University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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Cpradiisitc i li4ml James Dougherty Dean Robbins James H. Dougherty W. H. Justice Dean Fitzgerald Louis M. Kinman President ice-President Secretary Treasurer OUR Graduate School consists of a Faculty, of the Student Body, of material items such as build- ings and books, laboratories and other equipment and of a Spirit — the spirit of research. The Spirit of the Graduate School is typical of the iVlissouri Spirit because it is the spirit of in- vestigation, of inquiry, of exploration, of penetration beyond the boundaries of knowledge into the realm of the unknown. Dominated by this spirit of investigation and research, the Graduate Faculty and Student Body of the Graduate School are engaged in a common function — the solution of state, national and international problems in the ' arious fields of knowledge. The University of Missouri has played a role of necessary usefulness in this important and essentia! function for many years. Its leadership in research and investigation was recognized in 1907 when it was invited to become a member of the Association of American Universities, which sets the standards for graduate work in all the Universities of America. Members of its Faculty have national and inter- national reputations as leaders in their fields and students from its Graduate School occupy positions of importance in other Universities or in research institutions. The Announcement of the Graduate School in its list of courses and the publication from its faculty and stULlcnt body shows the breadth and depth of its work. To encourage capable young men and women to enter this most absorbing, interesting, and im- portant field of research the University of Missouri offers annually a number of fellowships each bear- ing an annual stipend of $bOO and of scholarships bearing an annual stipend of $300. ' ' oung men and women, college graduates of high scholarly ability who wish to enter a career of scholarly woi k an l productive research should consult the office of the Graduate Dean for information and advice. Dean William J. Robbins. Pagel

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rolloiii iif Fiiii Arts Dean Qlarlfs Helen Hawkins Helen Hawkins President Verdis Mays Vice-President Linda Lou Turner Secretary Mary Drake Treasurer ALTHOUGH The College of Fine Arts is the youngest division of the University of Missouri, it has contributed much to the life of the campus. Its series of faculty recitals each Fall and Spring; the student recitals from time to time; the series of University concerts, presenting great artists in all fields of musical activity; the oratoric performances by the University Chorus; the con- certs by the University Orchestra; the concerts by the Men ' s and Women ' s Glee Clubs, and the Uni- versity Band are all distinct contributions to the cultural life of the community and afford the students excellent opportunities of participating in musical performances. Perhaps the outstanding con- tribution of the College of Fine Arts during the past year was the concert gi en by Amelita Galli-Curci, world famous coloratura soprano, in the Brewer Field House, Wednesday evening, February 18th, before an audience of appro.ximately 3,400 people. Other attractions of the University Concert Series, fostered by the College of Fine Arts, included Alexander Brailowsky, Russian Pianist; Claire Dux, Soprano; the Tipica Mexican Orchestra; the St. Olaf Lutheran Choir; and Albert Spaulding, American Violinist. Exhibitions of paintings and art objects made by the students and faculty perform a similar service in the field. The College of Fine Arts has stimulated an increasing interest among the students of the University in these cultural factors, so essential to an educated man ' s life. Fine Arts Day, which is celebrated during the Spring of each year, is a day especially set apart for the purpose of focusing the attention of the University community upon the value of the arts in a liberal education. The day includes a convocation at which is presented a speaker distinguished in some field of art activity; a students ' recital by advanced students in the College of Fine .Arts; art exhibitions; the annual meeting of the Fine Arts Alumni Association; the noonday luncheon by the honor art and music fraternities; ending with the annual Beaux Arts Ball in the evening. Perhaps the greatest contribution of the school to the campus is the fostering of greater interest in the aesthetic side of life. The appreciation of students for this aesthetic side was exemplified by the larger number who attended the series of organ recitals given by Dean Quarles as a relaxation to busy students. Many students from other divisions of the University are engaged in the study of art and music, not from the standpoint of professional training but solely for its cultural value as a resource for a richer life. Dean J. Thomas Quarles. Page 17

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!$ liti4il it ' JoiiriisiliNiii Dean Martin Ed McLaughlin Ed. McLaughlin Jesse Cosgrove Frances Corry President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer AS IT has built for itself a prominent and lasting place among the schools and colleges of the Uni- ersity of Missouri, so likewise is the School of Journalism, through its graduates, working for the creation of a new profession of journalism which will infuse more understanding, vision and culture into the great task of writing and interpreting the daily history of a new age. Although scattered to every state in the U nion and every nation of the earth, these graduates still hold in their minds and hearts the ideals which the School of Journalism has sought to inculcate since its founding twenty-three years ago. Their efforts, together with those of other farsighted workers in journalism, are directed toward the elevation of the profession to the peerage through greater public service. The achievement of the ma.ximum public service through fidelity to the principles of honest, intelligent and unbiased endeavor is one of the fundamental precepts of the School of Journalism. Passing through the realm of theory and acquisition of a thorough cultural background the student is then introduced, by means of the school ' s extensive laboratory facilities, to actual conditions and problems which will confront him upon entering the profession. Theory sets the goal toward which all conscientious newspaper men and women are striving by overcoming the obstacles encountered in the course of their daily work. The School of Journalism points the way and assists each succeeding generation of students in striving closer to the heights of service. Acting Dean Frank L. .Martin. Page 19