University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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' ' ' W ' — ■ « ' :: - a %n fe h fp i0 p -v ' k ,., , m THE PRESIDENT f i Kf I ' Walter Williams President University of Missouri { J (, Pa«e 7 2 12

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fe hj i l0i S=ssz i PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE AMPUS doctrines and disciplines, handed down through almost a cen- tury of years, have grown more sacred to each succeeding generation of studen ts. The traditions of the University of Mis- souri are of the heart as well as of the head. The Missouri spirit was born in the shadow of the ivy-covered Columns, symbols of age and beauty, the connect- ing link between the past and the present. We of Missouri may well be proud of University of Missouri traditions. They are not descended from obscure incidents or trivial fancies. They revere the spirit of the pioneer; they sing of Old Missouri, Fair Missouri! the watchwords are Honor, Duty. May Missouri ' s tradi- tions always find a place in the hearts of our loyal sons and daughters from our most humble freshmen to our most dis- tinguished alumni. Walter Williams, President. M I PagtIO

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nrwai! JB- i te ffl ag p ig y» ' Dean 1 ' reuerick B. AIumford Mumford Hall COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE THE College of Agriculture of the University represents that basic industry having to do with agricultural production in Missouri. In the final analysis the fundamental purpose of this division is to assist in the improvement of conditions on Missouri farms. Its functions are threefold: Resident teaching, investigation, and extension teaching. The resident teaching activities are carried out through carefully organized four-year curricula, and through specially planned vocational short cou rses students are prepared for the business of farming as well as for agricultural research, agricultural teaching, and for various commercial activities related to agriculture. The investigational work of the College is organized through the Agricultural Experiment Station. It is the function of the Experiment Station to carry forward investigations along all lines in which farmers need assistance. While agriculture is comparatively new, there is a great field for investigation in the improvement of this basic industry. The third function of the College, that of extension teaching, is still younger than the science of agriculture, yet it has made great strides in recent years. Through the Agricultural Exten- sion Service the principles of improved agriculture, as developed and fostered by the College of Agriculture, are carried to practi- cally every community in the State. In this sense the College of Agriculture is a service institution, teaching the principles of a better agriculture and assisting in the development of a more satisfying rural life. W. M. Miller, Acting Dean. Eugene Lee Robert Shirky Kenneth Evans Lisle Jeffrey President Vice-President Secretary Chaplain % Eugene Lee HiSiNss fta«»«« Pme 12