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19 ■ B I S O N • j 2 THE GALLERY OF ART The Gallery of Art of Howard University, which was formally opened April 7, 1930, hat attracted the interest of many art lovers from all parti of the world. The fact that this gallery is the only one in the world directed entirely hy Negroes makes it unique. Never until now,” wrote an art critic in the New York Times of October 26. 1950, has there been such a place where Negro art students have had the opportunity to studv on such a large scale within the walls of their own institution, products of artists of the highest rank both at home and abroad. One of the main aims of the gallery is to develop in Negro youth an appreciation of that phase of art which formerly he had not the opportunity or incentive to study. Although there are many who believe that art is peculiarly characteristic of the Negro, until recent years little was done to inspire Negro youth to paint. On the contrary, many attempts were made to discourage him. The Department of Art at Howard University, through its gallery, is endeavoring to encourage this talent and at the same time further the general appreciation of art among Negroes. Mr. James Vernon Herring, graduate of Syracuse University, who organised the Art Department at Howard University ten years ago, « Erector of the gallery. T verity ,gh,
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19- B I S O N -32 4 DIVISION OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE 'Thb University Health Service is a unit of the University which attends to the care and preservation of the health of its students, as a means of not only creating the greatest effectiveness on the part of the undergraduate during his academic life, but as an educational and health care service to the end of producing individuals physically and mentally strong and intelligent regarding the conservation of their health. The student body is examined periodically to insure the correction of physical defects. The student is encouraged to report for medical care early in the event of illness. This type of medical care undoubtedly keeps the student best able to pursue University life with the least handicap by loss of energy, with the greatest contentment and the minimum distraction due to health problems. Besides the actual conservation of life, there are the fewest possible days lost from class work. The athlete is given superior health care and only those physically able are allowed to participate in any sport. Campus sanitation and hygiene is given special attention. Howard University excels in the preservation of the health of its members. HEALTH STAFF PERSONNEL ---------------Director ----Assistant Physician to Men Physician to Women Registered Nurse in Charge Registered Nurse in Infirmary -----------------------Secretary Dr. Elijah H. Allen Dr. C. A. Walwyn Dr. Dorothy Bolding-Ferebee Miss Eva D. Jones Miss Mildred Wood Miss S. Victoria Robinson T wenty-seven
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