Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Vice-President George S. Diener, who assumed the position of vice-president and treasurer of Butler University in the fall of 1957, received a Bachelor of Science de- gree in business administration fz ' om the University in 1942. Mr. Diener ' s activities as an undergraduate student in Butler included membership in Sphinx and in Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and the editor- ship of the 1939 Drift. First elected a representative to the Indiana State Legislature in 1950, Mr. Diener has served four con- secutive terms in that capacity. He has twice been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State, and is the second representative from Marion County in the history of Indiana govern- ment to hold that honor. In addition to his work in the field of legislation, Mr. Diener has maintained an advertising and public relations firm in Indianapolis. He is a former presi- dent of the Indianapolis Public Relations Society, a charter member of the Indiana chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, and a member of the Indianapolis Press Club. His activities in the sphere of education include participation in the Indiana White House Conference on Education. 16

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Relaxing in the living room. Admiring a centerpiece. Addressing Christmas cards. 15

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Dean of Women Herbert F. Schwomeyer was appointed Dean of Men in the fall of 1957. He received the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Butler University, and that of Director of Recreation from Indiana University. Before assuming the position he now holds, Dean Schwomeyer served as field representative for Butler. During his undergraduate career, Dean Schwo- meyer was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, Utes, Sphinx, Blue Key, Omega Tau Alpha, Tau Kappa Alpha, and the B Men ' s Association. He partici- pated in basketball and in debate, was for three years listed in Who ' s Who Among Students in Amer- ican Universities and Colleges, and served as presi- dent of the YMCA, the Student Council, and the senior class of 1942. At present, he is a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa, Phi Delta Kappa, and the National Association of Student Personnel Admini- strators. In addition to his duties as Dean of Men, Dean Schwomeyer enjoys family life with his wife and daughters, and pursues his hobby of photography. Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Durflinger, who became Dean of Women of Butler University in 1940, serves also as a professor of zoology. Dean Durflinger com- pleted her undergraduate studies at Western College for women in Oxford, Ohio, where she majored in zoology and was a member of the school newspaper staff. She received the degree of Master of Arts and that of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati. A member of Alpha Lambda Delta, national scho- lastic honorary organization for freshman women. Dean Durflinger holds the position of member-at- large for that society. She belongs also to the National Association of Women Deans and Coun- selors. In addition to fulfilling her extensive responsibili- ties as Dean of Women, which entail jurisdiction over nearly everything concerning Butler ' s women students. Dean Durflinger serves on many adminis- trative committees and advisory groups of the University. When she is not occupied with her duties, Dean Durflinger enjoys fishing and gardening for pleasure and relaxation. Dean of Men