Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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light we shall see light, which he chose for the new seal of the University. He pointed out that The student inwardly attuned to the solemn truth of the power and majesty of the Alhwise Creator, enters the for extending plains of science and art in a spirit of reverence. As he pursues his studies and research he is made ever more conscious of the majesty, the sublime beauty, the consummate wisdom, and the incomparable good- ness of that inFinitely great Powers The sciences are not Filled with terrors and spooks and hob- gobbiins to the student's faith. His studies yield not only externally protitable results, but help to mold his innermost being. in speaking of the destructive effects of the Darwinian type of sci- ence, Dr. Dau accredited the Fault to a divorce- ment of creature study From the Creator. Rev. 0. C. Kreinheder, Detroit, spoke on uThe Aim of Our University Enterprise , and Dr. F. Pieper, President of the Concordia Theological Seminary, St. Louis and former teacher of the new president, gave a Latin address, HDe amicitia inter scientiam humanam et religionem. RECOGNITION Immediately after the installation of Dr. Dau as president, all ehtorts were directed toward gaining accreditation by the North Central Association. This cam- paign tor recognition fell into three major cate- gories. The First was the building up of a minimum en- dowment; the second was the estab- lishing ot a standard cur- riculum; and the third was the reorgani- zation of the faculty Hto Dr. J. C. Baur Fag: I2 meet every modern educational standard as well as the teaching ideals as determined by the new administration.n At this time Dr. 0. H. Pankoke was again engaged by the University to organize its endow- ment campaign. $757,000 was raised, making the total subscribed endowment $1,257,000. The curriculum and faculty reorganization called For a very detailed study of the efficiency of each of the various departments, both acae demicaHy and physically. Teaching loads were reduced, many courses dropped, and some Few added, new instructors with national reputations were engaged. During this period the following instructors joined the faculty: Dr. L. F. Heimlich, Department of Biology; Dr. A. F. O. Germann, Department of Chemistry; Dr. F. W. Kroencke, Department of Social Sciences; Professors Walter Bauer, Department of History; Walter Miller, Department of Foreign Languages, and A. H. Meyer, Department of Geology. Three and one-hali years of intense work on these problems was realized on March 16, 1929, when Dr. George F. Zook, secretary of the North Central Association, presented a commendable report to the Association in session in Chicago. The time required For reorganization and accredi- tation was one of the shortest periods needed by colleges successfully applying For membership in the N. C. A. The comprehensive survey of the N. C. A. included: management, admission and gradu- ation standards, faculty and Faculty service, size oF classes, preparation tor advance study, holding power of the University on students, library and laboratory equipment, Finances and endowments, standing of professional schools, and the repro- ductive value at the school plant. Chief credit for the reorganization of the University goes to Dr. F. W. Kroencke, Dean of the University, and Reverend J. C. Baur, Business Manager. Shortly Following the general accreditation by North Central Association, the Law School was approved by the Council on Legal Education OF the American Bar Association. On December 98, 1930, the School of Law became a member at the Association of Law Schools. Milo J. Bowman succeeded the Founder, Colonel Mark L. DeMatte, as Dean of the Law School in 1908. He served until 1930 when Dr. J. W. Morland,

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Out of this group the following executive com- mittee was chosen: Dr. H. A. Duemling, Fort Wayne, Incl. President W. C. Dickmeyer, Fort Wayne, incl. Vice-President Paul F. Miller, Fort Wayne, Ind. Secretary C. J Scheimann, Fort Wayne, Ind. Treasurer , Rev. George Schutes, Valparaiso, Ind, Herman Sievers, Valparaiso, 1nd. Rev. J. C. Baur, Fort Wayne, lndr The Committee Functioned faithfully throughout the remaining year, and after calling together a larger body of Lutheran Laymen and pastors, organized the Lutheran University Association. The plant was purcahsed for $205,0000nd the legal transfer to the Lutheran University Associ- ation was made on September 8, 1925. The administration tor the 19254926 school year continued with Dr. H. M. Evans as president. Representing the new group was John C. Baur. A. F. Scribner became Registrar in 1925, after serving as assistant For four years; RECONSTRUCTION The work of reorganization began with a gen- eral clean-up of the campus. Before the opening of the1926 aca- clemic year, everybuiiding w a s c o m - pleteiy reno- vated, the ruins of the Old College Building were removed, and theCoIlegeof Engineering was moved from the Med- ical Building to the Ma- chine Shop, Dr. Duemling This work of revamping the campus proceeded with rapid strides until 1929 and has proceeded in a marked degree to the present day. Large oid-tashioned class rooms were divided into smaller rooms in keeping with the objective of ideally small classes. The exterior changes were paralleled by the reorganization undertaken in the administration and Faculty ranks. The tremendous Financial prob- lem confronting the new administration can best be appreciated in the light of the First campaign of 1925. $833,000 was the objective, and over one-halt million dollars was raised. Dr. 0. H. Pankoke was general director of this campaign. INAUGURATION OF DR. DAU When Dr. H. M. Evans had accom- plished the task of re-establishing the institution on a Firm Foundation he retired, believing that a man more thoroughly inte- grated into the Luth- eran ideals could better serve the insti- tution. His resignation was accepted on Jan- uary 2, 1926, after serving the University for three years. The inauguration of Dr. W. H. T Dau on October 3, 1926, represented the next large step of the new administration. The distinguished Dr. Dau left Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, to give the benefit of his many years of experience as an educator in the building of Valparaiso University. An estimated attendance of 10,000 was present to participate in the exercises. in performing the inauguration, Dr. Duemling said of Dr; Dau: uAtter the onerous and tedious task of purchasing the material and acquiring the physical equipment of Valparaiso University was completed, it become necessary to place a man at its head who could command and hold the respect of the public . . . a man with the culture and wisdom essential to a leader. We have turned as one man to you. The inaugural address of the new school head was based on the topic uThe Christian Purpose in the Study of the Sciences.n Dr. Dau took as his theme Uln Iuce tua videmus Lucemeln thy Dr. W. H. T. Dou Page II

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the present dean, took charge of the Schooi. In 1932 the International Walther League con- tributed $15,000 toward the Law Library. INAUGURATION OF REV. O. C. KREINHEDER With the accreditation, Dr. Dau considered his work completed and asked the board to relieve him of the manifold duties of the president's ottice. This the board regretfully did. Rev. 0. C. Krein- heder was elected to the vacant ottice. The inauguration Festivities took place during the week of October 26, 1930. The inaugural address was delivered by Dr. George A. Romoser, President of Concordia Collegiate Institute, Bronx- ville, New York. Mr. Harry A. Eberline, Presi- dent of the Board of Directors performed the induction. Dr. W. H. T. Dau, president emeritus, pointed out the function of education in the three- fold Foundation of American life: home, church, and education. Rev. Kreinheder left his pastorate ot the Iroquois Avenue Christ Church in Detroit to assume his new duties at Valparaiso. The princi- pal address at the inauguration was given by Rev. Kreinheder's former teacher, George A. Romoser, Dr. Romoser called upon him to give Valparaiso University leadership under the banner of God and the church. HValparaiso University is not just another school, stated Dr. Romoser. Hit it were no more than that its existence could not justify the sacrihces necessary to its maintenance. Dr. Romoser made it clear that in sponsoring Val- paraiso University the Lutheran University Associ- ation meant to make Valparaiso the tountainhead of the Iay-educational activities of the church. In accepting the leadership of the University, Rev. Kreinheder said that he regarded the mission of Valparaiso University as fraught with a sacred signiFicance and as a mission promoting the welfare of the church. The purpose of a higher education, whether it be for its cultural value or as a prepara- tion For a vocational lite, must emphasize, the President said, the place of spiritual values above those of a material or intellectual character. The University in turn must maintain a high scholastic standard and justify its claim of being a Christian institution. Dr. 0. C. Kreinheder With the advent of the economic depression, the University was Forced to retrench in order to maintain the ground already gained. The struggle For existence witnessed a steady growth in the understanding and appreciation of the mission of Valparaiso in the minds of the alumni, of the people of the Lutheran Faith, and ot the local community. The First Five or six years necessarily were years of experimentation and of internal organi- zation. During Pres. Kreinheders administration the organization has been more highly developed along all lines and is Functioning with greater ettectiveness and etticiency. In the Fall of 1934 Pres. Kreinheder organized the Alumni Associ- ation. This has been hailed as a definite step in the progress of the University and promises to develop into a strong and active organization. The organization of the Women's Auxiliary in 1933 is another indication of the enlarging scope of the supporters of Valparaiso. As the turbulent and trying First ten years closes, Valparaiso University looks Forward with hope and confidence to the next decade of expansion. Page I3