DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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The President t- eHE YEAR 1925-26 has witnessed the gradual unfolding of President h Lemuel H. Murhn7s new and vigorous policies. Working in an unobtrusive way and with a minimum of antagonism, Dr. Murlin has set about to carry into effect his program for a greater DePauw, Coming to his new task laSt spring With an envious reputation won as president Of Boston Ihliversity7 Drv Murhn faced a difficult situation. DePauw, With a growing enrollment far exceeding its facilities, With perplexing problems of finance, and with none too happy relationships between administra- tion and student body, was in a critical period. In spite of the handicap of ill health, the President has attacked these problems; and while much yet remains to be done, nevertheless the prospects are considerably brighter than a year ago The new policies announced this year include a raise in scholastic require- ments, the inauguration of a new athletic program with emphasis on intramural athletics, the introduction of dancing at formal parties, the revision of the much- maligned blue book, and a marked raise in tuition fees. A noteworthy phase of President Murlinh administration is the increased eO-operation between student body and administration. Dr. Murlin7s warm- hearted geniality disarms all the antagonism and suspicion frequently prevalent in such relationships, and 110 student, seeking advice, fails to find a sympathetic counsellor in the President. Page Serentccn