University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Q Va -1. ..- S l .1 College of Agriculture DEAN NICWELL One of the most important factors in the agricultural resources of the state is the col- lege of Agriculture. This college, in addition to teaching the fundamentals of Florida agriculture, carries on research work and disseminates practical information to farmers and fruit growers. It is one of the oldest colleges of the University, being the successor to the Agricultural college founded at Lake City.

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lQ Ql lil College of Arts and Sciences DEAN ANDERSON The purpose and aim of the college of Arts and Sciences is to train the mind and strengthen the intellectg to build up ideals and establish the characterg to enlarge the visiong to ennoble the thoughtsg to increase the appreciation of the beautiful and the trueg to add charm to life and piquancy to companionshipg to make man a decent fellow, a useful citizen, and an influential member of society in whatever community he live. To accomplish this purpose the college has gathered together a faculty of men ranking with the foremost educators of the day. Through their untiring efforts the college has prospered.

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v ,mi 1- -:an i. 1 Q 8 110 - .1 Engineering ' E nv Ctgllege ACTING DEAN REISD During the course of its existence the Engineering College has been of great prac- tical value to the State of Florida. At the present time a steadily increasing group of graduates, strong and well trained, stand ready to give their services to unfolding and utilizing the vast resources and possibilities of the most potential state in the Union. The students receive both theoretical and practical instruction in the field of their choice. The Engineering Experiment Station has meant a great deal to industries of Florida and the future will have occasion to call upon the aid of this department more and more.