University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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SCHOOL OF LAW Organized with the founding of the University of Miami in 1926, the School of Law through competent leadership has built a reputation of high standing and is recognized as one of the best of the southern law schools. Cl The standard course of three years’ study by the “case method leads to the degree of bachelor of Laws. This course, having been approved by the Supreme Court of Florida, admits graduate students to practice anywhere in the State upon presentation of diplomas, thus eliminating dean rasco the necessity of bar examinations. Cl Law students are afforded excellent opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge of practice as well as a broad legal training by attending the sessions of the Miami Courts, which include federal and state courts of all jurisdiction except the Supreme Court. This phase of training familiarizes the student with the procedure of the various courts and the manner in which experienced attorneys conduct their cases. CThe aim of the law school is to teach the student the fundamental principles of English and American law, with special emphasis on Supreme Court decisions, so that he may be adequately equipped to practice law confidently and successfully. CA high standard of ethics is stressed. The student is urged toward a goal embracing integrity and honor, the attainment of which will reflect credit upon his name and his profession. The principles of good citizenship are expounded as of greater importance than mere remuneration.

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Business Ibministmtioh The school of business administration offers a wide variety of courses covering four years and leading to the degree of Bachelor Science in Business Administration. It aims to combine a liberal education and practical preparation for business — accounting, insurance, finance, credits, business, journalism, etc. C Dr. John Thom Holdsworth, Dean of the School, nationally-known economist, author and lecturer, on many phases of business science, conducts the advanced courses. dean holdsworth giving to the students the advantage of personal interpretation by the author of such widely-used textbooks as Money and Banking, Business Economics, and others used in the majority of colleges. C A comprehensive study of present day economic questions is presented in courses dealing with the establishing and financing of business enterprises; investments and procedures; public finance; foreign trade; marketing; labor problems; the new partnership of government and business; and related courses, several of which deal especially with practical application to Florida problems. CSpecial attention is given by the School to Pan-American relations and courses offered in this field comprise almost a separate school. These courses acquaint the student not only with the business methods, but with the history, culture, psychology, and philosophy of the South American countries, thus preparing for future successful business relationships. The subjects range from courses in the Spanish language to Latin-American culture, literature and economic geography, with special emphasis on the leading staples-producing countries of South America and their relationship to trade with the United States. C In this Pan-American policy, the University of Miami is unique and has already shown its importance as a medium for the exchange of cultures to the mutual advantage of the two continents.

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SCHOOL or MUSIC W hen the university of miami was established eight years ago, the Miami Conservatory of Music, an institution of distinction founded by Miss Bertha Foster five years earlier, became a part of the university as the School of Music, with Miss Foster as Dean. Under her able leadership the school has advanced to a high position among university schools of music. Talented instructors of distinguished ability cooperate in linking together the various branches of music, affording an unusual opportunity for music students to obtain instruction of exceptional merit. ([The cultural life of the university is greatly enhanced by divers organizations of this school, including a student University Concert Orchestra and a student University Band. These groups give numerous concerts during the year throughout the Miami area ; they play in collaboration with productions of the Dramatic Department and afford music for other student activities. The Glee Club is a popular branch of the music school, making frequent public appearances, as do also the University Singers and the Faculty String Quartet, composed of Jane French, first violin: Robert Kistler, second violin; Albert T. Foster, viola; and Walter Grossman, cello. The Faculty Trio, with Walter Grossman, cellist; Hannah Spiro Asher, pianist; and Albert Thomas Foster, violinist; outstanding musicians of national recognition, also plays an important part in the musical background of the university. ([The University Studio of the Air is another feature of the school. Radio programs are given daily by students and members of the faculty of the School of Music. Other departments of the university also participate in the radio work. (I Included among the courses leading to the degree of Bachelor in Music and Bachelor of Public School Music are classes in Musicianship, Music Composition, Music Appreciation. Ensemble Playing, Musical Esthetics, Conducting, and the History of Music. A Preparatory School affording instruction in piano, cello, violin, and musicianship for all grades, is maintained in addition to the work offered advanced students. C The School of Music has an established Booking Bureau through which students secure concert engagements and graduate students are aided in obtaining desirable teaching positions. It is through this bureau that many of the Miami hotels obtain their music programs.