Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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r URSINUS COLLEGE Founded February JO, 1869 PRESIDENTS Rkv. J. II. A. Bombkrgkr, I). D..LL. I)., RKV. Uknrv W. Si'prr, I). I ., U,. I)., Rkv. Uknrv T. Spangi.er, l). I).. 18701890 1K92-1893 1893- 10 k.

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Iii 189S, after Dr. Raymond Dodge, Professor of Philosophy at I rsiiius, accepted a call from Wesleyan University. Prof. Urban was appointed as his successor. This position lie has since filled with marked ability. His scholarship, as well as his position as an educator, is more fully shown by his connection with educational circles and by his publications. He is an active member of the American Psychological Association, and of the American Philosophical Association. His contributions to the Psychological Review have been on the following subjects: “The Prospective Reference of Mind,” “The Psychology of Sufficient Reason, and “The Problem of a Logic of the Emotions and Affective Memory;” to the Philosophical Rcvinr. “The Relation of the Individual to the Social Value Series.” He is one of the Assistant Editors of the Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, edited by Professor J. Mark Baldwin, having special charge of the work in philology. To this work he has also con tributed one of the leading articles on the topic “Value''. Furthermore, Professor Urban has made contributions to the investigation of Affective Memory which have been recognized as important by Professor Ribot, of France, the pioneer in that field. He has now in press a continuation of this study, a monograph supplement to tlie Psychological Rcritu entitled. “The Consciousness of Value.” Thus Professor Urban’s work gives him more than a local reputation. Asa teacher there arc few subjects on which he does not have well-matured opinions, yet. hi keenness of insight into human nature makes him sympathetic and tolerant of other men's views “In his instruction, he is thorough, broad, and modern, using the best (redagogical principles. He urges independent work and research, and carefully guides the mind into proper channels to avoid false conclusions. Besides, the unconscious influence which radiates from him makes him a great favorite among his students. He is the student's friend, always willing to give aid, always open to private consultation, always able to give worthy counsel. But Professor Urban’s success as an educator is partly due to his character as a man. He is a Christian gentleman and an ideal college man. As such lie is not a recluse; he posesses the golden mean of true dignity and modesty, which, instead of repelling, attracts. With students and friends he shares the pleasures and joys on the athletic field, on the campus, and in social gatherings. On such occasions, his amiableness, his conversational ability and his delight in wit and humor draw many friends to him. Such is the record of a few of the facts of Professor’ Urban’s career ; better portrayed, however, in his daily life and work. It is a pleasant thought that his work has only begun. In the promising future that is before him the members of the class of 1903 wish him abundant success. 9

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Directors of the College ■ PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Hon. Henry W. K rat ., ...... Norristown, SECRETARY Rev. Joseph II. Hendricks, D. IX, .... Collegeville, TREASURER F. G. Hobson, A. M., ...... Collegeville, REV. PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE Henry T. Spangi.kr, D. D., Collegeville. Hon. Lewis Rover, M. l)., Rev. Aaron Spangler, A. M . Rev. Wit.eiam S. Anorrs, IIon. Henry K. Boyer, a. M., Rev. J. H. Sechi.kk, 1). D.. Rev. Nevin W. Hkm-'rich, . M.. A. H. Fettkroi.e. I'll. IX, LL. D., James M. Anders, M. I)., LL. D., Rev. D. W. IvBBERT, A. M., I). D., Rrv. J. W. Meminger. A. B., Rev. George s. Sorber, a. m., a. W. Bom BERGER, A. M.. 1‘RANCIS J. Cr.AMER, Samuel Shranki.h, Edwin P. Grhsh, Hkrvky C. Gresh, Trappe, York, F'airyiew Village, Philadelphia, Philadelphia. Allentown, Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Milton, Lancaster, York, Norristown, Collegeville, Altoona, Norristown, Norristown, 1S6S. 1SS7. 1884. 1875 1879 18S9 1890 1891 1894 1S94 1S94 1894 1896 1897 1598 1599 1899 1901 1901 11