Rose Hulman Institute of Technology - Modulus Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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Prof. MacLean chatting with a Rose Alumnus, Brent Robertson. Prof. Maclean, as seen through his office door. Prof. Edward A. MacLean Prof. Edward A. MacLean came to Rose in 1938 as Pro- fessor and Head of Civil Engineering. He retired from that position in September, 1962. During his active years at Rose he helped guide many young men into careers as competent engineers. It is only fitting, then, that the 1963 MODULUS be dedicated to Prof. MacLean, a devoted teacher, a man of high professional integrity, and a true friend. When he came to Rose, Prof. MacLean was well quali- field as a teacher for he had taught at other engineering schools and had practical experience as a structural engineer. He graduated from the University of Maine, attended the Sorbonne, and obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois. At Illinois he studied under Prof. Hardy Cross, a great teacher and structural engineer. As a teacher Prof. MacLean taught more than just the material presented in the text. While not teaching courses in professional ethics, honesty, integrity, and perseverance, the students who sat in his classes remember well those traits that he, through his example, passed on to them. Stu- dents will also remember the rigor of his courses in me- chanics and structures; and, whil e his theory “A little work never hurt anyone” pinched the student at the time, many of these men later realized the truth of the saying. As a structural engineer Prof. MacLean was consulted on many occasions. Other engineers had a high regard for his ability and opinion. His classes in structural analysis were enriched from his experiences as a bridge engineer for the Maine State Highway Department and as a stress analyst for the Bell Aircraft Company. The door to Prof. MacLean’s office was always open to all students. As a friend he gave encouragement to many students and was forthright with them in pointing out their attributes as well as their errors. Of the more than 250 men who graduated from Rose in Civil Engineering between the years of 1939 and 1962, approximately 12 per cent have gone on to graduate study. Many are teachers, others are members of consulting firms, chief engineers, or hold other executive positions. Because of Prof. MacLean’s interest in music, the the- atre, and the arts, he was appointed chairman of the Rose Convocation Committee; this position he held for about ten years. He worked diligently with his commtitee to give the Rose student body such programs as Shakespearean drama by the Barter Theatre, An Hour With Mark Twain by Hal Holbrook, and a lecture by the former Olympic star Jesse Owens. This is the life of a man dedicated to the education of Rose men. And, thus, it is to Prof. MacLean that we dedicate this MODULUS.

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RO SESPOEGECH NIGsINSiliUimpeE TERRE HAUTE,INDIANA OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT December 19, 1962 Om Eee GAS om O Helo O72) VOUmeiaviemDcenimatverding Rose during eventful years —- a period which has been characterized by an unpre- dvcvedmanagespectacular rise in Russian capabilities inescvence sand engineering. These achievements pose AeuCalmtlbedteLOmOure way Ot lite and to our world mea detc ll pr Much as we may regret important accomplishments by a ruthless power, dedicated to world domination, it lesmonOluscCOmunome ib itesnatwomero al belated appre— Ciation of Alfred North Whitehead's warning - first MademuOmunem british in 1916: MimvuilcCmoOonuLtivons sor modern lite the rule is absolute, the race which does not value Cmainectmintelligence 1s doomed, Not. all VOUmmehOlsmeanoteall your social charm, VOY OUGEWI Ge NOt all your victories at land or at sea can move back the finger of fate. Today we maintain ourselves. Tomorrow science will have moved forward yet Onesmovesstep sand there will be no appeal from the judgment which will then be pro- nounceasonsethe uneducated. AsmoamGeciMmOtetils concern. Our entire educational Noucwmiicmunde noo gucr bicalwreyiew and=-revision. ASeROScmMeCH winam Contident that you are well prepared LOM KeCmVOULsDLaAcCc anywhere in the world = or in space - to compete successfully with the graduates Oto veEOtNeCtEScChnOOlewhetbher from this country or aDCOd ee LiCmmnOsSeeCUnr Clubanisesnot) a tinal answer — limewilebeschangedsand changed again. But as of 1963 you have had a vigorous modern program - you NavicmpeCenmWNelignitsuructede-——vyou have an excellent LOUMCApLONMErOne your LuLUure: careers). Oe icme GoOmiOllmina wishing: youn the success and happiness which you so well deserve. Sine le leye (ire oc a J maOgan President