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NEWS FROM TAYLOR UNIVERSITY, UPLAND, IND. JULY 1962

Future of Taylor Reflects Vision for Decade'

A spirit of expectancy coupled with Reviewing action of the June Board science, and liberal arts (classroom)— an accent on the future characterizes of Trustees meeting, President B. Jos­ have won final approval by the Campus the accelerated program of a Christian eph Martin commented: "A spirit of Development Commission, a body of University on the march. Taylor Uni­ harmony characterized the sessions al­ trustees and administrators. versity, which in 1960 "lost a building— though many necessary, pertinent ques­ Library plans are undergoing a third but gained a vision for the decade"— tions were raised. We came to grips revision. Basic plans are completed and manifests a new sense of mission. with Taylor as she is." lesser details are being worked out. The challenging decade of the sixties "Because of the stronger financial Gymnasium-fieldhouse planning began holds great promise—for the period will footing we have laid in the past few recently when members of the athletic see the University relocated on a new years, plans for the future could right­ department revised first plans. 700-acre Fort Wayne campus to make fully hold the focus of attention." Student center-dining hall sketches possible an expanding enrollment and Major pronouncements of the Board have been made and are under study. a more far-reaching ministry. and recent relocation developments are Dean of Students Henry Nelson and oth­ In the summer of 1962, striving "to­ as follows in capsule form: er administrators are working with ar­ ward new horizons" is evident as . . . chitects on dormitory plans. DEEDS: Within the past month deeds Bill Russell, president of Campus En­ ...architects mold a strikingly unique to the entire acreage of the new cam­ gineering Associates, Inc., has been campus plan pus have been recorded by the Univer­ named to head a study of central and ... Board of Trustees action reflects a sity. Nearly $200,000 is yet to he re­ electrical heating. "desire for a quality institution tired on the land, but the deeds are a committed to the ideals of evan­ FUND CAMPAIGN: Donald F. Strutz, significant step forward. gelical Christianity" chairman of the Fort Wayne Building ... the most promising group of fresh­ men in Taylor history prepares to NEW CAMPUS: Interior designs of Fund Campaign, reported that $177,000 enroll in September three major buildings—administration, in cash, land, and advance pledges has -i r "A.*" been received by his group. IV «*! s1- FACULTY SALARIES: The Board vot­ ed increased salaries and benefits. The ,v I ' v new schedule—to be enacted in portion r B (M* v. v, -» -B vk. this year—is as follows (for nine months) Instructors, $4,500-5,500 Assistant professors, $5,000-6,300 Associate professors, $6,000-7,500 Professors, $7,500-9,000 ACADEMICS: For the second consecu­ tive year, the library was given an ad­ ditional $10,000 appropriation for books. As of April 30, total volumes stood at 42,939—3,500 books over last year. Forty-three percent of the Taylor fac­ ulty now holds earned doctor's degrees, according to Dean Milo A. Rediger. A new major in political science was approved, bringing majors to 18. BUDGET: A record-high budget of Venture for Victory Director Don J. Odle converses with Madame Chiang Kai-Shek $1,549,000 was approved, representing during team's stay in Formosa. Odle presented the Nationalist Chinese leader an increase of $79,600 or 5.4%. Endow­ with a flag bearing the inscription "Working Together for the Lord." (page 4) ment rose by $19 000 to $276,928. Three New Trustees From the President's Desk . . . Named to Board 'Keeping Life in Balance . . . The Board of Trustees has named D. L. Haffner, Fort Wayne area civic leader and head of Taylor Associates, Through Education in 4 Dimensions' and Loren B. Humphrey, Wichita (Kan.) industrialist, to five-year terms as trus­ By B. Joseph Martin tees. The Alumni Association named Dr. Jonathan Paul Gentile, '52, Fort Wayne Those of you who will be visiting Homecoming . . . formal banquets . . . physician, to a similar term. Dr. Charles Winona Lake this summer will note the holiday buffets . . . Parent's Day . . . Shilling was re-elected Board Chair­ placemats which are being used at the all-college social events . . . class proj­ man. various dining facilities. Follow the ects and parties . . . planned activities Haffner, owner of a 43-variety store- above caption—it is more than a slogan each weekend . . . concert series . . . chain in four states, is president of —more than words. Rather, the caption Fine Arts Festival . . . vocal and instru­ Nebraska Realty Corp., Fort Wayne. denotes an earnest attempt at Taylor mental musical organizations . . . dormi­ Humphrey, a former missionary to University to really "keep life in bal­ tory "bull sessions." China, is president of Humphrey Prod­ ance" by putting a proper emphasis in PHYSICAL: Member of Hoosier Col­ ucts, Inc.—makers of steel and alum­ four categories of life, or putting it lege Conference ... 7 intercollegiate inum products. He holds degrees from another way—four aspects of campus sports: football, basketball, baseball, life. Anyone can make a college good track, tennis, crosscountry, and golf . . . by using the printed pages. Printer's extensive intramural programs for men JSP '-m. ink comes cheap! The "trick of the and women . . . internationally-known trade" is to move from catalog pro­ Christian coaches . . . recreation, phys­ nouncement to a campus environment. ical development, preparation for coach­ What a college says about itself has to ing. o be a campus reality. The following will Christianity is a unifying force. It be found at Taylor during the course takes the component parts of life and \T ' of an academic year. fuses them into a wholeness. Taylor, as A do other Christian colleges, views the SPIRITUAL: A Christ-centered em­ student as a whole person and endeav­ •• phasis . . . Youth Conference . . . Mis­ ors to create an environment in which Humphrey Gentile sionary Conference . . . chapel services the segments of student life are weld­ Asbury, Drew, and Columbia. Dr. Gentile . . . Spiritual Emphasis Week . . . Gospel ed into a structure of Christian life with is a graduate of the Indiana University teams . . . class prayer meetings . . . "balance." School of Medicine. student missionary group . . . personal evangelism group . . . Thaddeus C. Under Haffner Leadership . . . Reade Lectures . . . student pastors' group . . . Religion Forums . . . dedicat­ ed Christian professors . . . high stand­ Associates' Undergird Taylor Effectiveness ards of conduct maintained . . . whole- D. L. Haffner, a newly-elected mem­ 2) to participate in the life of the Uni­ come climate for spiritual and academic ber of the Board of Trustees, heads the versity whenever opportunity affords, to maturity . . . Honor System . . . five- board of "Taylor Associates." The "As­ better understand it and convey its year missionary training program lead­ sociates," says Mr. meaning to others ing to both the A.B. and B.S. degrees Haffner, "is a 3) to disseminate information con­ . . . inspiration and practical experience group of business cerning Taylor among people of influ­ for Christian living and service. and professional ence in the community men who believe ACADEMIC: Fully accredited by the 4) to cultivate in the interest of Tay­ in the importance North Central Association . . . Member lor such individuals, groups, or organ­ to our society of of the College Entrance Examination izations as may be supporters, financial­ the independent, Board and American Association of Col­ ly or otherwise Christian - oriented, leges for Teacher Education ... 18 5) to seek out individuals of char­ liberal arts Uni­ major fields in the A.B. program ... 11 acter and influence for membership in versity." comprehensive and 17 restricted areas "Taylor Associates" in order to increase "They have cho­ Haffner in the B.S. in Education curriculum . . . and broaden its effectiveness sen Taylor as a worthy institution 6 pre-professional programs . . . "3-2" "Taylor's accent on academic excel­ through which to implement their be­ affiliation courses in engineering and lence and Christian character imposes lief," continues Mr. Haffner. business . . . Trojan Players drama on us as Associates that we maintain a group . . . Science Lecture Series ... 8 Five objectives lay before the Asso­ steadfast faith in the future of Amer­ ciates. They are professional clubs . . . Business Lecture ica, sharpen our vision to see the lead­ 1) to become informed as to the aims Series . . . International Day . ership requirements for tomorrow, and and ideals of Taylor, and to keep cur­ provide as we are able the financial re­ SOCIAL: Christian fellowship at its rently informed as to her progress and sources necessary to educate our future best . . . life-long friendships made . . . needs leaders," Mr. Haffner concluded. Nelson McCurdy Berndt Van Sise Steiner

11 Faculty Additions Strengthen Academic Program for '62-63

Five Taylor alumni are among the eleven who will join faculty ranks for the 1962-63 academic year, Dean Milo A. Rediger has an­ nounced. A capacity enrollment of 820 students is expected. Henry W. Nelson, '51, assumed the Dean of Students post on July 1. Snyder Wolfe Moeschberger He holds the M.A. degree from Boston University and is completing work for lege (M.A.) becomes assistant professor the Ed.D. degree in student personnel of business education. Taylor Gels $7,000 in Grants administration at Columbia University. Charles Davis and Richard Steiner, Nelson has been Associate Dean of '54, join the Division of Language and From Methodists, U. S. Steel Students at State University of New Literature. Davis, an instructor at For the third consecutive year, the York College of Education at Brockport, Houghton College (N.Y.) for the past North Indiana Conference of the Meth­ managing editor of Horizons youth mag­ nine years, holds degrees from Indiana odist Church has granted the University azine, and most recently Dean of Stu­ State (A.B.) and Chicago University $6,000 for general endowment. The gift, dents at Suffolk County Community Col­ (M.A.) and is completing study for the sixth in as many years, was made in lege, N. Y. Ph.D. degree at Indiana University. (Not recognition of service to the church. Dr. Bernice McCurdy of Alexandria pictured) The University also received one of (Ind.) becomes associate professor of Steiner will serve as instructor of 189 major purpose or capital grants elementary education. She taught in In­ French. A former teacher in the Bluff- from the United States Steel Founda­ diana public schools for 11 years and at ton, Ohio, public schools, he earned the tion, Inc. The $1,000 grant was made to Indiana University for two years. She S.T.B. degree from Biblical Seminary advance relocation. holds degrees from Anderson College (N.Y.) and has done graduate study at (A.B.), Ball State (M.A.) and Indiana Purdue, Ball State, and in Belgium. REDIGER TO ADVISE WORKSHOP University (Ed.D.). Dr. Harold Snyder, Robert Wolfe, '58 Dean Milo A. Rediger will serve as a Charles Sims comes from Millsaps Col­ and Melvin Moeschberger, '62 join the consultant for the liberal arts work­ lege, Mississippi, to be assistant pro­ Division of Natural Sciences. Dr. Sny­ shop of the North Central Association fessor of vocal music. He earned the der will teach life science and conser­ during the week of August 6 at the Uni­ B.M. degree at the University of Ken­ vation. He holds the B.S. and M.S. de­ versity of Michigan. Dr. Robert Hayes tucky and the M.M. degree at the Uni­ grees from the University of Michigan attended the NCA Minnesota Session. versity of Michigan. and the Ph.D. degree from Michigan Audrey Berndt, '61, currently pursu­ State. He has taught three years at TWO NEW HEAD RESIDENTS NAMED ing the M.A. in library science degree Grand Rapids Junior College. Miss Mary Badger of Sullivan (Ind.) at the University of Minnesota, becomes Wolfe, formerly with the Churubusco will become Head Resident Counsellor assistant librarian in charge of cata­ (Ind.) public schools, will teach chemis­ for Women this fall. She holds B.S. de­ loging. try and physics. He is completing study gree from Indiana State and the M.S. Kenneth Van Sise and J. Lee Dye for the M.A. degree at Indiana Univer­ degree from Indiana University. join the business department faculty. sity. Moeschberger will be instructor of Paul Phinney '62 will serve as Morris A graduate of Yale University (B.A.) mathematics. Hall head resident. and New York University (M.A.), Van Sise will serve as associate professor of Krueger, Porter Attend Science Institutes business and economics. He has held various positions in business and indus­ Gordon M. Krueger, professor of sis" at the Rensselaer Polytechnic In­ try in addition to teaching at City Col­ chemistry, and Dr. Donald H. Porter, stitute in Troy, New York. The sessions, lege of New York, St. John's College chairman of the division of Natural which began June 25, will extend until and Hofstra College. He has been Direc­ Sciences, were chosen by the National August 17. tor of Evening Programs at Suffolk Science Foundation to participate in Dr. Porter was one of 30 mathematics County Community College. summer institutes. instructors to attend a four-week ses­ Dye, a graduate of Sterling College Krueger is one of 12 college teachers sion at Pullman, Washington, through (B.A.) and Kansas State Teachers Col- who are studying "Instrumental Analy­ July 13. (left to right) Dr. Walter Randall '38 receives "Alumnus of Year" medallion from President Martin. Gordon Beck x42 in honorary Doctor of Divinity attire. Mrs. Roy C. Gillet (Verla Giles '12), Dr. John Vayhinger '37, Uncle John" Wengatz '09 and Dr. Hazel Butz '38 reflecting on 150 years of alumni service. Dr. Robert Coughenour begins second term as Alumni Association president.

Alumni Day/ Graduation Exercises Climax 116th Year Dr. Walter C. Randall, professor and Willert of Leo, Ind., and Edgar W. Bolles this year for positions in Ohio. Dean of chairman of the Dept. of Physiology, of Wheaton, 111., were re-elected. All Students William Green will become Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola Uni­ will serve three-year terms. academic dean of Malone College, and versity, was named "Alumnus of the Dr. Robert Coughenour will serve as Head Resident Miss Roberta Kessler Year" climaxing Alumni Day activities President of the Association during the will teach in the Columbus public June 8. coming year. schools. A 1938 graduate, Dr. Randall has Director of Publicity Will Cleveland MERIT AWARDS: Alumni Associa­ taught at Purdue, Western Reserve and was commended for his work as editor tion "Merit Awards" were given to Dr. St. Louis University in addition to au­ of the Taylor Alumnus and other pub­ Ted W. Engstrom, president of Youth thoring more than 100 articles and pub­ lications and the Rev. Lloyd Willert for Christ International, author and lications dealing with various phases of was praised for his past work as Associ­ world traveler; Donald H. Wing, Super­ medicine. ation president. intendent of Schools in Salamanca, N.Y., DIRECTORS NAMED: The Rev. Gor­ and a leader in education; and Maurice BECK CITED: In graduation rites don L. Beck, executive manager of Wi­ W. Coburn, Chicago and Springfield at­ Gordon Beck x42 of the Winona Con­ nona Lake Bible Conference, was named torney who is currently general legal ference was awarded an honorary Doc­ a new director of the Alumni Associa­ counsel for the U.S. Jr. Chamber of Com­ tor of Divinity degree. Beck was cited tion and two incumbents, the Rev. Lloyd merce. for "epitomizing Christian dedication and service" in his work as pastor, 'APPRECIATION AWARD': Ralph evangelist and administrator. 55 Achieve Dean's List Boyd, Superintendent of Maintenance, and members of his staff were cited for For Second Semester Work "answering the call of distress and need A Taylor get-together for alum­ beyond the call of the paycheck." ni in north central Indiana will be Fifty-five students during the second held at the Winona Lake Hotel on semester achieved a minimum 2.6 schol­ 'SERVICE' ACCLAIMED: In apprecia­ August 18 at 5 p.m. President B. astic average while enrolled for a min­ tion and recognition of leadership and Joseph Martin is a featured speak­ imum 12-hour academic load and were service to the University and the Alum­ er during Youth Week, August thereby named to the Dean's List. Twen­ ni Association, four noted alumni were 12-19. ty-one maintained a straight A average given "Service Awards." for the semester and six for the entire Two of the recipients leave Taylor year.

STRAIGHT A's FOR THE YEAR: Kurt Huns- berger, Donald Shank, Barbara Shugart, Peter Val- Venture for Victory Dominates Sports berg, Wanda Whalen, Ruth Ann Williams.

ALL A's FOR THE SEMESTER: Luanne Adams, Two victories over the All-Stars of Junior Basketball Camp opened July Mark Bayert, Art Deyo, David Dryer, Marilyn El- Japan are among the more than 30 8 on campus for the first of seven one- lett. Jack Fisher, Hazel Harms, Judith Jezek, Deanna Mayne, Juanita Oren, Anita Rice, Roger victories compiled by the Venture for week sessions. Coach Don J. Odle and Roth, Lanelle Shafer, Fred Stockinger, Pat Thiery. Victory basketball team this summer. Lafayette High School Coach Marion ACHIEVED MINIMUM 2.6: Sandra Archambault, The team, which includes Tim Diller Crawley again head the camp which is Mary E. Baker, Gary Berner, Sharon Betz, Charles Cerling, Lois Clough, Connie Cuthbertson, Martha and Dave Kastelein of Taylor, has lost now in its sixth year. Dunn, Shirley Fitz, Judy Gehner, Ralph Higgins, Ardith Hooten, Beverly Horn, Sharon Howard, only two games. Taylor Athletic Direc­ Treva Howard, Lois Jackson, Beverly Jacobus. tor Don J. Odle is coach. 1962 Football Schedule Also Kathleen Luedeke, Dan MacLeish, Teddy Marr, Susan Miller, Joy Motter, Robert Ransbottom In play in Hawaii the VV team de­ Sept. 15 Indiana Central H Bonnie Rauch, Jerry Rector, Tom Ringenberg, Sept. 22 Rose Poly H Suellyn Satterlee, Lewis Shelton, Louise Smith, feated the top AAU team by a 113-95 Sept. 29 Earlham T Gale Strain, Dan Thor, Virginia Warded, Mary Oct. 6 Franklin H Widick, Frances Woy. score. (Homecoming) Oct. 13 Manchester T Oct. 20 Anderson H TAYLOR UNVERSITY BULLETIN (Parents Day) July 1962 Upland, Indiana Vol. 54, No. 10 Oct. 27 Hanover T Issued monthly except April and August. Entered as second class matter at Upland, Indiana. Nov. 3 Defiance f April 8, 1900, under Act of Congress July 16, 1864. Nov. 10 Wilmington j