Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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N31 Left: David Alden, Bursar. Top: William Smyser. Registrar. Right: Bernard Fuhr, Student Counseling. Administrative Offices The people who kept Miami in a good state of health, money-wise and student-wise, were always busy in their offices in Benton hall. Students conducted their first business with Miami through Harry Gerlach, Director of Admissions, who received and checked appli- cations for admission. Lower left: Harry Gerlach, Admissions. Middle: Martha Jaques, Auditor. Right: Grace Dome, Social Director. Upon arrival, students had occasion to visit David Alden, Bursar. He was willing to ac- cept their payment of bills, to rent room keys or to issue short term meal tickets. After a hasty registration and attending several classes, a number of students found their way to 'William C. Smyser, Registrar, to change their course of study. Campus organizations had their books au- dited by lVliss Martha Jacques who saw to it that everything ran smoothly in Miami's ledg- er. Bernard H. Fuhr, Director of Student Coun- seling, welcomed students to his office. Here they found ready and willing help in study techniques, course planning, career planning, and personal problems.

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Presidential Aides They were among his im- portant new acquaintances A Miami alumni is vice president Clarence W. Kreger. Graduating in 1919, he accepted an assistantship in chemistry here. He took graduate work at Illinois and received his doc- tor's degree from Ohio State. However, since 1922 he has been a main spoke in the Univer- sityls wheel. Taking over as acting president for over a year, Dr. Kreger accepted the high- est responsibilities. Surrounding the Casa de Mananaw is Dr. Kreger's hobby-flowers. After leaving Ben- ton hall in the spring and fall, he quickly hur- ries home to work in the garden till after dusk. Football player appearance is proper in de- scribing Dean Carl Knox. Playing quarterback position for four years certainly accounts for his vivid interest in Miami's team. As often as possible, he is out watching practice. On Sat- urdays, he sits in the presidents box and both men become involved in the dayls game. Dean Knox and Dr. Millett have found an- other common interest-their seven year old boys. As dean of men he is in charge of men's housing, counselors, Interfraternity council, Phi Eta Sigma and new student week. Top: Carl Knox Lower: Clarence Kicgei Dean of Men Provost An air of friendliness and informality pre- vails in the office of Dean Helen E. Page and her associate, Emily Taylor. Working to pro- mote the best interests of Miami women, they welcome visits from faculty, parents, alumni, students and guests. Dean Page is a former student, freshman advisor, teacher, assistant and associate dean, so she is well steeped in Miami tradition. Pos- sessing a deep understanding of college wom- en, she has a keen interest in their hopes, their problems, and their future. Although her official duties require the ma- jority of her time, she is a member of Kappa Delta Pi and acts as advisory dean of the Na- tional Board of Cwens. Among her favorites are music, shrimp salad, lyric poets and Ox- ford in the lacy, pale green spring. Helen Page Dean of Women

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Left to right and down: Arthur Wickenden, Religion: John Dolibois, Alumni Secretary: Hiram Stephenson. Men's Housing and Student Employmentg Gilson Wright, News Bureaug Paul Christman, Redskin Res- ervationg Paul Schumacher, Student Health Service. Keeping the students mentally happy was Mrs. Dome's duty as Social Director. All campus groups scheduled their parties and dances through her office, and she gave infor- mation to them concerning the correct pro- cedure for invitations and the course of events. Dr. Schumacher directed the functions of the Student Health Service. Students paid a fee that covered hospital care, medication, and nursing care. To keep the students employed, H. Stephen- son was Director of Student Employment. Each year his problem grows as university membership grows, and he tries to find in the town of Oxford sufficient jobs. Arthur Wickenden was a professor of re- ligion and chairman of assemblies. His new development was to have four different types of assemblies each month in a rotational series. The Redskin Reservation served its purpose well as a non-profit, student-used institution. Under the capable direction of Paul Christ- man, the 4'Res remained a popular coke spot. The alums received a quarterly magazine which gave all the current interests of their Alma lVIater. Mr. Dolibois was at the head of the alumni section as Alumni Secretary. Gilson Wright was busy every day sending general publicity for Miami to local papers. The main function of the News Bureau was to inform hometown papers of newsworthy students. wrath