Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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4 FDEP F F P95555 F i ABP! Ohio Northern's Endowment Program l WINTRINGHAM SLEESMAN 1-no NORTHERN UNIVERSITY was founded in 1871 as a normal school and received its charter as a university in 1885. Its first class of eleven members was graduated in 1874. For nearly thirty years it was maintained as a private institution, under the ownership and control of its noble founder, Dr. Henry Solomon Lehr. During this period, students came by the thousands. Operating costs were not high, so tuitions were extremely low. Because of the large numbers attending, it was possible to maintain the school without a serious financial problem. As time bore on, bringing changing conditions, the prophetic vision of the founder led him to see that the University could not continue indefinitely as a private enterprise. After negotiating with various church groups, in 1898, Ohio Northern became the property of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The next three decades were marked as periods of growth and expansion, chiefly of plant and equipment, until today the total valuation is S1,061,212.00. Until late in the last decade the cost of operation could still be met by nominal tuition charges. Then conditions changed. Costs began to soar. Competition grew keener. College associations and accrediting agencies were established, with endowment requirements as a basis for membership. Stronger founda- tions and a larger support for the University became imperative. In 1927, nearly S200,000.00 were added to the endowment from a church campaign. Today the total endowment is approximately S500,000.00. However, this is far too inadequate to enable the school to take her rightful place among the institutions of higher learning. With the advent of the present administration, for the first time serious attention has been given to the permanent foundations, and a program for endowment establish- ed. At present two field men are employed and plans are under way whereby an additional endowment of one million dollars may be secured within the next ten years. One half of the amount, it is hoped will come from alumni and former students. The whole program has been seriously retarded by the current economic situation. ' 1 PA 30615 i -.QQ5 ls

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Faculty CARL HILDING MANSON Instructor in Law A. B, Ll.. B., S. J. D.. University of Michigan. ALPHONSE ANDREW GAILEWICZ Instructor in Music Mus. B., Oberlin Conservatory of Music: Instructor, Piedmont Music College. MARY FRANCIS AUSTIN Instructor in Organ Sig-ma Alpha lota: Teachcr's Diploma, College of Music of Cincinnati: Student in organ under Dr. Sidney C. Durst. Cin- cinnati Collefre of Music: Student in piano with Hans Rischard. EULA LINDA SMITH Instructor in Pharmacy l'h. C., Ohio Northern University. LAURA MAY KAMPMEIER Instructor in Modern Languages Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Iota: A. B., Coe Collefre: M. A., State University of Iowa. Instructor in German, Coc College. MYRON HANNA Instructor in Pharmacology M. D., Eclectic Medical College: Ph. G., Ohio Northern University. PA29GE f. lea at A lv A. ' i f Qi .1 silly fi nf. , ,. I -gn' ilu wif My ffi' if .9 ml, C, A Ffh.. pw l.'T,l . JW f ,, . ,.,,, 's we' ..- .R ,. Ek gal' . uw fl 1 I :fl 4,9 . N .J il l it it 3 2 5 In gg. el iii! S It .ggi .Sl Kg? :yy 1, H law li X 'itfi l il . I nl SF? l lm 1 C :guy ,, , 1..'lJ 1 lv.-i'.'W PM is Q at . W if .s 'X Y 1 - Wai.. L.5'j'.'I. ' ? L.: I 4: ., ,1 ' ' 2 I Eg if I 5 lg: 5 3 Qu? I I . ft v Tiff I 17? ' I A f L ' .lg I , I. ,A , , Q, , ri 5' f' :I 1 .Q I ' . J . l . . 1 ' 31 ' ' .2 1 f , 4'-,A 5?--4 ' F5154 if -1.-43 rig :fri -l if l I Iwi

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The Ohio Northern N University Alumni Association T IS DIFFICULT to think of a more ideal life than that of a student in the modern, well-regulated university, where the ambitious youth may drink at the well of inspiration and quench his thirst for knowledge. Not that this thirst' may be completely satisfied, but an ideal foundation in a pleasant environment is laid that will carry us through the turmoil of life if we lose not the fundamental lessons of college experience. NISWANDER How may this inspiration and thirst for knowledge be maintained as a guiding principle through life? How may we keep alive the great ideals that spurred us to greater accomplishments? The answer must be given individu- ally but it is accomplished collectively. It is to keep the lamp of that inspira- tion well trimmed and filled with the fond memories of our associations. The Ohio Northern University Alumni Association was organized by former students who realized the meaning of Ohio Northern in their lives. How that fire can and should be kept aglow, that has been kindled in the form of a greater desire for accomplishment. The fine fellowship of old friends made during college life, the traditions that guided our paths in the various organizations, and the knowledge that this is carrying on in the years following our graduation, should be of keen interest to all. This is the purpose of the Alumni Association. To keep all informed as to the progress of Alma Mater. To inspire us to do something in return for what Alma Mater has done for us. The buildings, equipments, and traditions are evidences of sacrifices made by others for our good. Let us not be in- different to the importance of a rich heritage to those who follow. We should give society something in return for what it gave us. Not only is it vital to determine the character of our new friendships, but it is very important that the earlier ties should be continued. The most successful factor in this permanent link up is the Alumni Association. While we thus have uppermost in our minds the welfare of our college mother, we are at the same time building up an Association that is so vital in our life's activities. The identity and unity of the class of 1932 can only be maintained through this organization. Your experience will be like that of previous classes. Individual members are anxious to know of the success of their classmates. Do not lose sight of this opportunity for the good of Ohio Northern and the personal satisfaction that it will bring you. PA 31-GE 4 PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPD