Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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ALFRED HORATIO UPHAM President Dr. A. H. Upham, ePrexyK during his administration since January, 1928, has manifested an outstanding exemplification of executive ability and compe- tence. AHis genial personality has earned for him the confidence of every Miamian and has been an enthusiastic impetus and a trustworthy guide to the progress- ively expanding institution. Eighteen

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ROBERT HAMILTON BISHOP Lb . ...... prohibition in 0:5f0rd. hh 3 Am N NF EAT tDN AND The fwst president of Altami, tall, stalwart, h. h, hi g Scotch-Presbyterian Robert H. Bishop, laid afirm foundationfm' the infant University. Construction of N 07th and South Dormitories, attempted fOTmation of law and medical schools, steady growth in influence andinum- hers, and the establishment of enduring stand- atds took place during the seventeen stormy years of his pioneer administration. H is, too, is the Tesponsibz'ltty for the intmduction of prohibition in Oxford. Seventeen

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Liberal Ami: College This year marks an epoch in the history of the Liberal Arts College in that it is the Close of the schooPs administration by Dean Edgar E. Bran- don. Dean Brandon has ably guided this col- lege through a period of rapid expansion, through the decline in enrollment during the years of the war, and then on through another period Of ever- increasing enrollment since 1921. He has seen the school expand under his direction from a small group of students enrolled in an extremely limited number of courses to a great host regis- tered in a curriculum of greatly expanded scope. Dr. Brandon Will relinquish his place next year DEAN EDGAR E- BRANDON to Dr. Howard Robinson, present head of the History Department, While he takes advantage of a sabbatical leave of absence. It is understood that on his return he Will retire from active duty. Figures 0n the enrollment in the Liberal Arts School for this year in compari- son to former years contradict the popular idea that the Liberal Arts College is having to give way before the infiux of professionalism and specialization. There remains a constant ratio of students interested in obtaining a ttliberal education? Miss Elizabeth Hamilton and Miss B. M. Emerson have continued in their capacities as dean and assistant dean of women, respectively, but a Change has taken place this year in the appointment of a new social director for campus affairs. Mrs. Dorothy S. Glos this year fills the place left by Miss Marie Wilson. Dir. A. K. Morris has continued as assistant to the president, and Mr. W. C. Smyser has ably filled the position of acting registrar. MISS ELIZABETH HAMILTON MISS B. M. EMERSON N ineteen