University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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ARTS AND SCIENCE DR. MCKINNEY According to Dr. Fred McKinney, the American goat is probably one of the most wronged creatures in captivity. Con- trary to common reports, it does not eat tin cans, it is not slightly Odoriferous, and does not butt unsuspecting bystanders. He might be prejudiced-or he might be applying his psychology to goats. DR. WOLF Back in high school, Dr. John B. Wolf took a course in history and disliked it intensely. From that course were sprung the first seeds of his desire to teach history-the way it should be taught. Today Dr. Wolf is fulfilling his desire in his teaching of both history and the viewpoints of various governments. PROFESSOR BRECKENRIDGE Amidst the various odors and explosions in the Chemistry building, Professor Gerald F. Breckenridge is usually found correcting papers, teaching chemistry, or working with the Greek-lettered rays of radioactive elements. Outside of lab- oratory hours, he reads . . . about radioactivity, determined to find out more about its elusive characteristics. PROFESSOR WRENCH Flying kites, digging ditches, gardening in underwear, walking at three a. m., and smoking in classrooms epitomize Arts and Science's Professor Jesse Wrench, if you can pick one of them to do it. Whenever he feels the need of a little of life's excitement, he adds getting shot ati' to the list, continuing to reign as M. U.'s campus color. PROFESSOR ADAMS Professor Lawrence Adams teaches the theory and practice of art, but more than that, he practices what he teaches. When not painting or instructing art students, he works in his victory garden, with its row on row of beans, tomatoes, and other vegetables, planted according to the best theory of color display.

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DEAN Dean Frank F. Stephens has been at the Uni- versity of Missouri since 1907, first as instructor of history, then as assistant dean, and now as dean of the undergraduates of the College of Arts and Science. In those years he has always been the guide of thousands of students, who seek him out for his ready help in planning their careers and solving their problems. Energetic, understanding, and friendly, Dean Stephens has always felt close to the students with whom he works. He still instructs several courses, and has come to consider the University as his only Alma Mater. A Dean Stephens put great energy this year into planning and changing courses and requirements in the College of Arts and Science, that it may bear a closer relationship to the war effort. With his expert assistance, new war courses have been added, and old ones rejuvenated to make the liberal arts program a real aid to students planning to work with the armed forces. This changed program allows for a larger amount of specialization for both students in two- year programs and for juniors and seniors. Far- sightedly, it also aims at easy adjustments for students returning for their degrees after the emergency. The radiators in Jesse are the center the Tri-Delt radiator. for the between-class gatherings. Below is Page 22 1

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DEAN CU At the turn of the century Dr. Winterton Conway Curtis came to Missouri. From 1901 to the present time he has made himself known to all of his students as one who understands their problems, and is always ready to help them. As dean of the faculty of Arts and Science he has all the more opportunity of knowing them-a trust he fulfills. Dean Curtis finds his love of beauty in Nature. Hejderives the greatest enjoyment from watching sunsets and Viewing scenery. His drawings are an expression of his artistic ability and belie his busi- nesslike, calm manner of speaking. This year Dean Curtis has had to find ways for the College of Arts and Science to adjust itself to the national emergency. With his capable help, it has expanded to include the instruction of army air corps cadet candidates as well as liberal arts majors. The College of Arts and Science, as a foundation for students entering specialized fields, can well consider itself lucky to be under the firm administration of a leader such as Dean Winterton C. Curtis. Jesse Hall, the administration building and home of most of the classes of the Arts and Science College, faces Francis Quadrangle Page Z4