University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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THE SECRETARY 48$ I Dr. John Webster WITH TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND STUDENTS attending University of Pittsburgh courses during the 1947-48 school year, J. C.. Quick faced some of the hardest problems in his 32 years as Registrar. And in the minds of the thousands of students who filed through Syria Mosque registration in as little as thirty minutes, there was little doubt that the efficient Dr. Quick had gone far toward solving the problems of registration. Dr. Quick modestly credits much of the achievements to the new IBM machines that eliminate thousands of hours of hand recording on grade sheets and course cards. But it was largely the new pre-registration system, devised by Dr. Quick and put into effect in December, that so sharply reduced the time required for registration. Under the new system eleven thousand students received class schedule booklets and several registration forms early in December. Class cards for students enrolled in year-long courses were distributed by tlu ir instructors prior to Christmas vacation. Thus the need for advisory service and extensive writing at Syria Mosque was eliminated for most students. Despite the complex problems involved in registering the largest number of students ever to attend Pitt, Dr. Quick still finds time to make personal visits to high schools and maintain cordial relations between the schools and the University. Aiding Dr. Quick this year was assistant registrar, Endicott Batchelder, whose help has been invaluable in administering Pitt's new streamlined pre-registration system. Pitt Secretary, Dr. John Weber, is a man who has played a significant role in the growth of the University. After his graduation in 1910 Dr. Weber became an instructor in Mechanical Engineering and following his service as a captain in World War 1, Dr. Weber became head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. In 1926 Dr. Weber became business manager of the University. A member of the Board of Trustees, he has been Secretary of the University since 1936. As supervising engineer Dr. Weber played an important role in the construction of the Cathedral and the Heinz Chapel. One of Dr. Weber’s greatest accomplishments was his selection of the famous stained glass windows in the Chapel. To prepare himself for the task, he traveled in the United States and in Europe studying and examining this type of window. But Dr. Weber's interests are not confined to University affairs. He has been a member of the City Planning Committee and of the Board of Managers of the Juvenile Court. For the future Dr. Weber sees more adequate sports facilities, student dormitories, and a new science building. THE REGISTRAR Dr. J. Gilbert Quick 19

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THE CHANCELLOR The Chancellor's Message to Seniors: YOU who ark graduating will join more than 40,000 other alumni who arc just as much a part of this University as students and faculty. Vou will be the University-then as really as you have been while you were students. You will use what you have learned here to be doctors, engineers, lawyers, teachers, homemakers, and many other kinds of citizens. Your work, whatever it may be, will be determined in large measure by what you are. Into the “what you are” goes something of all your University-experience: an inspiring teacher, a cup of coffee in the Puck Shop, a crackling fire in the Commons Room, classrooms that teach, enduring friendships, beauty-in Gothic arches, cherry blossoms on the lawn, a University prom, a Stephen Foster melody, a character which you have lived in a play, an anthem you sang in the Choir, Christmas carols with the scent of pine trees. Throughout your life these memories will always be a part of you. shaping your character, and getting somehow into the lives of your children and of all those with whom you associate. We want you to take from all of your experiences as students to your work as alumni the ability to think, values by which you will live, and courage to act. Above all, we hope that you in the great adventure of life will have the satisfaction of being your best self. R. H. Fitzgerald Chancellor Itufiis II. Fitzgerald 18 The Chancellor greets students at his reception for seniors. A group of seniors chat with a good friend.

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DEAN OF WOMEN Mi» Barbara Shirk; Miss Kutli Becker: Miss Betty Jane Wood: Mrs. Harriet Kohberger; Miss Helen Poole Rush; Miss Jean Robinson; Miss Helen Van Dyke: Mrs. Melrose Wcitzel. I HE welfare of the woman student as a person is the primary responsibility of the Dean of Women, Miss Helen Pool Rush. Aiding Miss Rush is an able staff of assistants and secretaries. Mrs. Harriet lids Pitt women in extra-curricular activities and offers aid to the various women’s organizations. Student housing and vocational guidance are in the care of Miss Jean Robinson. The Dean of Women’s office aids in administration of the Commons and Nationality Rooms through Miss Betty Woods. Miss Helen Van Dyke cooperates with Mr. Daufenbaugh and the University marshalls in the operation of the Information Room. The management of Heinz Chapel is the special charge of Mrs. Melrose Wcitzel. The Chancellor's Reception, Spring Coronation, the Women’s floor, the mentor program for freshman women, and the VADE MECl'M are projects of the Dean of Women’s office. Miss Rush and her staff help plan and carry out Dean’s Conference, a program to acquaint freshmen women with Pitt life. DEAN OF MEN I he year 1948 brought another increase in registration at Pitt and every increase in enrollment adds to the task of Pitt's Dean of Men, Theodore W. Biddle. Every man applying for admission to the University ed by Dean Biddle or one of his assistants. The new freshman is then given orientation in Pitt history and traditions. Assisting the Dean in the supervision of extra-curricular activities is Edwin J. McIntosh, whose special responsibilities include frater- nities and Men’s Council. William F. Saalbach advises Cap and Gown and Student Congress Activities. William E. McElwain supervises the student publications. The Pitt band is under the supervision of Robert R. Arthur. J. Edward Ricart helps iron out veterans’ problems. Charles H. Ebert assists prospective graduates in obtaining employment through the Placement Bureau. Dean Biddle, his assistants, and efficient secretarial staff spare no efforts to assist Pitt men in attaining a fully rounded college life. (.'. H. Ebert; E. J. McIntosh; Win. F. Saalbach; T. W. Biddle; R. I.. Arthur; J. E. Reighart; Win. E. McElwain. 20