DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Administrative Heads HENRY B. LONGDEN, AM.. I.. I.. D., Vice-President The ideal of the campus-an embodiment of DePauw spirit, Dr. Henry B. Longden commands the respect and love of two generations of students. In his administrative duties as vice- president. and occasionally serving as acting president, his value to the University is inestimable. One of his greatest engjoyments at present is serving as direc- tor of the Edward Rector Scholarship foundation. Because of the great esteem Mr. Rector. the donor. held for him. one of the finest of new residential buildings has been named after Dr, Longden. It is in the hearts of hundreds of students who have felt the warmth of his friendship that a still greater memorial will be found. Dr. Longden has been head of the German de- partment for a number of years. but as. has been often said, the students take Longden. not German. SALFM B. TOWN. M. D., D. D., Treasurer. For nearly a quarter of a century, Dr. Town has managed the nuances of the University. Each year the books were closed with a favorable balance which is a testimony to his wise and careful planning. Persuaded by President Hughes to leave a successful pastorate. Dr. Town carried his ministerial integrity into his work as a college treasurer. Not a single dollar of deficit, nor a single misplacement of entrusted funds has occurred during his administration. A great lover of books. a deep and profound thinker. he has continued his education as persistantly as during the days of his ministerial and medical training, for it may be noted that he pref pared for the medical profession as well as the ministry. Dr. Towne was granted a leave of absence this winter so that he might mak: a trip to California. During that time his work was ably taken care of by his assistant. Harold Robbins, and Miss Catherine Tillotson. VERA I., VVORTH. A. B., Registrar. There must be something in a name, for Miss Worth is VJ. H. MCLEAN. S. T. B., Asststant to Prestdenl. Perhaps no one connected with the University shuttles in and out of the campus, the churches. schools and homes over the state of Indiana as does Mr. McLean in making contacts for DePauw. Administrative consultation, association with the faculty in academic matters, contacts with students in solving their personal problems and visits with the alumni all claim his attention, and it is his privilege of linking faculty. student and alumni together for protitable results to all. His position is as unique as it is important. He becomes acquainted with the prospective student while he is in the home or church. and follows him through his academic years, and on into the realm of the alumni. Parent. pastor and teacher of the student all find in Mr, McI.ean a medium for mutual welfare, worth much to DePauw University. As a product of the University itself, she has become imbued with its interests, and her experience as secretary to the president has fitted her splendid- ly for her present work as registrar. Miss Vv'orth seemingly has every bit of information in- volved in this ofhce at her instant command. She is tactful in her dealings with the students and seems to fathom their thoughts so that she can render them some aid and guide them through the intricacies of matriculation. Her pleasantness and calmness is reflected on every hand. Puqe Eighteen

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G. BROMLEY OXNAIKI. DD.. Ll.. D, The President year l928 brought to DePauw university a new president. G. Brom- J ley Oxman, a young man, vigorous and dynamic. Vklith him came a fx new era of progress and from the moment he stepped in at the helm the moral of the University was quickened. Quite noticeable in President Oxman are his definite convictions, which in- voke a ready response. World mindedness. a spirit of brotherhood and co- operation, and reality in religion are among these convictions. He has A pas- sion for peace which he believes Will be the outcome of brotherhood. the essence of religion. President Oxman proceeds courageously and without delay to supply the needs of the college and this attitude is expected to bring about material im- provements. Filth' SCFUJ' 7

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Deans XVILLIAXI M. BLANCHARD, PH. D., Dean of the College. XX'hen Dean NVilliam M. Blanchard was given an award last year by students for his outstanding work upon the campus and in the field of science. his ability as dean of the college was given its share of their consideration. A success in the field of chemistry where he is an authority, Dr. Blanchard, now in his second year as dean. is proving equally as successful in his ad- ditional duties. In the background of Dean Blanchard's life there lurked the humanitarian impulse that might have made him a preacher, The same impulse has caused him to take an interest in students. and although he is one of the busiest men on the campus. he his time to develop personal contacts which are mutually prized. 41. 'N .1 EDWIN POST, PH. D.. Dean of the College. Over a long period of years Dean Post has contributed much to the academic standards and excellency of Deljauw. Possessing unusual health, which during his college days marked him as an athlete even though he was small in stature, he has been able always to give of his best to the University which has claimed his highest interests. As one of the great authorities in Latin language and litera- ture, Dean Post attracts among readers of his writings the most advanced scholars. The Latin department. of which he is head. is as well organized and smoothly operating as any department in the University. His ability as a teacher is greater today than it has ever been. ln his half century of service Dean Post has seen DePauw grow from a comparatively unknown institution to one of prominence and prestige, and he can take pride in knowing that his efforts have contributed to that success. l.OL'lS H. DIRKS. A. Nl., Dean of allen, Perhaps it is because few students come to Dean Dirks with problems that he himself has not already experienced, that makes this prince of deans so sympathetic in his understanding of young men. Upper classnien who came under his guidance the first year he came on the campus are as eager to consult him and accept his advice as they were when they were freshmen. Possessing a faculty of remembering names and faces. Dean Dirks readily wins friendship. and inspires confidence. A student is ever at ease in his presence and thinks of him as an advisor rather than an official possessing powers to correct. In addition to his duties as dean. Professor Dirks is quite valuable as a teacher in the Department of Education. KATHERINE S. ALVORD. Dean of lliornera. Foremost among educators. and listed in XX'ho's XYho in America. Katherine S. Alyord is a queen among deans of women She has proven herself highly capable of directing womens activi- ties and is credited with the development of the Association of NVomen Students. and the XVomenAs Athletic Association two valuable organizations on the campus. Miss Alvord is progressive and in her forward look. advocates the erection of a womens building which can be the center of social activities and also be used as .1 gymnasium. She would increase the number of scholarships for women so that their work might be recognized, tl e , 'zretttr p 9 v . ,