University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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governor ' s message In selecting as the theme for the 1955 edition of the Blue and Gold, the editors have chosen a challenging topic as the motif for this year ' s book. GOODWIN J. KNIGHT Govemor Few of us are fully aware of the multifaceted nature of this common word in our vocabulary. In one form, it symbolizes anything which is based upon a solid foundation, is free from flaw and merits trust. In another of its definitions it stands for a search for facts and motives which probes deeper than ordinary curiosity. In still another sense, it indicates communication by speech and the sensation of hearing. It would appear that in this common English word we have a definition of what should constitute the nature of a great university as well as a statement of the broader aspects of principles of learning and teaching in such an institution.

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the regents ' message We are all familiar with the classic allusion to that basic university situation involving the teacher, Hopkins, on one end of a log and a student on the other. While the primary factor of fine teaching. as exemplified by Hopkins, is recognized, the Regents are continually reminded of the inadequacy of that Hopkins log. Today, universities are faced with imposing and challenging problems. Man ' s horizons constantly are being expanded, and constantly must universities be moving into new fields of educational endeavor. Teaching must keep pace with the demands of a new age — must, indeed, inspire its greatest achievement. Thanks to a long line of education-minded governors and legislators, the University of California has been enabled to meet its responsibilities as new and pressing needs arise: has been able to build up a powerful faculty—without which no university can achieve real greatness. The river rises no higher than its source, and a university is great and strong as its faculty is great and strong. Our faculty members rank among the foremost scholars of the nation. Whether in the humanities, or in medicine, or in the research laboratories, the men who represent the University are pre-eminent. But the ever-increasing prestige of our University imposes upon the Board of Regents corresponding obligations. and it has constantly before it the necessity of securing for its faculty members facilities commensurate with their highest teaching goals. 12

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MUFtFORD STOSE Dem el Sloth-, MISS KATHERINE TOWLE Dem el Woo administration officers The offices of the Deans are ever humming with the machinery of valuable advice and guidance adminis- tered by our highly capable staff of Deans. Their strongest hope is to establish a feeling of friendliness among the student body and spread an acquaint- ance of the office as a place where students can meet and talk with the deans, rather than appear only when confronted by a problem which evokes an unavoid- able visit. The success of their constant campaign to make this office known as a real student service cen- ter is evidenced by the continual line of appointment seekers filing in and out of rcom 201 in the Adminis- tration building each day. MRS. CATHERINE QUIRE Associate Dna Womm Dean Hurford Stone, who is in his twenty-seventh year with the University, spent half of this time on the Dean ' s staff at UCLA. His wide experience and interest in student affairs ably equip him for his duty as counselor and advisor to the numerous and various personal concerns of the members of the student body. One of Dean Stone ' s main subjects for advice is the achievement of high academic standards, but his Phi Beta Kappa, fine example as it is, is easier advised than attained. Dean Stone is active in civic organizations such as YMCA, Rotary International, etc., and has shown his enthusi- asm in upholding the new Student Union as chairman of the committee on Administration. In the same capacity. Miss Katherine Towle, Dean of Women and Associate Dean of Students, along with her assistants, lends aid to students in every way possible, in order that they may attain worthwhile and satisfying educational objectives during their undergraduate days in the University. In her own words she sums up the aim of her position, As Dean of Women, my primary concern is the over-all welfare of women students and we work closely together in all facets of student life and activities. Since Dean Towle ' s graduation from the University of California, her various positions have included Senior Editor of the University of California Press and administrative assistant to the Vice President and Provost of the University of California. As a colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, she became Di- rector of the U.S. Marine Corps Women ' s Reserve, and received the first appointment as Director of Women Marines in the regular Marine Corps. 14