Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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MISS VERA M. DOWDEN Dean of Women This year marks the first year for a new Dean of Women at Worcester State College. Miss Dowden, however, is no stranger to the students at the school. Her warm, friendly personality has won her many friends during her stay here. Miss Dowden graduated from Worcester State College in 1934 and later received her Masters Degree from Worcester State also. She has taught in several of the schools in Worcester County in the first through the sixth grades. She came back to Worcester State in 1957 as a supervisor of apprentice teaching, and as a teacher of social studies and education. She is currently working for her doctorate at the University of Connecticut. Miss Dowden’s hobbies include reading, cooking, music, and the theatre. She is a member of the Worcester Art Museum; a member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma, honor society for women in education; and a member of the Worcester County Mental Health Association. As Dean of Women, she feels that her position is to be whatever help I can to any of the girls in any way they may need help. The Class of 1964 extends best wishes for the future which we are sure will prove to be good years for Dean Dowden and Worcester State College.

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WALTER P. BUSAM Dean of Men After graduating from Medford High School and serving in the armed forces during World War I, Dr. Busam enrolled in Boston College from which he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1922, his Master of Arts Degree in Education and English in 1927, and his degree of Doctor of Philosophy in English in 1932. During the inter- vening years he also attended Eisher Business College where he took courses in business administration and associate studies, and the College of the Spoken Word where he studied speech and dramatic presentation. He taught English and mathematics in St. Clement’s High School in Somerville for one year, and during the following year he was appointed as a teacher in the North- eastern Junior High School in Somerville where he became Head of the English De- partment and where he also served as Assistant Principal for three years. In 1952, Dr. Busam came to State College at Worcester as Head of the English Department, and in 1955 h e became the Dean of Men. The many activities of our energetic Dean have included serving on accrediting com- mittees for South High School, Worcester, and for Milford High School; as the faculty adviser to the Newman Club during the past twelve years; and as adviser to the Class of 1958. He has traveled throughout the United States, Canada, and seven countries of Europe; and he spends his leisure time at his place in South Conway, New Hampshire. 18

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ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT and OFFICE STAFF Alice A. Yiirkenas, Alice M. Smith Frances T. Park, Anne S. Bowler William J. Butler