Southwestern University - Souwester Yearbook (Georgetown, TX)

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R. S. HYER, A. M., LL. D„ President PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Robert Stewart Hyer is a native of Georgia. He re- ceived his collegiate training at Emory College, being a first honor graduate, and taking the A. M. degree from that institution. In 1900, Central College, Fayetteville, Mis- souri, conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws. In 1882, a short while after his graduation from Emory, he came to Southwestern University and became Professor of Science. Since his coming, professors of chemistry and biology have been added, and now Dr. Hyer is Pro- fessor of Physics and has an assistant in that depart- ment. He has attracted many of the brightest students to his department, and now some of these have become dis- tinguished in the field of science. He is recognized as one of the leading scientists in the South. He is at present in the full power of his manhood and is giving his life to the institution he so much loves. Sev- eral times he has received strong inducements to labor in other fields, but in every instance has refused to leave, preferring to stay at Southwestern and make men rather than go somewhere else to make money. As a disciplina- rian, he cannot be surpassed, always ruling with dignity and firmness and kindness. His personality commands the highest confidence and respect of the entire student body. In 1898 he became Regent, and in 1906 his official title was changed to President. He is building on the sure foundation laid by his predecessors in office, and his ad- ministration of eleven years marks the period of greatest progress in the history of Southwestern University. 1 9

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C. C. CODY, A. M., Ph. D., Dean PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Claud Carr Cody is a Georgian by birth. In 1875 he was graduated from Emory College with highest honors. In 1878 he received the A. M. degree from the same insti- tution; and after a few years of successful teaching, his alma mater honored him with the Ph. D. degree. In 1879, he was elected Professor of Mathematics in Southwestern University, and ever since has held that position. He is the senior member of the faculty and is believed to be the senior college professor in Texas. He having been with Southwestern during the most of her history, it is difficult to conceive how we could have got along without him. The impress of his sinless heart and gentle yet firm hand is indelibly written in every step of Southwestern ' s progress and in the lives of all her gradu- ates. It is not unusual to hear men say that they owe what they are to Prof. Cody and the Lord. As a teacher, a friend, and a citizen, who could be loved better than Pro- fessor Cody? He has held the office of Secretary of the Faculty, Chairman of the Faculty, President of the Ladies ' Annex, Manager of Giddings Hall, and Dean of the Summer schools. At present he is Dean of the College of Science and Liberal Arts, this office having been created and conferred on him in 1906. He is also Secretary of the local Executive Com- mittee of the Board of Trustees and Treasurer of the Board and performs an important service in handling the finan- ces of the University. 21