St Louis University - Archive Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Du Bourn, Hall College of Arts and Science The College of Arts and Science dates back to the foundation of Saint Louis Academy in 1818, when it was opened by the Right Rev. L. Will du Bourg. The Saint Louis Academy grew into Saint Louis College, and finally into the present University which was chartered ;n 1832. The enrollment of the College of Arts and Science has kept pace with the rest of the University. It now has a student body of 1,233. Father Francis T. Severin, S.J. Assistant Dean Page 20

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Father Paul C. Reinert, S.J. Dean As its primary objective the Liberal Arts College strives for the formation of the true and perfect Christian . Its special objective as an agent of the Church is to create and evolve not only an educated man but a man of broad knowledge, a well-trained mind, and an efficient Christian philosophy of life. As part of this objective, the college has formed its principal goals: First: To impart knowledge considered essential to a liberally educated man which constitutes a mastery of permanent tools for later use. Second: To provide experience and com- mand of the great religious truths which cultivate the intellect, will and emotions. Third: To give the fundamental prin- ciples, technique and habits of a rational approach to the whole ambit of human life and living. Fourth: To impart a broad view of knowledge which will serve as a center for attitudes and techniques in future work. Arts and Science Superior students of the College are eligible to par- ticipate in an Honors curriculum which has attracted wide attention. Since 1944 the College of Ar ts and Science has been under the capable deanship of the Rev. Paul C. Reinert, S.J. He received his education at the Jesuit novitiate, the University, St. Mary ' s College, and the University of Chicago where he received a doctorate in the field of administration. Homecoming Bonfire. A homecoming welcome. Tuberculosis, beware!