Drake University - Quax Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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A Familiar Face . . . Mrs. Marjorie Cunningham, Dean of Women, is in her ninth year at Drake University, and is known to all students for her sincere concern for them, within all the areas of her professional capacity. She strongly believes in the develop- ment of the student and has worked continuously to this aim. Prior to her transfer to Drake, Mrs. Cunningham was assistant dean of women at the University of Oregon, and also served as associate dean of students at MacMurray College. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in home economics from Iowa State University and later attained a Master of -Arts degree from Syracuse Univer- sity.

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President Harmon, Mrs. Harmon, and Dean Cunningham greet the new students at the Harmon's annual tea, held in Jewett Student Union Lounge each year as a part of freshman orienta- tion week. The tea was followed by a dance in Jewett parking lot. The Hub of the University Henry G. Harmon, president of Drake University for 19 years, has helped Drake to grow in size, pres- tige, and importance. Dr. Harmon, a 1924 graduate of Cotner College, received his Master of Arts degree from Transylvania in 1925, his Doctorate from Chicago University, and Doctor of Philosophy and college administration degrees from Minnesota University. He was awarded Honorary Doctor degrees from Transylvania, Culver-Stockton Col.lege, and Texas Christian Col- lege. He also holds the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Uni- versity of Minnesota. Prior to be- coming Drake's seventh president, Harmon was President of William Woods College. President Harmon is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Christian Board of Publications Director, a member of the Greater Des Moines Commit- tee, and personnel committee chair- man of Edmundson Art Foundation.

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. . and ci New One Dean of Students, Paul Bloland took over the office September 1, 1960. Having had Twelve years experience in college student personnel work, Dean Bloland was quick to adiust to his new post. CThe annual Skip Day demonstrations in early October brought no visible change in the color of his hair.J - The Dean came to Drake from the University of Minnesota, where he was direc- tor of the student activities bureau, and assistant professor ot educational psychol- ogy. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Master of Science degree, and later attained the title of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. Among his many activities, Dean Bloland is a member of the American Psycho- logical Association, the American Personnel and Guidance Association, and is affiliated with Phi Delta Kappa, the professional education fraternity, and Psy Chi, the professional psychology fraternity. The new Dean is married and the father of two children.