Carleton University - Raven Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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fhep ec4n'.o eoocagep 60 the gzadualing Cllau of 1952 These lines are published as we are completing ten years of formal instruction at Carleton College. In one sense, we have come a long way since the spring afternoon ten years ago when Dr. Tory called me up and said, I want you to come and teach history at Carleton College. Very well, I replied, land what else could one say ?l when shall l begin P We have progressed from two years' instruction in some subjects to degree programs in four areas, and our graduates are beginning to make their mark in fields of more than ordinary interest and of national importance. We have created interest and goodwill in all our further efforts. ln another sense, we are midstream in a constantly changing, swiftly flowing river of experience and apprehension. The other day, I heard Dr. Reinhold Neibuhr describing the processes of history as, not a canal which could be driven through a mountain, but as a broad and meandering river that flows between and around the mountains. I remarked particularly what he said about the course of this river. What a folly it would be lhe saidl to risk a tragic conclusion to contemporary history by insisting that it must have a logical conclusion. In our progress upon the river of history, we shall have to deal with many obstacles, some unknown and uncharted. We shall have to avoid the shoals of pre,udice and misinformation, the backwaters of indolence and lack of application, and at the same time get safely past or around the rapids which may promise the illusion of success without honest effort. l have seen Carleton College grow from idea to actuality, from hopeful intention to reputable worth. I would like to see it become both symbolism and talisman for understanding, imagination, and all those subtle and indefinable graces which give dignity to the human personality and courage to the human heart. We shall, all of us, need all of these resources of mind and heart. As you move out with sailing papers, I wish you fair winds and happy voyaging. Q , f Q , DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE M7-

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TO DR J, A. GIBSON, THE FIRST DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCE AT CARLETON COLLEGE THE RAVEN '52 IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED. -6,

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The l'resident's Message This has been one of the finest years in the history of the College. Our first full ten years of teaching will come to a close with Convocation on May lo, Our first graduates in the complete courses in Arts, Science and Commerce ltheir year was l949l have begun to make their mark in the world. Bachelors of Journalism and Public Administration were gradu- ated in l946, but much of their university work had been done before they came to Carleton College. Most graduates have entered employment, but post-graduate studies have been embarked upon by a creditable number not only in Canadian but in British and American universities. The teaching staff of the College has increased in number and improved in quality since first the graduates of l952 enrolled in Carleton's classes. The quality will be further improved with the return from leave of absence of several members of Faculty who have been studying abroad. And some additional appointments to staff will be made in September l952. The new library building, opened for use in June l95l, has made a significant difference in the life of the College. The Librarian reports a marked increase in the number of books in circulation. The appointment of Professor James A. Gibson, B.A. lU.B.C.l, B.A., B.Litt., D.Phil. lOxon.l to be first Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science was another important forward step. One of the goals of the College has been to obtain from the Government of Ontario a charter in which specific reference would be made to the College's degree granting powers. Degrees have been conferred, until now, under the Letters Patent of the Ottawa Association for the Advancement of Learning. On April lO, l952 the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario gave Royal Assent to The Carleton College Act, 1952. By this Act, the College is endowed with university powers , with power and authority to grant in all branches of learning any and all university degrees and honorary degrees and diplomas , and with power to establish and maintain such faculties, schools, institutes, departments, chairs and courses of instruction as shall be deemed meet by the Board , i.e. the Board of Governors. Carleton College thus stands confirmed by specific charter in the university life upon which it entered in l942. You who are the graduates of this year have assisted in bringing to birth Canada's youngest university. My best wishes are addressed to every member of the Class of '52 As undergraduates you brought your many splendid qualities of mind and heart into the service of the College. As graduates you will, I am confident, while not abating your loyalty to your Alma Mater, contribute richly to the life of Canada and of the world. PRESIDENT OF CARLETON COLLEGE -3-