Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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DR. PAUL W. BRCIMAN Dean. College of Law DR. CHARLES C. BASS Dean, School of Medicine MISS ELIZABETH WISNER Dean. School of Social Work comfortable for the gals, and the stately Warren House was adorned with a roof-garden. Plans are under way for the construction of several new build- ings, including a Student Center, the 500,000 McAlister Audito- rium, and a library which will combine the Tulane, Newcomb and Howard Memorial Libraries. The improvements were not confined solely to the physical plant. Many interesting courses were added, most notable of which is the course in Naval Science. New faculty members were appointed in several departments. Dr. Frederick Hard, former Professor of English at Tulane, was appointed Dean of Newcomb in the Spring of 1938, succeeding Dean Pierce Butler, who retired. This year the United States Navy installed the Tulane LJnit of the Reserve Officers ' Training Corps with Lieutenant-Commander Ralston B. Vanzant, Captain Walden L. Ainsworth, and Lieutenant Jacob E. Cooper in charge. The unit enrolled only 76 candidates this year, but by 1941 it will be brought to the full authorized strength of 200. The future Admirals put on an interesting pro- gram on Navy Day, and in December sponsored an air trip to the Naval Base at Pensacola, Florida. A spirited intramural program was inaugurated in the first of this

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V n - K ■ , DR- MORTON A. ALDRICH Dean. College of Commerce This year saw President Harris ' New Deal go into full swing. All over the campus improvements have been made. Grass, trees, and shrubs were planted all around, roads were paved and better parking facilities afforded. The old wooden fences surrounding the track and field were re- placed by modern wire, affording a vista from Freret Street across the athletic field to Willow Street. The wire fences on the other side of Freret Street were supplanted by low posts and chain borders. Wider sidewalks were laid, making it easier to go from one building to another. The old gym was remodeled for the home of Tulane ' s new R. O. T. C. Naval Unit, while the old stadium was converted into a rifle range for the Gob ' s practice. Next door the Fine Arts Building was erected for the use of the Tulane Theatre and the Band. The Social Science Hall was given a steam bath, and the interiors of many build- ings were redecorated. Newcomb Dorms were made more DR. ROGER P. McCUTCH60N Dean, Graduate School DR. MARTEN TEN HOOR Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Ji

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a« aa8C»«. i t ' -..ili V n - r DA ' . JAMES A. LYON Chairman, Courses for Teachers school year, with Coach Emmett Pare and Kendall Cram at its head. Unit Managers were appointed for each class, and a Student Intramural Council was organized to insure smooth working events. The unit was organized to encourage all the male students to participate in athletic sports. The pro- gram should grow in the future with the whole-hearted sup- port of the President and with the interest which the students have already shown. The Tulane University Theatre made great strides for- ward. The actors proved their versatility by successfully per- forming Petticoat Fever, Kind Lady, a dress version of Julius Caesar, and Aren ' t We All. The Theatre has grown considerably since it began in 1937, and promises much for the future. The Cotillion Club sponsored several nationally-known name bands for student-wide dances which were enjoyed by all. The Glee Club continued to be outstanding on the JAMES M. ROBERT Dean, College of Engineering DR. FREDERICK HARD Dean, Nswcomb Colleae