Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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THE THISTLE 1914 Arthur A. Hamerschlag, Sc. I)., LL. D. Director. Page Seventeen

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THE THISTLE 1914 To the Thistle THE death of Dean Hewlett constitutes the most grievous loss which this institution has sustained since its inception and I am deeply touched by the action of the editors in dedicating this year’s Thistle to his memory. As the years roll on each publication of the student annual will record tin incidents of student life which would otherwise be overlooked. 11 is from I lie most important events coupled with these incidents that there is to be developed the traditions which are to lie so powerful an influence in the future of Carnegie. The annual catalogue depicts the activities of the faculty but as we watch eagerly for the issuance of the student publication all arc impressed by the great socializing influence which are at work among the students themselves, and I am happy to be able to prophecy that before next year's Thistle is in the hands of its editors there will be located on the campus, at least temporarily, some place where student lib may find an opportunity to indulge in social intercourse to further cement the bond of friendship which association in the classroom cannot wholly accomplish. The student organizations have prospered exceedingly and the Director takes this opportunity on complimenting the officers and to express his deep appreciation for their constant effort to make the leisure hours productive. Sincerely yours, Arthur Arton Hamehschlag March 7, 1914 Puye Sixteen

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TIIE THISTLE 1911 The Growth of the Institute THE year of 1913-14, the ninth in tin history of the Institute, has contributed rather more than its share in the way of extensions and changes that make for the growth of our Alma Mater, bast year's registration was ‘2798; for 1913-14 it is 3033. 1 lie faculty has increased from 184 to ‘203, and the number of students from foreign countries from ‘20 to 51. The total number of graduates advanced from 879 to 1087. Machinery Hall, the most imposing building exteriorly yet erected, has been completed. It is the ninth structure in a group which represents an average rate of construction of one building a year since our opening in 1905. A head-house for the Industries group of buildings is now going up, and will be ready for occupancy during the summer. It will house, for the present, the offices for the Director, Secretary, Registrar, Bursar, Supervisor of Equipment, and Superintendent of Buildings. It will also provide quarters for undergraduate and alumni activities, and for a lunch-room. The temporary affair, which has done restaurant services for several years, will be probably wrecked before next September. A new wing for the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School is also under construct ion. It will increase that school's floor area approximately fifty per cent, and will provide additional space for the departments of science, household economics and costume economics. The library and general study room will be transferred to it. New courses added to the curriculum of the Institute during 1913-14 include (1) a day course in drama, in the school of Applied Design; beginning September. 1911; a night course will be offered; (‘2) a night course in sculpture in the School of Applied Design; (3) a night course in printing in the School of Applied Industries; next fall a day course in this department will be scheduled; (4) a day and night course in structural drawing in the School of Applied Industries; (5) a four-year day course in general science in the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science. No record of the year would be complete without mention of “Carnegie Day,” on November ‘25th, 1913. It was the first formal observance of our founder's birthday, and will hereafter be an annual event in the calendar of the Institute’s customs. Arthur V. Tarbell I’uije Eighteen