University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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aloof from the world. Every phrase spelt modernity: the recognition of nation-wide problems, the sane optimism to regard them unafraid. And in reply, President Vincent spoke a mind at one with them, voicing with a splendid epic force, the life of the vigorous 'fToday.H His definition of academic success was couched in terms of civic application, he spoke to draw close the bond between letters and affairs, even far- sought examples, from times long past, he transmuted to in- spiration for present endeavor. The times have no place for an empty scholarship, taking refuge in itself, he seemed to say. Vve learn,-to do: we receive,-to give. Largesse oblige he would give us for our motto. So, in the very onset of his work it was made known to us that our President is the epitome of that ideal which modern scholarship has fostered so well-the ideal of service. HERE is a Minnesota spirit, we know,-surrendered into our hands to foster and keep safe, by those for- mer sons and daughters true of lXlinnesota, who re- turned at Inauguration time to teach us this truth. There is a Minnesota spirit, which had care of our consecrated college days, which stays by us always, to keep green in memory our precious Alma Mater, and to draw us back, after long years have passed, at the opportunity of doing her honor. Minne- sota spiritl lt destroys the lighter sadness of parting from our college by holding forth the promise of golden days spent in her service, of dim future chances, still undreamed of, to ad- vance her by working out our own best worth. Now at last we are sure of our college-sure of her purpose, sure that she is sincere. Now, at last, we feel the words of her pledge-song ring with their actual beauty and sweetness, and we know, within ourselves, that-as with those countless others, her mark upon them is their pride, her service, their ambition,-so, with us, also, our parting from her at last, will be but a pledge, -a pledge made in the happiest sincerity, since we are so sure of ourselves, and of her: Ami we'll not forget thee, Miimesofa, Loyalty will pledge thee, iilfiIllZ'C'S0fCl.UV

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i ttti a e f s nr' 5 -I i lll ui. .... Ef iulllli li a The pleasant recapitulation of the events of l9ll-l9l2- the University year just drawing to a closegmust perforce be headed by the Convocation held on the Zlst of September. lt was the birthday of a new regime-the bugle call to a review of the old forces, and formation of the new. ln spirit it was a melting pot. Thither came the bellowing, belligerent engi- neer, and the law student. with blinking eyes and mouth one yawning chasm. Here thundered the half league boot of the stalwart farmer, and here shone the sleek self-satisfied smirk of the ubiquitous academic. And with the hrst hymn, arose these non-adhesive little atoms, all unitedly wailing forth, but each to the tune of his own individual entity. But with the coming of that intangible spirit which marked the service. came an inexplicable transformation over the mass of atoms. Yon primitive engineer seemed almost medievally cultured. the farmer ceased to gaze, and began to listen. the law student closed the chasm, rubbed his eyes, and turned over. Even the frosty nosed little faculty assistants sprinkled through the throng. lost the nipped look, and began to thaw. Only the a iseii t at 4 The Upening Convocation EW ' WWE5' nm .- 3431, 1 will ll if if F ,yqggpg 1 . .tiff . i. - 1' dwarf - .t.et e. academic looked sickly, for he feared that he had lost his com- placency and did not know that it was waiting for him, just outside the door. For there was in the atmosphere that which seemed to subordinate departments, colleges, and callings, and to embrace and unify all phases and factions. lt was a con- voeation.+a calling together.-an amalgamation service. .Nnd with this unification were established the permanent reciprocal relations between the new leader and the students. Here was first recognized the invigorating and inspiring per- sonality which was to reinforce the love and loyalty for the old regime and to summon for the new a spirit of enthusiasm and co-operation. It was a service full of promises, which have been realized day by day, month by month, of the new year. lfresh impetus has been given on every side. New notes of interest have been sounded and new life awakened. .-Xnd manifestations of this spirit. not Ending their confines within the boundaries of the campus, are making of themselves live factors throughout the state. The University is teeming with life and vigor, pregnant with greater possibilities for develop- ment and service and glorious in the realities of achievement.