DePauw University - Mirage Yearbook (Greencastle, IN)

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Keeping the wheels running smoothly and urging the uni- versity on to greater heights are the tosksset before Edward R. Bartlett, Dean of the University. Dr. Bartlett came to DePouw in 1923 and held the position of an associate professor of philosophy. The Following year he become head of the education department, and a number of years later he was appointed to his present posts Those Who Govern DePauwites look to Dean Edward R. Bartlett to instill in the university that culture which emphasizes the intellectual aspect of civilization so prominently a port oi DePauw. Former head of the department oF education at DePauw, he become Dean of the University in 1941. t Director of Music School, quiet, witty Von Denmon Thompson, is a nationally known organist in his own right and composer of compositions For both the organ and choral groups. His favorite hobby is gardening and he points with pride to his own victory garden and Flower beds, Flourishing under his daily care. Dr. Thompson in a characteristic pose glances up from one of his favorite pastimes. 24

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Frederick Bergmann, Director of Publicity, writes up the latest news story about DePouw activities. Wheel Secretary of Alumni Affairs, Robert Crouch handles OH matters concerning the DePcuw alumni. This year through his oHice On extensive questionnaire dealing with the post-wcr university was sent to all graduates of the school. Mri Croueh also serves as the Executive Secretary of the DePauw Alumni Fund. Howell Brooks, Comptroller, is the head of the Financial department of the cd- ministrotion. With his several assistants he takes care of the University pecuniary oHcirs. Guiding the technical functions of DePouw ore F. L. Bergmonni R. E. Crouch, and H. H. Brooks. Frederick L. Bergmann, besides being an avid collector of popular music, is publicity director for DePauw University. Through his etiorts, home- town papers throughout the country are supplied with news concerning their Favorite sons and daughters. Secretary of Alumni Association, Robert E. Crouch, maintains contact with Former De- Pauwites, and edits the Alumnus. As comptroller of DePauw, Howel H. Brooks is in charge of the Financial management of the University and super- visor of all purchasing and dormitory and dining hall operations. 9.3

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Dr. Lisger Eckhardt, head of the Philosophy Department. Dr. D. K. Andrews and Dre C P Hilde- brand, philosophy and bible pro- fessors, discuss current philosoph- ical literature. Training the mind to understand nature and her immediate ends, chemistry and philosophy cooperate in giving DePouw students a foundation to understanding the world Forces. Whether these Forces be products of chemical compounds, cap- able of being broken down into component parts, or of intricate phiIOSOphicol compounds interpreted and taught by trained discriminating minds DePouw students are imbued with the idea of understanding, and understanding depends upon historical knowledge for a true Focus. Thus philosophy not only teaches the phil- osophical tendencies of present times but examines the lives of the ufathers of philosophy. Chemistry, in order to give the student valid bases For Future progress, studies not only the ancient discoveries but present-doy improved methods. How the World Goes 'Round Dr. M. C. Kloetzel and Dr. J. M. Fulmer experiment with the ele- ments ,in the chemistry lab. Dr. J. L. Riebsomer, head of the Chemistry Department. 25