University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Since Dr. Newkirk’s resignation Dr. Lewis E. Ford has been at the head of the institution. Under Dr. Ford’s careful supervision the College has made wonderful strides toward attaining the highest ideals coveted by the best colleges of the profession. Not in America alone has our reputation grown, but in our thirteen years of existence it has extended to coun- tries beyond the seas. From the little room on Temple street the College has developed until in 1905 it became necessary to erect a building which could accommodate our needs. But notwithstanding the foresight of the College authorities at that time it has again become necessary to obtain larger quarters. If the plans of Dr. Ford and the members of the faculty do not miscarry by this time next year the College of Dentistry will occupy one of the most up-to-date structures ever erected by any dental college in the world. COLLEGE OF LAW. The Law School of the University of Southern California is a descendant of the old Los Angeles Law School, whose enrollment included about thirty students at the time of its affiliation with the University in 1901. Three years later it became an integral part of the University of Southern California and today the Lawr School has an enrollment of 401, a library of 3,000 volumes, and ranks seventh among the law schools of the United States. The rapid growth of the last few years has been largely due to the efforts of Dean Porter and of Secretary Craig, the latter having recently resigned his position in the Law School in order to take up the duties of Superior Judge for Los Angeles County. The purpose of the College is not only to imuart the principles and history of law, but also to train and discipline the student in the use of the material by efficient practice. The method of instruction is a combination of the lecture, text- book and ease systems, with practical courses in briefing and the use of books. In addition to the regular course of study, the Law School maintains various debating clubs, and each year a general try- out debate is held for the purpose of selecting the First Debating Team to represent the College of Law in debates with other institutions. This year the team has defeated the George Washington Law School team, and in the debate with Cornell made a most creditable defense. The Law School at present has a challenge out for a debate with any college in the West. In athletics, those students who have junior and senior standing are eligible to take part in all inter collegiate events in which the University participates. In addition the Law School maintains separate football, basket ball and baseball teams, having this year defeated the Berkeley second team in football, and having made a close score with the Stanford base- ball team. THE COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY. The Maclay College of Theology was founded about twenty years ago by State Senator Charles Maclay. In the year 1893, owing to the stringency of the times, work in the College of Theology was suspended until 1907. At that time, at the urgent request of the Southern California Annual Conference, work was again resumed. The first dean of the Maclay College of Theology was Rev. R. W. C. Farnsworth, who was succeeded by Rev. R. S. Maclay, D.D., Rev. Geo. Cochran, D.D., and Rev. Ezra A. Healy, D.D., the present Dean. During the past three years, under the able and scholarly administration of Dean Healy, Maclay College has steadily grown in numbers, efficiency and influence. Maclay College of Theology, as well as the University of Southern California, exists under the patronage of the Southern California Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The importance of Maclay College in its relation to the University and Methodism at large was clearly recognized at the last session of the Annual Conference. The report of the committee on education, which was unanimously adopted, says: “We express the profound conviction that the time has come for a forward movement in behalf of Maclay. This we urge upon the Board of Trustees, already burdened by responsibility and embarrassed by success. But we urge it upon them because the output of the College of Theology means more for the future of the University than the graduates of any other one of the nine colleges. We urge it upon the Southern California Conference as the guarantee of its future greatness. It means much to have, as we now have, an institution in our territory where sixty men are preparing for the ministry of Christ. We urge this magnificent opportunity upon our far-sighted laymen who are looking for the highest class investments for the Lord’s money in their hands.” COLLEGE OF PHARMACY. The College of Pharmacy, the newest of the campus colleges, dates from 1904, when it had a total enrollment of less than a dozen students. The faculty now includes as many professors and lecturers as there were students in the first year of the life of the college, while the student body has an enrollment of 51.

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THE COLLEGES LIBERAL ARTS. The College of Liberal Arts is composed of nineteen dis- tinct departments. The undergraduate curriculum is variously designed to meet the demands for both cultural and vocational education as well as to afford preparation for the profession. For those desiring a cultural education the curricula furnish a liberal choice of humanistic studies and provide for the pursuit of studies in history, philosophy, ancient and modern languages, literature and economics. Through the elective system also it is possible for students to arrange their courses according to individual needs, thus fitting themselves for work immediately after leaving college, as well as for specializing with a view to further professional study. Especially in the departments of Science and Engineering can the student prepare himself for immediate work. In the latter department much practical work is being done, while in the Science departments abundant oppor- tunity for research along utilitarian and industrial lines is offered. The Graduate Department, lately reorganized, and also greatly stimulated by the recent privilege of recommending High School Teachers’ Certificates, will next year offer graduate work in practically all the departments, and many city and county teachers are now taking advantage of special courses. The college has the double advantage of being located in one of the most pleasant of the residence districts, and yet being but a comparatively short distance from the center of the city, thus affording valuable opportunity for students to supple- ment their special work by attending the many lectures, concerts and conventions of which Los Angeles has always such great share. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. The University of Southern California, in keeping pace with other of the leading universities of the country, was quick to note the advancements being so rapidly made in medical science, and, in establishing and building up the various uni- versity departments, wTas one of the first institutions in the West to broaden the scope of the curriculum in its medical department. In 1885, when the medical department of this university was founded, the Trustees placed themselves on record for higher med- ical education, declaring for a three-year course, which was the exception at that time, and since then has been among the first in the rank of universities to lift its medical department up to the highest plane of efficiency. Money has been liberally spent and no pains have been spared to equip the medical laboratories, broaden and perfect the clinical departments, and to place them in charge of experienced and capable teachers and instructors. The Alumni of the medical department of this University include many of the leading physicians and surgeons of this country— trained, skilled men and women in their chosen profession, and an honor to the institution that prepared and equipped them. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Los Angeles, an insti- tution of high class, became an integral part of the University of Southern California one year ago, thus becoming its medical department, its faculty believing that better work could be done under the auspices of a strong university, where the university spirit might be inculcated into the various branches of its medical course. The wisdom of this union was apparent and is mani- fested by the superior work now being done in all departments of the medical curriculum. The government of the College of Physicians and Surgeons is vested in the Board of Trustees of the University and in the Judicial Council and Senior Faculty of the Medical Department, as provided in the articles of incorporation of the University. COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY. In the year 1897, just thirteen years ago, the College of Dentistry began its existence under the able leadership of Dr. Edgar Palmer, as dean. The fruits of Dr. Palmer’s labor are now being realized to the gratification of his co-workers and the satisfaction of his successors. With a small gathering in a room on Temple street and with few accessories they struggled along. But the reward for faithfulness was not far off, for our College has steadily grown in reputation and in strength until it is excelled by none in the West. Dr. Garrett Newkirk succeeded as dean in 1901 and held that position for four years, when he resigned to accept a posi- tion on the California State Board of Dental Examiners. It was due to Dr. Newkirk’s efforts that the College was changed from a stock company to an integral part of the University of Southern California. In doing this Dr. Newkirk rendered a service to the students of dentistry for whicn it will be impossible to ever repay him. 20

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Of these, 13 of last year’s famous “23” class will graduate this year, a growth which has undoubtedly been the largest in the history of the College. The College is equipped with lecture rooms and laboratories, both in the Chemistry building and in the main college building. These are well stocked with materials and thoroughly modern apparatus, suitable for work of an advanced nature as well as for the regular courses. Steps are now being taken which are intended to lead to affiliation with the American Conference of Pharmaceutical Faculties, an association of the leading schools to maintain uniform entrance and scholastic requirements equal to the best in the United States. This College stands for progressive pharmacy, by placing the pharmaceutical profession on a high educational plane. THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC. The College of Music celebrates its twenty-fifth birthday this year. The success of the past few years has been indeed gratifying to those connected with the institution, and especially to those who have seen the growth of this department since its founding in 1886. For thirteen years Professor W. F. Skeele. A.B., has most efficiently planned and carried on the work, aided by a strong faculty. The various departments now are the organ, piano, vocal, violin, flute, guitar, mandolin and theoretical. Professor Skeele, Dean of the College of Music, has charge of the organ and also of the piano department, being ably assisted in piano by Miss Carrie Trowbridge, Mass Patton and Miss Arnett. Professor Skeele is an acknowledged master of the organ and piano, and is one of the best-known musicians in the Southwrest. He has filled positions as organist in leaning churches in Chicago, Denver and other cities before coming to Los Angeles, where in 1896 he took charge of the large organ in the First Congregational Church, which position he still retains. The Faculty of the College is unusually strong, num- bering ten of the best-known and best-equipped musicians in the Southwest. Mrs. Norma Rockhold Robbins and Mr. Horatio Cogswell have charge of the vocal department, Mr. C E. Pem- berton the theoretical, Herr Seiling and Mr. Pemberton the violin, Mr. Mead the flute, and Mr. Delano the guitar and mando- lin departments. A strong feature of the College is “The Recital.” Two recitals are given each month by the pupils. These recitals give the students a chance to become familiar with the best compositions and also give them ease in public performance. A number of private recitals have also been given by individual students of the piano and voice. An annual recital is given at the close of each school year, in which a number of students from each department take part. COLLEGE OF ORATORY. The College of Oratory of the University of Southern Cali- fornia was founded in 1895. Its growth has been rapid and it has had a wide influence in the University, especially in literary activities. Miss Beulah Wright, Dean of the College, is deserving of much credit for the growth and standing of this department. She is a graduate of Cumnock School of Oratory of Northwestern University, also of Baker University School of Expression, a student of Mrs. Mil ware, Chicago; Leland Powers, Boston, and Elizabeth Sargill Bucher of New York. Miss Weight is ably assisted by a competent and well-known faculty. The certificate and diploma courses, which require two and three years of work respectively, including required work in the College of Liberal Arts, are practical and complete. Pupils’ recitals are held every two weeks on Wednesday afternoons in Athena Literary Hall, for the purpose of giving the students practice and confidence in appearing before audiences. COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS. The College of Fine Arts is doubly favored in its location, being easily accessible from the city, while yet surrounded by foothills, arroyo and mountains, thus giving to outdoor work a special inspiration. The charm of its immediate surroundings is reflected in the spirit of harmony and enthusiasm which universally prevails throughout the life of the school, while the liberty and inspiration of plenty of room is an advantage appreciated by the earnest student. The work of the college is designed to both provide a finishing course in fine arts and to emphasize the importance of industrial art as well. The subjects of designing, decoration, mechanical drawing, cartooning, pottery, wood carving and metal work are receiving the same attention as are sculpture, architecture and painting. During the past year a most disastrous fire has destroyed the work rooms, the dormitory and the gallery which contained numerous paintings that can never be replaced. Prof. Judson has built the school up from the ground, both literally and figuratively, only to see the material results of years destroyed in an hour; but with the indomitable courage which has char-