University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Chancellor John G. Bowman CHANCELLOR JOHN GABBERT BOWMAN The Class of 1938 cherishes among the fondest remembrances of its college life, an appreciation of the personality as well as the ideals of Chancellor John G. Bowman. We have been fortunate indeed in being better able to sense the warm friendliness he radiates, while continuing to reap the benefits of his idealistic achievements. For. it is from those ideals that have sprung, not only our magnificent Cathedral, but a philosophy of life and education that has been to us the true goal of all learning. But what has served to endear him more, to University students, have been intimate glimpses into his private life and carefree youth. How realistically every boy lived over again with him, the pranks of his college days which he told so delightfully at Assembly meetings. Groups of rabid candid camera addicts have found in him an enthusiastic associate, for among his prized possessions is a dark room, where he has spent many happy hours developing his own prints. He laughingly admits to being, particularly, a bug on nature photography. There is something appealing about a man who will sit for hours, eagerly awaiting an opportunity to snap the picture of a tinv field mouse, poking his timid nose out into the bright sunshine. Such heart warming anecdotes have brought Chancellor Bowman closer to every student where his sincerity and friendship may be fully appreciated. 20

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With the AD ISTRATORS

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THYRSA WEALTHEOW AMOS Dean or Women Since 1919 women's activities at Pitt have been tinder the capable and considerate direction of Dean Thyrsa W. Amos; and the University rejoices in the continuation of her splendid services. Energetic in the pursuit of her ideals, yet so genuinely cooperative in her relations with women students, she has truly been a guiding light, in the advancement of coeducational opportunities here at Pitt. Dean Amos has been fittingly prepared for her profession with a background rich in elements necessary to administrative education. She received her early degrees at the University of Kansas and it was at Columbia University where her extensive talents in the field of student direction came to the fore. At Pitt she has continued her invaluable assistance to University women down through the years. Dban Thyrsa W. Amos Dean Vincent W. Lanpbar VINCENT WESLEY LANFEAR Dean of Men The personality of Dean Vincent W. Lanfcar has become a tradition among Pitt students. His friendly guidance, accompanying warm smile and drawling voice, has been of immeasurable aid to boys confused bv the intricacies of college life. His heartfelt interest and sympathy in student activity have given Pitt men a close personal contact with their University. Dean Lanfcar was born and educated in Texas, but came to Columbia for his Ph.D. After brief stays at Columbia and Yale, Dr. Lanfcar came to Pitt in 1925 as a professor in finance. He assumed the task of director of the Evening Division, and retained this post until his appointment as Dean of Men in 1933-