George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Donaldson took over the work of Co- lumbian College this year during Dean HilPs absence and he has stepped into the deanship naturally. The careful consideration and personal interest which Dr. Donaldson displays in the students under his jurisdic- tion has been a fine example of the man ' s character. W B wondered for awhile just what was w T rong around school and decided it was Dean HilPs absence. The students in his classes have felt even this brief de- parture keenly and all of us have missed his kindly un- derstanding and wisdom even though we know he will return in the fall all the richer for his year of study. T ' Xean Doyle is still man- D ' aging his various in- terests in his ever-brilliant manner and he seems to be able efficiently to take on extra responsibilities from time to time. The heights have been predicted for this capable man. Despite his active life he is always readv with a pleasant smile to as- sist all. HISTORY OF COLUMBIAN COLLEGE T uther Rice-Columbian College in the District of Columbia,, Columbian University, The George Washington University: a man — his lengthening shadow, an institution. While still a student at Williams dedicating himself to the service of God and his fellows, becoming a missionary to Burma, then a missionary to his own countrymen, conniving the idea of a college, pioneering up and down the states in his gig seeking friends and supporters, material- izing his idea, and struggling for its maintenance until death overtook him — such was the career of the college’s founder. First there was failure when a charter was sought from Con- gress, and then stopping in the midst of the debate on the Missouri Compromise that same Sixteenth Congress sent forth the charter which guaranteed to teachers and students freedom from all interference on matters of religion. 21 p