Wayne State University - Griffin Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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THE 1934 GRIFFIN IOSEPH P. SELDEN Dean of Students of the University have eagerly taken ad- vantage of this opportunity for recreation and social contacts, and the Union is an unqualified success. Provision was also made for other quar- ters for the Association of Women Stu- dents. The experience of this year has shown the great desirability of such quar- ters and a more convenient and spacious building is being sought for the coming year. During the year, student leaders have labored actively to bring student organiza- tions and activities into line with the Uni- versity organization. A super-student council was agreed upon with representa- tives from all colleges. New rules govern- ing rushing were adopted by the fraterni- ties and a code and penalties approved by the Interfraternity Council. New rush- ing regulations were also set up by the Intersorority Council. An Inter-Alumni Council was organized during the year, IOHN W. BALDWIN Registrar enrolling alumni of all colleges of Wayne University. In May this organization in- augurated its activities with a banquet and ball held at Masonic Temple and attended by several hundred alumni and a large group of representative citizens and offi- cials. Student activities of all kinds have thrived. Forensics, dramatics, athletics, concerts, lectures have all played an impor- tant part. Two high spots were the de- bate between representatives of Wayne University and the University of Cam- bridge, England, and the achievement of Walter Probst in Winning the state forensic championship. Students seeking employment have been assisted by the establishment at the Uni- versity of a branch of the Placement Bu- reau of the Detroit Public Schools. About two hundred students have also received aid through funds provided by the The faculties and officers of the Uni- Page Twenty

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THE 1934 GRIFFIN 1 i ROLAND T. LAKEY Dean, College of Pharmacy of representatives of faculty, students, and alumni, the Board of Education adopted the name Wayne University. This proved to be a happy choice. It is euphonious and has not only a local significance, but a national one. So widely is Anthony Vlfayne known that the name has been fav- orably received in college circles through- out the country. It is a matter of prime importance for any university to establish its academic standing in the college world. The Liberal Arts College has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for many years and the several professional colleges likewise have received the stamp of approval of their own accrediting agencies. It still remained for Wayne University to secure recogni- tion as a University. Formal application was made to the North Central Association and a representative was assigned to in- spect our institution. Upon the recom- ARTHUR R. CARR Dean, College of Engineering mendation of this inspector, Wayne Uni- versity was on April 20, 1934, officially accredited without any reservations what- ever. In his report the inspector stated that in his opinion the entrance require- ments of Wayne University were higher than the requirements demanded by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The enthusiasm and initiative of the faculties has been equalled by that of the student body. They not only have taken an active interest' in the selection of a name but through cooperative action se- lected and determined the University col- ors-green and gold. At the opening of the fall term it was found possible through the Mackenzie En- dowment Fund augmented by additional funds provided by Mr. Charles Mackenzie and student activity fees to secure and equip a satisfactory building for men stu- dents-the Mackenzie Union. The men Page Nineteen

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THE 1934 GRIFFIN VAUGHN S. BLANCHARD Director of Health and Physical Education versity have been active during the year in making and formulating plans looking toward progressive changes. At a meeting attended by representatives of lVayne University and all of the princi- pals of Detroit High Schools, a movement was inaugurated to bring the University and the high schools into closer relation. As a result each high school has arranged a Wayne University day and officials and students of Wayne have visited the schools for the purpose of meeting students of the higher grades and developing among pros- pective graduates an interest in Wayne University. Members of the faculties and officials of the University have joined with various persons prominent in public affairs in De- troit in organizing the Detroit Research MAU DE E. ALLEN Librarian Council. This organization seeks to make available to graduate students the oppor- tunities for research in sociology, econom- ics, and government which abound in this community. In a very inadequate way this outline indicates the progress made during our first year as a University. Much has been achieved, many projects are under way, and many problems remain to be solved. T he accomplishments of the year are due entirely to the loyalty, interest, enthusi- asm, and fine spirit of cooperation shown by both faculties and students. With such community of interest and unity of pur- pose nothing seems impossible of accom- plishment. CHARLES L. SPAIN Page Twenty-one