Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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Ulysses Howe Smith .... Bursar since 1 899 .... lectures on accounting to ad- vanced courses .... school teacher, prin- cipal, miner, and newspaper editor before becoming a University official .... has a marvelous memory .... keenly interested in athletics .... known to students as Up High for many years .... Arbutus godfather. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS I n the eyes of the students perhaps the most outstanding characteristic of the entire staff of University Administrative officials is the congenial and helpful attitude maintained by all of them rather than a severe, extreme- ly business-like manner which, considering the great multitude of tasks they must per- form, might well be expected. From John W Cravens, who is noted for his pleasant kindly mien, down to the least important of University employees, this characteristic is in evidence, combined with a high efficiency required by the many and varied parts of the machinery of a great university. Ulysses Howe Smith, Bursar John William Cravens, Registrar and Secre- tary of the University Thomas Aubrey Cookson, Assistant Registrar William Albert Alexander, Librarian Edmund Dougan Clark, Secretary of the School of Medicine John Finch Barnhill, Treasurer of the School of Medicine Ivy Leone Chamness, Editor of University Publications Robert Emmet Cavanaugh, Director of the Ex- tension Division James Edwin Parker Holland, University Phy- sician j. B. Howe Martin, Administrator of School of Medicine and Hospitals Essie Bowles, Registrar of the School of Den- tistry Frank Reel Elliot, Publicity Director Ward Gray Biddle, Manager of the University Bookstore and Director of the Memorial Union Mrs. Margaret Telfer Owen, Assistant Uni- versity Physician Mrs. Bertha E. Clark, Registrar of the School of Medicine Gerald D. Timmons, Secretary to the Faculty of the School of Dentistry John WiMiam Cravens .... University Registrar and Secretary .... his biggest interest — I. U politically prominent ... one time editor the Danville Gazette and Bloomhigton World .... knows all the students and all about all the students .... Phi Beta Kappa .... genuinely cordial .... as much a part of I. U. as the campus. [ 14]

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WILLIAM LOWE BRYAN President, Indiana University William Lowe Bryan . . . president since 1902 ... a man of vision . . . well-developed sense of humor , . . a great student of words and their meanings . . . noted and talented speaker. THE PRESIDENT ' S COLUMN The value of Dr. Bryan ' s latest literary contri- bution as a true Insight into his philosophy justifies sacrificing a review of his own personal experiences during the past year. The Pretiidcnt ' s Column, a compilation of his writings for the Indiana Daily Stu- dent during the past eight years, appeared late last fall. The articles which compose the book had ap- peared in The President ' s Column of The Student and each deals with a topic of current interest, phil- osophical comment or discussions of art, religion or science. The warm substantial personality of the author IS felt in every line of the book, which together with the greatness of ideas and precise and skillful use of words, is responsible for the value of the work. The author reveals his deep reliance on both science and art, marvels at material progress and raises it to its rightful place among values. His method is that of philosophy and psychology applied with the simplicity and learning of art rather than with the cumbersome machinery that too often clutters up those vehicles of thought transmission. [ 13]

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DEANS OF MEN The office of Dean of Men was formally established at Indiana University in 1919. Clarence E. Edmondson has held this office since that time and his efforts have been vitally effective in bringing the scholastic, social and moral standards of the men stu- dents of the University to a high plane. As the advisor and director of men students, through conferences with them and corres- pondence and contact with parents, he has done much toward bringing about a friendly, helpful relationship between faculty, students and parents. The great respect and admiration of the students for Dean Edmondson, and wide- spread confidence in his judgment, have caused him to be chosen as acting chairman of many selection committees for awarding scholarships and campus offices and positions of importance. Dean Edmondson received the A.B. de- gree from Indiana University in 1906, the A.M degree in 1912, and the Ph.D. degree in conducts several classes in that subject. Clarence E. Edmondson . . . four of every five committees . . . aversion to publicity . . . keen sense of humor . . . careful, fair decisions . . . sympathetic . . . reserved . . . loves travel, hunting, motoring and camping . . . billiardist par excellence. 1914. He is a Professor of Hygiene and A man who is frequently referred to as a friend to every student , who is never too busy to assist students in solving their problems, and who is one of the most popular and respected men in the faculty is Charles Jacob Sembower, Dean of Men. His helpful en- couragement to students with literary talent has often been acclaimed by them as one of the main reasons for their success in that field in later years. Dean Sembower ' s wisdom, sympathy, and warmth of personality, combined with his ability to state his ideas in an appealing, interesting fashion, have made him always in demand as a speaker at gatherings on the campus and throughout the state. He is a member of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity. Phi Delta Gamma, hon- orary journalistic, debating and forensic fra- ternity, and a number of other student organ- izations, whose meetings he frequently at- tends. Dean Sembower received his A.B. de- gree from Indiana University in 1892 and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsyl- vania in 1909. Along with his work as Dean of Men he holds the position of Professor of English at the University. Charles J. Sembower .... writer of note .... great sports fan .... fascinating philosophical interpretation of life and liter- ature .... quietly friendly .... remem- bered by all who come and go. [15]