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

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The University of lowals school of music is housed in two 'adjoin- ing buildings on east campus. The older of them is the music studio building, used for classes and instructorsl oHices. The newer building, a modern brick struc- ture pictured at the right, is the music rehearsal hall. Divided into north and south sections, this building is used for band, chorus and orchestra practices. Page 28 W' text: The University of Iowa's next President was Professor Thomas Huston hlacbride, who had for many years been head ofthe department of botany. Dr. Macbride was advanced in years and accepted the presidency with the under- standing that he would soon be relieved. He was great- ly loved by both students and alumni. During his two years in ohice, the new dental building was begun, and plans were laid for the school of music. Men were leaving school to partici- pate in the conilict across the ocean.

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-v X X ffl W ' ' v xm lt l !S! y Xx HMXM XXX . llfffyffyifll lx X XX lf!!! ' fl. - . zm1914 ,?7f'-R -Nl xl! ' K fry! Ai , l,, E H A, f Z2 .Q X 1 J- ., f 5 ' ' , X ,ZGDFX 41 WW- 1 f ff-1 6 1 , :L f ,Mi x V V 1-3 . .1 V ff-3?-9 ' - Vge Z7 Twebfiiz resident John Gabbert Bowman was no stranger to the Univer- sity when he became President in 1912. He was not only a former instructor, but an alumnus and a native of Iowa. When he became President at the age of 35, he had had much experience to give him a keen insight into the phases of educational administration, from which the University profited. He completed his edu- cation at Columbia university and was instructor in English there until 1906, when he accepted the secre- taryship of the Carnegie Foundation. In this capacity he had many opportunities to study schools in the country. President Bowmanls term in oflice was an interesting as well as a dillicult administra- tion. Unrest and confusion resulted from attempts by the State Board of Education to reorganize and reapportion the work of instruction. ln spite of this hindrance, Dr. Bowman was able to organize two new colleges, education and line arts, the latter operating for only two or three years. University extension was also developed under this progressive President, becoming an important division. The University's building program went forward. The President's home was completed, Currier Hall was started, and the physics building, laundry, East Lawn and the womenls gymnasium were completed. Thus, President Bowman's administration may be re- garded as one of definite accomplishment. It was through him that advancement in student government was effected at the University of lowa. Calisthenics in the new Women's Gym g Until a women's gymna- ii 1 sium was provided, phys- ical education classes for the women of SUI were held in the rooms in the Christian association build- ing. The men's classes were conducted in the armory until the lieldhouse was built.

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WM 1916101934 F omfteentlt President Vast physical and educational advancement marked the administration of President Walter A. Jessup. He came to the University of Iowa in 1912 as director of the school of education, and he had the background of experience in public school supervision in Indiana. He had also been dean of the college of education at the University of Indiana. President Jessupls ad- ministration was the longest thus far in the his- tory of SUI, and during this time the University achieved its most marked growth. The enroll- ment was almost tripled and Iowa expanded along other lines. A notable feature of President Jessupls administration was the expansion of the campus and erection of buildings on the west side of Iowa River. These buildings were constructed from 1916 to 1932: the children's hospital, 1917, Westlawn, psychopathic hospital and the Quadrangle, 19195 the armory, 1920g fine arts studio and pre-school, 19225 chemistry building, plumbing shop and women's gym annex, 1923, DeHaan building, Kellogg dormitory and Ifniversity Hall, 192-lg the fieldhouse, medical labo- ratory, and Iowa Memorial llnion, 19273 the power plant, 1928, general hospital, 1929, stores and supplies and the water filter plant, 1930, the locker house of Finkbine field, 1931, and the central garage and mechanical engineering lab, 1932. The remarkable development of the med- ical college and the state hospitals was also a noted achievement of President Jessup's adminis- tration. He literally made the University what it is today, and was one of the best-loved and admired of Iowa's Presidents by the students, who were quick to acclaim their President as a great leader. Page 29