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

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Problems of Research Scholastic Interests Are the Mainstay of the Various Colleges of This Large Institution I. .N the school of medicine Dr. Paul S. McKib- ben has in progress investigation which has to do with the stimulation of the motor cerebral cortex in the cat and the ablation of certain portions of this cortex. Other problems being dealt with include cytological and histological changes which follow alteration in brain volume; and the origin of tissue mast cells in tailed amphibia. Dr. Ernest M. Hall, professor of pathology and bacteriology, has in progress at the present time studies on Suprenal Insufficiency: three case reports with autopsy find- ings ; and Early and Late Stages of Acute Yellow Atrophy: two case reports with autopsy finding . This work is being done in connection with the pathological service at St. Vincent ' s Hospital. He is about to publish papers on Combination Car- cinoma and Sarcoma with case reports and The Nature of Hemofuscin , which are based upon studies he pursued at Stanford University. In the department of Physics research is going on in several different subjects. Mr. V. J. Meyer is constructing an harmonic analy synthesizer com- prising ten elements which will be used to produce a controlled wave form on a strip of motion picture film. The latter will be used to affect a photoelec- tric cell thus reproducing the wave in the form of a varying electric current. This in turn will be con- verted into sound. It is hoped to imitate vowel and consonant sounds, and study the effect of change of various factors. Francis Waddingham is producing controlled radio oscillations by a new magneto-striction meth- od and W. H. Holmes is producing oscillations in a triode vacuum tube with the intention of producing very short electric-magnetic waves. Measurement of the magnetic properties of oil fields has been carried on by H. C. Montgomery. In the short space of five years University College has grown from a group of small classes to a full fledged division of the University which last year served 5540 students. While more than a third of its students already hold degrees from over a hundred universities and colleges, it numbers among its student body hundreds who possess no degrees. With the same instructors teaching the same courses leading to the same degrees as at University Avenue, University College is the answer of the University of Southern California to the pressing demand for University training on the part of a student body which in 1929-1930 will probably ex- ceed 6000. Two lines have been followed, for the most part, in the School of Speech: studies in voice and diction in connection with the Talking Pictures, looking toward better and more pleasing speech effects in the pictures, and researches in the treat- ment of suttering by the use of suggestion in hyp- noidal states. Good progress has been made in both lines, and the work will be carried on during 1929- 30. The college of Commerce and Business Ad- ministration was established in response to the growing demand for an institution of full collegiate rank to furnish training in the principles and prac- tice of modern business. The College recognizes that the education of the future business executive or commercial engineer must be at once liberal and technical. During the past year the college has been departmentalized, and several new courses have been added, as well as a number of faculty mem- bers. Plans are in progress for the addition of three or four new members for the year 1929-30. In the department of chemistry there are at the present time twenty-three students working on problems in organic chemistry and nutrition. A part of this work has been carried on in co-opera- tion with the Calavo growers of California on the Vitamin Content of Avocados and in the determin- ation of Avocado by-products. Students working under professor Scott are working largely on analyt- ical problems. 22 -

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Charles W. Paddock Holder of scores of collegiate. Olympic, and world ' s records: the premier sprinter of the world for many years: a veteran of three Olympiads — these are a few of the points in the history of Charly Paddock,. The Fastest Human ' , who was one of Southerji California s entries m the 1928 Olympics. Dean Cromwell Dean Cromwell s record as a mak,er of stars is attested by records of the past three Olympiads, In the ]928 meet at Amsterdam six Trojans, three alumni and three students, competed for the United States in the great world contest. For three it was an old story, and three others made their first Olympic appearance. Leichton Dye The greatest comebac. in historic was that of Leighton Dye. After hat ' ing deserted the trac for nearly three years, Dye returned to prepare for the Oivmpic tryouts. After weel[s of hard training Leighton approached the form u ' hich made him coliegiate champion during his undergraduate days. He earned a berth on the Olympic team, and placed in the finals at Amsterdam. Lee Barnes Winner of the pole vault in the Olympic games U ' hen he ii ' as still m h i g h school, Lee Barnes went on to set a u ' orld s record in his favorite ei ' ent. He was captain of the 1928 trac squad, and uault- ed 14 feet. l ' 4 inches to establish a world ' s record. An Olympic victory was denied him although he performed admirably under harsh conditions, and scored three iialuable points k. 21 -

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Three New Colleges The First Is Professional, Good Will Features the Second; and the Third Is uite Uncertain T. HE Ckallege of Medicine was re-organized this year at Southern CaHfornia. It is a college which has long been missed on the campus, and it was with pleasure and a deep feeling of satisfaction that the announcement that it would re-open was read. Dr. William Cutter was announced as act- ing dean of the College. The first medical school in Southern California was opened in 1884, and graduated its first class in 1888. Between 1900 and 1913 great strides were made by the medical college of the University. A museum was built, a library completed, and a clinic and free dispensary were opened, and full-time in- structors were added to the faculty. In 1920 a new medical school site was to be purchased, and a mil- lion dollars was to be expended on the building. Plans did not culminate however, due to the fact that the University did not feel that it could longer keep the college in the institution, as it was grow- ing out of bounds. So it was discontinued until the present time, when it was re-opened in September. Only the work of the first year has been given during the two semesters of 1928-1929. The course will include five years of professional work adjust- ed to the needs of those who have had a minimum of three years of adequate training m an accredited institution of collegiate rank. The curriculum in- cludes a five-year course, a year of practical train- ing as an interne, and other approved w ork. Three aims governed the establishment of the Los Angeles University of International Relations: to furnish opportunities for the training of states- men for consular and diplomatic service; to train business men for commerce and business administra- tion; to develop politicians for world service; and to advance the cause of world peace by supplying the facilities for accurate scientific knowledge. It was for these reasons, therefore, that the agreement was entered into April, 1924, whereby this institution became affiliated with the University of Southern California, marking another step for- ward in the progress of the University. Dedication exercises were held in Bovard Auditorium in De- cember, 1928, with Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid, presi- dent of the University, and chancellor of the Los Angeles University of International relations, pre- siding. The means by which the aims of this institution are to be accomplished include instruction in the history, cultural development, languages, and psychology of a people, as well as ability and train- ing in commercial practices and diplomatic proced- ure, together with guidance in basic economics as a factor in world progress, and a sympathetic under- standing of the psychology and accomplishments of a race. If this plan succeeds, as it undoubtedly will, future public officials who come into contact with foreign countries, and business men engaged in for- eign trade, will possess knowledge which will be of the proper nature to enable them to strive for a better world understanding and a pacific settlement of international questions. It is worthy of comment that 96 per cent of all motion pictures produced in the world are made in Los Angeles and vicinity, and it is both desirable and convenient that in this city should be provided the opportunity for training expert workers in this field. Not long ago the organised motion picture in- dustry suggested to Harvard and Columbia Univer- sity that the desirability of offering courses to pre- pare young men and women for motion picture careers be investigated. In the summer of 1927 the newly-organized Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, an organization uniting into one body all branches of motion picture production, opened negotiations with the University of Southern Cali- fornia toward looking into the situation and obtain- ing such training in the science and art of motion pictures for its proteges as would serve to raise the standards and ideals of the business to the plane of the highest and most dignified profession. wf fVa