University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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OFFICE OF THE Dean Helen P. Kush Miss Rush’s office is situated in a corner of the Commons Room. Here Miss Rush works at the tremendous job of the Dean of Women. She is always anxious to aid any girl who comes to her with a problem, and even though constantly busy, makes it a point to know a large number of women students personally. She is always in key positions at such affairs as the Chancellor’s Reception and Open House. In addition, there are hundreds of meetings that require her presence each year. Away from the University, Miss Rush has not only built a wide reputation as a speaker, but she also has the honor of belonging to Zonta, and holding the offices of President of the Pennsylvania Association of Deans of Women and Chairman of the University Section of the National Association of Deans of Women. Miss A. Aldisert Miss B. Floyd 20

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THE CHANCELLOR Chancellor Rufus II. Fitzgerald’s one sorrow is that he has so little time to spend with the students of the University; as busy as he is, however, he has managed to establish a feeling of interest and awareness in the Student Body that is quite phenomenal considering the great number of undergraduates enrolled in the University. This feeling of mutual admiration, perhaps comradeship, between the Chancellor and the Student Body can probably best be attributed to the Fireside Chats, special teas, Mentor-Counselor Dinner, football rallies, and Chancellor’s Reception; for wherever and whenever Chancellor Fitzgerald has an opportunity to meet a student, the occasion is marked with friendliness, quiet charm, a warm smile, and a firm handshake. Although each passing year brings him a new responsibility as the leader of a great University, this year has probably been one of the most difficult and tiring for the Chancellor because of the building program. Actually, Dr. Fitzgerald is perhaps the busiest and hardest working member of the campaign. He has taken trips to other colleges and universities to compare their buildings with our plans so that nothing may be overlooked which might benefit his students. One occasion this year shows typically Dr. Fitzgerald’s tireless energy and boundless appreciation of the Student Body. At Open House, after standing in the Commons Room receiving line for hours, Dr. Fitzgerald took time to thank every student aide personally before he himself took time out for dinner. The Student Body is truly proud of its Chancellor; and it can be sure that its pride and faith in him is returned with sincerity and graciousness. 19

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DEAN OF WOMEN S. Altimicr; A. L. Klagcrty; Gcorgiannc Morgen. The busiest place in the I'niversity is the first floor Information Room where both visitors and students find answers to their questions. The offices of the Dean of Women on the first and t welfth floors are always the scene of much activity. Here the assistants to Dean Rush supervise all phases of women's life on campus. Mrs. Jean Findley has charge of Women’s Housing and Job Placement. She is also advisor for the Women’s Class of 1950. In the Information Room, Miss Helen Van Dyke answers hundreds of questions every day. Miss Adrienne Aldisert, a new member of the staff, trains Nationality Room Hostesses and supervises events in the Commons Room. Another newcomer. Miss Betty Floyd, greets visitors at Heinz Chapel and Mrs. Patricia Shields directs the extensive program of women’s activities from her twelfth floor office. Miss II. Van Dyke Mrs. P. Shields