University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Dr. Alexander Silverman Robert X. Graham Dean Stanton C. Crawford Dr. James S. Taylor Dr. Raymond F. Brittain Dr. Peter Gray- Dr. N. K Vagina n

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I)r. John Weber The Secretary Mid-century finds I)r. John Weber, University Secretary, still playing a forceful role in the University. A Pitt graduate. Dr. Weber started his career at the University as an instructor in the Mechanical Engineering department after having served as a captain in World War I. After a time as head of the M. E. department, he became business manager of the University in 1926. His other services to Pitt include membership on the board of Trustees and supervising engineer in the construction of the Cathedral and Heinz Chapel. In this latter capacity Dr. Weber achieved one of his greatest accomplishments—the selection of the famous stained glass windows in the Chapel after an extensive trip through the United States and Europe. Although today Dr. Weber is responsible for the physical needs of the University and is active in many outside interests including serving on the Hoard of Managers for Juvenile Court and the City Planning Commission, he has still applied himself zealously to the needs of the University’s expansion program. He looks forward to the time when the campus will be covered with a new science building, better s|X rt’s facilities, student buildings, and libraries. The Registrar Whatever problems may arise in the future concerning enrollment will find Dr. J. G. Quick, University Registrar, willing and able to deal with them; for at Mid-Century Dr. Quick has handled efficiently the high enrollments presented after World War II when veterans crowded the Universities and Colleges of this country. As the tremendous increase was felt at Pitt, Dr. Quick found himself faced with a shortage of teachers, insufficient space, and the problems that naturally arose from the sudden rise in attendance. In 1946 Dr. Quick met the question of lack of space by holding registration in Syria Mosque. The following year found the special Pre-Registration plan inaugurated which further decreased confusion and time needed to register. Another innovation suggested by E. A. Batchelder, assistant registrar, was the installation of the International Business Machine system, which also quickened the registration process. The I.B.M. machines turn out graded reports and address pre-registration kits speedily and efficiently. In the future streamlined procedures will handle the enrollment with more proficiency than was possible in the pre-war days when the enrollment was only 12,000 students. r 23 Dr. J. Gilbert Quick

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Dr. Arthur M. Young Dr. Putnam F. Jones The College The College makes up the greatest proportion of courses in the overall curricula of the University of Pittsburgh with twenty-three separate departments and divisions. From Astronomy through Psychology, from Philosophy through Physical Education, and from Music Appreciation through Chemistry, if you want it the College has it. Under the leadership of Dean Stanton C. Crawford, the College functions smoothly in all departments despite its great size. As a liberal arts school, its many required courses and its electives make the College one of the finest schools of its kind in the country. The department of ASTRONOMY is headed by Dr. X. E. Wag-man who is also Director of Allegheny Observatory. In the department of BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Dr. Peter Gray, whose softly-clipped accent betrays his English origin, acts as head of the department. Dr. Alexander Silverman, head of the department of CHEMISTRY since 1918. is well-known for his penchant for glass of all types and is recognized as an authority on the subject. Students all agree that Robert X. Graham, JOURNALISM, has one of the finest senses of humor in the University. Mr. Graham is much in demand as toastmaster for various banquets and dinners because of his pleasant personality. MATHEMATICS and magic are the twin interest of Dr. James S. Taylor, head of the department. Many students wonder if it requires the latter to pass a test in the former of Dr. Taylor’s two interests. Heinz Chapel services on Wednesday afternoons are made doubly satisfying when Dr. Raymond F. Brittain delivers the sermon. Dr. Brittain is also head of the History of Religion division of the College. Dr. John W. Oliver Dr. R. E. Sherrill Walter K llovcy Dr. J. Warren Nyatrom