Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

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Dean of Instruction Dr. Harold T. Wieand is known to all Slippery Rock students as the Dean of Instruction. Aside from his duties as the Dean of Instruction, he is a professor in the Social Studies Department. Dr. Wieand was graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Literature, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. He has done further graduate work in history at the University of Chicago. Dr. Wieand is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. “During the past sixteen years in school, you have had an opportunity to learn much about the world into which you will now go as an educator. You know that we have a way of life that is worthy of continuation. You know that what we now have is almost entirely a heritage from those who went before you. You also know that in some way as a teacher and citizen you will have an opportunity to contribute to our continuing strength and integrity. It is our earnest hope that you will make the most of this opportunity. If you do all that you can to pass on-to your students what is best in our society, we will have a better chance to successfully meet the serious challenges that most certainly lie before 7

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President of the College Dr. Norman Weisenfluh was an instructor at Slippery Rock State Teachers College for twenty-seven years before assuming the position of president in 1956. Dr. Weisenfluh was born in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, and it was here that he obtained his elementary and high school education. He then attended East Stroudsburg Normal School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College. His Master's degree in Education he obtained from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Weisenfluh received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1935, while he was teaching at Slippery Rock. He has held various positions at the college including: instructor of psychology, director of the Laboratory School, Assistant Dean of Men. director of student personnel. and chairman of the personnel committee. “Never has there been a greater challenge to teacher education than there is today. I firmly believe that the preparation you received at Slippery Rock will enable you to face that challenge with confidence. I wish you much success and happiness in the years ahead.” 6

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Dr. Warren Strain Mr. Lowry Mr. Robert Lowry began his position as Dean of Admissions at Slippery Rock in January, 1957. Before this time he worked in the Kane, Pennsylvania, schools and served with the Air Force in World War II. Mr. Lowry received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Slippery Rock and his Master’s degree at Pennsylvania State University. “Before you lies a tremendous challenge. You are about to become a vital part of the education of our youth—America’s most precious natural resource. May you approach the task ahead with human understanding, enthusiasm, vision, confidence. and courage. With each of you go our very best wishes.” Dr. Warren Strain, who has been at Slippery Rock for the past twenty-five years, is Assistant Dean of Instruction and Head of Slippery Rock’s Geography Department. He also teaches geography and geology. Dr. Strain received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Indiana State Teachers College, Terre Haute, Indiana and his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at the University of Wisconsin. Besides his regular college duties, Dr. Strain has many other interests. He is a member of Sigma Xi, President of Pennsylvania Council of Geography Teachers, a past president of Gamma Theta Upsilon. and is on the Board of Control for the Eastern State’s Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. “Lewis Christman once said. ‘Most of us have had three kinds of teachers: those whom we forget. those whom we forgive, and those whom we remember.’ Which kind will you be?” 8