregoing observation to busi- ness as a calling or profession, the testimony given by leaders in its ranks is glowing indeed. One such leader has painted this luminous picture: Business is today the profession. It offers something of the glory that in the past was given to the crusader, the soldier, the courtier, the explorer, and some- times to the martyr — the test of wits, of brain, of quick thinking, the spirit of adventure, and espe- cially the glory of personal achievement. Another equally famous business man gives his approval thus: Trade is a path-finder in the wilderness: a herald of peace; a torch-bearer of culture. To which may be added the words of a noted contem- porary historian: The most admirable and effi- cient piece of work being done today is the work business is doing. No king or general or priest is ellmore I etersen accomplishing so much even in terms of his own metier. ' Such testimony, even though taken with salt or lemon-juice, may not be discounted entirely. Even a bit of truth in them gives promise. 9 • Elmore Petersen, Dean. L A W 9 ♦ The School of Law sets its aim high. Its plan is to offer three or four years of solid and rich training not only in technical topics, but also in the social and historical principles on which law and government are founded. Its library, building, and other facilities permit this. Its faculty is de- termined upon achievement. The school asks of students not only a broad foundation of liberal education before entering, but steady work in the study of law. The School is eager to encourage initiative, insight, and professional character. It be- lieves it serves this state and nation best if it turns out each year a few men with a feeling of profes- sional obligation, a thorough grounding in the law- yer ' s work and some human understanding. 9 9 J.AMES Grafton Rogers, Dean. James Grafton Rogers 4i7

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PHARMACY The chief function of the College of Phar- macy is to train young men and young women to serve the state in the capacity of pharmacists. The value of this important link in the public health service is apt to be overlooked until we find our- selves in need of the particular knowledge and skill possessed by this class of public servants. On May 26, 193-4. Colorado joined with nearly forty other states in requiring graduation from a recognized college of pharmacy as one of the pre- requisites to licensing as a pharmacist. Beginning with the class that entered in Sep- tember. 1932, all colleges of pharmacy within the United States went to the minimum four-year course of instruction. Thus we join hands with the professions of medicine, dentistry and nursing in safeguarding that most precious of all heritages — the public health. 9 9 Homer C. Washburn, Dean. Ho.MER C. Washburn M U S C Rowland W. Dunham The College of Music now serves the Uni- versity in two capacities. With the addition of electives in Music, including individual lessons in vocal and instrumental music to the total of forty- five hours, music may be elected toward a Bache- lor of Arts degree as a cultural subject. This, to- gether with the band, the orchestra, and the glee clubs, furnish a comprehensive outlet for students who are interested in musical art. The professional training, leading to the degree Bachelor of Music, is now in the hands of an en- tirely efficient faculty — men and women of great experience and high artistic ideals and attainments. Majors in voice, the various instruments, compo- sition, and either the instrumental or general (vocal) supervision in Public School Music may be selected. The place of music in education is rapidly be- coming recognized. In our daily lives the influence of the various arts may be of paramount value. Contact with music is especially desirable for every university student. May the time arrive when such a contact will be even more general than it is to- day. •• Rowland W. Dunham. Director. - 19)C--