Concordia University Chicago - Pillars Yearbook (River Forest, IL)

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ibeckcafion To Professor Emeritus Henry C. Caertner We dedicate this volume. After joining the faculty of Concordia Teachers College in 1921, he taught a variety of subjects, devoting most of his time to the teaching of German and Music. In 1943 he retired, but since that time has con- tinued to serve as instructor in the Music Department. Before com- ing to Concordia, Professor Caertner served since 1891 as a parish school teacher. He has dedicated his life to the Christian training of the young. His devotion to the cause of Christian Education has been an in- spiration and example to all of us who are preparing for this noble calling. To you, Professor Caertner, We dedicate this volume. Page 4

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Arthur NV. Klinck, S.T.M., Ph.D. .14 manage rom we lgrefiivlenf This volume goes to press in the midst of joyous festivities accompanying the dedication of our two new buildings-the Library and the first unit of the Dormitory for NVomen. These two structures represent the greatest improvement of the physical plant of Concordia Teachers College in thirty-five years. Other significant projects have been completed this year or are now in progress or planned for this summer-the furnishing of the new buildings, the repair and re- decoration and partial re-furnishing of the Chapel, the remodeling for the central ofhces of administration, further rehabilitation of the old dormitories, further landscaping and sidewalks to serve the new buildings, the fitting out of the library basement for visual education and other auxiliary purposes. Meanwhile, our Church at large is once more in the midst of a great collec- tion for funds for its system of higher education. By Gods grace, Concordia Teachers College is to receive a fine Music Building adequately equipped for our purposes. We hope that the schoolyear 1949-50 will see the beginnings of the new unit. And so the work of improving the physical plant goes on, as the improve- ment of the curriculum and instruction has done intensively for the past several years, all for one purpose-to enable Concordia to produce more and better teachers for the educational program of the Church. A college cannot be meas- ured by its plant and equipment, nor even by its curricular organization and faculty. It is judged by its product. Your alertness and efficiency, your personal faith and consecration and faithfulness to the Savior and His Church, the souls won and trained and comforted and inspired by you will determine the measure of Concordia's success. Nlay Cod grant all of you His Holy Spirit for your task! Arthur Klinck Page 6