University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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DEPARTMENTAL HEADS lexasdrr Silver mas, Head of the 'rtment of Ohm is try s Dam bach, Director of Physical ion Ions Lei• Holcombe, Head of tary Department Hutchissos, Head of the De-f Physics Acting as a corporate whole, the University of Pittsburgh is nevertheless dependent upon the activities of its various parts for its successful functioning. Ranging down through the administrative management from the Chancellor and the Provost through the schools, activities finally center in the departments, each of which represents a particular field of study. The departments, however, arc not the definite division of knowledge into specific fields, for many departments arc intcr-dcpcndcnt, and many arc in turn subdivided in interest and activity. As a result, certain departments fall into natural groupings, and these groupings provide the fundamental divisions of knowledge; the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities, arc all represented in rhe average course required for graduation 26

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Dean C. Leonard O'Connell UNIVERSITY DEANS C. LEONARD O'CONNELL Dean of the School of Pharmacy In Dean C. Leonard O’Connell, an inquisitive and idealistic mind has sought expression in many complex endeavors. His whole life has been permeated with an altruistic desire to help others. It is not strange that he interests himself studying in the held of scholastic philosophy. His idealism has fostered a sense of civic pride and justice, that has prompted him to assume the chairmanship of the Board of Managers of the Juvenile Detention Home. His pharmaceutical vocation is never neglected, however, he frequently contributes articles to professional and trade publications and acted as coauthor of Pharmaceutical Juris-prudcncc,” a recently published work. Dean O'Connell's background is particularly appealing since he is a Pittsburgh boy, receiving his Ph.G., A.B., Phar.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1912, 1916, and 1929 respectively. He served as president of the Pittsburgh Pharmaceutical Association from 1929-1931 and is an active member of several groups in his profession. 25

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DEPARTMENTAL HEADS The first major group of departments includes the natural sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics, which work in close cooperation with the Mellon Institute in the development of new technological processes and products. Pittsburgh’s department of Chemistry has long been internationally famous for the noted research men on its staff. Doctor Charles G. King has done much food research work and was the first to isolate Vitamin C. Doctor Alexander Silverman, head of the department, is widely known as a glass expert. Doctor Alexander Lowy’s work in the field of organic chemistry has won him widespread acclaim, as has Doctor Abraham Robinson's work in the ion-electron theory of chemical combination. Doctor Otto H. Jennings, head of the biology department, is well-known for his fine work, as is Doctor (C n nJ Next Pay) Walter Read Hovey, Head of the Pint Arts Department Dr. O. E. Jf.nninos, Head of tlx Depart• went of Biology Dr. Manuel Conrad Elmer, Head i tlx Department of Sociology Dr. Elmer D. Graper, Head of the I partment of Political Science 27