University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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In OCTOBER, 1940, students and faculty alike were pleased to learn that William C. Hansen had been chosen by the Board of Regents at Madison to be the new president at CSTC. The fact that he was an alumnus of Central State and had had such varied experience in the teaching and administrative field seemed to indicate that the college would thrive under his leadership. Time has proved this supposition correct. Upon assuming his office, Mr. Hansen stated that his objective as president of the college was to see that the college offered the maximum in training good teachers who will find a demand for their services.” He has not failed to meet this objective. Since Mr. Hansen became president, he has been untiring in his efforts for the college. Already can be seen the results of new things begun and old ones improved. We look forward to great progress for CSTC. A an.icii To know the real Mr. Hansen, one should talk to him personally. That conversation would probably run from trout fishing to lemon chiffon pie. for these are his favorite hobbies”. Then, too. our prexy” might tell of his interest in building things and how he remodeled his cottage at the lake. From there, the subject might easily change to his family. He has four daughters— three of whom are attending the University of Wisconsin, and the youngest, who is a sophomore in the local high school. With a little encouragement. President Hansen would convincingly give his views on student government, for this also is one of his hobbies, and a mighty good one, too. 11

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 7 4e GoUetje. Admimsthatiox TFhE actions and decisions of an administration are for the good of the student body and for the betterment of the entire college. Likewise, a college prospers and grows as long as the administration works together in harmony and understanding. Judicious advice given by our administrators. President Wm. C. Hansen and Regent Wilson S. Delzell, expression of youthful ambitions and desires by the Student Council, thoughtful and thorough care of student ills by Dr. Fred A. Marrs and Nurse Mary Neuberger, and efficient business transactions by the office staff have made this school year, 1941-1942, one of the most successful in the history of 10 CSTC.

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m: s I IeRBERT R. STEINER, dean of men at this college since 'way back when', is now, more than ever, the fount of advice. His opinions, weighty with experience, good judgment, and keen insight, are respected both by the faculty and students, men and women alike. Besides being the dean of men, Mr. Steiner is the teacher of several history classes which are every year, filled to capacity. He is extremely popular with his pupils, because he succeeds in injecting pungent humour and interesting sidelights into all of his lectures. Proof of his long-lived popularity lies in the fact that twenty-three and one-half years ago, he was appointed dean of men upon the insistent petitions of those boys who were students here at the time. His sympathetic and understanding personality, his brusque good-naturedness, and his ability for conversation on all timely subjects have won and will continue to win him a place in the hearts and minds of the students at Central State Teachers College. M RS. Elizabeth Pfiffner, capable dean of women, has been at Central State Teachers College for only two years, but already she has become a valued member of its administrative staff. Not content merely to suggest helpful changes, she has worked energetically to carry them out for the best interests of the school and of the girls. In addition to being dean. Mrs. Pfiffner is also in residence at Nelson Hall. Here, in cooperation with Mrs. Elizabeth Jelinek, efficient director of Nelson Hall. Dean Pfiffner helps to guide the dormites in their problems of daily living. She was responsible for the inauguration of a domitory council which carries out the provisions for self-government drawn up by the girls themselves. As dean of women, she has many responsibilities, but she is always smiling—she is never too busy to help every girl. Her eyes light up as she tells one about the new office she moved into last fall, and whether she is in her spacious office or at the dormitory, she is a gracious hostess. 12