Eastern University - Log Yearbook (St Davids, PA)

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a I .mlkwxxxV jl ERNEST L. ACKLEY A.B., M.A., B.D., PhD. Dean Dr. Ackley stepped into the position of Interim Dean for the school year 1961-1962 not as a new figure on Eastern's campus. His years as Professor of Christianity and his previous service as acting Dean qualified him for this responsibility. Dr. Ackley served for many years as Dean of Central Baptist Seminary in Kansas before coming to Eastern Baptist College. Dr. Ackley stresses the present urgent need for ability, sanctified by devotion to high ideals of co-operation and service. He firmly believes that without in- telligence, combined with character, democracy cannot survive. The high stand- ards toward which each student must strive prepare minds for the keen com- petition to be found in the world today. Dr. Ackley is always available for counsel and guidance concerning personal problems or questions relative to our college life. He believes in intelligent participation and urges every student to be a dynamic part of Eastern Baptist College. He advises each member of the student body to prepare for responsible citizenship by training in the principles of our national life and by gaining Christian ideals that make for a better adjustment to the Changing conditions in our society. Dr. Ackley is a consecrated Christian, dedicated to the high standards which are set before us as ideals at Eastern. Not only is he coordinator of all student- faculty-administrative activities, but he is also Chaplain of Eastern. Dr. Ackley is vitally concerned with the future of Eastern Baptist College. His Optimism, shrewd observations, and quiet, hard-working manner have brought results in higher standards and a growing expansion of our facilities.

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a as a s s X THOMAS BRUCE MCDORMAND, B.D., Th.D., DD. President In September and with a great deal of pride, Dr. Thomas Bruce McDormand- was welcomed to our campus as president of both the Eastern Baptist Theolog- ical Seminary and Eastern Baptist College. Dr. McDormand came to us from Acadia University in Nova Scotia where he served as Executive Vice-President. Previous to that he was General Secretary of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, and in 1955, he became the first full-time general secretary of the Baptist Federation of Canada. Although we must share him with the seminary, Dr. McDormand is fre- quently found on campus, whether it is visiting classes, holding conferences with students, or just getting acquainted. An innovation to Eastern's campus, the Coffee Hour, has provided the students with an opportunity to present their views to Dr. McDormand and to know him better. His warm and friendly manner and his genuine interest in the outgoing wit- ness of our school as well as his sincere concern for each individual, have already made him well-loved by both students and faculty alike. It is with pleasure that we, the Class of 1962, take this opportunity to welcome Dr. McDormand to Eastern. We know that under his leadership Eastern will reach its highest level of service and we look forward to the future years when, under his guidance, a new stage of growth will be achieved at Eastern Baptist College.

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WILLIAM ALLEN ZULKER Director of Admissions. V. JEAN WHITTAKER Registrar. JOHN W. THOMAS Dean of Men.