Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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every student should get from an education, he said. Dr. Fred Fagg, Dean of the Faculty of Northwestern University, gave the main address of the service. He said that an inauguration is a time of taking inventory which is doubly important in a teachers' college. In a general review of the war, Dr. Fagg pointed out that American soldiers came through because they had a firm belief in democracy formed under the influence and guidance of their teachers. Students learn free enterprise and democracy in the classroom, he said. Following the address, Miss Doris Bergh, voice instructor, sang the arioso from the The Death of Jeanne d'Arc by Bemberg. Miss Bergh was accompanied by Miss Pearl Weidman. Dr. MacFarlane was welcomed by eight persons representing many organizations. Those people were Miss Edna McCullough, represent- ing the faculty, Miss Helen Heartwell, president of the Student Councilg Frank V. Bergman, president of the Alumni Association, Ora G. Rindom, Mayor of Emporia, L. D. Wooster, pres- ident of Fort Hays State College, representing the state schoolsg W. W. Peters, president of McPherson College, Rees H. Hughes, president of Pittsburg Teachers College, representing the American Association of Teachers Colleges, and Clyde U. Phillips, of Hays City Schools, repre- senting the National Education Association and the Kansas State Teachers Association. The many guests were introduced by Mr. Stauffer before the audience, led by Dr. Bor- chers, sang the Alma Mater. Following the inauguration, a luncheon for President MacFarlane and guests was held. Fri- day evening a reception was held for the faculty and students. Preszdent MacFarlane resjzomls at the lmzugural Services U01

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MacFarlane Inauguration by Allen Mauderly David Laing MacFarlane, Ph. D., Edinburgh University, Scotland, was inaugurated the tenth president of the college in a special convocation in Albert Taylor Hall, November 9, 1945. Dr. MacFarlane was presented as tenth president by Oscar S. Stauffer, chairman of the Board of Regents, who acted as chairman of the inauguration. Mr. Stauffer said that America,s future rests in colleges that have progressive leadership. W'ith that idea in mind the Board of Regents appointed Dr. MacFarlane as presi- dent of the college. In the response, Dr. MacFarlane said that he realized the responsibility of his position, but with the confidence in a cooperative faculty and in God, and challenged by eager, alert students, he felt equal to the task. He also asked that teachers in the class room train students for citizenship. A structure for living is what The Inaugural Recepfion l 9 l

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by Arlie Crabb and Maurme Sc'bwm'm The Advisory Office performs functions re- quiring tact and sympathetic understanding on the part of the persons who fill these offices. An integral part of the liberal education is cen- tered around their offices. Many important conferences are held behind closed doors for the benefit of the student. The duties of the advisors include counsel- ing the students of the campus on personal and group problems, directing their activities, approv- ing and supervising their rooming and boarding houses, and enforcing standards of conduct. Perplexing problems that women students may encounter are brought to the attention of Dr. Minnie Miller, XVomen's Student Advisor. However, Miss Milleris services extend much farther than just the ironing out of possible difficulties. She acts as the official recorder of the social calendar, and tries to prevent con- flicts in the turmoil of scheduling social events. Miss Miller personally attends many of the social functions sponsored by campus organizations. Patience, generous consultation, and calm under- standing of student problems are assets to Miss Miller's work. ,Student Advisors In addition to her duties as an advisor Miss Miller heads the Modern Language Department, and conducts classes in Spanish and French. Miss Miller joined the faculty as a professor in the modern languages in 1929. She received her B. S. Ed. at this school, her masterls and her doctor's degrees from the University of Chicago. The counsel and advice of V. T. Vic Trusler characterize the work of Men's Student His personality and straight-forward Advisor. manner have enabled him to come into close contact with the students of the campus. Mr. Trusler's major counseling capacity concerns the returned veterans. Last fall he returned from England after serving for two years as field director of the American Red Cross in the London area. He is interested in all phases of school life. Prior to his leave-of-absence he was head of the Physical Educational Department and one of the best known athletic coaches and physical edu- cation directors in the midwest. 111