University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry - Bushwacker Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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IHl SIIIIIII III I IIUIIII ROY IAMES RINEHART The present age is one of inquiry. The past fifty years has witnessed the astonish- ing fertility, or fruits, of a mighty and phenomenal spirit of inquiry. Those who have been captivated by intellectual adven- ture are known as researchers and every real student does research, thereby making some contribution to the intellectual and cultural things of life. If the objective of the student is a passing grade in the course and eventually a license to practice in order to make a living, he probably will never make a contribution of worth to his profession-or to society. But if he possesses interest, initiative and a desire to know, his efforts will be of value to society. The accumulation of knowledge by a student, and the ability to analyze and evaluate material reviewed, is essential for conclu- sions of merit. Therefore a student must acquire a good perspective in all phases of learning in order to possess a broad aesthetic and intellectual background for inquiry. Devotion and consistent discipline are requi- sites. To be counted with those who have specific qualifications in a world where people must work is a coveted position. What is under the chip is the burning question to those in pursuit of knowledge. But achievement has its challenge: what has been achieved must of necessity be de- fended. It is evident that we are now entering upon an age of world war. These wars are waged in an effort to seize and control all that has been developed in the age of inquiry. But these things cannot be seized and owned by those who are motivated by avarice and greed. The fruits may be seized but the origin of the fruits cannot be controlled. The barbarous forces may grasp the fruits of education, investigation and imagination, but these will be readily exhausted and for want of continued intellectual expansion the belligerents will eventually perish by their own treachery and malignancy. Since 1914 Europe has witnessed a com- plete collapse of liberal culture. Its break- down has been swift and spectacular. In the realm of spiritual and intellectual freedom, America stands almost alone. The free world looks to this nation, our nation, for every substance of life and free- dom. But it is possible that we too may be devoured by the ravages of war, so credu- lous, calrn, carefree and peace-loving a people are we. Our life must now be changed to one of stupendous and unified action. Our hope and that of the civilized World is in the Spirit of Inquiry, that as free people, we, may 'liscover the way and means of defeating the adversary. - -R. I. R. Page Eleven

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ADMINISTRATION AND LAW The Administration and Law Building 119123, a four cmd one-half story fire-proof structure of French Renaissance architectural design, built oi native stone, houses the administrative offices of the University, the School of Law, the central Uni- versity Lounge, and the Book Store.