University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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President Dean WITH THE resignation of President Gil- more. the College of Hawaii faced a critical academic year during 1913-14 because during this time the college was without a president. Professor John H. Do- noghho carried the load as acting dean until relieved. Dr. Arthur Lyman Dean, a member of the faculty of Sheffield Scientific School, Yale University, was selected by the Board of Regents as the second president of the College of Hawaii Leaving behind a campus. Dr. Dean ar- rived in Honolulu and found a pasture. The roads were impassable in wet weather. Although finances were in a deplorable condition, he did not give up his job but in- stead vigorously attacked the problem This prompted the legislature of 1915 to appro- priate twice as much money as had been allotted in 1913. At the same time, sport en- thusiasts were surprised by a donation presented by Mr. J. P. Cook to clear and grade a portion of the wild lands of the campus to lay out an athletic field. A man whose diversified abilities included that of being a business executive, scientist and educator, was Dr. Arthur L. Dean. A no- table revelation of his talents as a business executive occurred when a movement for establishing a college of liberal arts to join with the College of Hawaii came from the people of Hawaii. With swift efficiency Dr. Dean dralted and worked out most of the details of the plan for the organization of this new institution. In the field of science he did much toward improving the labora- tory methods of refining chaulrnoogra oil into specific uses as a palliative in the treat- ment of leprosy. And, always and foremost the educator. Dr Deans administration brought to our university an increased pres- tige as an educational and scientific research center. Dr Dean's capabilities and resourceful- ness made themselves manifest throughout our institute, and growth and development followed. When he came to us we were a small college, when he left us we were a university with an ever-mounting culture Perhaps as time passes, some of our presi- dents will be remembered more than oth- ers; if this proves to be true there is no doubt that Dr. Dean's accomplishments will be felt. Behind him he has left the College of Ap- plied Science and the College of Arts and Sciences—living tributes of his untiring ef- forts on our behalf. Long shall we remem ber our benefactor -Dr. A L Dean. 22

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Reviewing Past Administrations President Gilmore A KINDLY man who tolerated student oranks and understood student needs was John Washington Gilmore, first president of the University of Hawaii Being a practical teacher, he placed the emphasis on the need of getting down to fundamentals. Students called him a kindly and friendly counsellor. John Gilmore was thoroughly convinced that the security of democracy was based upon the education of youth. Out of a legislative measure passed on March 25, 1907, arose the land-grant College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, which later came to be known as the University of Hawaii The Second Morrill Act of 1890 provided the territorial legislature with an incentive for establishing a land grant col- lege because of its provision that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of public lands would go to the more complete endowment and support of colleges for the benefit of ag riculture and mechanic arts. It was under this act and succeeding acis of a like nature that the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Ar!s benefitted In the summer of 1908, John Washington Gilmore was appointed by the Board of Re- gents to be the president of the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Aits and also Pro fessor of Rural Economy and Agronomy. A small student body, a limited curriculum, and no student activities characterized the first year of the life of the college. About the year 1910, football, the never failing sport of a college, found its way into the spirit of the campus, leading to the formation of a football team. President Gilmore resigned in 1913. With his faith, vision, indomitable energy, and cense of humor, he had laid the founda- tions. I. v as during his administration that the faculty increased from twelve to tweniy, the student enrollment in regular courses s.eppod up from five to twenty-four, the Col- loro of Hawaii evolved out of the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, the college moved to green Manca Valley and occu p:cd Hav aii Hall. ( A farmer at heart, Professor Gilmore loved the soil, and knew the value of Hawaii as an agricultural country. He was a true agricul- luiis. and farmer. Since Professor Gilmore's first and real love in education and occupa tion was agriculture, the university made a filling gesture in honoring his memory when it named the agricultural building Gilmore Hall ai a special dedication ceremony on March 25, 1943.

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President Crawford DEVOTION to service is an admirable trait for those engaged in the teaching pro- fession to have, but when devotion is coupled with energy and vision it becomes more than admirable—it becomes memora- ble. Writers have penned great stories about teachers possessing these qualities, stories recording their lives, their optimistic striv- ings, and their personal happiness at help- ing those who yearly pass before them to a fuller, more meaningful life. And always, when teachers like these leave a universi- ty, they also leave behind them a feeling of deep regret at their departure, with mem- bers of the faculty and student body alike. Such a teacher, inspiring just such a feel- ing, is Dr. David L. Crawford, third president of our University of Hawaii Coming to Hawaii in 1917 to join the uni- versity faculty as a professor. Dr. Crawford later directed the extension service as head of its department of entomology, finally suc- ceeded Dr. Arthur L Dean as president. With characteristic vision he foresaw the latent possibilities of our university, its necessity to expand and achieve cultural significance and its place in the community. Under President Crawford’s administra- tion, growth and development of the univer- sity was rapid. All over the campus build- ings were erected Up went the Charles H. Atherton House for men (a private endow- ment), Dean Hall, the Engineering Ouadran gle, the Aggie ’ building. Farrington Hall, the gymnasium. He also augmented the faculty staff. Research work and extension service progressed constantly at the Ha- waii Agricultural Experiment Station, the Graduate School of Tropical Agriculture, the Oriental Institute, the Psychological and Psy- chopathic Clinic, and the Adult Education Division. He made our university a going concern Leaving our Alma Mater to answer the call to a larger service, that of serving our country in war, Dr. David Livingston Craw- ford left behind these heartening words. The prospect (of the university) for the coming years seems to be one of larger growth and greater usefulness to Hawaii . . It is with a great deal of pain and sorrow that I. leave this campus 23