Maine Alumnus, Volume 13, Number 2, November 1931
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The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine University of Maine Alumni Magazines University of Maine Publications 11-1931 Maine Alumnus, Volume 13, Number 2, November 1931 General Alumni Association, University of Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/alumni_magazines Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation General Alumni Association, University of Maine, "Maine Alumnus, Volume 13, Number 2, November 1931" (1931). University of Maine Alumni Magazines. 213. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/alumni_magazines/213 This publication is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Maine Alumni Magazines by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Graduate Study Graduate work leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Arts in Education, and Master of Science in Education, is offered by the Faculty of Gradu ate Study. This work includes the field of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management; Animal Industry ; Bacteriology ; Biologi cal and Agricultural Chemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Eco nomics and Sociology; Education ; English; Chemical, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering; Entomology; French; German; History and Government; Home Econom G eorge D. C h a se, Ph.D., LL.D. ics ; Horticulture; Mathematics and Astronomy; Physics; Dean of Graduate Study Physiology; Psychology; Spanish and Italian; and Zoology. Professional Degrees Scholarships The professional degrees of Chemical Three competitive graduate scholarships of the value of a year’s tuition, one for Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electrical En each college, open to members of the gineer, and Mechanical Engineer are senior class or to graduates of earlier conferred upon graduates in the curric classes, have been established by the ula in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Board of Trustees. Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineer Three graduate scholarships similarly es tablished are available for graduates of ing, and Mechanical Engineering respec institutions located in the Maritime Prov tively, upon the presentation of satisfac inces of Canada. tory theses, after at least three years of Three graduate fellowships of §500 each professional work subsequent to gradu available for candidates at large have ation. been established by the Board of Trus tees. The Coe Research Fund University of Maine Studies The Trustees of the University have set The University of Maine Studies are is- aside the sum of §100,000 from the Coe sued under the direction of the Faculty bequest to form a permanent fund, the of Graduate Study for the purpose of proceeds of which are to be used for publishing notable pieces of research carrying on various phases of research work produced by graduate students and work within the University. members of the faculty. These opportunities await you in your own University The Maine Alumnus Vol. 13, No. 2 November, 1931 Home Coming aNew Era in University History AINE’S first Homecoming, to be held November 7, the leader during the last few years and is expected to introduce day of the Bowdoin-Maine football game, inaugurates plenty of pep into the program. M a new era in the tradition of the University. Careful As a climax to the noon program, officials of station WLBZ plans have been laid for the occasion, the program including in Bangor have laid plans for broadcasting events scheduled on tours of the campus, brief talks by the heads of departments in the program, beginning at 12:45. the College of Technology, an alumni—faculty luncheon and a Facilities for checking clothing will be available in the State series football game. Chapel of Alumni Hall throughout the morning and early after An informal program that will make everyone feel at home noon. An information table will be situated in the main corri has been planned by the alumni committee in charge of arrange dor of Alumni Hall, where alumni will be able to obtain printed ments, composed of chairman Arthur L. programs concerning the headquarters of Deering, T2, president of the General members of the faculty. Alumni Association, Robert R. Drum La9t, but not least, at two o’clock, the mond, ’05, head of the Department of Ger annual football tussle between Bowdoin man at the University, and Charles E. and Maine will take place on Alumni Field. Crossland, '17, executive secretary. Those who witnessed last year’s game at Dr. Robert H. Fernald, ’92, nationally Bowdoin will look forward to seeing Maine known educator and engineer, and son of avenge its last State series defeat. the late Dr. Merritt L. Fernald, president Reservations for the luncheon should be of the University, will be the main speaker made at the office of the General Alumni at the luncheon Saturday noon. Dr. Fer Association, as the committee in charge of nald, recently appointed Dean of the arrangements must know in advance how Towne Scientific School at the University many people to plan for. of Pennsylvania, is outstanding in his field Alumni who have not visited the cam of work and will undoubtedly give alumni pus for several years will have a surprise attending the luncheon much to think awaiting them on their return on Home about. Coming Day, for improvements and new “Prexy” Boardman, as president of the developments on the campus are many and University, will preside during the Home interesting. Coming luncheon, which will begin at 12 Recent improvements and changes in o’clock sharp. This is especially fitting, clude: the remodeling of the Maples into as the program is being sponsored coop a suitable girls’ dormitory, the erection of eratively by the University and the Alum Merrill Flail and Colvin Hall, Home Eco ni Association. nomics building and girls’ dormitory re Robert H. F ernald, ’92 The College of Technology will be the spectively, the remodeling of the Heating feature of Saturday morning’s program, Chief Speaker at the Plant and installation of two 1290 H.P. H with Dean Paul Cloke and the Tech fac Home Coming Luncheon Type Stirling Boilers, and numerous other ulty as hosts, although alumni of other minor changes. colleges will be at perfect liberty to browse about where they wish, inspect what appeals to them as the most interesting phase Program of the University, and, above all, to witness the University in 10:00 College of Technology program—Wingate Hall. action. Since formality finds no place on the program, no one 10:10-10:50 Tau Beta Pi members will conduct parties inter should be bored. Faculty members not engaged with classes ested in inspecting electrical, mechanical, chemical will be in their offices Saturday morning, and will be glad to and civil laboratories. meet all homecomers who drop in on them. The utmost care 11:00-11:40 Brief talks by heads of departments of College has been exercised to make November 7 a day long to be re of Technology—Wingate Hall. membered in the annals of the University—a day when every 12:00- 1:30 Alumni Faculty Luncheon—Alumni Hall one will be at home and feel at home. Gymnasium. Presentation of the Alumni Service Emblem will take place Those who are to attend the luncheon should as at the luncheon, Raymond H. Fogler, ’15, recently retired presi semble in the Chapel where checking facilities dent of the General Alumni Association, making the award. will be available. Last year, Harry E. Sutton, ’09, was the recipient of this award Presiding—Dr. Harold Sherburne Boardman, '95 for outstanding service to the University through the Alumni Speaker—Dr. Robert Heywood Fernald, '92 Association. Awarding Alumni Service Emblem A band of 25 pieces will be on hand during the luncheon to Raymond H. Fogler, ’15—Ex-president General furnish music. Coaches Jenkins and Brice will give short Alumni Association. “three minute” talks concerning cross country and football. 2:00 Bowdoin-Maine—Alumni Field Ermo Scott, ’31, has been invited to lead the singing during the Faculty members who do not have classes will be in their offices luncheon. Ermo has made a reputation for himself as a song Saturday morning. 28 The Maine Alumnus Dean’s Portrait Recently Unveiled Ceremonies in the dedication of Merrill Hall, new Home Economics building, held Saturday, October 10, included the un veiling of a portrait of Leon S. Merrill, Dean of the College of Agriculture. Arthur L. Deering, ’12, president of the Gen eral Alumni Association, gave the address just prior to the un veiling of the portrait, funds for which were contributed by alumni of the College of Agriculture. Mr. Deering paid Dean Merrill a fitting tribute for his many years of service in behalf of the University of Maine, as one may see from the following paragraphs. “It is my special privilege to present to the University, as a part of these exercises, a portrait of Dean Leon S. Merrill. “In this connection let me say that this fine building which we are dedicating today is due in no small part to his untiring efforts and his ability to win support from others and thereby bring about the necessary action that caused a dream and vision to become a reality. “One hears much today about those sons and daughters of this State who have attained fame and fortune in distant lands, who have become leaders in the political, religious, social, and economic life of this nation. “However, the time may come when we will devote more space than is now being done to those who have given their lives to the upbuilding of Maine and achieved greatness for them selves and for their native State in so doing. “Of such is the man whose portrait I am to unveil.