Muhlenberg College - Ciarla Yearbook (Allentown, PA)

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I lie story of this year is a narrative of advancement and consolidation as the College prepared to meet the problems created by diminishing Post-War Emergencies. Definite steps were taken to plan for a future maximum enrollment ol 800 students. 1 he office of Dean of Students was eliminated. I he teaching staff was reduced by with- drawals and grants ol leave. I he curriculum was revised so that a minimum of 126 hours will be required instead ol I 36 hours. Changes in subject requirements were likewise made. I he business facilities of the college were drawn together for greater efficiency and a student health insurance program was instituted. Many changes occurred in several Academic Depart- ments. Dr. John D. M. Brown, head of the English De- partment. retired after 37 years of service; Dr. Perry F. Kendig assumed his duties as Acting Head ol the Depart- ment. Dr. Brown has been named to the Board of I rustees so that he will be able to continue serving his college. Dr. Preston A. Barba, head of the German Department and Professor ol Pennsylvania German Language and Culture, Seated: John tl. Wagner, A.B.. Alumni Secretary; Howard M. MacGregor, B.S., Treasurer; Gurney F. Afflerbach, Pli.B., M.S., Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Standing: Gordon B Fister, Director of Public Relations; George A Frounfelker, Jr., Ph.B., Veterans Administrator; George E. Lawson, Pli.B., Assist ant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics; Paul J. Gebert, A.B., Registrar; Edmund S. Keiter, M.A., Business Manager; Alvin W. Hartzell, Superintendent of Buildings and drounds.

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Dean of Students . . . PERRY F. KENDIG, A.M., Ph.D. Dean of Admissions . . . HARRY A. BENFER, A.M. 15

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was granted a year s leave of absence for study and re- search. Mr. J. Mich ael Moore of this department was granted a leave of absence to serve the National Lutheran Council in its Displaced Persons Bureau in Geneva, Switz- erland. Professor George Richey ol the Art Department resigned in order to study abroad. Dr. Charles I rexler lei t when the office of Student Pastor was closed; Chaplain Horn will take over his work. In the Department ol Religion and Philosophy Mr. Robert Marshall was granted leave to study at the University ol Chicago. Mr. George I homp- son lei t to continue study lor two years in Scandinavian countries. Mr. Philip Hoh accepted a call as pastor in Sp ring City, Penna. Dr. Morris Greth was lent to the Min- isterium ol Pennsylvania to make a survey and study ol its Social Mission work. During the Fall Term Dr. Harold K. Mar ks was i II; Mrs. We rner Richter took over his classes. Maestro C iuseppi Moschetti, world renowned organist, acted as Chapel Cl loir D irector and Organist. I here were also changes in the Administration. Mr. Gordon Fister resigned as Public Relat ions D irector to become Assistant Managing Editor ol the Allentown Eve- ning Chronicle. Mr. Keiter resigned as College Business Manager to go into private business. Mr. A. Hartzell re- signed as Grounds and Buildings Superintendent. Mr. H. MacGregor, College I reasurer, became liead of the com- bined Business office and I reasurer s office. He was also named Secretary to llie Board of I rustees. I he College name was further advanced by scholar- ships granted for study at Schools and Universities through- out the country and abroad. Boo ks were published by Dr. Kendig, Professor Myers, Mr. Fister, and Mr. Gemmell. Dr. Heinrich Meyer was invited to attend the Goethe Bicen- tennial held in Aspen, Colorado, under the Auspices of the University of Chicago. He read a paper at that gather- ing of the world s Goethe Scholars. Dr. Steinhauer was elected Vice President ol the Association of Liberal Arts Colleges of Pennsylvania for the Advancement of Teach- ing. Mr. Nagle was named Veterans representative with offices in the Administration Building. Mr. George Froun- felker in addition to his other duties has been named to the staff of the college I esting Bureau. In retrospect this has been a busy year. The changes and advancements as well as the proposed plans are in- dicative of Muhlenberg s effort to serve mankind through the medium of an education based on sound Christian principles. 17