Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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€L ADMINISTRATION 1 Graduate School of Medicine hiram watkins kostmayer, a.b., m.d., f.a.c.s. Dean The Graduate School of Medicine, a department of the College of Medicine of the Tulane Uni- versity, provides post-graduate instruction to the medical profession. The courses offered are arranged to afford work from October to June of each year, and during that time there may be found medical graduates from all parts of the country who come to avail themselves of the op- portunities presented in order to keep abreast with the recent advances in medicine and surgery, or to specialize in the major branches. Instruction during the forenoon is carried on in the wards and clinics of the Charity Hospital, Touro Infirmary, and the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, and the afternoon and evenings comprise didactic lectures and work in the clinical laboratory at the Hutchinson Memorial Building. The Graduate School JOHN MacLAREN McBRYDE, Ph.D., Litt.D. Dean The Graduate School offers courses leading to ad- vanced degrees in liberal arts, the sciences, en- gineering, and in special branches of the medical sciences. For those holding the degrees of Bach- elor of Science and Doctor of Medicine, oppor- tunity is afforded for clinical work in the hospitals of the city under the guidance of well-known spe- cialists. Thus the Graduate School presents carefully planned courses for teachers desiring to gain a broader and deeper knowledge of their chosen fields and for graduates in engineering and medicine wishing to specialize in particular lines of work. Graduate School of Medicine Faculty The Graduate School Faculty ' «; (■ Q

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ADMINISTRATION Newcomb College PIERCE BUTLER, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Dean Mrs. Josephine Louise Newcomb founded New- comb College as a memorial to her daughter, Harriott Sophie Newcomb. In fulfillment of Mrs. Newcomb ' s wish and her profound interest in the people of New Orleans, the College en- deavors to equip young women for effective and intelligent service to society. A college of liberal arts offering sound instruction in cultural and scientific fields is the center of Newcomb. For students suited by temperament or by special apti- tude to develop a sound culture through Art or Music, the College offers special four-year courses in those subjects, leading to appropriate degrees. College of Arts and Sciences EDWARD A. BECHTEL. Ph.D. Dean The College of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest colleges of Tulane University. It offers courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Educa- tion in Physical Education. The curriculum is planned to give a general edu- cation and, at the same time, affords opportunity for specialization in some one group of studies. Special courses offered prepare for the study of Medicine and of Law. Among the elective courses is included the Department of Journal- ism. The course in Physical Education affords preparation for athletic coaches and directors, to- gether with training in academic subjects. Newcomb College Faculty College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Page iS

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ADMINISTRATION Department of Middle American Research FRANS BLOM, Ph.B., A.M. Director The Department of Middle Amer- ican Research was founded in 1924 to conduct advanced research into the history, archEologi,-, botany, products and natural resources of Mexico, the Central American repub- lics and the West Indies, as well as to gather and disseminate informa- tion about these countries. Five ex- peditions have been sent into the field. Tulane was responsible for the Maya Temple at the Chicago World ' s Fair of 1933-1934. The library of the department ranks among the nation ' s leading research libraries, containing thousands of rare items. Courses For Teachers JAMES ADAIR LYON, A.M., D.Sc. Chairman For many years, Tulane University has operated a number of courses to meet the need of those whose hours of employment will not permit at- tendance upon regular classes. The classes are scheduled in the afternoon hours and on Saturdays, thus mak- ing it possible for teachers, especially if they so desire, to add to their equipment in many subjects. These courses are of full college grade, conducted by regular members of the faculrv. The School of Social Work ELIZABETH WISHER, Ph.D. Director The School of Social Work is a graduate school offering a profes- sional curriculum in social work. The leading social agencies in New Orleans cooperate in furnishing field work facilities for its students. As the only member of the American Association of Schools of Social Work in this section of the South, the Tulane University School of So- cial Work attracts graduates from many of the leading universities in this area. Students from the School now occupy important positions in public and private agencies through- out many states. The school grants a Master ' s Degree in Social Work. Front Campus Showing Lawn and Gibson Hall Page 20