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

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DEDICATION DR, ELMER LOUIS KAYSER II would be an impossible task to find one person who lias given more of himself or has become more a part of The George Washington University than Dr. Elmer Louis Kayser. Educated in District schools. Dr. Kavser, a native Washingtonian, was graduated from Western High School in 1914 He attended George Washington, received his bachelor’s degree here in 1917, and his master’s in 1918 Dr. Kayser’s graduate studies also led him to Johns Hopkins University and to Columbia University, where he received his Doctor of Philosophy in 1932. In 1948, GWU presented him with an honorary Doctor of Laws Serving the 1 Diversity in various capacities. Dr. Kayser has taught courses in European history, nationalism, public speaking, and current history His sparkling wit, personal manner, and vast knowledge have consistently drawn large numb fudents to his classes ser has served as assistant librarian graduate rr activities, and registrar of the University. He was also University Marshal, Dean of the Division of University Students, director of the Summer School, and director of the School of Go’vernment. An active alumnus, Dr. Kayser has been secretary, treasurer, vice president, and president of the Alumni Association. He received the Alumni Achieve- ment Award in 1941. Currently, as university historian. Dr Kayser is writing what will become the first published history of The George Washington University. As the University expanded and changed over the past fifty years, Dr. Kayser made signifi- cant contributions in practically every phase of campus life Even the name “Colonials” must be credited to him. Dr. Kayser has added value and meaning to the students’ involvement with this institution. Certainly his students from the past fifty years share our admiration and affection for him For these reasons, the 1967 edition of the CHERRY TREE is dedicated in gratitude to Dr Elmer Louis Kayser. a man who embodies the ideals and spirit of The George Washington University.