Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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n vy lnx 4n tUe Pne AxiLe ii v The vicissitudes of life frequently entail the separation of fami- lies and close friends. With new environments and different condi- tions, in time the close friendships of our college days are apt to become memories v hlch we, however, always treasure. The session of 1936-1937 has been memorable for two outstand- ing events, both in the nature of commemorative exercises. The Col- lege of Law celebrated the I 00th anniversary of the death of Ed- ward Livingston, that adopted son of Louisiana who laid the founda- tion of our Louisiana Civil Code. At this celebration honorary de- grees were conferred upon three outstanding members of the leaal profession. Newcomb College is now celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of its founding as a memorial to hi. Sophie Newcomb, the beloved daughter of the founder, Josephine Louise Newcomb. Of special significance at this important event, were the conferring of an hon- orary degree on a woman distinguished in the medical profession and the touching address of Dr. B. V. B. Dixon, the first and only presi- dent of Newcomb College. These and other Important events in the life of our university are recorded both in pictures and words in the pages of this Jamba- laya which when opened in the years to come will make us relive a year of our campus life, and I sincerely trust will bring back to you only happy recollections. ROBERT L. MENUET, Acting President.

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' 11 I ANNA ESTELLE MANY M.A. Counselor to Women, Newconnb College In its 1936-1937 session, Tuiane University com- pleted another memorable chapter In Its enviable history. During the 103 years of Its existence, Tu- iane has ascended to the pinnacle of educational institutions in this country. Under the efficient direction of the newly ap- pointed Acting President, Robert L. Menuet, not only were 39 new members admitted to the faculty and the enrollment increased by 10 per cent, but the physical plant of the University has been im- mensely improved. An academic dormitory at the rear of the campus has been remodeled Into the new Social Science Building which houses the School of Social Work and the departments of economics, history, journalism, political science, psychology and sociology. The facilities of the College of Law have been expanded In Dinwiddle Hall, formerly the new Science Building, as have those of the Depart- ments of Geology and of Botany and Zoology. The 1936-1937 session has marked the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tuiane University. Wednesday, Decem- ber 16, 1936 was celebrated as memorial day for Harriott Sophie Newcomb, daughter of the founder. Among the celebrites who delivered speeches at Dixon Hall the evenings of December 14-16 for the official anniversary celebration were: Dr. Alice Hamilton, professor emeritus of the Harvard Med- PIERCE BUTLER B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Dean, Newcomb College Page li