Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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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

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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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I FRANS BLOM Director. Middle American Research Institute J. H. RANDOLPH FELTUS Assistant to the President; Director, Public Relations MISS ANNA E. MANY Counselor to Women, Newcomb College campus, taking part in the operetta, Utopia Limited, and presenting several concerts. The Band, under the direction of Mr. John J. Mor- rissey, pleased the students both in their drill formations and in their swinging. Mr. Morrissey also formed a concert band which includes both students and faculty members. The Alumni maintained a close relationship to the University during the year, some of the Texas Alumni being contacted by President Harris on a trip which he took last spring. They gathered from far and near to celebrate the 1938 Homecoming. Highlight of the occasion was a gigantic dinner held in the gymnasium, at which President Rufus C. Harris was the principal speaker and at which were nearly 1,500 Alumni. Homecoming was ended successfully the next day by a decisive victory on the gridiron. The spring celebration of Founders ' Day was the first to be held in twelve years, the last being held in 1927. The day was observed in honor of the founders and all benefactors to the University, including New- comb College. The Alumni, who have made many generous contribu- tions to the I Iniversity, also were honored on this occasion. Not to be forgotten is the enthusiastic school spirit which was born on the campus this year. Several bonfires and parades did much to in- crease the cheering section at the various athletic events. Undoubtedly this fine moral support — from President Harris on down — helped spur our teams to victory.