DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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DePauw's Guiding Hand Dr. Wildman graduated From D.P.U. in 1913 and received his 31.8. From Boston University in 1916. He received his DhD. From Boston in 1926 and was honored by Cornell College in 1927 with the degree of Doctor of Divinity. He is c: mem- ber of the Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis, the American Association of University Professors, the ltercmts, Clerics Club, and Phi Beta Kappa. He is one who has enjoyed and proFitted From his own college experiences to the fullest extent and is quohiiecl to guide our present generation through this age of World War H. ExceHing in both activities and scholarship, on influential ieoder of men, he is an embodiment of the ideal DePauwite. President Wildmun lends some fatherly advice to daughter Scliy during her Freshman year at DePauw. Mr.Wilde,1944Dod'sAs- sociotion president, pre- sides over Cl 'luncheon where the oldest living alumna and President Wildmon are honored guests.

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QO While DePouw looks back upon its years of time-honored tra- ditions and to its present existence in c: chaotic world through the pages of DePauwk history runs the story of one 0F its most ioyal and capable leadersepresident Ciyde EA Wildmon. Dr. Wilde monls enthusiasm in every phase of campus life is 0 continuation 0F his interested participation in college activity when he was him- self 0 student at DePauw. His vitality and enthusiasm was dispioyed when he was appointed cheerleader in his student days, and become, too, a member of the basketball team which won honors in New York competition. Adhering to DePauwys criterion for a well-rounded education,the boy,Wildmon, Followed his own prin- ciples of boiance in curriculum and activities. Today it is not un- common to see him rooting heartily For the Old Gold, vigorously supporting DePaqu teams. The varsity debate team claimed much of his time, and his Forensic abilities won him honors both here and abroad.

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Miss Veneta Kunter, Official University Reg- istrar, serves as the guiding hand back of the many activities carried on in the registrafs oHice. It is by her skillful management that registration day blues are kept at a mini- mum and enroilment in classes is smoothly completed. With a friendiy smile and a win- ning manner Mr. Willard Umbreit welcomes all to DePauw. As the Secretary of Admissions he contacts people interested in attending the University and looks after the necessary admission papers for newly enroiled students. Hard at work at their desks, Dean Louis H. Dirks and Dean Leota C. Coipitts continue at the advisory tasksi As the respective deans of men and women, the two face many new and diFFicuit situa- tions brought about by a war-time col- lege year. Nevertheless, they step right in to solve with amazing speed and eFFiciency problems concerning housing facilities, the accelerated academic program, and the increased enrollment of women students. Through their cap- able handling of student problems De- Pauw continues to thrive. Spokes of the Administration Dean Dirks is in charge of DePauw's male enrollment and in him they Find a kindiy and helpful adviser. Dean of women, Miss Leota C. Colpitts is the guiding hand behind the activities of the University women, and hers is a life of permissions, excused cuts, and late hours For that one and only. Miss Veneta Kunter, oHicial registrar, is interiocutor For students and administration and keeps Registration Day running smoothly. And uUmbie, with a come-on smile for prospective DePauwites, is Director 0F Admissions. 22