University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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Ty or the past eighteen years, Dean Frederick H. Sibley has been head of the school of Mechanical En- gineering and Dean of the College of Engineering. He has contributed sev- eral textbooks on machine design and mechanical drawing to the field of modern scientific literature. Although somewhat hindered by the lack of equipment and teaching facilities, his college of Engineering has a formida- ble placement record. He has seen several of his schools progress and grow until they are ranked among the best schools of the nation. His experi- ence in such engineering schools as the Universities of Alabama and Kansas has given him the ability to understand the problems and needs of the students of his college. His quiet way and effi- cient management make students and faculty respect him. Dean Frederic H. Sibley Dean Maxwell Adams resh from the Vice-presidency at Chico Normal School, Dean Maxwell Adams, a graduate of Stan- ford, came to Nevada in 1906 as a professor of Chemistry. Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1918, the additional honor of Vice-president came in 1922. In- tensely interested in organic chemistry, he continues active teaching in this field. Specialty with him is research in the by-product possibilities of sage- brush oil. To him go students with cinches and explanations to get quietly offered, but best followed, advice. Largely responsible for the excellent organization of his college, newcomers are acquainted with it through the lectures in Freshman Orienta- tion. With such a man holding two of the key positions in the University, Nevada has little cause to worry.

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ompleting his sixth year as Dean of Men, Reuben C. Thompson has performed to perfec- tion in this capacity. As chairman of the student affairs committee the Dean handles all cases of student miscon- duct. Also serving on the Rhodes Scholarship and Calendar committees, Thompson carries in addition a full teaching schedule. An interesting con- versationalist and possessing a de- lightful sense of humor the Dean is a welcome guest to all social functions. Though generous and considerate to a fault he nevertheless is fully capable of clamping down on those so unwise as to disregard social precept. The Dean ' s office is an oracle for students seeking advice and counsel on college matters. Dc.m Reuben C. Thompson Dean Margaret E. Mack A f m w YA m raduating from Nevada in 1910 Margaret Mack returned in 1913 as an instructor in Biology. To- day she is Dean of Women and in that capacity controls the academic and social welfare of some five hundred women. To her, in addition, is given the task of arranging the year ' s social calendar and passing on all events therein. She still continues to teach Nature Study and Hygiene to fresh- man women. Considered rather strict by newcomers to Manzanita and Arte- misia halls , she nevertheless is admired from the start for her capable handling of her girls. Actually, they find, this supervision of their scholastic and social endeavors is of decided benefit to both. Popular chaperone, she is present at every University function of importance. „.,tc

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ean Stewart is one of the most active deans at the University of Nevada. He is head of the depart- ment of Agronomy, professor and dean of the College of Agriculture. Since 1920, when Dr. Robert Stewart was made dean of the College of Agricul- ture, ninety per cent of all the men who have been graduated from his school are still in the field of agricul- ture. This is one of the most notable achievements of his administration. His chief interest and high reputation has been maintained as a soil specialist, and he has made successful experiments in the development of fertilizer. He has made great strides toward the attainment of his objective, which is the practice of scientific agriculture as a profession. Dean Robert Stewart Dean Fred W,. Traner jOctor Fred W. Traner, made dean of the school of education only last year, has already proved him- self worthy of his position. For the past twenty-three years Doctor Traner has been a member of the faculty of the school of education. He served in the capacity of Superintendent of Schools at Lancaster, Wisconsin, previous to coming to Nevada. Later he received his Ph.D. at the University of Cali- fornia. This background of training and experience accounts for his pro- gressive attitude and open-minded attack upon the educational problems of the students and teachers. He han- dles the administration of the school of education, which includes the very important function of teacher place- ment, along with the duties required of the president of the Nevada State Educational Association. 11 © Wi7 » P