University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Shortly before the birth of this school year the administration of the University changed hands and our ' new era ' was continued by the Very Rev. Celestin J. Steiner, S.J. who was appointed presi- dent of the University. An alumnus of the University, Fr. Steiner returns to Detroit from nine years service as president of Xavier University during which time Xavier rose to national prominence due to his forceful leadership and efficient administration. He brings renewed hope to the faculty and students of U. of D. The 1950 staff is confident that Fr. Steiner will continue the present development of the Univer- sity and wish him every success in the realization of his plans.

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Rev. Celestin J. Steiner, S. J. Alton: Re I. Celestin J. Steiner, S.J., President and alumnus of the University, seated at his desk. Page 12 The first months of Ft: Steiner ' s administration were spent in becoming acquainted with people and places on Campus. Above, right, Fr. Steiner becotnes the first honorary member of Blue Key Fraternity. Below, the President views library construction work with Prof. Harbrecht, left, and students.

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on and the student Tip hj|die whole man to meet the trials of n e JBnore complex world is the task of . Catholic university. The accomplish- knH of this mission requires the training • of man in body and in soul. Where the lar university fails, it attempts to de- tlop man spiritually, as well as intellec- tually, socially and physically. In addition to presenting purely rational foundations of the Catholic faith in the classroom, it fosters the practice of faith with daily Mass and Confession in the student chapel. Mass of the Holy Ghost assemblies, frequent novenas and the annual retreat. Page 14