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

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Guiding the academic destinies of more than 1 8,000 men and women has been the projected task of the administration during the past year. With the physical fa- cilities of the university determining the enrollment, the policy was established to admit veterans who were formerly enrolled. Marking the first Big year after the war, the administration gave priority to returning service men in general. A limited number of recent high school graduates were also accepted for admission. This number of Trojans has given rise to numerous problems regarding class- room space, textbook shortages, augmentation of the teaching staff, academic coun- seling, and housing provision. Even in the light of all such obstacles the campus again has been directed back into the channels of peacetime operation. The halls of Troy continue to display the highest integrity in scholastic and cultural programs, which is reflected throughout the university in the quality of work done — the chief consideration of each administrative head. 10

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Towering over campus, the Bovard Administration building is the center of Trojan campus activities. It will ever retain the memories of significant decisions of University policy, of campus rallies and productions in the auditorium, and of the war flag flying majestically to hail another Trojan triumph. Remembering the past and recording the future, the tower 6f Bovard reflects the calm serenity of the campus life below.

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Renowned for his efforts in promoting friendly relations among nations, distin- guished among eminent educators, and recognized for his counsel on civic, state, and national affairs. Chancellor Rufus B. von KieinSmid has been prominent during the past 26 years in establishing the University of Southern California among the leading institutions of higher education. Since 1921 Dr. von KieinSmid has directed the administration of the University as President. Recently he was elevated to the Chancellorship, a fitting acknowledgement of his service. Known to all on campus as a gifted orator, leader, and friend, Chancellor von KieinSmid has continuously displayed a paramount interest in every activity and gen- eral function of his growing University in the midst of a growing community. Dur- ing his presidency the campus has flourished with new schools and colleges now numbering more than seventeen. Recipient of degrees from educational institutions the world over, decorated by seven foreign countries, honored for service in political and educational organiza- tions is Dr. von KieinSmid, Chancellor of the University of Southern California. 11