Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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DR. WYNAND WICHERS Now in his third year on Western ' s campus, Vice- President Dr. Wynand WIchers has played an innportant part in the growth which has taken place here since the close of the war. He has won a place in the hearts ct the students with his cooperation and interest in sludent affairs. JOHN C. HOEKJE Always busy, yet always help ful, Mr. John C. Hoekje is the man with whom the students have the closest contact in student affairs. As Dean of Admin- istration, he handles a multitude of details, yet he is always able to analyze and offer specific advice on the hundreds of different items which are handled through his office. LEONARD GERNANT To Mr. Leonard Gernant, Assistant Registrar, falls the task of supervising the records office, in which scholastic records and grades are recorded and per- manently entered on the school files. Along with his record office duties, Mr. Gernant assists the Dean of Administration with various jobs.

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Western ' s President DR. PAUL V. SANGREN It is a real privilege to introduce the 1948 volume ot the Brown and Gold. The book gives evidence of very careful planning and hard work by nnembers of the publi- cation staff. It is a worthy chronicle of the significant events and the personalities of the school year. The year has been a notable one. The introduction of several new courses, the addition of a number of well-trained faculty members, the use of additional class room facilities, and a more carefully selected student body have made possible a record of satisfactory achievement. The program in Distributive Education, the Aviation Hostess curriculum, and the beginnings of a study of a general education program for the College are testimony to the fact that we are alert to our responsibilities in the field of education. Before the year is over, some new construction will be complete. The administrative unit, the Faculty Apartments, the Cafeteria and lounge will soon be in operation. Progress is being made in the erection of Burnham Halls and the Classroom Building. Ground will soon be broken for the erection of a new and up-to- date music building. We are grateful for the student interest and participation in these programs, and our thanks go to the Brown and Gold staff for writing the advances of the year into the permanent record. PAUL V. SANGREN II

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ADMINISTRATION DR. ELMER WILDS A variety of activities are handled In the office of Dr. Elmer Wilds, director of the Graduate Division and the Summer Sessions. As Graduate Division director, Dr. Wilds en- courages students to continue with their edu- cation beyond the four-year stage. The ad- ministration of the various phases of planning for assemblies, special programs, and other campus features are also handled through his office. DR. GEORGE MILLIARD Whenever students, old or new, need coun- seling, the office of Dr. George Hllllard is always ready to help In planning programs. In explaining curricula requirements, and In general adjustment problems. All freshman students are counseled in this department, and assignment of upperclass counselors also takes place here.