University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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THE Graduate College at the University of Iowa affords an opportunity for the con- tinuance of that pursuit which never ceases education. Dean Carl E. Seashore, an international figure, who has served in the executive capacity since the founding of this college i.s directly respon- sible for its progress and success. The college, one of the ten largest in the United States, is the oldest of its kind west of the Mississippi. The Graduate College, located in East hall, is equipped with materials and apparatus cover ing any desired field of work. The instruction has proved its excellence in the number of ad- vanced degrees conferred upon those enrolled in the college. In 1893, a committee determined the conditions for conferring Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees. In 1898, the first Doctor of Philosophy degrees were conferred. A Graduate College was formally organized in 1900. A master ' s degree may be obtained by the ap- plication of good average ability toward a chosen end, in one year, with submission of a thesis. The doctor ' s degree calls for knowledge of two languages, three years of graduate study and the filing of copies of a thesis. Instructors of the university may further their education ; those at a distance may take advan- tage of extension division courses. Many per- sons pursue research work beyond the campus : others receive unsought honorary degrees for marked attainment after graduation. Aside from the courses and training offered, the college has an individuality of its own a stimulating fellowship and contact. Common endeavor and widespread interest in broad yet speciali .ed fields weld the varied efforts into a strong unit. THE GRADUATE COLLEGE CARL E. SEASHORE Dean

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THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CLEMENT C. WILLIAMS Dean ROBERT K. VIERCK MARION KROUSE WILLIAM I ' . JONKS CHARLES I,. TAHH THE College of Applied Science was the title once given to the College of Engineering, which has been carrying on an extension and remodeling program. This year a new me- chanical engineering laboratory, costing $60,000, was built completing another unit in the proposed engineering quadrangle. In the days when land surveying was an im- portant matter the university school of engineer- ing was organized to keep pace with the needs of the early settlers. It has continued in step until today, under the supervision of Dean Clement C. Williams, C.E., the college includes the main engineering branches with facilities for instruc tion and research second to none. Courses are offered in the fields of civil engi- neering, chemical engineering, electrical engi- neering, and commercial engineering. The train- ing is administered from the scientific rather than the trade point of view, the objective being to train creative engineers rather than artizans. Excellent laboratory facilities are available in which students may apply their science. These include one of the few high potential laboratories in the United States, a television station for which the university holds a license, and radio station WSUI. Men of national reputation are employed on the teaching staff. The college ' s representative to its alumni is Iowa Transit, a magazine which originated in 1891 as papers ' read before the Civil Engineering society. During Mecca week the engineers celebrate one of the most brilliant and popularly anticipated activities of the year. A festive program of dinner, dance and musical show is followed by an interesting exhibition of modern scientific achievements.

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THE COLLEGE OF LAW EUGENE A. GILLMORE Dean THE oldest College of Law west of the -Mis- sissippi was established in l)es Moines in 1865 and moved to Iowa City in 1868. Dean Eugene A. Gilmore, B.A., LIB., Ll.D., for mer vice governor general of the Philippine Islands, heads the college. The course of study covered one year ' s work until 1884. Since 1980 six are required : three years of liberal arts and three years of law. A portion of the training is devoted to exercise in trial practice, regularly and systematically con- ducted in a practice court. On Supreme Court day judges of the supreme court of Iowa hear the final Law club argu- ments. Four seniors, winners in the freshman and junior elimination arguments and having the highest scholastic standing in the class, com- pete. A banquet follows the contest. The Iowa Law Review, edited by Prof. Paul L. Sayre, B.A., J.D.. S.J.I)., is devoted to the study and investigation of the law. and gives particular attention to problems of interest to the Iowa bar. Election to Ihe editorial board affords valuable opportunity for research and training in accurate and concise legal thought and expression. Less than one-half of one per cent of the pop- ulation of the United States is made up of law yers; all but seven of our presidents, all but Iwo of our secretaries of state, most of the cabinet members, and a majority of the houses of congress have been lawyers. No other single profession exerts such an influence in state and national life. A proportionate influence is exerted by the law students in the campus activities at the Uni- versity of Iowa.