University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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I THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM SIX YEARS of hurrying footsteps, shoe leather on cement, and now the top of each step leading into the Journalism Building has a smooth hollow in its center. In all the veins that Close Hall was used as the Y. M. C. A. Building, the steps were never worn down as they have been since the School of Journalism was estab- lished. Previous to 1924, journalism was taught only as a course in English, but in that year the School of Jour- nalism was instituted, and the school ami its printing laboratory were firm ly established in Close Hall. The School of Journalism attempts to train news writers who, having been disciplined in liberal arts, can comprehend more clearly the theory and practice of the profession. In addition to class work under ex- perienced newspaper men, practical experience is afforded the students by intensive work on the student publi- cations which include: Thf Daily lowan; The Hawkeye, annual year- book; The Transit, engineers ' publica- tion; Journal of Business, commerce magazine; Hawk Win fix, Iowa liter - FliAN ' K L. MOTT Director ary magazine; and Frivol, Iowa hu- morous magazine. A certificate from the School of Journalism is the Open, Sesame! to a position in any newspaper or magazine office. Each of these publications is edited and put out by a staff composed en- tirely of students. Work by the stu- dents may be either of an editorial nature, such as reporting for The lowan, feature writing for Hawk H ' infis, or humorous work on Frivol, or it may be on the business side where ads are sold and business con- ducted as in the commercial field. From this standpoint the courses offered by the Journalism school ar; some of the most practical in the Uni- versity. Several traditions of long standing have grown up in the journalism school which flavor the work of the school with play. Each year a Wayz- goose Banquet is fostered by the group as a whole in which the razz sheet lays bare all scandal among the would-be journalists. The Pica Ball is also a product of those would be editors. STANLEY H. WOODRING I.OLA MOELLER ARTHUR G. LENTZ Twenty-eight

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THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GUARDIANS of the future, step- ping into a world of responsi- bility with confidence and as- perity, hoping through scientific and competent instruction to build up the children of today into the citizens of tomorrow these are our graduates of the College of Education. The col- lege lias set for itself a high stan- dard, and it endeavors to provide the most adequate preparation for educa- tional positions. Its students usually have as their goal the competent in- struction and leadership of America ' s youth, and through their interest and co-operation, the department has greatly progressed in its ideal of the promotion of learning and research. Two schools, the Elementary and University High School, afford excel- lent opportunity for experiment and practical teaching, and also provide for research work in teaching meth- ods. A competent group of supervis- ors is maintained to guide the young instructors in their practical teaching experiment . The department has made a notable advancement in teach- ing methods through these schools, and the number of certificates grant PAUL C. PACKER Dean ed has increased annually. Each year a new group of young instructors goes forth from the Uni- versity well equipped to deal with youth and to expand and improve so- ciety. This year the College of Education has been moved from its head at Uni- versity Hall to East Hall which lias been remodeled from the old hospital. Here it has been given added room space and facilities to carry out its work in the way of experimentation and instruction. Education is perhaps one of th. 1 most vital elements in our present day civilization and promises to be even more essential to our peace and hap- piness in the years to coim-. Realiz- ing that intelligent preparation of the young people for the problems and battles of life is the only way to progress, we should select the most thoroughly prepared men and women available. The University of Iowa has one of the most comprehensive Colleges of Education in the middle west and the students who graduate from it are suitable teachers and loaders for America ' s youths. Twenty-seven

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THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC MflM MM it FROM early moruiiig until late at night through the open windows of the music halls comes a med- ley of sounds, contrasting from the shrill, high notes of the violin to the full, base chords of the piano. In such an environment the musically in dined student of the University of Iowa come, whether with professional or avocational interest, to act as un- derstudy to the muse, Calliope. There he may find training in musical theory, opportunity to expvvRSs his own art in voice, violin, piano, and ' cello, a nd practical instruction in conveying liis knowledge to others. For one glorious week-end in the spring, high school choruses, glee clubs, orchestras, and quartets, as guests of the School of Music, mingle in friendly competition. For the first time this summer, two groups of sec- ondary school students, one special- izing in orchestral music, one primar- ily interested in chorus work, came to spend a summer session in study :inil fun. The credits thus gained may be applied either to the completion of high school, or to freshman require ments when entrance is made to any PHILLIP GRKELEY Director CLAPP Iowa college. This unique movement was presided over by E. Stanley Tay- lor, from London, England, Claude Matson, Chicago tenor, and Mrs. Mil- dred Blantius Paddock, of the Uni- versity music staff. The school of music sponsors a great variety of extracuricular activi- ties for the development of musical talents of the students. The University singers, University orchestra, and both men ' s and wom- en ' s glee clubs all offer excellent training for those who are not mem- bers of the school in addition to those who are majoring in music and wish further instruction outside the class room. Each year the University singers of fer several special programs to the public and the University orchestra is prominent in Commencement day exercises as well as aiding at Univer- sity plays and putting on a spring concert. This last year the school of music was moved from its offices on Clin- ton street to the old dentistry build ing where it enjoys greater facilities than previously. Twenty nine