Franklin and Marshall College - Oriflamme Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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'F' QM 2 iiiiiiilaiiiiiiir i ii Li' Dr. Anselm Vinet Hiester Dr. Anselm Vinet l-liester was born at Annville, Lebanon County, Pa., on November 27, 1866. He was educated in the pub- lic schools of that place, later 'attending Lebanon Valley College, where he was graduated in 1887 with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He entered the Junior class of Franklin and Marshall College in September and was graduated in 1889 with the degree ol' Bachelor of Arts, taking first honors and winning the German prize. He delivered the Marshall oration, in German, on Com- mencement Day. After leaving college, Dr. .liliester taught mathematics in Palatinate College, Meyerstown, Pa., for two years. He then en- tered lVirins Theological Seminary, New York City, remaining there one year, while at the same time pursuing a graduate course of study in Psychology and Sociology in New York University. lille received the degree of Master of Arts in 1892. Tile continued the study of theology in the Eastern Theological Seminary at Lancaster, Pa., holding at the same time an instructorship in Mathematics and German in Franklin and Marshall-College. He was graduated from the Seminary in 1894. lle was elected Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Frank- lin and Marshall College immediately a'l'ter graduation from the Seminary, Political Economy being added later. After holding this position two years, he obtained a leave oi' absence to accept a fellowship in Sociology at Columbia University. lflfe returned to Franklin and Marshall in the l'all of 1898 as Professor of Political Science and Assistant Professor of German and Mathematics. He was relieved of the teaching of German in 1899 and Mathematics -5...

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ANSELM VINET HIESTER, SC.D

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, Wii.iTiy2f eiifleemr .f . 1 Q .ff V at 'egg M r - .wh my , 9 'I V 'Tia ' . ' ' 156' Q i ti, ,. V 1:4'i:r,t.-2-if ! iii y i1:.1ei2'iz'3ir,p. 5 K ' - e- 1-1 in 1907. Since then he has confined himself to the teaching of Sociology, Economics, and Politics. In 1905 he was ordained to the Christian ministry as assistant pastor of St. Stephenfs Reformed Church, Lancaster, Pa. The degree of Doctor of Science was conferred upon him in 1913 by Ursinus College. Dr. Qlliester is a member of the following so- cieties: American Economic Association, American Political Science Association, American Sociological Society, American Academy of Political and Social Science, Academy of Political Science associated with Columbia University, Pennsylvania Cer- man Society, and Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship Fraternity. WVe know Dr. Hiester as a minister, a practical example of? what he preaches, as a citizen, always working under the loftiest of ideals, whether on the political platform or for a Charity Society, but as a teacher we know him best and consequently appreciate him most. Dr. Hiester possesses the qualifications of a great teacher. He is a master in the art of questioning. lfle not only knows his subject but has an abundance ol' correlating knowledge at his command, knowing the comparative value of' his material. Qlfle is respected, loved, and admired by his students. Dr. Qlliester is firm in the classroom, yet it takes but a short time for the stud- ent to penetrate his mask and see as well. as to feel that his great heart beats for his students, and that his every word and act is impelled by their welfare. Therefore we, the class of 1918,-having no adequate means of expressing our gratitude for the inspiration and guidance he has given us, except this, our year-book,-do earnestly hope that for him it may stand as a lasting memorial of our esteem and admira- tion. -7-