Luther College - Pioneer Yearbook (Decorah, IA)

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Counting the pennies . . . Business Office? Sure, I can tell you. It's on the first fioor of Larsen Hall, the south end of the east wing. That's how I would direct a visitor to the business office but to a fellow stu- dent I would say, Just follow the beaten path down the corridorf' Or, if it was the middle of the afternoon I would say, Track down that coffee aroma and you'll be there. Or, if it was around the tenth of the month I would say, It's pay day! Follow me. Now at the head of the business office is Prof. David T. Nelson of the English depart- ment. After the sudden death of Karl Hanson last January the Board of Trustees requested Mr. Nelson to step in temporarily, pending the election of the new college president. Mr. Reuben Lerud, who works under Mr. Nelson as acting treasurer, started in the busi- ness office in 1940 as assistant treasurer soon after he graduated from Luther. Mrs. Marie F jelstad, who came to Luther in 1943, has the title of assistant treasurer. Her educational background includes a year at St. Olaf, a year at the University of Minnesota and a secretarial course at Winona Secretarial school. A look at the vital statistics about Mrs. Grayce Larson, cashier, reveals that she gra- duated from Luther Academy in Albert Lea, Minnesota, in 1918, after which she taught school for two years in Decorah. Two other members of the regular staff during the school year were Mrs. Dorothy Brunsvold and Miss Helen Haugen. It was largely through the efforts of the late business manager, Karl Hanson, that the college was able to procure 375,000 worth of government buildings now being used for class- rooms and a SIO0,000 government project com- prising Veterans' Village. Also under the su- pervision of the business office was the new S1 50,000 Ole Korsrud memorial heating plant completed last year. Nose for news . . . VVhen you read an account of a Luther basketball game in the Anytown Gazette, don't get the idea that every newspaper has a correspondent in the student body for chances are that the story was a product of the Luther College News Bureau. This department keeps close tab on all campus organizations and con- veys news about doings on the Luther campus to newspapers in the middle-west. Founded in 1928, the News Bureau is under the direction of Dr. C. N. Evan-son. llllllllllllllllll S 2 -'E 23325555 l 55:22:95 L 122'-2222 'QSQZS Headaches plus . . . May seniors have extra privileges such as I2 o'clock lights? May Mary and I room to- gether in Larsen next year ? May I be excus- ed from chapel next week ? These questions plus countless others keep the deans' offices in Larsen Hall humming with the activities and troubles of the student body. Both the dean of women, Iiliss Alice H ustad, and the dean of students, Mr. Clair G. Kloster, attempt to help students solve the various prob- lems which arise to baffie them during the year. The constant aim in counseling is to help each student achieve a balanced self-reliant maturity. Both deans have had extensive graduate school training in student personnel work be- fore coming to Luther. Miss Hustad studied at the Minnesota State Teachers' college in St. Cloud, received her master's degree at the Uni- versity of Minnesota in 1944 and was a coun- selor at Stephens college, Columbia, Mo., until she came to Luther in 1947. In addition to her duties as dean of women, Miss Hustad also teaches several classes in freshman English. Prof. Kloster graduated from Luther in 1938 and did further work at the University of Minnesota, where he also served as an instruc- tor in psychology and as a student counselor for several years. Here at Luther he is assis- tant professor of psychology as well as dean of students. To help the deans fulfill these tasks are Mrs. Esther Gilbertson, secretary, and other student assistants, who take care of the records and routine duties.

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Guiding the way . . . A tall, distinguished figure . . . silvery- grey hair . . . a ruddy complexion . . . a slow, charming smile . . . twinkling blue eyes . . . all mark the appearance of one of Luther's best-loved personalities, Dr. O. J. H. Preus, who has served the college as president since the summer of 1932. It is his office in Larsen Hall which serves as the focal point of campus life from which stem all important administra- tive decisions and college activities. After completing his studies at Luther in 1901, Dr. Preus attended the Luther Theo- logical Seminary in St. Paul until 1904 and then spent a year at Johns Hopkins University where he was granted a scholarship. just be- fore returning to Luther in 1932 he served as president of Augustana College for several years. One of his most difficult duties is that of assembling and maintaining a good faculty which meets the requirements of the accrediting associations. According to Dr. Preus this has been accomplished by the nobility of the teach- ers themselves and their willingness to make sacrifices in salary and working conditions to serve in a Christian institution. Without that missionary spirit in the faculty, Luther would not be in the enviable position which it occupies today. To assist Dr. Preus in the work of keeping records, managing correspondence, and making appointments are his two secretaries, Miss Al- vira Lee and Miss Dorothea Ofstedal. In steadfast loyalty . . . Does he walk fast or just run slow P asks a curious and uninitiated green freshman in re- ferring to Dr. O. W. Qualley, one of the busi- est men at Luther College. This can readily be understood in view of the fact that Dr. Qualley holds four official positions: vice presi- dent, dean of the college, director of admissions and professor of classical languages. Dr. Qualley has been connected with the college ever since he received his B. A. degree in 1918, in point of service second only to Dr. O. L. Olson. He has done graduate work at Columbia university and received his M. A. and Ph. D. degrees in classical languages at the University of Michigan. As dean of the college Dr. Qualley is re- sponsible to the president and works under his general direction in the administration of the internal affairs of the college. His duties in- clude advising with the president in regard to teaching personnel, studying the curriculum and suggesting possible changes in regard to majors and minors, text books, tests and equipment, supervising admissions and aca- demic guidance of students and advisory sys- tem 3 and having general supervision of scholar- ship regulations. So, in view of these duties, perhaps Dr. Qualley has a right to walk fast or run slow. Registration wizard . . . Will you help me build my model air- plane, Daddy P is probably a familiar question often heard by Prof. R. A. H aatvedt, registrar, who returned to assume his duties at Luther in the fall of 1946. One of his favorite hobbies is that of helping his young son, Larry, build model airplanes. Mr. Haatvedt graduated from Luther in 1929, and in 1930-33 he served as a member of an archeological expedition sent to Egypt by the University of Michigan. In 1934 he re- ceived his master's degree at Michigan and is now resuming work toward his doctor's degree, which was interrupted by the war. Since his return to Luther, Prof. Haatvedt has streamlined the procedures of registration and has improved the system of records. As registrar he is custodian of all college academic records. Other duties which occupy his atten- tion are transcript service for students and alumni and the annual publication of the col- lege catalog. Prof. Haatvedt is also the chairman of the committee on student personnel services and secretary of the committee on curriculum and scholarship. On the academic side he teaches Biblical archeology in the division of religion and philosophy and classical literature, Latin and Greek in the division of languages and lit- erature. Assisting Prof. Haatvedt in his work as registrar is Miss Ruth Struxness, recorder. Also aiding in the work of this oflice are Mrs. Mary Inngbluth, secretary to the registrar, and various student assistants. With his boots on . . .' On January 27, 1948, a shocked Luther College faculty and student body were informed of the sudden death of Mr. Karl Hanson, the late business manager and treasurer. Mr. Han- son graduated from Luther in 1908 and took additional study at the University of Iowa. He carried out his duties at Luther from 1929 until the day of his death, dying with his boots on.

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Couple of smoothies . . . One of the smoothest talkers and friendli- est personalities on the Luther campus is Mr. Karl H. Nordgaard. As director of public re- lations Mr. Nordgaard extolls the benefits of a Christian college such as Luther to prospective students. Mr. S. S. Reque, associate director of pub- lic relations, spends most of his time out on the field. Although he is not well-known by students of the past few years, he is doing vital work under the Luther College Emer- gency Appeal program. Looking for a job . . . If perchance while walking along the east corridor of Larsen Hall you hear over the clat- ter of two or three typewriters a hum of con- versation punctuated by I'n1 sorry, but you can't see him now, he's in conference, chances are good that you're passing Luther's Place- ment Service office. Prof. A. O. Davidson, head of the department of education and psy- chology and chief of the placement ofiice, is a very busy man, especially during the second semester of the school year. VVhen asked about the basic purpose of his oiiice, Prof. Davidson replied simply, Service to Luther students and alumni is the reason for the existence of the Luther College placement service. So, when your bank account is in need of a refill, stop by the placement service. The new look of its bulletin board may spell out the new look for your wallet. Friend to all . . . On the first door to the right as you enter the Korsrud building is a sign which reads, Gerhard E. Frost, Campus Pastor. Inside this door is a man who is always willing and eager to help students who seek his aid. Pastor Frost, whose personality radiates with friendliness and kindliness, is an alumnus of Luther College and received his theological training at the Luther Seminary in St. Paul. As campus pastor his main purpose is to be a friend and adviser for all students, and his time and energy are expended in the furth- erance of the spiritual objectives of the college. In addition to these duties Pastor Frost teaches freshman and sophomore Bible courses and two elective Bible courses for upperclassmen. In sickness and . . . Green pills . . . pink capsules . . . cough medicine . . . gargle . . . l These items constitute some of the better known prescriptions of Grue's health haven, holding forth between the Korsrud heating plant and Larsen Hall. Here one finds an out- patient department or dispensary for minor illnesses, treatments, dressings and consulta- tions and a hospital or intirmary for those who need nursing care and for emergencies. The Health Service is maintained for the health protection and health education of Luth- er students. Dr. R. M. Dahlquist is director with Dr. R. N. Svendsen helping as a staff doctor. Dr. O. Boe serves as head of the dental staff, with Dr. Gordon Luce as consultant. The supervisor, Mrs. Charlotte Grue, is a graduateof St. Mary's School of Nursing and received her B. A. degree from Luther in 1947. A class in school health and hygiene takes some of her attention as well as her hospital duties. Museum musings . . . It will be a happy day for Luther College when the Museum comes back to the campus, and is housed in a fine, new, fireproof building on the spot reserved for it on the map of the campus of the future. Speed the day when it will sit in state among the great oaks within neighborly distance of Koren Library, Larsen Hall and C. K. Preus Gymnasium ! p These are the words of Mrs. Inga B. Nor- stog, instructor in Norwegian and curator of the Norwegian American Historical Museum, which is now housed in a large three story build- ing on Water Street.