Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters - Sivad Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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a — 1 aserertovernantenansnnvnmowwii EDWARD JOSIAH EATON, A.B., A.M. Associate Professor of Secondary Education “T give to you Dr. Hyde’s definition: ‘The true teacher finds his ecrown- ing opportunity in revealing to his students some compelling purpose, some appealirg career, which shall be to them what teaching is to him.’ ” Professor Eaton says that he would prefer to submit as his contribution to SIVAD this quotation, his ideal of the teaching profession, rather than have statements regarding his opinions of this institution, its various de- partments, and members edited; for, after all, he says, “I haven’t been here long enough to have formed any very convincing ideas about P. A. L.”’ However, we take the liberty to add that his classes are looked forward to daily as a source of enjoyment and inspiration in which his apt remarks and witticisms play a large part. To those who ar e planning to enter the teaching profession, what a wealth of information and inspiration is condensed in his message! May we all realize its significance and adopt its import into our lives and truly utilize “the crowning opportunity’’ that is ours! PAUL JOHNSON, A.B., A.M., S.T.B. Instructor in Sociology AJthough Mr. Johnson was confronted on his very first day at P. A. L. for an interview, he did not seem at all in doubt as to what to say. Per- haps that was because, as we learned during the conversation, he was editor of his own college yearbook, and therefore doubtless knows the trials of an interviewer ! Mr. Johnson related some of his experiences in China during the last two years. He has taught and studied in Chengtu, West China, but was obliged to leave in February, 1927. He believes that China is the storm-center of the next great clash. He also said that in former years Chinese came to the West to study, but now the Westerners go to China; consequently the time has come when he who does not know that country is ignorant, for it offers to the world a treas- ure in inventions, art creations, literature, and philosophy. We hope Mr. Johnson will like it here at P. A. L. His first impres- sions, he said, were splendid. Sh!—we'’ve heard the same from the girls. JOHN PATTEN MARSHALL, MuS.D. Professor of Music Very calm, leisurely, and systematic, Professor Marshall apparently has not one bit of the excitable, irritable, erratic temperament generally acceded to musicians or people of an artistic nature. And without question, he is an artist—deeply appreciative, sensitive, and responsive to all beautiful art. You have heard him describe famous paintings and beautiful build- ings? Well, then, you know! The student in his class gets more than the mere technical knowledge of history and form; and the girls who succeed in attaining a new or greater enjoyment and understanding of musie are grateful to Professor Marshall for enriching their lives to that extent. In a practical way he did much during the War to lighten the hearts of war-shocked soldiers with song and music, and brought about the official publication by the United States Government of a soldiers’ handbook of song. Professor Marshall says little about himself except that he “enjoys his work at this college and finds teaching a pleasure’, but P. A. L. girls have made up their own minds about his abilities and personality. We think he’s “pretty nice’’. [ 26 ]

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CHARLES R. SMALL, A.B., A.M., PH.D. ed . » . Associate Professor of Economics All of us who have experienced Mr. Small’s pleasant smiles and ready appreciation ofhumor, know that he truly lives this bit of his philosophy of life which hesBas given us: “Learn. to laugh. A sense of humor is a ‘saving sense’ in more ways than one. A pleasantry often relieves a tense situation. A good Jaugh prevents nervous disorders. It is a tonic to the soul. Sensitiveness io ridiculous situations has kept many a man from making a fool of himself. “Learn to laugh, but know what you are laughing at. “Seriously yours, CHARLES R. SMALL.” Mr. Small has given P. A. L. girls a large order to carry out, but it sounds as though his suggestion might often help us over the rough spots. We shall try it and see for ourselves. THEODORE JOHN KREPS, A.B., A.M., PH.D. Instructor in Economics Mr. Kreps’ favorite query, “Is that clear?’’ and his understanding smile if we have to admit frankly that it isn’t, are alone sufficient to redeem Economics from the list of dull, impossible subjects. In spite of his in- clination to deprecate staid old Boston, we find that he really likes Boston University. And would it be too bold to add that the girls of P. A. L. like him and hope he won't despair some day and forsake them entirely for Harvard? He tells us wonderful stories of mountain climbing out West—he came from Colorado, you know—and yet, he majored in Greek and Latin wher in college! We all vow that we shall one day see for ourselves the scenic grandeurs and the broad-minded, progressive peoples of the great West that arouse such enthusiasm on the part of Mr. Kreps and give such a jolt to the New England pride. You are certainly a booster for your native state, Mr. Kreps! HOWARD KINGSLEY, A.B., A.M., PH.D. Associate Professor of Psychology and Head of the Department of Philosophy, Psychology, and Education “The spiritual and intellectual qualities of the young women of P. A. L. are indeed most excellent. The girls here are not afraid to attack real problems and face important issues. Before I came to this school, 1 be- lieved that it was filling a real place in the educational world. Now, after spending some time here, I am even more firmly convinced of the very worthy purpose of this institution. I am very happy to be a member of its faculty and to have a share in promoting its program.” So speaks our Psychology professor, and may we just add a word—that we are indeed glad he decided to forsake the southern clime for our more bustling metropolis, and that we consider ourselves fortunate in having in our midst one who can expound at such great length on the receiving, connecting, and reacting mechanisms; but in spite of all his knowledge of this complicated nervous system we possess, we wonder if Dr. Kingsley has yet discovered the significance behind the phrase, ‘‘Bat an eye.”

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Donassswwnnhku ds NORTON KENT, A.B., PH.D. Professor of Physics Professor Kent has given us much practical advice in the laboratory, but also many delightful, informal, and interesting soliloquies when he advises us to “Go West, Young Traveler.” “Many are lured by the relics of the past, and seek and find enjoyment in touring Europe and the Far East. To me, more attractive by far is a journey West, in which one may study the growth of a new world midst Nature’s glories, in spots quite untouched by the destructive hand of man. “If you do go West, go or return by automobile, in a touring ear, so that you may see easily the crags and mountain tops; and do not fail to visit, besides the Yellowstone and Yosemite, the less known wonder realms of Zion and Bryce Canyons, and the Kaibab Forest, and also Estes Park. Touring by ear gives the traveler a most vivid impression of both the vast- ness and the beauty of our own good land.’’ HAROLD LIVINGSTON PERRIN, ALD AVL lilb-» bbe Mian Pa. Professor of Commercial Law We know that Dr. Perrin likes to fish. He would like something that had a “eatch’’ to it. In fact, he had just secured a fishing license the day that the SIVAD interviewer saw him, and was extremely good-natured. But whoever saw Dr. Perrin other than good-natured, jolly, unperturbed —one might even say happy-go-lucky? For here at last is one professor who doesn’t take himself or his subject too seriously—to say nothing of his P. A. L. Law students struggling to comprehend his profound discussions on the law in Massachusetts, New York, and elsewhere. We do enjoy his law classes—and we do learn something (even if he does not think so) by his painless process of education; a system all his own, based on a bubbling, contagious sense of humor and common sense which he seems to possess in unusual abundance. Oh, if only he weren’t so modest! HAROLD JUDSON SMITH, B.B.A. Professor of Accounting and Head of the Department of Secretarial Studies Mr. Smith has two occupations at P. A. L. that he simply could not forego. The first, teaching Accounting, is his greatest joy. Nothing pleases him more than to tell his students the incomparable pleasure de- rived from finding errors in an unbalanced trial balance. And what is more, he insists that the game of working Profit and Loss Statements is equal to, if not greater than, that of bridge. Whether or not his students agree with him on these points he does not say. But, at least, I believe they will agree with me that the Accounting hour is never dull. The sec- ond occupation, which is almost as delightful, is the daily trip to the lunchroom, and the subsequent dish he indulges in. His diet system must be unique; not many of us could stand the luxury and not show the re- sults. Just as I was going out the door, he said, “Oh, yes, tell the girls how much I enjoy their dances, too!” [ 27 J