DePaul University - Depaulian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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-yw WILLIAM F. CLARKE, Ph.B., J.D. Dean College of Law Dr. Clarke ' s capable work as Dean of the Law School is a ful- fillment of the splendid promise his former work in lesser capac- ities held forth. The several lec- ture courses offered by Dean Clarke lend him ample oppor- tunity to learn personal student needs and to meet them kindly and wisely. dounded to our disadvantage by forcing him to retire from the active duties as Dean in 1925, yet they have not succeeded in causing this great leader to be less interested in the progress and welfare of the school with which he has for so long been associated. The splendid work of Dean William F. Clarke, who was appointed to fill the place of Dr. Busch, dates back to 1915 when he assumed control of the Commercial High School Depart- ment. Three years later Dr. Clarke was chosen to serve in the capacity of Secretary of the Law School and Dean of the College of Commerce, a position which lent him an intimate knowledge of the departmental co-operation necessary to make the university function as a great educa- tional unit. Again his excellent work won for him deserved recognition and ultimately led to his selection as dean of the college of law. In this capacity Dr. Clarke has already proved himself a capable leader, maintaining the high standards of his predecessor and lending his relentless energy toward the program of expan- sion. Harry Derward Taft, Assistant Dean of the College of Law, has held a professorship in the university since his graduation from it in 1914. During those years of continued service he has noted the increased annual registration of the law school, and has by reason of his excellent work done much to promote this increase. A loyal supporter of any activity which holds promise of unifying and promoting greater school spirit, Professor Taft has won the highest R. S. Bauer Page 28 G. F. Hurley J. GUTKNECHT PUENTE

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( ollege of J( w rHE history of the College of Law during its thirty-two years of existence, incor- porated independently under the name of Illinois College of Law for fifteen years, and later affiliated with De Paul University as the Law Department of that great institution, has been a glorious record of achievement. One of the oldest of the law schools of Chicago, De Paul University College of Law, has won recog- nition throughout the country as a foremost center of forensic learning. And this enviable reputation has been the result of years of patient labor on the part of the faculty and university officials. In 1924 the college was given a first group rating by the American Bar Association and placed upon its approved list. When classes were resumed at the beginning of this scholastic year, the Law Department moved to its more spacious quarters in the new seventeen-story De Paul University Building at 66 East Lake Street. Here, high above the mad- dening annoyance and disturbance always found in the heart of a great city, the school enjoys a quiet and peacefulness conducive to academic pursuits. The new three million dollar building ven- ture reflects in large measure the foresight of a faculty ever alert to meet the needs of its insti- tution as promptly as they are countenanced. A great measure of credit is due to Dean Emeritus Francis X. Busch for his tireless efforts in laboring to make the Downtown Law Sky- scraper a reality. Though civic duties have re- FRANCIS X. BUSCH Dean Emeritus College of Law Though civic duties have pressed upon his time devoted to pedagog- ical pursuits, yet they have never succeeded in lessening Dr. Busch ' s kindly interest in the steady prog- ress of the university. Dean Busch has served Chicago in the capacity of Corporation Counsel. His zeatl- ous co-operation with faculty and university officials in erecting and financing the new De Paul Uni- versity Building is but another in- dication of his tremendous energy.

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esteem of all students in appreciation of this interest in their behalf. Professor James J. Cherry still maintains his own hold on the hearts of all his students by reason of his winning personality. His lectures in both Day and Evening sessions are among the most interesting highlights of the law course. His manner of presentation is brilliant, and charmingly individual. Professor R. S. Bauer, a much quoted author- ity in the field of damages, came to De Paul from the faculty of Hlinois University. By his compelling method of teaching, Pro- fessor John Gutknecht presents a most interest- ing course in that otherwise difficult subject, common law pleading. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan. De Paul students eagerly welcomed the news that Professor Curran would retain his place on the faculty. His earnest devotion to the progress of the student while still a comparative stranger himself won for him a host of friends. Ever eager to add to its eminent teaching staff, De Paul has succeeded in engaging three new professors this year. Professor M. P. Rapacz assumed duties in September as a lecturer on wills and property and his popularity in both Day and Evening classes attests his popularity. Professors Matthews and Cawley were added to the faculty at the beginning of the mid-year semester. De Paul students welcome them and are glad to note their already apparent interest in student welfare. HARRY DEWARD TAFT, LL.M. Assistant Dean College of Law Intensely interested in student welfare. Dean Taft is a loyal sup- porter of all scholastic activities and an ardent follower of varsity sports. His successful manner of maintaining that intimate contact between professor and student has won for him a host of student friends. H. C. KiNNE Curran E. W. RoEMER F. H. Partridge Page 29