University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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AUBREY J. KEMPNER Dr. Kempner is Head of the department of Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences. He gained his interest in mathmetics at George-August University, Gottingen, Ger- many. Here, too, he received his Ph.D. The University, founded in 1734 by the English King George II is famous for the high quality of its teaching, for its library, zoological, ethnographical, and mineralogicol collections, and for its Society of Sciences. CLARENCE L ECKEL Mr. Eckel obtained his B.S. in 1914, and his C.E. in 1921 at the University of Colorado. Since then he has been active on the faculty as Head of the Civil Engineering department, Chairman of the Athletic Committee, and Faculty Repre- sentative in the Mountain States Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Advanced work in structures holds his scholas- tic interest, besides his evident interest in othletics. GEORGE F. REYNOLDS Dr. Reynolds is Head of the combined departments of English Language and Literature. He obtained his A.B. and LL.D. from the University of Kansas, and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, in a book on the Elizabethan theater. Dr. Reynolds is throwing many old theories out the window, and discovering some amazing facts. The development of the theater, and the writers of the later Victorian period are especially interesting to him, too. He enjoys learning more about English backgrounds; end he likes gardening. R. G. GUSTAVSON Mr. Gustovson became Head of the department of Chemis- try in 1937, having taught previously at Denver Univer- sity, where he had also obtained his B.A. and M.A. de- grees. He has gained International fame in the field of biochemistry, especially concerning the glands of internal secretion. In 1930 he was a delegate to the second inter- national congress for glandular research in London. Among the awards he has received are the Phi Lambda Upsilon prize in analytical chemistry, and the Melzer Award in research. WALTER B.VEAZ IE Dr. Veazie, Head of the department of Philosophy, obtained his A.B. and Ph.D. degrees at Columbia University. His Interests lie in the realm of higher thought — philosophy and science. Ontology, the philosophic theory of reality. Is his favorite field. Further, he enjoys studying the history of science. His subject can Interest only those select few who can follow and at least partially understand abstract thought. 23 •

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION MAURICE H. REES Dr. Rees, Dean and Superintendent of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Hospitals, took his A.B. at Monmouth College in Illinois, A.M. ot University of Illinois, Ph.D. at University of Chicago, and M.D. at Wash- ington University. He also teaches physiology and pharma- cology, and does research work in endocrine organs, and pituitary extracts and their physiological action. His lovely garden at his home in Denver shows the result of his interest in gardening. CLARA LOUISE KIENINGER Miss Kieninger has been the Director of the School of Nurs- ing at C. U. since 1926. Among her achievements since graduating from the Lutheran Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, are a citation from the British government for 26 months of overseas service, fellowships from the Rockefeller Founda- tion in 1921 and 1929, active work in founding modern nursing, and in founding Public Health Nursing in Brazil. HERBERT S. EV, Dr. Evans came to Co ' Dean of the School versify of Nebraska, in 1898, and his Ph rience as an engineeVj the General Electric organizations, he ha engineering journal sity in 1905, and became in 1919. From the Uni- r, he received his B.S. ' gained practical expe- Q. Railroad, and with ber of many engineering s articles published in HARRY CARLSON Mr. Carlson, Dean of Men, finds his interests in the field of athletics. He was director of Athletics at Melford School, and director of Physical Education at Homline University before he became baseball coach fifteen years ago. He received his B.P.E. from Springfield College, and his M.A. from Clark University. Besides baseball, he likes fishing, handball, and tennis. He takes great pleasure in reading. LYDIA L. BROWN Miss Brown, Dean of Women, is a graduate of Vassar Col- lege, and received her M.A. at Wisconsin University, from which she received a scholorship to study at the Sorbonne in Paris. She is very much interested in interior decorating, OS shown not only in her home, but in her help in planning the construction and equipment of Memorial, the dormi- tories, the Women ' s Club and the Faculty Club. As sponsor of many campus groups. Miss Brown has the opportunity of frequently indulging in her favorite recreation, meeting people. • 22

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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION WILLIAM B. PIETENPOL Dr. Pietenpol, Head of the Physics department, entertains his classes with an amusing supply of tricks ! Perhaps he gathered them while traveling, or while studying at the University of Leyden, Holland, or while obtaining his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin. But he has more serious interests, too — in research, application of physics to arts and industry, in which he particularly engaged in the West- ern Electric Company. For recreation, he enjoys tennis. EARL C. CROCKETT Dr. Crockett is Chairman of the Executive Committee, De- partment of Social Science. The University of California is his alma mater, from which he obtained his Ph.D. Under- graduates know him as the chairman of the committee on scholarships. He is particularly interested in public finance, and has done much research on the subject. In the fishing season he joins the ranks of the fishermen. He also enjoys traveling and reading. WILLIAM C. Kayo Lam, the G his B.A. degree f i player for the AlrrlJ Dean of Men, Lai alumni alike. er of Athletics, received Uftyersity. As star football t)rv33-35 and as Assistant universally by students and CARL W. BORCMANN Dr. Borgmann, Head of the department of Chemical Engineer- ing, received his doctorate from Cambridge University in England after having received his earlier degrees (B.S. and Ch.E.) from the University of Colorado. His special interest in the field at one time was corrosion, although now he is devoting his time to unit operations in engineering. Mr. and Mrs. Borgmann are often seen at formols, and it is rumored that they are expert at folk dancing. CLIFFORD C. HOUSTON Dr. Houston enjoys a variety of activities as Dean of the summer quarter. Director of the Extension Division, and professor of education. From our own Colorado University he received his A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. degrees, and did graduate and post-doctoral study at Columbia University His scholastic interests include the development of interest patterns in children, vocational interest patterns of youth, guidance and personnel work, school curricula with reference to society ' s needs. He enjoys instrumental music and almost all sports. • 24