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

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DR. WALTER E. THRUN Students, faculty, ffiends of the University, and alumni Who had known Dr. C. F. Lindberg, Pro- fessor of psychology and head of the department since his arrival on the campus in 1934, were stunned at the news of his death on February 16 .of this year. The suddenness of his passing brought a deep sorrow to all Who knew and loved him. His wise and able teaching and his unwavering loyalty in service contributed greatly to the Uni- versity. His students will always remember his deep personal interest in them and his serv1ce to them in counseling them in personal problems. He attempted to develop in his students a liviiig relationship between Christianity and their daily lives as well as to develop a Christian concept of psychology. He actively participated on faculty committees and worked for a number of years on the foreign students program. In addition to his research work in human behavior, he was very active in many state and national professional or- ganizations and committees. 0m Ealicatian The first of the two major losses in personnel to the University occurred last summer as the cam- pus family and alumni were informed of the news of the death of Dr. Walter E. Thrun, Professor of chemistry, Who had served as the head of this de- partment since 1931. To the University Dr. Thrun brought the knowledge that he had ac quired through his studies and his work in various fields of chemistry and offered this to his students. In addition to the expert ability, thoroughness, patience, and genuine interest that characterized Dr. Thrun in his held of instruction, his passion- ate zeal for original research led to the publica- tion of his significant findings in many papers and articles. Serving the University in many ways during his tenure of ofiice, such as in the capacity of Chairman of the Committee on Scholarship and as a member of the Committee on Industrial Re- search, Dr. Thrun has played an important part in the development and progress of Valparaiso University, and his absence is deeply felt by both faculty and students. DR. C. F. LINDBERG 15