University of Delaware - Blue Hen Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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24 The Deans Seevcer, Durron, McCus GEORGE ELLIOT DUTTON A praduate of the University of Delaware Class of 1904, Dean Dutton did graduate work at Johns Hopkins University and at Harvard University where he recelved his Master of Arts Degree in tor1. At that time, he became connected with the English Department of Delaware which he has served in various capacities ever since. He was elected Dean of Delaware College in 1023. ROBERT LYLE SPENCER Dean Spencer was graduated from lowa State College in 1912, Following that, he taught for six vears and then engaged for a time in commercial engineering work. In 1928, he became Dean of the Engineering School of the University of Delaware, CHARLES ANDREW McCUE A native of the State of Michigan, Dean McCue received the Degree of Bachelor of Science in 1901 from the Michigan Agriculrural College. In 1915, he came to the University of Delaware as Professor of Horticulture. He was elected Dean of the Agricultural School and Director of the Experiment Station in 1919. 1937 T Bl e HEL 1938

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President Walter Hullihen, Ph. D. ORN in 1875 in Woodrow Wilson's home town, Staunton, Virginia, Presi- dent Walter Hullihen had a good precedent for entering the teaching pro- fession, His studies at the University of Virginia and, later, at John Hopkins University, were rewarded with a Ph.D. in 1go0. He taught languages and mathematics in the University School, Baltimore, and at the University of the South from 1900 to 1912, at which time he became Dean of the Arts and Science School there. Since 1gzo he has guided the University of Delaware as President. His activities in that period have also included the sponsorship of the Foreign Study Group in France and in Germany. Honors awarded him include: Docror of Civil Laws from the University of the South in 1922 and Doctor of Laws from Temple University in 1g9zs. He is also a Chevalier in the Legion of Honor. 1937 THE BLUE HET 1938 23

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Business Administrator Charles E. Grubb LTHOUGH appointed to his present office of Business Administrator in April, 1936, Mr. Charles E. Grubb has been connected with the Uni- versity of Delaware for many years. In 1gr4, he was an honor graduate from the School of Engineering following an active campus career. While in college, he was elected to Phi Kappa Phi and was Editor-in-Chief of both the Review and Blue Hen. He was later elected to Tau Beta Pi. During the Commencement exercises of 1gio, Mr. Grubb was awarded an honorary Master's degree in Civil Engineering. From 1018 to 19130, he served as Chief County Enginecer of New Castle County and as the New Castle County State Highway Commissioner in which capacities he supervised construction and maintenance of roads and structures. In 1930, he became Engineer-Executive of the American Road Builders Associ- ation of Washingron, D. C. and in 1914, Assistant Director, Projects Division, F.E.A., with offices in Washingron. During all this time, he kept in close contact with the affairs of his University, s that in the shore time since his appointment to his present position, he has already greatly increased the efficiency of the Business Office. His sympathetic, vet business-like and efficient, trearment of student problems has established him firmly in the hearts of all those who know him. 1937 THe BLLIE HETD 1938 25