Indiana University - Arbutus Yearbook (Bloomington, IN)

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Frederick Rich Henshaw . . . Dean, I, U. Dental School . . . Professor of Operative Dentistry . . . World War service . . . now colonel of dentistry reserve corps . . . large- ly responsible for present A rating of school by the Dental Educational Council of America . . . suave . . . exceedingly tactful . . . iron fist in the velvet glove. dentist. They finish and polish many of the mould plaster paris into replicas of human teeth, and shape artificial plates. Sopho- mores dissect entire human bodies to study general health. In laboratories they learn crown and bridge work; in classrooms scien- tific courses are emphasized. But it is in the clinics that the students receive training comparable to the interne- ship of the medical student. From all walks of life the patients come, representing every type of dental problem the student ever will meet in later practice. Examinations and as- signments of patients to students are made by a faculty supervisor. Juniors and seniors spend thirty-two hours a week in the clinics, all students attend either classes or laboratories forty-eight hours a week. Despite the long hours, students find that the practicality and intensity of the work maintain interest. Upholding the high standards of the school is Dean Frederick Rich Henshaw, aided by Dr. Gerald D. Timmons, secretary to the faculty. SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Strong fingers fashion a professional dentist ' s mallet ... a sophomore, bent over a long laboratory bench, adds deft touches to a fine- ly modeled dental plate ... a white-coated junior adjusts an X-ray machine . . . upstairs, seniors cluster about one of the chairs in the huge general clinic . . . and scene by scene the drama of the Indiana University School of Dentistry unfolds. Ten thousand patients annually file through the doors of the new three-story limestone building in Indianapolis. There, in the brilliantly sunlit clinics, they find excep- tional dental work at the hands of juniors and seniors who have spent two years in concen- trated training before they are permitted to do any actual work. Freshmen spend long weeks in hardening and training their hands to work with the swiftness and sureness of the professional instruments they later use in laboratories, A scene in the general clinic, where dental students are afforded practical ex- perience. [22]

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC IVIusic at Indiana University began with the establishment of private courses in singing and di- recting and the organizing of a glee club and chorus in 1893. A department of music, which was authorized by the Board of Trustees in 1904, was organized six years later with Dr. Charles D. Campbell as its head and five courses offered for credit. In 1919, at the death of Dr. Campbell, Professor Barzille Winfred Merrill was appointed head of the department, and in 1921 the Trustees established the School of Music with Professor Merrill as Dean. Having as its purpose the giving to its students of a complete education in the science and art of music, their preparation for pro- fessional careers, and the maintenance of a musi- cal atmosphere in University life, the Music School, under the direction of distinguished teach- ers, has become one of the foremost. Some thirty recitals by student musicians were presented this year at Mitchell Hall, the various recitals featuring the different types of music taught in the school. The University Music Series was composed of programs by outstanding artists and sponsored by the School of Music. Among the artists were Giovanni Martinelli, in- ternationally renowned tenor; Bronislaw Huber- man, famous violinist; The Gordon String Quar- tet; Mischa Levitski, pianist; Nini Theilade, danc- er; and the Russian Symphonic Choir. Barzille Winfred Merrill .... Dean, School of Music .... conductor. University orchestra .... director. Music Series .... degree from Cottschalk School of Music .... intensely interested in spread of musi- cal culture .... dignified .... kindly. Edwin Bailey Birge .... I. U. Profsssor of Music since 1921 .... director of Messiah .... organist at Episcopal church .... his happy philosophy inspires students to greater achievement .... widely liked .... hails from Massachusetts. THE MESSIAH the Messiali. Handel ' s famous oratorio, was presented in a highly finished manner just before Christmas vacation by the University chorus, or- chestra and four guest soloists. The entire per- formance was under the direction of Professor Edward Bailey Birge of the University Music School. The soloists for this year ' s performance were: Mrs. jane Johnson Burroughs, Indianapolis; Mrs. Edna Bowles, Greencastle; Professor D. D. Nye of the University Music School, and Edgar Isherwood, Greencastle. The oratorio is divided into three parts. The first illustrates the longing of the world for the Messiah, prophesies his coming, and announces his birth; the second part is devoted to the sufferings, death, and exaltation of Christ, and develops the spread and ultimate triumph of the Gospel, while the third is occupied with the declaration of the highest truths of the doctrine. The outstanding feature of The Messiah is the Hallelujah Chorus which was presented in a particularly impressive manner this year. Follow- ing the custom begun at the first English perform- ance, the entire audience stood during the singing of this chorus. [21 ]

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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE The Indiana University School of Medicine was organized in 1903, became a four year school through affiliation with the State Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons in 1907, and in the spring of 1 908 all of the medical schools of the state were united under the Indiana University School of Medicine. A few years later the medical center site was secured in Indianapolis. The School of Medicine at Bloomington provides for the first three years of medical instruction As the result of th e guidance of Dean B. D. Meyers, his ever-increasing schol- arship requirements and a growing enroll- ment, the school has become one of the fore- most in the country. Willis Dew Catch . . . Dean, I. U. School of Medicine at Indianapolis . . . surgeon of national fame . . . straight-forward . . . vo- cation, avocation and recreation — surgery. The Indianapolis division, directed by Dean Willis Catch has had a similar development. Appropriations from the state, contributions and endowments have made possible the con- struction of buildings and purchase of equipment which, along with the high quality of the instructional staff, make it outstanding as a medical center. Burton Dorr Myers . . . Dean, I. U. School of Medicine at Bloomington . . . golf and bridge enthusiast . . . distinguished looking — and distinguished . . . cordiality personi- fied. The past year has been for the Indiana- polis Medical center one of quiet progress characterized by many additions to its physi- cal plant and by numerous improvements in its teaching. A new building housing a thera- peutic swimming pool has been added to the Riley Hospital. The isolation ward of the Riley Hospital has been completely remodelled and equipped. New sterilizing equipment has been installed in the Long Hospital. Other improvements include the construction of thirty-two new garages, new walks and a rock garden. The Indiana University School of Medicine as a whole has shown gratifying improve- ment in its intellectual condition and has attained greater prominence during the past year. Every member of the senior class had secured an interneship before the Christmas holidays and a number of recent graduates have secured positions on staffs of various medical institutions. [23]