Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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him to do a fine job as head of the Institute’s Mechanical Engineering Department. The Civil Engineering Department also has a new director in Professor Carl H. Koontz. Professor Koontz, only thirty-three years of age, has been a member of the faculty since 1952 and has become highly regarded in his field. He took over the position from Arthur j. Knight, interim department head since the death of Professor Holt. The Electrical Engineering Department is also in line for a change in departmental head, as Professor Theodore Morgan plans to retire after this year. Professor Glen A. Richardson, Halftime interlude. If looks could drown . . . . The vultures.

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Soon after the Institute opened this past Fall, Presi¬ dent Bronwell announced to the student body the ap¬ pointment of Professor M. Lawrence Price, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, to the position of Dean of Faculty. In announcing the appointment, Presi¬ dent Bronwell said of Dean Price, . . . Tech is indeed fortunate to have a man of his stature on its staff and welcomes him to his new post of additional responsi¬ bility.” Dean Price was a student here at Tech and was a member of Skull, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and was class president. It is certainly true, as President Bronwell stated, “Dean Price has earned the highest admiration and respect of the faculty, the students, and the people of the com¬ munity.” To find a replacement for Dean Price, the adminis¬ tration went to Colorado State University for Pro- lessor Donald N. Zwiep. Professor Zwiep received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Iowa State College. His background should enable “Roll out the barrels.” Homecoming, kickoff of the social season.

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Making friends. recently arrived from Iowa State College, and currently a Pro¬ fessor in the Electrical Department, will take over as head of the Department. The warmness and leisure of summer had passed and the cam¬ pus at Tech was taking on an atmosphere of autumn with the leaves starting to turn to red, yellow, and brown, as back once more came her occupants eager to acquire some more knowl¬ edge. For the Class of 61, the Orientation period sponsored by the school was taking place. They also had another orientation period sponsored by the Class of ’60. As far as the Sophs were concerned, visits to historic spots such as Bancroft Tower, Laugh now, my friend.