Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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ACADEMIC DEANS OF THE UNIVERSITY Easter Sunrise Services SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEAN MAXWELL E. LAPHAM In September of 1834 our medical school, as the medical college of Louis- iana, was founded as the first medical school in the South. The usual four-year program lead- ing to the degree of Doctor of Medi- cine is offered by the medical school. The school also offers many graduate courses leading to the degrees of Master of Medical Science, Master of Public Health, and other degrees in public health. A number of short courses are offered in different spe- cialities. Once in Med School, You Never Sleep COLLEGE OF LAW DEAN RAY FORRESTER The College of Law has as its primary objective the training of students for the practice of law in Louisiana, but this is not its only aim. This college must be able to train students for the practice of law in other parts of the country, as well as for Latin American countries. The unique legal history of Louisiana, along with the geographical position and Latin culture of New Orleans, makes it particularly appropriate that the college serve a varied group of student with a diversity of legal pro- grams. Three Legal Lights Trying to Sway the Judge

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A Peek in the Hand Is Wor+h Two Finesses OF STUDENT LIFE First Row; Einar Pedersen, Assistant to the Dean; Mrs. Buchner Chlpley. Student Center Hostess; J. E. Branch, Placement Officer; Randall Brahan, Guidance Officer. Second Row: Andres Horcasitas, Foreign Student Advisor; Mrs, Myra Culbertson, Housing Secretary; Gerry Newman, Secretary to the Dean; Caroline Sharp, Secretary to the Dean. 25

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GRADUATE SCHOOL DEAN ROBERT LUMIANSKY The Graduate School offers courses of study leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Fine Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy. Graduate courses of pro- fessional type are offered by the School of Business Administration, the Law School, the Medical School, and the School of Social Work. The privilege of going to the Grad- uate School is extended to properly qualified students holding Bachelor ' s degrees. NE WCOMB COLLEGE ■; DEAN JOHN HUBBARD Newconnb College was founded in 1836 by Mrs. Josephine Louise New- comb as a memorial to her only daughter. This was the first women ' s college to function within the frame- work of a university. On the campus there is a full curriculum of Liberal Arts, Music, Fine Arts, and now Newcomb offers the one-year abroad study plan. As it is within the culture of New Orleans, Newcomb is thus traditionally rich in its capacity to offer a liberal education. ARTS AND SCIENCE DEAN FRED C. COLE The purpose of this college is to as- sure every student an opportunity to receive a sound general education, as well as a good base for specialization in future activities. Some of the students will prepare themselves for entrance into graduate or professional schools, while others will terminate their formal educa- tion with the bachelor degree. In any case, the college offers its students ( preparation for positions of leadership and trust in their communities. And so friends, as we stand upon the threshold . . . Column Right . . . March! And nnan! You should have seen the one that got away!