University of Oregon - Oregana Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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I he Ochool o Joiiinali De Eric W. Allen Usui The main purpose of the school of journalism is the turning out of well-qualified and well-trained persons to enter the profession of journalism. The Oregon school has been very active in the affairs of the American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism, of which the 21 most outstanding groups in the United States are members. In December Dean Eric W. Allen was elected president of the association. Dr. Ralph D. Casey, professor of journal- ism, was chosen assistant editor of the Journalism Quarterly, a magazine issued by t h e association. Oregon Exchanges is issued monthly for newspapers of Oregon. Several branches of service to the newspapers of the state are carried on by the Ore- gon school. This includes a confidential exchange of newspaper statistics, an analysis of newspaper problems, the organization of the annual press conference held at the Uni- versity, and constant field contacts maintained through Arne G. Rae, field representative of the Oregon Press Association. An employment bureau for newspaper workers is maintained by the school, prin- cipally for Oregon graduates. The University press, operated by the school of journalism, serves as a production unit for the University, as a laboratory for journalism students, and as a model for good printing. Each year a book is printed by the advanced class in typography, one of which was selected last year by the British M useum as outstanding in American printing. This was one of a group of only twenty American productions. Students in reporting, copy reading, and proof reading are given actual experience in working on the Eugene dailies. Each spring members of these classes do all the edi- torial work on each paper for one issue. Members of the editing class write the edi- torials. Reporting work for a period of several weeks is also done on the Eugene Guard by those registered in reporting courses. Instructors in the school of journalism do individual research each year, and en- courage the students to do likewise. Honor workers in the school make surveys of the newspaper and magazine fields in the vicinity of Eugene. m m m m i lllj nil m :n i, I School of Jot rnai i m

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I he Ochool of Lauccilion Dean Sheldon The general purpose of the school of education is to organize and correlate all the parts of the University which have for their goal the growth of the educational facilities of the state. Ample provisions for specialization are made in the school by means of the professional training offered in the various departments of education and academic instruction given in the University. The college of literature, science and the arts plays a large part in helping the individual to gain this goal. At the completion of undergraduate courses the student has the advantage of the model high school which the school of education has under its own supervision. This fur nishes an excellent laboratory for training teachers and for working out new meth- ods in educational practice, thus supplying the requirements for junior and senior high school positions. The school is the only one on the coast to have this facility. The school of education furnishes advanced training for experienced teachers, normal school graduates and those who desire administrative supervisory positions. These courses are closely connected with those of the student studying for a high school posi- tion. A general service bureau to supply information and help is also a feature of t h e school. Students not only do actual teaching under supervision here but have the opportunity of observing some of the best examples of educational work done in the state. There is also a wide field for research work in the well-equipped quarters of the school of educa- tion. Guidance along modern lines of improvement is another important factor. Besides these student aids the school has a bureau to help its graduates obtain positions. A job at teaching may be secured in this state or an- other, and the bureau helps both those students who are graduates and those who are graduating. School of Education m 26

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Ocnool ot IVIusic ]1k John J There are three factors which make up a successful school of music in any university. The first of these is the faculty. Little can be done no matter what the materials may be unless instruction is of the best. The school of music has on its faculty men and women of national and international renown. The second factor is equipment. Few music schools are so well provided with various instrumentalities for student development. There is a beautiful auditorium with a magnificent organ, studios with grand pianos, private prac- tice rooms, a lecture room with a radio, and a talking machine with a library of records. The last factor is atmosphere. There is in the music building a delightful spirit of in- formality. The building also occupies the most prominent location on the campus and is free from distracting noises. Not only does the school provide for those students desiring to make a profession of music, but also, courses are arranged for those who wish to dip into the field in order to round out their education. During the last year a new organization of about fifty singers called the Polyphonic choir was started in the school of music under the direction of Arthur Boardman, head of the voice department. They featured not only the regular four part music but also that of eight or nine parts which was sung in the old churches. Throughout the year the group appeared at several vesper hours and concerts and met the unanimous approval of the campus. The choir is the only university organization of its kind on the Pacific coast. One of the special features of the last year has been the presentation of Tuesday eve- ning recitals in the school of music auditorium in w h i c h students took part. This has proved itself excellent enter- tainment and large crowds from both the campus and Eu- gene have been attracted. Members of the school of mu- sic faculty also gave recitals throughout the year, and re- ceived much praise for the high quality of their work. School 01 Mi s«