Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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James M. Robert Affectionately called Dean Jimmy nf llu- (OIliKc of Engineering. Got his B.E. at Tiilane while shy one and a half years of high school. Pet hates — smoking, narrow-mindedness, and pettiness of soul. Gets up early, goes to bed early, likes the out-doors, and good music. His controlling interest — youth and its development. Morton A. Aldrich He built the College nf Commerce in 1914 — is still its Dean. The type who remains until the last of the work is completed — but plays eipially hard. Up at four each morning, he reads until nine. Predilec- tion — his hunting and fishing lodge, where his spare time is spent among cajuns, who think him a god. Elizabeth Wisner Author, braintruster, counselor. Dean of the School of Social Work. A.B. from Newcomb, Ph.D. from Chicago University. Her unselfishness, love of man- kind, spurred her on — made her worthy to serve the suffering. Is a member of the Social Security Board. Hobbies — traveling and hunting up old houses. 1 ] 1 ] ■- . Center Building, where student gatherings may be held, and which should contribute to a closer-knit student body. On November 12 th the Alumni Association, led by Judge Janvier, announced the drive for funds for the project, and it was carried forward with such en- thusiasm that its success is assured. What was one of the most significant events of the school year took place on the morning of October 12, when the honor system was officially reinstated in the College of Arts and Sciences. On that morning the student body of the college gathered in the Assembly Room to hear Dean ten Hoor explain the system and the sixty outstanding members of the college who were chosen to serve on the board take the oath of acceptance. The gala event of the year was the inauguration of President Harris on January 18. The ceremonies were attended by delegates from universities throughout the nation, most noted of whom was Dr. Robert Maynard Hutchins, young and progressive president of the Uni- versity of Chicago. The formal exercises culminated a three-day program which included a series of symposia on Current Trends in University Education. The program began January 16 with a concert by the 300- voice Tulane-Newcomb festival choir. On January 17, [24 1

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■J» and Electrical Engineering was split into separate de- partments, thus allowing each to deal more specifically with its subject and lessening the overlapping of courses. President Harris and the new administration have lit- erally worked wonders with the physical plant. Most outstanding of the manv improvements, to the average student, was the renovated and modernized refectory, which now houses the Book Store and Post Office. Re- turning students found the porch glassed in, modernistic furniture throughout, and a flagstone terrace under the trees in front — an ideal spot in the fall and spring months. Gibson Hall was renovated by the enlarging and mod- ernization of offices, the refinishing of woodwork, and the addition of new equipment where possible. Dr. ten Hoor was appointed custodian of the building and has introduced several regulations regarding smoking, bill- posting, etc., that arc intended to prolong the present appearance of the structure. The biggest building project realized this vcar was the rounding out of the stadium into a horseshoe, accom- plished by joining the north ends of the concrete stands with steel stands. Another long-fcit need that promises fulfillniciit in the near future is the erection of a Student Paul W. Brosman Pep, VDUth, vitality — he walks with it, thinks with it. in short, he lives with it. . j.S.P. from Yale, the nea[i of the Colletre of Law is a recognized legal aulhnrity, writer, scholar, and h:ii vivant. tireatest pleasure — a nightly novel, before going to sleep. He collects Red-Seal phonograph records, has his Infore-dinner highliall daily. Charles C. Bass Mississippi ccninlry bny, now DcTii of the School of Medicine. M.O., Tiilane; LL.n., Ouke: D.Sc . Lon- don, and F.. .C.P. Dr. Hass assisted Gorgas in the discovery of the yellow fever germ. His preference — Research Medicine. . n inveterate coffee drinker — he is often off lo the nearest cafe. Marten ten Hoor Musician, philosopher, teacher, Pean of the College of . rts and Sciences. .At the helm of the largest department — a man with his love, sympathy, and knowledge of youth is itecessary. Never gets up earlv, hut once up shares Pr. Brosman ' s vitality. Ili holihies — analysing handwriting, reading detec- tive stories. [231

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the symposia took place, and on January 18, the formal inaugural ceremonies were performed. The enthusiasm and accomplishments shown by the extra-curricular organizations marked the school year as one of unusual progress. The Cotillion Club sponsored a series of name Band dances that were enjoyed by thousands. A new activity, the Tulane Theatre, was organized, and its first presentation, Three Cornered Moon, was so well staged that the success of the group is assured. The Tulane Glee Club, having 90 members, and that of Ncwcomb, numbering over 200, distin- guished themselves on several occasions, most notable of which was a NBC broadcast, which won them national acclaim. There were certain administrative branches established during the session that have been particularly active. Outstanding is the Tulane News Bureau which, under J. H. Randolph Fcltus, Assistant to the President, super- vises news releases to the press, thus assuring that the public is adequately and correctly informed regarding Tulane ' s activities. From the brici (iiuline above, the editors hope tli.it they have indicated the remarkable progress made in the 1937-1938 session by the new adiiiiiiisrrntion toward a bigger and better Tulane. Frans Blom Director, Department of Micidie American Research. Kducated in Copenhagen, Denmarli, he received his M.A. from Harvard. Became interested in arch- eology «hile working with an oil company in Mex- ico, later in charge of Harvard ' s Citiatemala Ex- pedition. It is he who put Tulane ' s Department on the top. Prefers riding mules in Mexico to driv- ing cars in .America. Pierce Butler . iillii)r, sclnilar, teadur, Dean of Newcomli College. iCdncated entirely at home before entering college, he received his Ph.D. fron) Johns-Hopkins. Of his many hooks, the most famous — Life of Judah P. Henjamin. His works on Shakespeare are authori- lic. Prefers chess and solitaire for relaxalinn. J. H. Randolph Feltus Diplomat, executive, .Assistant to President, Director of Public Relations. A beaming personality behind a (|uiet, reserved front makes friends and intUiences peoeple immediately. His abilit — the ideal answer lo a president ' s prayer. Randy ' s hobbies — collecting pipes anil l ird hunting. [2n