Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Dr. Walter Jonts, then Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy in Wit- tenberg College, was chosen. Wittenberg ' s loss was Purdue ' s gain, for the coming of Dr. Jones gave new strength to an already strong depart- ment. Though a young man, Dr. Jones has had a wide experience, and has the highest qualifications both for teaching his subject and for deal- ing with his students. Dr. Jones was graduated from the Baltimore City College in 1884, at the age of nineteen. Entering Johns Hopkins University as a special -Student, he then spent a year in the study of the classics. From 1885 to 1S8S he held an honorary Hopkins scholarship, and studied for the degree of B. A. in physics and chemistry. In 1891 Dr. Jones received the degree of Ph. D. in chemistry, mineralogy and geology. During this time he was a university scholar. Fellow by Courtesy and Assistant in Organic Chemistry. After taking the degree of Ph. D., Dr. Jones was called to occupy the chair of Chemistry and Mineralogy at Wittenberg College, in Spring- field, Ohio. Here he remained for one year, resigning his position to become Instructor of Chemi.stry in Purdue University. During the year that Dr. Jones filled the position of Instructor in Chemistry his work was found so satisfactory that in the year following he was made Professor of Analytical Chemistry, which position he now occupies. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Chemical Society and of the German Chemical Society, and is now at work upon a series of experiments which will be published within a short time. It is difficult in a short article to give to a stranger any insight into the individuality of the man of whom we write — to do justice to his strength. Though a speciali.st in chemistry, he has not directed his attention to this one science .so completely as to become narrow, but has laid a broad foundation for his .special work by the study of mathematics, cla.ssics and biology. It is in the class room and laboratory that his power is felt especial- ly. His strong personality and his fine character as a student give him that trait most admirable in a teacher — the ability to impress a .student with something of his own enthusiasm and love for his work. Any student taking a course in chemistry can not fail to receive a most thorough and excellent training in the .science under instruction of Dr. Jones.

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TM EVENTS OF f THE.. YEAR, MAY, 1894- Military Day. Fielil Day. China l ' :xhibil. Sojihoniorf Picnic Day. Small-pox at Maxinkuckee. I ' rofs. vs. Preachers. Profs., o; Preachers, 10. Mrs. Miller ducked. State Field Day. Dorm, boys fired. SEPTEMBER, 1894. 12. Collej e opened. I ' reshmen add squelch and flunk to their vO(.al)ulary. Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. reception to new students. Senior boys start mustaches. Seniors skip Prof. Coulter. Art Kirls draw nasturtiums. Parker had his hair shaved. Prexv tells the Seniors how much thev are indebted to the University. OCTOBER. I. The students of the Hall and Dorm, have a time set when they can get their mail in the library. 5. Sigma Nu party. 6. Purdue vs. Indianapolis Artillery. Purdue, 6; Artillery, 4. 9. Where are the twelve? (I ' ired for hazing. ) 10. Stuilents passed resolutions to have no more ha .ing in Purdue. 13. Hutler vs. Purdue. Butler, o; Purdue, 30. 15. Purdue vs. Wisconsin. I ' orfeited. 17. Prof. Craig sang a solo in chapel. 19. Joint meeting of Irvings and Philaletheans. 26. Joint meeting of Irvings and Emersonians. 27. Purdue vs. Minneapolis. 31. Hallowe ' en. Sig ])arty at the Trail. Professor . niadon entertained the I ' nculty. Refreshments, cider and crullers.