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

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At 7:30 In the morning, thousands of workers sigh wearily and arise from their beds facing a new day, new labor. Among this vast and world-wide throng is Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, President of the Universi ty. Like his fellows, he too, has a job, but unlike theirs, his does not automatically end nine hours later. hHis day is measured by appoint- ments, not minutes. At 9:00 A.M. he begins a tour of the campus during which he inspects all buildings and improve- Santa Monica residence for week-ends only. Mrs. and Mr. off for Mexico City. Favorite painting hangs in office. ments. One hour later the president returns and begins interviewing committees. This continues until 12 M., when he has a light lunch in his suite with Captain Allan hHancock, or perhaps another committee, hlis afternoons are filled with the visits of foreign notables or visiting educators. Somehow he sandwiches in the incredible task of reading and signing — or not signing — all requisitions. At 5:00 P.M. when most workers are putting on their hats and coats to go Routine business with faculty. Nucleus of the University — president ' s office. He meets a foreign diplomat. Discusses a committee with the charrma home, the President is putting on his tuxedo and tie preparatory to making a speech at some banquet or dinner. After the evening engagement ends. Dr. von KleinSmid goes home to Chester Place and reads until 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. Only on the week-end does he get a rest. Then he retires to Santa Monica and his one-acre estate. Even though the Relaxing at the game with watchful rooters. Presides at formal assemblies. 5:00 rid back to the office President is a very unusual man he cannot escape Monday, and 7:30 A.M. of that day finds him sighing wearily and rising like his thousands of fellows. PRESIDE x T RIFITS B. VOX KLEI.XSMID

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UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVES HENRy BRUCE, Comptroller, has charge of all the financial Interests. THERON CLARK, Registrar, the guiding hand behind registration. FRANCIS BACON, amiable Dean.