University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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1930 CACTUS A tearful voice, a manner tense, The martyr ' s true devotion; But with it all a lot of sense And many a foolish notion. That ' s Bill McGill. EX-STUDENTS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION STAFF John A. McCurdy, Executive Secretary James L. McCamy, Alcalde Editor Miss Ray Perrenot, Office Manager Miss Lola Jones, File Clerk Mrs. Mary P. Rose, Office Secretary Miss Mary Jo Young, Ass ' t Office Sec ' y Miss Ann Fichtenbaum, Sec ' y University Union OFFICERS VVm. L. McGill Roy Bedichek Mrs. Fannie P. Davis Charles I. Francis . C. M. Bartholemew President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Third Vice-President Treasurer THE Ex-Students ' Association is constantly at work in behalf of The Greater University. It promotes the giving of scholarships, libraries, collections, and other foundations to the University. The outstanding endeavor in this line is the University Union program calling for three Student Life buildings for which $535,000 has already been raised. It assists in the public relation work of the University, provides $80,000 in student loan funds, publishes the Alcalde, maintains a complete directory service of 40,000 ex-students, and promotes fellowship and unity among friends and ex-students of the University. Jones, McCurdy, Von Struve, Young, Rose, Fichtenbaum, Perrenot, McCamy Page 19

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1930 CACTUS A jolly eye, a perfect poise, A heart that ' s always light; True understanding of the boys, A passion for the right. That ' s Benny. PRESIDENT FOR more than forty-two years Presi- dent Benedict has been an outstanding figure in the development and progress of the University. He received the Bachelor of Science degree here in 1892 and the Master of Arts one year later. Harvard University con- ferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1898. Since his connection with the University in 1899 as instructor, he has risen successively to adjunct professor, associate professor, full professor, director of extension, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and finally to the Presidency of the University. In addition to the multi- tudinous duties of these offices, President Benedict has found time to act as chairman of the discipline, athletic and nearly all other Faculty Committees which require executive ability, hard work, and a keen understanding of conditions at the University. He is most adequately fitted to fill the office which he holds; if it may be said that all the ideals, aims, and traditions of an institution may be embodied in one man, then he is that man. Bf V Mfci aS 1 i 1 Hfi$ M tmr . - W55l Dr. Benedict in his office Paf is

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IQ30 CACTUS A spirit years cannot subdue, A reverence for research; Virginui ' s his ideal true As zealot views his church. That ' s Harper. GKADLATE SCIiCCL THE establishment of the Graduate School was authorized by the Board of Regents in 1910. Previous to this time there was a Graduate Course Committee which supervised Graduate Work, and for many years the only degrees which were authorized were those of Master of Arts and Master of Science. The degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science were conferred for several years after the establish- ment of the University, but both were soon abolished; the former being revived only recently, while the latter has never been conferred since its discard. During its years of existence the Graduate School has conferred one thousand five hundred six degrees, of which thirty-five were Doctors of Philosophy. As an incentive to the promotion of Graduate Work the Board of Regents has created several fellowships with stipends of varying amounts. In addition to these there are some seven other fellowships given by private citizens and corporations of the State. The Graduate School is under the control of the Graduate Faculty headed by Dean Harper, in which position he has acted for more than a quarter of a century. Dr. II. W. Harper, Dean of the Graduate School Page 20