I < -THE MINNESOTAN C:lte University Staff )1af1aziue October, 1959 by the pe()ple, have made incalculable -impact upon the welfare and security of this state and the nation. Many have won world-wide recognition. The third essential factor which should shape our ef­ forts also involves people- ourselves. For we are the means by which this University's ends are accomplished. By our effort, this institution becomes the instrument to promote growth and progress. Our task, then, is to create the soundest environment and the most stimulating atmosphere in our programs of instruction, research, and service that we can. -For some of us (including myself) who will retire at year's end, • this period will mark our final contributions here. For those of you for whom time is still an asset, this will be a new opportunity to participate in the "history-making" of the University. The challenge is not new, but perennial- and its re­ sponse in years past accounts for the strength and integ­ rity of the institution. The challenge, indeed, is unending, with the sense of ever-new opportunity and reward. ,.c:-tu ....:.~~

As WE FACE the bright challenge of a new academic year, let me express a most cordial welcome to all re­ On the cover . . . turning to their tasks and especially to the newcomers in The new St. Paul Campus Student Center, a division of our ranks. the Department of Student Unions, replaces the old St. In appraising the new and old obligations and oppor­ Paul j;ampus Union. The $1,150,000 building provides tunities of our land-grant state University, three things facilities for faculty, staff members, students, and guests come to mind: of the University. For a more detailed description of the First, this institution was founded principally to de­ Center, see story on page 14. velop people. "The advancement of learning" and "the_ search for truth" are meaningless phrases except as they Vol. XIII No.1 are realized in human terms. In our commitment to the THE MINNESOTAN democratic philosophy, we seek vigorously and conscious­ Published by the Department of University Relations, 213 ly to develop each one in his own way to his own best Administration Building, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis level. All of this requires optimism and humaneness on 14, Minnesota. our part since our educational process offers a wide range William L. Nunn, Director of probabilities but very few certainties. Beverly Sinniger ...... Editor Second, this 108-year-old University, founded when Jo Anne Ray ...... Associate Editor Minnesota was still a territory, is the legacy of all Min­ Advisory Committee: Members of the University Public lnfor· nesotans- past and present- to their children, the hu­ mation Council. man potential of the time to come. Since the essence of The Minnesotan will be published monthly October through American spirit is to look not backward but forward, this May. Copies are mailed to University staff members. Subscrip· academic community is truly the shape of Minnesota's tion rates for non-stall members are $1.75 a year, 25 cents a copy. Copies of this issue are on sale at Collman Memorial future. In acknowledgment, Minnesota citizens have con­ Union Bookstore. tributed substantially over the years to the support of this Photographs, unless otherwise credited, were taken by mem­ institution which has enrolled approximately half of all bers of the University Photographic Laboratory. their college youth for over fifty years, or as many as all Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Minne­ other institutions of higher learning in the state com· apolis, Minnesota. bined. This is the only facility in the state offering ad­ vanced professional and graduate work in most areas. Editor's Note: As an economy measure, each issue of The literally hundreds and thousands of University re­ THE MINNESOTAN published during the 1959-60 aca­ search and public service programs, most of which are demic year will be printed on this cheaper newspaper­ unique in this state and many of which are underwritten grade stock. 2 11ne ~nrnnesotan Record Enrollment, New Programs and Construction Mark Summer, 1959

, RECORD ENROLLMENT, a varied in· offered in 1956, 80 per cent had been the Arts; and physics, Walter French structional program, and many physi· given during the preceding academic of the Nebraska Wesleyan University cal plant changes marked Summer, year. faculty. 1959, at the University of Minnesota. A second institute, directed by Pro· Enrollment on the University cam· Role of Summer Session fessor Verbrugge, was designed for puses totaled 10,199 during the first The purpose of the University Sum­ high school teachers of physics. Sup· term, the first time the summer en· mer Session since it was first estab­ ported by the National Science Foun­ rollment had topped 10,000 since lished more than 75 years ago has dation, the institute provided an op­ the influx of veterans following World been to provide "only work of col­ portunity for high school teachers to War II. Enrollment during the sec· legiate grade properly articulated become acquainted with and to ond term totaled 7117, an increase with the collegiate work of the regu­ evaluate the new secondary school of 504 over the 1958 second term lar session of the University." physics curriculum being prepared by registration. Although the closer alliance with the Physical Science Study Commit­ Included in the enrollment for the academic year program is in tee. botll terms were 1839 Duluth stu· keeping with the historic purpose of The Committee, composed of sec­ dents, an all-time high for the Duluth the Summer Session, a traditional ondary school and college teachers of Campus Summer Session. role of the Summer Session has been physics, has been engaged in the The record-breaking enrollment is to provide opportunity for unique production of a new secondary school part of a trend which is bringing educational programs and for the ex­ physics curriculum, text, laboratory Summer Session into closer alliance tension of University services to aNd demonstration materials, films, with the regular academic year pro· teachers and others who cannot at­ supplementary booklets for students, gram. I tend during the regular session. and teachers' guides. Instructors in the PSSC Institute Summer Session Study During the 1959 Summer Session, a variety of special programs was were James H. Werntz, associate pro· An extensive study of the 1956 offered including courses for gifted fessor of physics; Professor Theodore Summer Session, conducted by E. W. high school students and institutes Hanwick of Augsburg College, and Ziebarth, dean of the Summer Ses· for high school teachers. three high school teachers who taught sion; John E. Stecklein, director of the PSSC physics courses in their Frank Verbrugge, associate chair­ the Bureau of Institutional Research; high schools during 1958-59. man of physics, directed two summer and Mary Corcoran, research asso· institutes for high school science ciate on the Bureau staff, revealed a Institute at Itasca teachers. picture of the Summer Session which The sixth Institute for High School is not likely to change for some years. One of these, supported jointly by Teachers of Biology at the Lake Itasca the Hill Family Foundation and the The study showed that: Forestry and Biological Station National Science Foundation, was de­ brought 23 teachers to the Station • The University's summer enroll· signed for teachers of mathematics, under the sponsorship of the National ment had generally kept pace in rate physics, and chemistry. Patterned Science Foundation. of growth with the regular academic after institutes held in 1957 and 1958, year enrollment. The Institute featured an intensive the eight-week program was the third program of instruction by Station • Teachers, who once formed the part of a three-year sequence. Many staff and visiting lecturers as well as largest single group of Summer Ses­ of the high school teachers enrolled trips to nearby forests, prairies, and sion students, dropped to second this year had participated in the pre­ marshes. Research projects on a place behind the number of regular vious two institutes, and thus received variety of plants, birds, mammals, college students enrolled in the 1956 the equivalent of a year of graduate and other animals occupied the bal­ Session. study. ance of the five-week period. • The Summer Session faculty, as Institute courses and instructors A unique feature of this year's pro­ shown in the study, was composed were: chemistry, Robert C. Brasted, gram was the discussions held with largely of regular members__ of the professor of inorganic chemistry; visiting scientists from Germany and University faculty who taught during mathematics, Ronald C. Bzoch, assist­ Sweden. the academic year. ant professor of mathematics in the Edward J. Cushing, graduate stu· • Of the Summer Session courses College of Science, Literature, and dent in geology; Samuel Eddy, pro- October, 1959 3 Harold W. Wilson, associate pro· fessor of journalism. "The program was very success­ ful," said Professor Wilson. "We plan to offer it again in future Sum­ mer Sessions." Physical Plant Program A busy Summer schedule for the The physical plant of the University underwent some changes University Physical Plant Depart­ during the summer months. Another parking lot gave way to a ment resulted in many changes on building as construction started on the Architecture Building. the various campuses. On the Minneapolis Campus con­ fessor of zoology; Robert L. Evans, Professor Whiting and Kenneth L. struction began on the Architecture assistant professor of physiology; Graham, professor of speech, worked Building and the Jackson-Owre Halls David W. French, associate professor with the University students, and addition. The new Mines and Metal· of plant pathology; and T. Schantz­ Arthur H. Ballet, associate professor lurgy Building, Frontier Hall (men's Hansen, director of the Itasca Station, of speech, was in charge of the High residence), and the Veterans of For­ took part in the program which was School Workshop. eign Wars Cancer Research Center directed by William H. Marshall, pro­ Others working with the high were compieted, and the University fessor of entomology and economic school students were Karin B. Os­ Health Service addition is scheduled zoology. borne, instructor in University High for completion this winter. Several new programs were intro­ School, and Jerry B. Rumley, in­ Other Physical Plant Department duced, among them a special Univer­ structor in speech. projects on the Minneapolis Campus sity Theater program and a journal­ included cleaning Burton, Nicholson, Ism workshop. Workshop for Journalism Teachers Folwell, and Jones Halls, and spray· Theater Workshop The School of Journalism this ing with a silicone water-repelling summer offered a special two-week solution to prevent deterioration; be· The University Theater inaugur­ workshop for high school advisers ginning rehabilitation of the portion ated a program of bringing ~utstand­ and teachers of journalism. It was of Chemistry which was damaged by ing people in the professional theater the first time such concentrated fire; re-roofing the Administration to the Minneapolis Campus to work course work on beginning and ad­ Building; and converting a former with students and faculty. vanced levels was offered for gradu· dry cleaning establishment at 510 Lee Strasberg, director of the Ac­ ate credit to qualified students. Washington Avene S.E. into a medi­ tor's Studio in New York, came to Approximately 70 teachers and ad­ cal research laboratory. the University for one week in con­ visers from throughout the United junction with the High School Work­ St. Paul Campus Projects States, including Hawaii, attended. shop, a program for outstanding high Fourteen of the students were spon· On the St. Paul Campus the Plant school students interested in the the­ sored by the Newspaper Fund of the Science Building and Horticulture­ ater. Wall Street Journal. This newly and Soils Greenhouses were com­ Mr. Strasberg worked with both formed organization offered fellow· pleted. The Dining Center adjoining University and high school students, ships to high school journalism the new Student Center, the addition listening to them read portions of teachers and advisers which enabled to the Dairy Industries Building, the plays and offering his advice and them to attend summer journalism Forest Products Building, and 120 criticism. Arrangements were also courses at the college of their choice. additional married student housing made for Mr. Strasberg to meet and The University of Minnesota had the units are scheduled for completion talk with directors from college and largest enrollment of Wall Street this fall. community theaters throughout Min­ Journal scholars. A social science building and heat­ nesota. ing plant on the Duluth Campus, a Workshop Staff The program was an outstanding classroom building at <::rookston, an success according to University facul­ Participating in the Workshop administration and library building ty who participated. "It was a great staff, which included nationally rec­ at Morris, and a physical education help and stimulus to all of us to work ognized leaders in the high school building at Waseca were completed. with one of the great men of Ameri­ journalism field, were Lucille C. Kil­ Construction also began on a research can Theater," said Frank M. Whit­ dow, assistant director of the Nation­ laboratory at the Hormel Institute at ing. director of University Theater. al Scholastic Press Association, and Austin. 4 The Minnesotan After 53 years at the University, Henry W. Morris, senior medical photographer, retired with the longest record of service in University history. Co-workers admiring his Certificate of Merit are: Inga Platou, artist; Joan Rippetoe, assistant pho­ tographer; Gwendolyn Riggin, clerk typist; and Marilyn Hubin, senior clerk typist.

85 Staff Members Receive Certificates

of Merit at 1959 Retirement Party

CERTIFICATES of Merit were awarded to 85 University Academic Vice President Malcolm M. Willey presided staff mefl!bers at the annual Retirement Party last May. n\·er the ceremony which was broadcast later that day Friends, associates, and relatives of retiring staff mem­ n\ er Kll0:\1. Following presentation of the Certificates bers gathered in the Main Ballroom of Coffman Memorial of Merit, punch and cookies were served. Union for the ceremony honoring those staff members Those honored were: Datus E. Abendroth, utility man, who retired with ten years or more of service. Physical Plant; Carl I. Anderson, utility man, Physical In paying tribute to the honored guests, President Plant, Duluth; Carl R. Anderson, carpenter, Physical Plant; Christine Bates and Jeanette Bergeson, hospital J. L. Morrill said, "To a great many of you, this Univer­ sity represents your life work; poured into its physical aides, University Hospitals; Bernard W. Bierman, pro­ fessor of physical education and athletics for men; Arthur and social structure are your talents, your ideals, your hard work, your loyalty. To all of you we owe the warm­ E. Carlson, senior building caretaker, Physical Plant; est kind of tribute, and our thanks for a job well done." Ruth E. Carlson, senior cashier, Institute of Agriculture; Helen M. Carter, hospital aide, University Hospitals; Business Vice President William T. Middlebrook, who Katharine J. Densford, director of the School of Nursing; also received a Certificate of Merit, spoke for himself as Lynwood G. Downs, professor of German; E. Hazel well as the other honored guests when he said, "We have Engelsgjerd, cook, and Louise Fellon, senior food service made close friends here, we've seen a lot of growth here, worker, Coffman Food Service; R. Christina Flatin, cook, and we will keep on watching with pride in years to come West Central School and Experiment Station at Morris; as the University continues to grow, for grow it must. Alberta M. Goodrich, office supervisor, College of Sci­ More and yet more demands are being made on our re­ ence, Literature, and the Arts; John Grega, laborer, sources, as more and more students ask for the education Physical Plant; and John W. Gruner, professor of geolo­ which is their right, and our duty; these times are a gy and mineralogy. challenge to the greatness of our University. I, for one, am Also: Dr. Harold C. Habein, assistant professor of grateful for the chance to share in a part of the history medicine at the Mayo Foundation; Fred Hawkinson, of this University, and I know that you all are too." building caretaker, Physical Plant; Gladstone B. H~i;ig, October, 1959 5 Family and friends of Jeanette Bergeson, center, hospital aide, enjoy refreshments following the ceremony. Pictured are Miss Bergeson's sister, Mrs. Ann Lilja, and her niece, Miss Joyce Lilja; 0. Ada St. George, hospital aide; and Ida Bucher, who retired from University service in 1958.

Business Vice President William T. Middlebrook, who tradi­ tionally presented Certificates of Merit to honored guests, found Lawrence Knapp, sheet metal worker, Physical Plant; himseH on the receiving end of the 1959 party. Reading his Joseph F. Kuehn, fiscal officer, Agricultural Extension; certificate with him are Academic Vice President Malcolm M. Willey and President J. L. Morrill. Estelle Lamberton, recreation worker, Coffman Memorial Union; Lydia B. Linsley, office supervisor, Cancer De­ tection Center; Elina Liukkonen, food service worker, St. Paul Campus Cafeteria; Frances M. Lucier, assistant to professor of inorganic chemistry; Julia F. Herrick, pro· the director of the School of Nursing; Clarence C. Lud­ fessor of biophysics at the Mayo Foundation; Ben Hov­ wig, director of the Municipal Reference Bureau; Ger­ land, building caretaker, Physical Plant; Harry W. trude Malmquist, custodial worker, Physical Plant; Ruby Howard, custodial worker, University Hospitals; Hilda M. McColley, custodial worker, Territorial Hall; William M. Johnson, cook, Northwest School and Experiment Sta­ T. Middlebrook, vice president for business administra· tion at Crookston; Ottilie G. Johnson, hospital aide, Uni­ tion; Hazel E. Miller, food service worker, University versity Hospitals; Louis F. Keller, professor and assistant Hospitals; Dr. Hamilton Montgomery, professor of der· director of physical education and athletics for men; matology at the Mayo Foundation; Henry W. Morris,

Katharine J. Densford, director of the School of Nursing, and Frances M. Lucier, assistant to the director, both retired after 29 years of service. Pictured with them is Dr. Victor Johnson, director of the Mayo Foundation.

President Morrill congratulates retiring Mayo Foundation staH members Grace M. Roth, professor of physiology; Julia F. Her­ rick, professor of biophysics; Dr. Carl F. Schlotthauer, professor of veterinary medicine; and Dr. Edward C. Stafne, professor of dental surgery. 6 11le ~noonesotan ' senior medical photographer, University Services; and Howard D. Myers, professor of mechanical engineering. Also: Grace C. Nelson, director of women's residences; Grace R. Nelson, principal accounting clerk, Physical Education and Athletics for Men; Fred Newton, building caretaker, Physical Plant; Thomas L. O'Hearn, attorney and real estate manager; Louise P. Olsen, secretary, His­ tory; Bertha J. Olson, attendant, Institute of Agriculture; Hulda M. Olson, food service worker, Comstock Hall; Florence Patte~:son, laundry worker; Norville C. Pervier, professor of inorganic chemistry; Mary A. Peterson, lab­ oratory attendant, Pediatrics; Walter C. Pitra, building caretaker, University Health Service; Grace M. Roth, professor of physiology at the Mayo Foundation; Mamie A. Sander, custodial worker, Territorial Hall; Dr. Carl F. Schlotthauer, professor of veterinary medicine at the Mayo Foundation; Louis Schwartz, plumber, Physical Plant; Mary 0. Seifert, custodial worker, Sanford Hall; Conrad Seitz, bursar, Comptroller's Office; Fay M. Shaler, hospital aide, University Hospitals; Mary J. Shaw, asso­ ciate professor of philosophy; ·Mary V. Shaw, food serv­ Ben Hovland, building caretaker, retired after 20 ice worker, Coffman Food Service; Ruth C. Smith, prin­ years of service. Pictured with him is his wife. cipal secretary, College of Medical Sciences; Dr. Ed­ ward C. Stafne, professor of dental surgery at the Mayo Foundation; Flora M. Staple, assistant professor in the Henry G. Zavoral, professor and Extension animal hus­ division of ed!lcation and psychology at Duluth; Arthur bandman; and Mildred R. Ziegler, associate professor of Stauffer, building caretaker, Physical Plant; Helmer pediatrics. Staupe, building caretaker, Rosemount Research Center; Certificates of merit were also awarded to seven clini­ and Lawrence D. Steefel, professor (}f histor)'. cal faculty members. Also: Freda Teel, food service worker, Dining Hall; Four staff members were honored posthumously. They Miles A. Tinker, professor of psychology; Robert H. were: Oscar M. Anderson, utility man, West Central Tuttle, lecturer in the General Extension Division; Lloyd School and Experiment Station at Morris; Donald S. A. Wilford, professor of anthmpology; Harry L. Wilson, Dodge, building caretaker, Physical Plant; Dr. Harry L. assistant supervising engineer, Physical Plant; Joseph Parker, professor of neurology at the May(} Foundation; Woodman, construction superintendent, Physical Plant; and Reuben Rudeen, steamfitter, Physical Plant. .. Austin A. Dowell, assistant dean of the College of Agriculture, E. Hazel Engelsgjerd, cook, center, shows her Certificate of Forestry, and Home Economics, congratulates Joseph F. Kuehn, Merit to Ida N. Thompson, principal food service worker, fiscal officer in Agricultural Extension, on receipt of his Cer­ Shevlin Hall, and Johanna Williams, who retired from the tificate of Merit. Mr. Kuehn began his service at the University University in 1958. in 1922.

October, 1959 7 Burton Stein

Burton Stein, assistant professor of history, joined the University faculty in October, 1958. Together with Karl Olive E. Johnston H. Potter, assistant professor of philosophy, he conducted the program "Aspects of India" over KTCA-TV last Olive Johnston, supervisor of the Lower Division spring. Professor Stein, who has studied in India on a Office of the College of Science, Literature, and the Ford Foundation grant, taught at the University of Chi­ Arts, is entering her fortieth year of service at the cago before coming to Minnesota. He particularly ap­ University. As one of her responsibilities, Miss preciates the "superb" library collection available in the Johnston counsels all Lower Division adult special Ames Library of South Asia. The library was given to students. the University by Charles Lesley Ames, St. Paul publisher.

Ann Churn and Robert H. Lane

Edna K. Jordahl New home management specialist with the Agricultural Extension Service, Mrs. Jordahl will work with home As personnel representatives in the Civil Service Person­ agents, local le~ders, and farm families to develop im­ nel Department, Ann Charn and Robert Lane recruit proved practices in managing household and family af­ applicants for University civil service positions. Miss fairs. As a home agent, first in Itasca County, then in Charn, formerly a program specialist on the national staff Clay County, Mrs. Jordahl twice received the top award of the Camp Fire Girls, handles applicants for clerical and in the annual Extension Information Contest for her ef­ secretarial positions. Mr. Lane, who has been at the Uni­ fective use of press, radio, and visual aids in carrying out versity for seven years, handles applicants for scientific, her educational program. professional, and adnfinistrative positions. 8 The Minnesotan ,. HAVE YOU MET?

Samuel T. Coulter Professor Coulter is head of the newly formed Depart­ ment of Dairy Industries in the Institute of Agriculture. A University staff member since 1925, Professor Coulter is known for his research in dairy products, especially with processing butter and cheese, and in the development of powdered whole milk and the production of dried skim milk.

John E. Hafstrom Colonel Roy K. Kauffman John Hafstrom, associate professor and head Colonel Kauffman, a native of Memphis, Tenn., of mathematics on the Duluth Campus, is and a 1931 West Point graduate, replaces Colonel under contract with Addison-Wesley Com­ Dean M. Benson as head of the University's Army pany, Reading, Mass., to publish his new ROTC. A veteran of both World War II and the book, Basic Concepts in Modem Mathematics. Korean conflict, his most recent assignment was as A member of the UMD faculty since 1949, he Director of Plans and Operations in the Advance taught in several North Dakota and Minne­ Section, Communications Zone, Europe. sota communities before coming to the Uni­ versity's Minneapolis Campus in 1948.

Grace Mary Ederer As senior administrative laboratory technologist, Grace Ederer serves. as coordinator for the Hospi­ tals' laboratories. A graduate of the College of St. Catherine, Miss Ederer received her medical tech- - nology training at Providence Hospital, Detroit, Mich. In 1957-58 she served as president of the Minnesota Society of Medical Technologists. October, 1959 Foresters Mark 50th

Anniversary of Field

Training at Itasca

Forestry School faculty traveled to Itasca this summer for the Itasca Forestry School was started and formal in­ the celebration marking the Station's fiftieth anniversary. struction began in 1909. Pictured are Randolph M. Brown, professor of forestry; John H. Allison, professor emeritus of forestry; and During the past fifty years, instruction of foresters at Frank H. Kaufert, director of the School of Forestry. Itasca has evolved from a general field training session to a more specialized curriculum emphasizing the tech­ nical aspects of forestry. The forestry session extends for a six-week period from approximately August 1 through THE SHORES of Lake Itasca in northern Minesota ON September 15 and includes courses in field botany, for­ is an outdoor classroom of the University of Minnesota. est measurements, field ecology, forest soils, and field Covered with virgin and second-growth forests, the area zoology. Field training at Itasca is required of all forest is a vast training ground for University forestry and biology students. management majors in the School of Forestry. More than 1300 forestry students have received training at Itasca.

Fifty Years of Forestry Training Early Days at Itasca Known as the Itasca Park Forestry School from 1909 Students' accounts of the early days at Itasca tell of the to 1949, it is now known as the Lake Itasca Forestry and horse-drawn stage which took /seven hours to make the Biological Station. The Station has been a center of field trip from Park Rapids to Itasca (a distance of about 25 training in forestry for fifty years and thus has the dis­ miles); of traditional hikes in June to the White Earth tinction of being the oldest continuously operated field­ Indian Reservation to attend the Chippewa-Sioux Peace forestry-training center in the United States. Since 1935, Celebration; and of fishing trips using ox teams for trans­ it has been used annually by more than 100 biology stu­ portation to nearby lakes. dents, including many high school and college biology In 1909 students lived in tents; today they live in com­ teachers, for intensive training in various biological paratively modern cabins. All the log buildings familiar fields. to the early foresters-the bunk house with its massive At the beginning of the century, thoughtful men in fireplace, the dining hall on the hill, the library, and the Minnesota were concerned with the depletion of the old laboratory-have been replaced.- There are now 15 state's valuable forest resources. Three University men­ eight-man cabins for students, a two ward infirmary, ten the late Professors Samuel B. Green, who started the modern cabins for faculty, six laboratories, and an office School of Forestry, Edward G. Cheyney, professor of and library building. forestry from 1905 until 1947, and J. P. Wentling, pro­ T. Schantz-Hansen, professor of forestry, is director of fessor of forestry from 1907 until 1927 -worked with the Itasca Forestry and Biological Station, and Walter W. General C. C. Andrews, the pioneer in Minnesota forestry Nelson is foreman. Randolph M. Brown, professor of and conservation, for the establishment of a Forestry forestry, is in charge of the forestry session. Other faculty School campus at Itasca. . members at the forestry session are Louis W. Rees and Following action by the 1907 State Legislature, the Henry L. Hansen, professors of forestry, Harold F. Arne­ Forestry Board, and the Regents of the University of man, associate pn~fessor of soils; and Blanchard 0. Krog­ Minnesota, authorizing ·and approving its establishment, stad, associate professor of biology at Duluth. 10 The Minnesotan -Have You Heard?-

Staff Members' Summer Activities burgh, Scotland. Professor Amberg is LIAM D. MuNRo, associate professor of president of the Association. mathematics in the Institute of Technolo­ • E. G. WILLIAMSON, dean of students, gy, is serving as visiting associate pro­ • THEODORE C. VoLSKY, JR., assistant pro­ spent a week at Talladega Liberal Arts fessor at Johns Hopkins University, Balti­ fessor of psychology, served as an instruc· College, Ala., helping a committee of more. faculty and students initiate a study of tor in the summer session at the University their student personnel program. He plans of Maryland, College Park. Professor Vol­ Other staff members on leave this year to return sometime this fall for additional sky, who is a senior student personnel include: G. RoBERT STANGE, associate pro­ consultative work. Dean Williamson also worker in the Student Counseling Bureau, fessor of English, who is serving as visiting traveled to the University of Puerto Rico was in charge of one of the counseling lecturer at the University of Chicago; during the summer to lecture on testing training programs in the University of GoRDON I. SwANSON, associate professor and counseling at an institute on counsel­ Maryland's Counseling Institute, estab­ of agricultural education, who is serving ing. lished and operated under the National as an Education Program Officer at the Defense Education Act. UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France; • WERNER W. BoEHM, professor of social and DR. EDWARD A. UsENIK, assistant pro­ • HowARD G. HANSON, head of the UMD work, spent the summer in Jerusalem serv­ fessor of veterinary medicine, who is serv­ ing as consultant on social work curricu­ Physics Department, was among American observers chosen to attend a series of sum­ ing on the staff of the Medical Department lum to the Hebrew University. of Brookhaven National Laboratories, Up­ mer institutes in Scandinavian countries. ton, Long Island, New York. • HoRACE T. MoRsE; dean of the General Professor Hanson attended an Institute on College, taught at the University of Cali­ Physics Teaching at the University of fornia at Berkeley during the first sum­ • Staff Members who received Fulbright Uppsala in Sweden. The American ob­ mer session. awards for the current year include RICH­ servers were sponsored by the National ARD A. NARVAEZ, instructor in Romance • Two University of Minnesota sociology Science Foundation. Purpose of the pro· languages, who is serving as a visiting pro­ professors attended the Fourth World Con­ gram was to help improve the quality of fessor in English language teaching at the gress of Sociology at Milan, Italy. ARNOLD science and mathematics education in the University of Guadalajara, Mexico; HELEN M. RosE served as chairman of the ses­ United States. M. O'BRIEN, teaching assistant in English, sions on the sociology of mental health and who is studying English literature at the mental disorder. REUBEN L. HILL, JR., di­ University College, University of London, rector of the Minnesota Family Study Cen­ Staff Members on Leave During England; and DoNALD R. ToRBERT, pro­ ter, served as chairman of the sessions de­ 1959-60 fes5or of art, who is conducting research voted to applications of family sociology. on art history in France. • LESTER E. HANSON, head of animal hus­ • Staff members on leave during the cur­ bandry, spent two months in Russia in­ rent academic year include: HENRY BoRow, Other staff members who received fellow­ ships for this year include: EDWIN EMERY, specting the animal industries in cattle, professor in the General College, who is professor of journalism, who was awarded sheep, and swine. conducting research in occupational psy­ chology at Columbia University, New a Guggenheim Fellowship for studies in the • At the invitation of UNESCO, RAY­ York; CLARKE A. CHAMBERS, associate pro­ history and development of American press MOND B. NIXON, professor of journalism, fessor of history, who is doing independent associations; and WILLIAM A. KLEINHENZ, studied journalism research activities be­ research on an historical analysis of the assistant professor of mechanical engineer­ hind the Iron Curtain. Professor Nixon role of voluntary social welfare associa­ ing, who received a National Science Foun­ visited Russia, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and tions and reform groups during the 1920's; dation Faculty Fellowship to do advanced Yugoslavia. Before returning to the United WILLIAM COHEN, associate professor of study at Pennsylvania State University. States this month, Professor Nixon will law, who is serving as a visiting associate attend a meeting of the International As­ professor at the University of California at sociation for Mass Communications Re· Staff Appointments and Elections Los Angeles; and RICHARD K. GAUMNITZ, search in Milan, Italy. Professor Nixon is professor of business administration, who the Association's vice president for the • WENDELL T. BuRNS, president of the is serving as consultant on management Western Hemisphere. University Alumni Association, has been education to the European Productivity elected executive secretary of the Upper • E. W. ZIEBARTH, dean of the Summer Agency. The EPA, part of the Organiza­ Midwest Research and Development Coun­ Session, delivered the distinguished visit­ tion for European Economic Co-operation, cil. The Council and the University have ing lecture this summer at Colorado State is engaged in a management development undertaken a four-year economic study of College, Greeley. His subject was "As the program, aimed at establishing institutions Soviet Twig Is Bent." the Upper Midwest. }AMES M. HENDERSON, for the training of business administration newly appointed associate professor of • FRANCIS M. BoDDY, professor of business in Europe. economics, will serve as research director administration, spent two months in South • JoHN H. KAREKEN, associate professor of the Council. He and Mr. Burns will America, under an appointment from the of economics, is conducting special studies share the UMRDC office in Vincent Hall State Department, lecturing on Industry in monetary and credit policy for the Doug­ on the Minneapolis Campus. PRESIDENT Location in the Economics and Architec­ las Sub-committee on Inflation and Eco­ J. L. MoRRILL is also a member of the ture Faculties of the University of the Re­ nomic Growth, the Brookings Institution, Council. public in Montevideo, Uruguay. and the National Monetary Commission; e GEORGE S. MICHAELSEN, industrial health • RAY M. AMBERG, director of l.Jniversity ARTHUR N. MILGRAM, professor of mathe­ engineer in the Health Service, was elected Hospitals, represented the American Hos­ matics in the Institute of Technology, is president of the Upper Midwest Section, pital Association at a meeting of the In­ serving as visiting lecturer at the Univer­ ternational Hospital Federation in Edin- sity of California at Berkeley; and WIL- (Continued on Page 12) October, 1959 11 American Industrial Hygiene Association. secretary of the Minnesota Medical Foun­ beth S. Prentiss National Health Education dation and of associate director for medical • JoHN H. WILLIAMS, professor of physics, Award for 1958. The recipient of the award projects of the Greater University Fund. is selected by a national evaluating com­ has been named a member of the United Mr. Hoff's duties will include University States Atomic Energy Commission by Presi­ mittee. fund raising in the medical areas and the dent Eisenhower. Professor Williams will • GEORGE S. BusH, assistant professor of direction of the Foundation's office, publi­ serve the unexpired term of Dr. Willard F. journalism, was honored with a citation cations, plans, and programs. Libby who is returning to the University of for his dedication to photojournalism by Chicago where . he is a professor of chem­ • ]AMES ]. RYAN, professor of mechanical the National Press Photographers Associa­ istry. engineering, has been appointed by Gov­ tion. ernor Orville L. Freeman to the Minnesota • The following major appointments were • DR. CECIL- J. WATSON, head of the De­ Board of Registration for Architects, Engi­ announced by President Morrill: MICHAEL partment of Medicine, recently was elected neers, and Land Surveyors. VANDER LAAN BENNETT, associate professor to the National Academy of Sciences. The of physiology; EDWARD A. FLETCHER, as­ Academy is a non-governmental body of sociate professor of mechanical engineer­ Regents' Scholarships the country's leading scientists with many ing; JoHN M. GRADWOHL, associate pro­ governmental advisory functions. fessor of law; RoBERT JosEPH LEVY, asso­ • The following staff members received • SAMUEL H. PoPPER, associate professor ciate professor of law; and KAREL·M. VAN Regents' Scholarships for the first summer of education, received a 1958 Valley Forge VLIET, associate professor of electrical en­ session. Classroom Teachers' Medal. Professor Pop­ gineering. BEVERLY M. CoLE, senior account clerk, per was cited for his "exceptional class­ • RoBERT J. HoLLOWAY, professor of busi­ Coffman Memorial Union; DELORES room work in behalf of responsible, ness administration, is the new president DooLEY, principal secretary, Dentistry; patriotic citizenship and the American way of the Minnesota chapter of the American ELVERA M. ERICKSON, senior secretary, of life." Marketing Association. Continuing on the Trade and Industrial Education; RuDOLPH • FREDERICK M. SwAIN, professor of Association's board of directors is RoBERT H. FISCHER, senior clerk, University Li­ geology, and PAUL W. GAST, assistant pro­ S. HANCOCK, associate professor of busi­ brary; LILLIE M. HARRISON, senior secre­ fessor of geochemistry, will conduct inves­ ness administration. tary, Elementary School; JOSEPH R. tigations of the earth's make-up during the • RALPH H. HoPP, associate director of MATUSOVIC, general mechanic foreman, next two years under grants made to the libraries, was elected for a four-year term Physical Plant; DoROTHY ScHNEIDER, hos­ University by the National Science Foun­ to the American Library Association Coun­ pital nursing supervisor, University Hos· dation. pitals; and ARNOLD W. WALKER, radio cil. • The University Council of Educational program supervisor, Radio Station KUOM. • DAVID K. BERNINGHAUSEN, director of Administration, of which the University is the Library School, was installed as presi­ a member, has received a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to establish and dent of the American Library Association Staff Honors and Awards at its annual conferPnce in Washington, maintain headquarter offices at the Ohio D. C. He will serve a one-year term. State University, Columbus, Ohio. The national office is the nerve center for 33 • Newly elected officers for the University of the country's major universities which chapter of the American Association of are combining to improve preservice and University Professors include: HERBERT G. inservice education for public school ad­ HENEMAN, JR., acting director of the Indus­ ministrators. Teachers of educational ad­ trial Relations Center, president; BENJ A· ministration in the College of Education MIN E. LIPPINCOTT, professor of political are PROFESSORS OTTO E. DoMAIN, RoBERT science, vice president; and JOHN M. H. ]. KELLER, CLIFFORD P. HooKER, WILLARD OLMSTED, professor of mathematics-- in the R. LANE, and AssoCIATE PRoFEssoR SAM­ College of Science, Literature, and the UEL H. PoPPER. Arts, secretary and treasurer. • A study of proposed cooperative action Professor Olmsted also has been elected among geography departments of its ll to a three-year term as a board member participating universities in setting up of the Mathematics Association of America. geography field stations for students has • DR. RoBERT J. GoRLIN, chairman of oral Lee L. Gibson, left, president of Lake­ been approved by the Committee on Insti­ pathology in the School of Dentistry, has side Laboratories, Inc., congratulates Dr. tutional Cooperation of the Council of been installed as president of the Minne­ Bernstein. Ten and the University of Chicago. The sota section of the International Associa­ University's representative on the committee tion for Dental Research. Dr. Gorlin is STANLEY J. WENBERG, assistant to the replaces Dr. Leon Singer, associate profes­ • DR. EuGENE F. BERNSTEIN, resident President. sor of physiological chemistry. physician in the University Hospitals, e DELBERT C. HASTINGS, associate profes­ Other new officers are: DR. ANNA T. was winner of the Student American Medi­ sor of business administration will direct HAMPEL, assistant professor of dentistry, cal Association-Lakeside Award for out­ an 18-month research program which will secretary-treasurer; and DR. JOSEPH A. standing scientific exhibits. The subject of seek special planning principles for small GIBILISCO, instructor in dentistry at the Dr. Bernstein's exhibit was "Intravenous business. The program is made possible by Mayo Foundation, counselor. AortographY:" His associates in the prep­ a grant from the Small Business Adminis­ aration of the exhibit were DR. RICHARD H. tration in Washington, D. C. • CLIFFORD P. ARCHER, professor of educa­ GREENSPAN, instructor in radiology, and • National Science Foundation grants sup­ tion, has been elected president of the DR. MERLE K. LoKEN, assistant professor National Education Association's Depart­ porting basic research and extending from of radiology. ment of Rural Education. one to five years have been awarded to 10 • EIVIND HoFF, JR., has been appointed to • RuTH E. GROUT, professor in the School University faculty members. Grant winners the newly created positions of executive of Public Health, was awarded the Eliza- include: RALPH E. CoMsTOCK, professor of 12 The Minnesotan •. animal husbandry; WILLIAM J. L. FELTS, • The Board of Regents voted approval (Red) Motley, New York City; Cyril P. assistant professor of anatomy; ALEXANDER to name the Home Economics Building, Pesek, Otto A. Silha, and John A. Moor­ A. GRANOVSKY, professor emeritus of "McNeal Hall;" the new dairy building, head, all of Minneapolis. entomology and economic zoology; NoR­ "Dairy Industries. Building;" the building • The University, with 1136 foreign stu­ MAN S. KERR, instructor in zoology; WIL· presently under construction to be occu­ dents, ranks fifth among American univer· LIAM H. MARSHALL, professor of entomolgy pied by the School of Architecture and sities in number of foreign students attend­ and economic zoology; GERALD B. OwN­ engineering overflow, "Architecture;" and ing classes during the 1958-59 academic BEY, herbarium curator and professor of the central court of the new Architecture year, according to a report issued by the botany; ]OHN F. VAN PILSUM, assistant building, "The Frederick Mann Court," in Institute of International Education. The professor of physiological chemistry; NEL· honor of Professor Emeritus Frederick state of Minnesota achieved a tenth place SON T. SPRATT, JR., chairman of zoology; Mann, founder of the School of Architec­ rank with a total of 14 70 foreign students. SHIRLEY C. TucKER, resident fellow in ture. With 62 foreign teachers, the University botany; and DWAIN W. WARNER, curator • The five-year prjgram in physics has ranks seventh among institutions with 50 of birds, Minnesota Museum of Natural been discontinued and a four-year bachelor or more such teachers. History. of physics degree is now being offered be­ • ALAN H. DoNAGAN, associate professor ginnin"g with the past June Commence­ Junior Bowling League ment, A four-year undesignated of philosophy, and ToM B. ]ONES, professor 1959. A Junior Bowling League at Coffman degree was adopted to enable physics stu­ of history, have been awarded grants-in-aid Memorial Union lanes is being organized dents to enter Graduate School. by the American Council of Learned So­ for children of staff members and faculty. cieties. Professor Donagan's grant will aid The age range for eligibility is 10 to 18 in the tracing and inspecting of R. G. years old. For further information young Collingwood's unpublished manuscripts and bowling fans may telephone FEderal interviewing his colleagues as a final step . 2-8158, extension I38 by October 14. in research on the later philosophy of Collingwood. The work of Professor Jones SERA Law Changes will involve research on Greek coins of the Roman Imperial period. • Effective April 3, 1959, the State Em­ ployees Retirement Association (SERA) • RuTH E. EcKERT, professor of education, law provides that any balance remaining will direct a two and one-half year local in the SERA fund -to the credit of a research project to study the motivations, member who has been receiving an annuity activities, and satisfactions which women under the life option shall be refunded experience in the job of a college faculty to his beneficiary upon his death. member. The project is made possible by a. grant from the United States Office of Formerly, from July 1, 1957 to April 3, Education. 1959, a staff member retiring from the • W. F. GEDDES, head of agricultural bio­ University and applying for and receiving chemistry was awarded the Nicholas Appert an annuity from the SERA under the life medal by the Institute of Food Technolo­ option was able to provide his beneficiary gists for outstanding achievements in food with only one additional month's benefit technology. This award consisted of a gold and a lump sum of $250 regardless of the medal and an honorarium of $1,000. balance of his accumulated deductions in the SERA fund. • In recognition of devoted service, CoLONEL DEAN M. BENsoN, head of the William S. Howell, professor of speech, After July I, 1957, SERA members were Army ROTC for the past three years, was adjusts his oxygen mask prior to a Hight not permitted to make payments to obtain presented with a University citation upon in an Air Force T-33 jet trainer. Professor credit for service when not a member of leaving. Colonel Benson now is with the Howell was one of nine college digni­ SERA prior to July 1, 194I, unless an office of operations, Department of the taries visiting Fairchild Air Force Base agreement was entered into with the indi­ Army, in Washington, D. C. during the recent Air Force ROTC sum­ vidual and the SERA Board prior to July mer encampment held there. I, 1957. Summer News Notes A SERA member interested in making • Laurence R. Lunden, vice president of • The 1958-59 edition of Who's Who in payments to obtain credit for service when business administration, conducted a two­ America indicates that a total of 411 not a member of the SERA between July I, week School of Banking at the University living University staff members, including 1929 and July 1, I941 should make such of Wisconsin. Mr. Lunden, one of the five members of the Board of Regents, as arrangements before July 1, I961. Also, if founders of the School in I944, conducts of January I, 1958, are included in the a member wishes to make payments for this course each year during the last two edition. services pri"Or to 1uly I, I929, the final pay­ weeks of August. Registrants are executive • The Department of Dairy Industries, as ment deadline has been extended to July 1, officers of banks with a five-year minimum of 1uly 1, was established in the Institute 1961. of banking experience. The enrollment of Agriculture. The new department will Staff members who wish further infor­ totaled ll49 with representatives from be responsible for teaching, research, and mation concerning their own cases should every state in the Union and several for­ public service in the areas of dairy manu­ contact the Department of Insurance and eign countries. facturing and dairy bacteriology and will Retirement, 2I7 Administration building. • The original designation of the Duluth be housed in the new Dairy Industries Also, any SERA member who goes on leave campus was shortened by the removal of Building. of absence for employment by a political the word "branch," and it officially became • The Minnesota Alumni Association subdivision of the state, or who is granted the University of Minnesota, Duluth, by Board of Directors elected to four-year a military leave of absence, is urged to unanimous action of the University Board terms by the general membership include contact the above department for further of Regents meeting on the UMD campus. Elmer L. Andersen, St. Paul; Arthur information. October, 1959 13 StaH members meet in the lounge of the new Student Center to discuss plans for future activi­ ties. Pictured are: Irene K. Poepping, clerk; Florence Colver, principal food service supervisor; Barbara Friedrich, program consultant; Carol K. Stewart, senior clerk typist; and Paul W. Larson, director.

New Student Center Accommodates

Variety of Groups and Activities

A NEW STUDENT UNION for the St. ties. Its facilities are open to faculty, · Staff Members Paul Campus -long a dream of Uni­ staff members, students, and guests Gordon L. Starr, assistant profes­ versity staff, students, alumni, and of the University. There is a ballroom sor, is the director of Student Unions. friends- became a reality in April1 with stage and lounge that will ac­ Under his supervision, Paul W. Lar­ 1959. commodate 1,000 dancers or 450 son directs the St. Paul Campus Stu­ The St. Paul Campus Student Cen­ banquet guests. The ballroom will dent Center. Other staff members ter, a division of the Department of also hold up to 600 for lectures and include: Carol K. Stewart, senior Student Unions, replaces the old St. similar programs. clerk typist; Barbara Friedrich, Paul Campus Union located in the Other facilities include a lounge; program consultant; Wade Dickey, Old Dairy Hall for the last 28 years. a combined grill, soda fountain, and games supervisor; Irene K. Poep­ cafeteria; separate group dining fa­ ping, clerk; Vincent Reed, senior Funds for Center cilities; conference rooms; offices for building caretaker; and Harold Mar­ tinson and Richard Chapman, build­ The new $1,150,000 three-story student organizations and for staff ing caretakers. brick building was built and equipped members; art exhibition areas; a without the use of any state or other craft shop, poster room, and photo­ Food Service Staff tax money. Funds came from Univer­ graphic darkroom; eight bowling The Student Center dining facili­ sity student fees and from the earn­ lanes with automatic pin-setters; bil­ ties, a division of the Department of ings of the Department of Student liard and table tennis tables; and a University Services, are under the Unions, from gifts from business conference headquarters area. supervision of Margaret Cambray, firms, industries, alumni, faculty, staff administrative dietician. Other staff members, and other friends of the New Food Service Building members of the Student Center food University, and from a loan author­ service are Ruby I. McCusker, clerk; ized by the Board of Regents. Soon the Student Center will he Mae E. Walker, assistant cook; Flor­ connected to both Bailey Hall, the ence E. Colver, principal food service Extensive Facilities new St. Paul Campus dormitory, and supervisor; and Geraldine Brantley The Center is designed to accom­ a new food service building now and Louise L. Todora, food service modate a variety of groups and activi- under construction. workers. 14 The Minnesotan The Question Concerns:

.. ,, Higher Rates~ Additional Benefits for ~lue Shield

Members Effective Beginning October 15; 1959

INCREASED RATES and additional benefits for all Univer­ New Rates for Blue Shield Plans A and B sity staff who are members of Blue Shield will go into ' Because of the additional benefits, Blue Shield mem­ effect October 15, 1959. bers will pay the following increased monthly rates, ef­ Because of the emphasis on early and thorough diag­ fective October 15, 1959: nosis, Minnesota Blue Shield has added extensive diag­ Plan A: Single contract, $1.85; Family contract, $4.75. nostic X-ray and diagnostic laboratory service coverage to both the Plan A and Plan B contracts. Plan B: Single contract, $2.95; Family contract, $7.20.

Present Coverage Limited Blue Cross Changes To keep pace with the new advances and procedures Under the present contracts, allowances are provided in hospital care, hospital charges have risen considerably for X-ray services only if they are directly related to and during the past year. immediately precede or follow in-hospital medical care, surgery, or obstetrical care for which Blue Shield pro­ Because of this indirect increase in benefits as well as .. vides benefits: The present maximum allowances provided higher frequency of contract use and rise in cost of hos­ are $15 under Plan A and $25 under Plan B. pital supplies, rates for the $25 Deductible Semi-Private Comprehensive Plan will he increased, effective October 15, 1959. The new monthly rates under this plan for a Laboratory Services to be Covered single contract will be $5.05; the new monthly rates for a family contract will he $12.55. The additional benefits will provide coverage for both diagnostic X-ray and laboratory services necessary in the treatment or diagnosis of a sickness or an injury when $25 Deductible Plan Provisions i provided either in the doctor's office, the patient's home, The $25 Deductible Plan provides up to 70 days of or in the out-patient department of a hospital by a coverage per hospital confinement and payment in full licensed and registered doctor of medicine. The service for a semi-private room or ward. An allowance equivalent need not he related to-and precede or follow- in-hos­ to the particular hospital's average charge for a multi-bed pital care as stipulated in the present contract. room will be made toward private room accommodations. Maximum allowances for diagnostic X-ray services will The plan also provides coverage for miscellaneous hos­ he $50 under Plan A and $75 under Plan B. Maximum pital services including operating room expenses, drugs, allowances for diagnostic laboratory services will also he and dressings. The subscriber pays the first $25 of these $50 under Plan A and $75 under Plan B. Allowances up hospital service expenses. to the maximum amount will he paid to each subscriber Single and family contract rates for the $12-A-Day Plan and each eligible dependent in any 12 consecutive months. will remain unchanged. The additional diagnostic laboratory benefits will allow Staff members wishing additional information about members to receive coverage for more than 150 different Blue Cross and Blue Shield may contact the office of the services including electrocardiograms, blood tests, and Department of Insurance and Retirement, 217 Adminis­ cultures. tration Building, Minneapolis Campus, extension 6833.

October, 1959 15 ll I I I University of Minnesota Calendar of Events I ! O~TOBER~ 1959 ll II

MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY Young People's Play UNIVERSITY GALLERY l EXHIBITIONS I CONCERTS Scott Hall Auditorium I Subscription Series September 21-0ctober 26-Hartley's Ger· October 10, 11, and 16--Peter Pan by man Period. Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. James Barrie. September 28-November 5-New Acquisi· October 23---Gala opening concert. (October 10, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; tions. I October 11, 3:30 p.m.; October 16, 7:30 October 31-lngrid Haebler, pianist. Amer· The Graphic Art of Durer and Schon· ican debut. p.m. Single tickets $.50 on sale at the Scott Hall Box Office.) *, gauer. (Single tickets $2.00 to $4.50. Reservations October 1-22-Emil Nolde Etchings. may be made at 106 Northrop.)*

Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to the public without charge. *Tickets for these events are also available at the Field Schlick Ticket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtown Ticket Office, 188 North· western Bank Building, Minneapolis. **Tickets for these events are also available at the St. Paul and Minneapolis ticket offices on Monday of the week prior to the perform· ance. THE MINNESOTAN

.. ~lte UHiversifl! Staff v«a11aziJte /Vovem/Jer, 1959 II University presented the Minnesota Department of the American Legion and its Auxiliary with the Regents They Made Us Great. Award, in special recognition of the Department's qual­ ities of benefaction, fidelity, and leadership. Representing the University at the special ceremonies in Memorial Stadium were Dr. Robert A. Good, professor of pediatrics and the American Legion Memorial Heart Research Professor since 1954; Marjorie J. Howard (Mrs. C. Edward) and Dr. Charles W. Mayo, regents of the University; Ray J. Quinlivan, chairman of the Board of Regents; and Malcolm M. Willey, vice president for academic administration. Representing the Legion were Department of Minne­ sota Commander Carl Lundgren, Past Commander Rob­ ert Hansen, Minnesota Department American Legion Auxiliary President Mrs. Gene Lindquist, and Past Presi­ dent Mrs. C. Fred Hanson. In speaking for the University, Chairman Quinlivan said, "The University has been very fortunate, indeed, in having, over the years, enjoyed a warm and a very real partnership with the Minnesota Department of the Amer­ ican Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Minne­ sota Legionnaires and Auxiliary members have given to the University, and to mankind, a gift worthy of the traditions of your great organizations-a gift that ex­ presses the confidence that we all have in the future of our society and the institutions which we have created." On the cover ... New construction on the. St. Paul and Minneapolis • Robert Hansen, past commander of the Minnesota Department campuses includes the addition to Jackson and Owre of the American Legion, accepts the Regents Award from Uni­ Halls ( 1), Veterinary Medicine Isolation Units ( 2), versity Regent Charles W. Mayo, M.D. Architecture ( 3) , Diehl Hall ( 4) , Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory ( 5), Como housing ( 6), Forest IN. THE VARIETY Club Hearl Hospital on the Univer­ Products Laboratory (7), and the St. Paul Dining Cen­ sity's Minneapolis Campus, there is a memorial to the ter (8). Cover photography by Eric Spitz. Minnesota men and women who served tlieir country during both World Wars. Vol. XIII No. 2 Established by the Minnesota Department of the Amer­ THE MINNESOTAN ican Legion and its Auxiliary, the memorial is not a shaft Published by the Department of University Relations, 213 of stone, a marble statue, nor, indeed, a bronze plaque. It Administration Building, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 14, Minnesota. is, rather, a living memorial. William L. Nunn, Director In specially equipped laboratories on the fourth floor Beverly Sinniger ...... Editor of the Variety Club Heart Hospital, the American Legion Jo Anne Ray ...... Associate Editor Memorial Heart Research Professor studies the causes, Advisory Committee: Members of the University Public Infor­ prevention, and treatment of rheumatic fever and heart mation Council. diseases. The Minnesotan will be published monthly October through The idea for a living memorial, to be realized through May. Copies are mailed to University staff members. Subscrip­ a partnership between the University of Minnesota and tion rates for non-staff members are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a copy. Copies of this issue are on sale at Coffman Memorial the American Legion, was conceived shortly after World Union Bookstore. War II. Through a dedicated and energetic campaign, Photographs, unless otherwise credited, were taken by mem­ which included bake sales, bingo games, dances, greased bers of the University Photographic Laboratory. pig contests, and white elephant sales, members of the Second-class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Legion posts and their auxiliaries throughout Minnesota raised $500,000 to create, in 1950, the memorial profes- Editor's Note: As an economy measure, each issue of sorship. - THE MINNESOTAN published during the 1959-60 aca­ In August of this past summer, during the American demic year will be printed on this cheaper newspaper­ Legion's national convention held in Minneapolis, the grade stock. 2 The Minnesotan

\ Studies, Tests Reveal Teaching

,,. Potential of Closed Circuit TV

RISING ENROLLMENTS, with their re­ ion of Doctors James R. Jensen and programs-will open new opportu­ sultant strain on teaching personnel, Douglas H. Yock, professors of den­ nities. This fall the coaxial cable in are causing colleges and universities tistry, who have conducted several Owre Hall was connected with the throughout the nation to look for televised demonstrations. Department of Radio and Television new tools and methods which will All technical operations are di­ Broadcasting studios in Eddy Hall, enable them to instruct effectively rected by LeRoy P. Christenson, which makes it possible to make greater numbers of students. senior medical photographer. He also kinescopes or tape recordings of the Closed circuit television ( CCTV) serves as coordinator, scheduling all televised demonstrations. In the is now being studied and tested at the rehearsals and programs. opinion of dentistry staff members, University. In the School of Den- The demonstration classroom in kinescopes have the following ad. / tistry, CCTV has been incorporated Owre Hall where all dental programs vantages over directly televised into the teaching program. In the Col­ originate is equipped with two tele­ demonstrations: lege of Education and in the Aero­ vision cameras. The instructor con­ • Kinescopes can he saved and nautical Engineering Department, re­ ducts his demonstration while two used many times. search on CCTV's educational uses instructors from his department oper­ • Kinescopes can he edited to em· is now being conducted. ate the cameras. Mr. Christenson phasize the high spots of demonstra­ The findings of the University staff selects from a monitoring panel the tions. members who have worked with image to he relayed to the viewing • Students could view kinescopes CCTV indicate that it may provide classroom. He also directs the for review purposes. one answer to the problem of rising cameramen on what viewing angle, • Kinescopes would give instruc­ enrollments. lens, and distance to use. tors an opportunity to view their own Four 21-inch monitors (receiving demonstrations and plan ways to Dentistry School Program sets) are located in each of the two make future demonstrations more The School of Dentistry has been Owre Hall classrooms which are effective. televising clinical and laboratory equipped to receive the television Plans for the future also include demonstrations for undergraduate picture. An instructor- or proctor the use of CCTV for the education of classes since January of 1958. - is stationed in the classroom and dentists in-service and the expan· Dentistry staff members who have can relay students' questions to the sion of CCTV facilities. The addition worked with CCTV think the pro· demonstrating instructor through an to Owre and Jackson Halls, which is gram has been highly successful, intercommunicating system. now under construction, will house offering the following advantages: Dentistry faculty members who laboratories equipped with CCTV. • A larger group of students can have conducted televised demonstra­ observe each demonstration. Only tions include: Doctors Mellor R. Hol­ College of Education CCTV four or five students can observe in land, Hubert H. Serr, and Harold C. Research a live demonstration what classes Wittich, professors; Dr. John W. At the opposite end of the campus of 100 students can observe on tele­ Wakely, associate professor; Dr. from Owre Hall there is another vision. Marmion W. Houglum, clinical as­ CCTV system which connects Peik, • Students see the demonstration sociate professor; Dr. Anna T. Eddy, Burton, and Nicholson Halls. better on television. TV magnifies the Hampel, assistant professor; Dr. The College of Education last year image and gives every student an Charles B. McAllister, clinical assist· completed a three-year pilot study optimum view of dentists working ant professor; and Drs. Jensen and sponsored by the Fund for the Ad· with small, precision instruments. Yock. vancement of Education. The College • Instructors can use television to Dentistry School staff members will continue this research with a improve their teaching methods. The are enthusiastic about their present grant of $285,890 received from the amount of preparation needed for program and they see even greater United States government under the each program has resulted in a better uses for CCTV in the future. The use provisions of the National Defense organized demonstration in the opin- of kinescopes- films of televised Education Act. November, 1959 3

, Above: LeRoy P. Christenson, senior medical photographer, in­ structs cameramen and selects shots during the telecast of a Dentistry School demonstration. Right: Emma M. Birkmaier, Robert J. Keller, Clarence H. Boeck, and Donovan A. John­ son, principal investigators in the College of Education re­ search program, view the monitoring panel.

Robert J. Keller, director of Uni­ Operation of Demonstrations years on uses of CCTV for teacher versity High School and one of the Although all classrooms in Peik education. Emphasis will be on de­ principal investigators in the research Hall are connected by coaxial cable, veloping kinescopes of high quality program, says study has revealed a only one room is equipped with spe· for use particularly in the areas of number of advantages in using CCTV cial lighting and acoustical facilities mathematics, science, and modern for the education of teachers. There to make it suitable for the origination languages. are also some problems to be solved. of telecasts and the production of Plans for the current year call Classroom Observation kinescopes. for production of kinescopes and for Observation of classrooms in ses­ John P. O'Leary, instructor m high school demonstrations over sion has long been a method for University High School, serves as CCTV by the following University teaching beginning students in sec­ technical director. He confers with High School teachers: Donovan A. ondary education about teaching the instructor of the high school class Johnson, professor, and Charles B. techniques and about problems in and with the instructor of the observ­ Bastis, Robert L. Jackson, and Ray­ classroom management. ing class so that he can anticipate mond A. Ziebarth, instructors, who Prior to CCTV, students were as­ what direction the high school class will conduct mathematics courses; signed in groups of two, three, or will take. He is responsible for select­ Clarence H. Boeck, associate profes­ four to observe the high school ing shots made by the two mobile sor, and Laddie J. Bicak and Roger classes which were available in Uni­ cameras which are usually operated G. Olstad, instructors, who will con· versity High School and in accessible by crews of University High School duct science courses; and Emma M. public schools. students, college students, or other Birkmaier, professor, and Charles H. College of Education investigators high school teachers. _ Bell, Dale L. Lange, and John think that the observation of class­ Currently, the observing class Sanchez, instructol's, who will con­ rooms over CCTV has the following meets in Nicholson Auditorium. duct language courses. advantages over direct observation: Time is provided for the high school Further research is planned on the • Large numbers of observers- instructor to meet with the college uses of CCTV for direct teaching as 100, 200, or more-may observe the class to discuss what he plans to do well as for the education of teachers same demonstration simultaneously. or has just demonstrated. in-service. • The television cameras focus at­ The high school class to be tele­ Investigators also plan to develop tention on specific aspects of the vised is carefully selected so that it a suitable testing device for compar­ demonstration, thereby keeping dis­ will illustrate what the college class is ing the relative advantages of CCTV, tractions to a minimum. currently studing. To accomplish this kinescopes, and direct classroom • Demonstration and observing liaison, schedules must be planned observation. teachers can plan beforehand.the pur­ long in advance. Scheduling diffi­ Principal investigators include pose and content of the demonstra­ culties will he greatly reduced when Professors Keller and Gordon M. A. tion. live telecasts are supplemented by the Mork who tie the research project to • Use of CCTV is less distractint: use of kinescopes. professional course work in the Col­ to both the students and the teachers The present 'federal grant will per­ lege of Education and to the educa­ of the high school than groups of ob­ mit the College of Education to con­ tion of teachers in-service. servers visiting the classroom. tinue its research for three more In the subject fields, Professors 4 The Minnesotan Birkmaier, Boeck, and Johnson take startling results. Since the course re­ Professor Blatherwick has submit­ primary responsibility for modern quires individual help and practice in ted a proposal to the U. S. Office of languages, science, and mathematics, problem solving for students, it did Education for a grant which, if ap­ respectively. not seem particularly adaptable to proved, will enable the Aeronautical Consultants are Lawrence A. Brog· television. Engineering Department to conduct ger, chief engineer for KUOM; Wal· One section of the course was di­ more extensive research on CCTV. ter W. Cook, dean of the College of vided into two sub-sections. During The interest in CCTV as a teaching Education; Wilbur F. Jensen, direc· the first half of the class period, Pro­ tool has been expressed in other Uni­ tor of Audio-Visual Education Serv­ fessor Blatherwick lectured over versity departments. In the College of ice; Burton Paulu, director of the CCTV to both sections. The students Medical Sciences, a special Radio Department of Radio and Television devoted the remaining time to dis­ and Television Policy Committee has Broadcasting; Neville P. Pearson, in­ cussion and problem solving. Each been appointed by Dean Robert B. structor in education; Paul C. Rosen­ sub-section had a graduate teaching Howard. The Committee is investi· bloom, professor of mathematics in assistant to direct the discussions and gating the uses of CCTV in the area the Institute of Technology; and E. to answer students' questions. Stu­ of medical education. Paul Torrance, director of the Bureau dents enrolled in the CCTV section of Educational Research. scored significantly higher in the final E. B. Brown, professor of physiolo­ exams than students enrolled in the gy, is chairman of the Committee. CCTV Used by Areonautical conventional sections. Other members are Dr. Charles D. Creevy, professor of urology; Alvin Engineering In evaluating the reasons for the encouraging results, Professor Blath­ Shemesh, head of medical art and Although Education and Dentistry erwick stressed the "small class" ad­ photography; Dr. W. Albert Sullivan, are the only University units with vantage of the discussion groups. Jr., director of continuation medical their own CCTV systems, experi­ "Students were able to receive in­ education; Dr. Stewart C. Thomson, mental work on CCTV has been done dividual help from the teaching as­ associate director of the School of by the Aeronautical Engineering De­ sistants and at the same time were Public Health; and Elizabeth A. partment through the use of Univer­ able to hear lectures by a more ex­ Whitney, instructor in the School of sity High School facilities and the perienced instructor," said Professor Nursing. Department of Radio and Television Blatherwick. "The method used in In the three areas in which CCTV Broadcasting facilities. the Statics course seems to offer the has been used at the University, the Two courses have been taught over most satisfactory solution to the enthusiasm for CCTV is apparent. CCTV by Allan A. Blatherwick, problem of teaching courses of this There are many problems yet to he assistant professor of aeronautical type to greater numbers of students." solved. But research and experience engineering, on an experimental basis An additional advantage to this have shown that in some areas, CCTV since the beginning of spring quarter, method, Professor Blatherwick point­ may provide the answer to teaching 1958. To provide a basis of compari­ ed out, is that the small recitation ses- · -and teaching well-the ever-in­ son, one section of each course was sions provide excellent training for creasing number of college and uni­ taught over CCTV while the other prospective teachers. versity students. sections were taught by conventional methods. Close-up shots by the cameras enable large classes One course, "Experimental Me­ to simultaneously observe demonstrations involv­ chanics", involved demonstrations of ing 91Ilall instruments. Below, Allan A. Blather­ equipment. Since many of the instru­ wick, assistant professor of aeronautical engineer­ ments used in the demonstrations ing, displays equipment during a televised ses­ were miniature in size, CCTV offered sion of "Experimental Mechanics." Right, Dr. the same advantage in this course as Hubert H. Serr, professor of dentistry, performs _ in many of the dentistry courses. a dental demonstration while Dr. Davy E. Lieb, Final examination scores of students clinical assistant professor, operates one of the in the CCTV section and in the regu­ mobile cameras. lar sections showed that CCTV was about as effective as the conventional methods. When technical difficulties are solved, Professor Blatherwick is hopeful that CCTV will prove even more effective. The other course used. for experi­ mentation, "Rigid Body Mechanics 1" (Statics) , provided the most November, 1959 5 Off Campus Educational Opportunities for Adults

Available in Correspondence Study Department

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY-in the phasizing that correspondence educa­ department head, whether it be in form of the postman, exists for all tion is not generally the program English or electrical engineering. A those unable to attend classes on elected by the less ambitious students, professor is then chosen as the cor­ campus. Correspondence education to F. Lloyd Hansen, director of the de­ respondence instructor, who develops satisfy the vocational, cultural, and partment, says, "In general, success­ the course and writes a stgdy guide. avocational interests of adults in all ful correspondence records are com­ Compensation is accorded to each walks of life, is available through the piled by those able to give serious correspondence instructor for devel­ University Correspondence Study De­ attention to details of high scholar­ oping and writing a study guide, as partment. ship. This method of study is most well as for correcting each course les­ University credit can be acquired successful for those who are able' to son. The 133 correspondence instruc­ for most of the nearly 300 courses sort out and organize ideas them­ tors represent most of the depart­ offered by the Department, covering selves, and who are able to express ments of the University. nearly every phase of human interest, these ideas through the w r i t t e n Stencil typing and ,compiling study from philosophy and interior deco­ word." pages in book form are done under rating to accounting and beekeeping. Correspondence courses are pat­ the director of Judith Regan, senior In some cases, at least 90 credits may terned after resident classes and cover clerk typist. The Department is the be earned toward a B.A. degree by essentially the same content as a reg­ "clearing station" between the corre­ correspondence instruction. ular campus class. If new courses in­ spondence student and his instructor. troduced in campus classes are suita­ Lessons are submitted by the student In 1913, the University of Minne­ ble for correspondence study, they sota Correspondence Study Depart­ to the Department, which in turn may be prepared for the correspon­ mails them to the instructor for cor­ ment was established as a department dence student as well. Courses are within the General Extension Divi­ rection and comment. Materials are added periodically to meet the needs returned through the same channel. sion. and requests of these students. Carole Brown and Jane Jacobs, prin­ Opportunity for adults is offered The Department may add a new cipal clerks; Carole Anderson, senior by correspondence studies, whatever course after consultation with and clerk typist; and Doris Pankratz, the age, training or interests. In em- approval of the individual academic clerk typist, handle all enrollments and registrations. Theresa Reibestein, Checking a new Correspondence Study mail and record clerk, records all guide with his assistant Miss Jennie students' lessons. Williams, is F. Lloyd Hansen, director of the deparbnent. Assistant to the department direc­ tor is Jennie Williams, office super­ visor, who is concerned with educa­ tional advisement to all correspon­ dence students. Assisting in letter ex­ change is Beverly Saatoff, clerk sten­ ographer. In most instances, correspondence courses are open to adults without reference to previous education ex­ perience. Registration can usually be made without examination or de­ tailed admission procedures. For some courses or programs, however, there are prerequisite courses or ex­ perience required.

6 The Minnesotan Fall, 1959, marks a new venture for the University of Minnesota. The College of Science, Literature, and the Arts is presenting for the first time over KTCA-TV, the Twin City, Area Educational Television Station, a course for credit. Regular college credit for this same "telecourse," Sociology 3, may he acquired also by the home viewer through the Cor· respondence Study Department. To supplement the TV lecture series, the home viewer 'is provided with a study guide, and lessons are com­ pleted in the regular correspondence procedure. An individual may register and start correspondence instruction at any time because the Department op· erates through the calendar year. One year is normally allowed for comple­ tum of a course. If for valid reasons, a course is not completed within that time, a six-nronth reinstatement is Compiling materials to be mailed to a new correspondence student granted. are Doris Pankratz, left, and Theresa Reibestein. To earn credit in a course, the stu· dent must complete a specific number of correspondence lessons and must Since 1913, when the Department program has significantly increased write and pass the final examination. was officially established, near 1y as more students seek to qualify for Tests are written either at the Univer­ 110,000 registrations have been ac­ technical and scientific college cur­ sity, or at an accredited school, which cepted. During its first year of exist­ riculums. The enrollment has practi­ forwards the examination to the De- ence, 83 registrations were received. cally doubled in the past five years, , partment. The last yearly count, ending July 1, with the greatest increase in mathe­ showed 9815 enrollments in force and matics. more than 52,000 lessons submitted Giving a final touch to a Correspondence Correspondence study has also during the year. Study display are, from left to right, Car­ proved to be an effective means in the Study analysis made during the ole Anderson, Jane Jacobs, and Carole rehabilitation of physically and men­ Brown. past five years concerning the per­ tally handicapped individuals. Coun­ centage of applicants who complete · selors in state welfare departments their study courses indicates that near­ and similar organizations select cor­ ly 50 per cent finish their courses, in­ respondence courses to suit a pa­ cluding th.e final examination. Re­ tient's particular needs-generally ports also show that nearly • 65 per related to some future employment. cent of enrollments come from the Courses are also used as a therapeutic state of Minnesota. The remaining measure in building a convalescenc­ 35 per cent are distributed through ing patient's morale. Each year the all of the 50 states and many foreign Department accepts from 20 to 40 countries. The registrations are al­ registrations from rehabilitation most equally divided between men agencies, about 75 per cent originat­ and women, with a slight percentage ing in Minnesota. in favor of the men. The latest ac­ count, made in 1956, showed that "Directed home study can be a women made up 48.3 per cent of the continuous process," concludes Pro­ total registration, while the male en­ fessor Hansen, "and frequently the rollment was 51.7 per cent. knowledge gained in one course Studies at the high schoollev~l are serves to increase intellectual curiosi­ also a part of the over-all program. ty in other new and interesting edu­ In the last five years, the high school cational areas." November, 1959 7 Bernard R. Bowron, Jr. An ardent fisherman, Associate Pro­ HAVEY fessor Bowron spends his summers at his newly acquired ranch in Idaho­ angling for trout and salmon. Professor Bowron, chairman of the American Studies Department, will mark his 12th year at the University in Spring, 1960.

Peter A. Schoeck

Mr. Schoeck, instructor in mechani~ engineering, has been a member of ex: ditions to both the tropics and t antarctic. His training as a skiier a mountaineer helped qualify him scientific discipline chief for the U Antarctic Expedition in 1957. A naf of Germany and a former member the German National Ski Team, 1\ Schoeck came to the United States 1953 and to the University in 1954. Joseph E. Duncan Author of the University of Minnesota Press book, The Revival of Metaphysical Poetry, is Joseph E. Duncan, assistant professor of English on the Duluth cam­ pus. The book traces from 1800 to the present the renewed interest of British and American critics and poets in pop­ ular 17th century metaphysical poets. Professor Duncan corresponded with T. S. Eliot, Dame Edith Sitwell and Sir Herbert Grierson m preparation of his manuscript.

Clara M. Armstrong Lewis Johnson Clara Armstrong, custodial worker, and Lewis John­ son, janitor, work in the Mayo Memorial Building. Both have been at the University for five years. Mr. Johnson, a native of St. Paul, says fishing is his favor­ ite leisure-time activity. Mrs. Armstrong takes particu­ lar pride in her large family. She is the mother of 14 children and she has nine grandchildren. The Minnesotan Jerry Nelson MET? "City engineer" for the University is Jerry Nelson, head of civil engineering section of the Physical Plant Depart­ ment, who "came to attend school here and just stayed on." Mr. Nelson's de­ partment is responsible for all utilities and tunnel installations, development of roads, sidewalks, and lands.

Mrs. lvadel Manley Avid bowler is Mrs. lvadel Manley, principal secretary of the School of Forestry. A member of the Women • Employees' bowling team, Mrs. Man­ ley has been employed by the Univer­ Egolfs Bakuzis sity for 16 years, 14 years at the Southern School and Experiment Sta­ Research associate in forestry, tion in Waseca and the last two years Egolfs Bakuzis, is a native of Latvia, at the School of Forestry. who began his work at the University of Minnesota eight years ago. Before coming to this country in 1950, he was associated with the Baltic Uni­ I versity. Edward Rippie Newly appointed as assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy is Edward Rippie, who was ~warded his Ph.D. in pharmacy this year from the University of Wisconsin. An Illinois native, Dr. Rippie's staff duties will include research and teaching.

November, 1959 .Agricultural Publications

Serve Rural and Urban

Citizens in Minnesota

Before publication, the manuscripts for each of these Noel Kaufman, editorial assistant, and Maxine Larson, Experiment Station bulletins are carefully reviewed by a agricultural bulletins editor, review a manuscript for special committee headed by Miltov K. Kernkamp, assist­ publication with its author, John A. Lofgren, Extension ant director of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Other entomologist. committee members are: Reynold P. Dahl, associate pro­ fessor of agricultural economics; David W. French, asso­ ciate professor of plant pathology; Robert Jenness, pro­ THE PUBLICATIONS of the. Institute of Agriculture form fessor of agricultural biochemistry; Milo H. Swanson, an important teaching and service program of the Uni­ associate professor of poultry husbandry; and Professor versity. Harold Swanson and Mrs. Larson. The city dweller who wants information on quackgrass Agricultural Extension Service publications help in­ control, the homemaker who wants to know the best buys terpret research to farmers, homemakers, and others who in fruits and vegetables, and the farmer who wants to wish to apply new methods to their fields. One Extension keep abreast of the latest developments in agricultural re­ bulletin-"Feeding the Dairy Herd"- has been fur­ search may find the appropriate information in one of nished to dairymen since 1894. There have been 27 sep­ these publications. arate editions and nearly 500,000 copies have been dis­ The more than 325 publications printed each year deal tributed. with subject matter varying from "Fattening Native and Other Extension publications in great demand include Western Lambs" to "Planning the Home Kitchen." They the corummer education folders, such as those on meat, reach into the homes of gardeners, farmers, businessmen, poultry, processed foods, and Minnesota apples, written and rural and urban homemakers throughout the state. by Eleanor Loomis, consumer marketing agent. In addition, they are used by Agricultural Extension Manuscripts for Extension publications are reviewed county agents and home agents, and by home economics by special subcommittees composed of an Extension coun­ and vocational agricultural instructors for reference and ty agent and other specialists in the field with which the classroom work. particular publication deals. All of these publications, written by Institute of Agri­ The Minnesota Farm Business Notes is a monthly pub­ culture staff members, are processed by the St. Paul Cam­ lication mailed directly to farmers upon request. The Min­ pus Information Service, headed by Professor Harold B. nesota Feed Service is a quarterly magazine and is in­ Swanson. Maxine A. Larson, agricultural bulletins editor, tended primarily for feed, seed, and fertilizer dealers. and Noel Kaufman, editorial assistant, help each author Minnesota Farm and Home Science is published three plan his publication so that it will meet the needs of its times a year and features several articles reporting on audience. current agricultural research. Approximately 16,000 The several types of publications are: Agricultural Ex­ copies of this magazine are sent to county agents for dis­ periment Station bulletins; Agricultural Extension Serv­ tribution to farmers throughout the state. ice bulletins, pamphlets, and fact sheets; and three peri­ All of these publications are printed by the University odicals-Minnesota Farm Business Notes, Minnesota Printing Department. They are distributed by the staff Feed Service, and Minnesota Farm and Home Science. of the Mimeograph and Bulletin room on the St. Paul The Experiment Station bulletins are reports on agri­ Campus. Eileen M. Flynn, office supervisor, and Jeanette cultural research and consist of two types- technical V. Just, senior clerk, answer approximately 200 requests bulletins and station bulletins. The technical bulletins are each day for copies of these publications. A complete list written for scientists and the station bulletins are non­ of all publications may be obtained from the Mimeograph technical reports. and Bulletin Room, 3 Coffey Hall, St. Paul Campus. 10 The Minnesotan Have You Heard?

StaH Honors and Awards StaH Appointments and Elections • RICHARD C. JoRDAN, head of the Me­ chanical Engineering Department, has been • NEAL R. AMUNDSON, head of the Chem­ • DR. WILLIAM H. REMINE, assistant pro­ elected vice president of the executive ical Engineering Department, has been se­ fessor of surgery at the Mayo Foundation, committee of the International Institute of lected winner of the 1960 American Chem­ has been elected to the Society of Head and Refrigeration. Professor Jordan's election ical Society Award in Industrial and Engi­ Neck Surgeons. DR. ARNOLD J. KREMEN, marks the first time that a representative neering Chemistry. Consisting of a $1,000 clinical professor of surgery, is president of of the United States has been named to prize, a gold medal, and a citation, the the organization. the Institute's executive committee. award will he presented to Professor • MALCOLM M. WILLEY, vice president for Amundson at the Society's 1960 spring academic administration, has been elected • The following major appointments have meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. chairman of the board of directors of the been announced by President J. L Morrill: Social Science Research Council for 1959- RoGER MARION BELLOWS, visiting professor, • RICHARD G. BoND, public health engi­ 60. His term as Council director at large School of Business Administration; MAR· ner in the University Health Service, has also was extended for two years. E. ADAM· JORIE M. BROWN, professor of home eco­ heen namC'd an honorary fellow of the soN HoEBEL, chairman of anthropology, was nomics education in the College of Educa­ Royal Society of Health in Great Britain. elected secretary of the Council's board of tion; and DR. CARLO AGOSTINO TERZUOLO, He is one of about 30 persons in the United directors. Professor Hoebel serves on the professor of physiology in the College of States who have received this honor. Social Science Research Council as a rep· Medical Sciences. resentative of the American Anthropologi- • STARKE R. HATHAWAY, director of the cal Association. , • GisELA KoNOPKA, professor of social division of clinical psychology, has re­ The Council, with membership represent­ work, has been elected national chairwo­ ceived the Distinguished Scientific Contri­ ing the professional social science organ­ man of the Group Work Section of the Na­ bution Award in the American Psychologi­ izations of the country, administers a major tional Association of Social Workers for cal Association's division of clinical psy­ fdlowship and grant program designed to a two year term ending June 30, 1%1. chology. At the presentation of the award, develop and stimulate social science re­ Professor Hathaway was cited as a pioneer search and the advanced training of re­ in the clinical experimental study of ab­ search personnel. (Continued on Page 12) normal behavior in human beings, for his application of experimental methods of studying human behavior to the early iden­ Robert E. Hess Named University Regent tification of those with criminal and delin­ quency tendencies and to the solution of Robert E. Hess, AFL-CIO execu­ crime, and for his success in combining tive vice president, has been appointed psychology with the field of clinical medi­ a member of the University of Min­ cine for the better treatment of patients. nesota Board of Regents by Governor Professor Hathaway also was recognized Orville L. Freeman. He replaces for his contributions as co-developer of the George W. Lawson, University Re­ Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inven­ tory. gent for 26 years. "1 am proud and happy about my • LORENZ G. STRAUB, director of the St. appointment and I sincerely hope Anthony Falls Hydraulic Laboratory, has been elected an honorary member of the that I can render the same service to International Association for Hydraulic Re­ the University as my predecessor," search. Professor Straub is the first honor­ says Regent Hess. ary member to be selected from North and South America and only the fifth honorary Active in labor relations fur 14 member in the 23-year history of the Asso­ years, Regent Hess expresses the ciation. stand of labor in regard to education by saying, "Even before the trade Robert E. Hess • DR. RussELL M. WILDER, professor union movements were effectively or­ emeritus of medicine at the Mayo Founda­ tion, has heen named an honorary member ganized, one of their major goals was of the American Dietetic Association. Dr. more public education. This is exem­ merged in 1956, he became executive Wilder was cited for his "pioneer work in plified in the fact that one of the VIce president for the new organiza­ clinical investigations in America, his no­ most effective pro-education lobbying tion. table researches on carbohydrate metabo­ lism in diabetes, calcium metabolism in groups in the legislature has been At 41, he is the youngest of the 12 the labor group." diseases of the parathyroid glands, and on Regents. Regent and Mrs. Hess and nutritional problems of great masses of people, and the stimulating influence of Regent Hess was elected president their six children, ranging in ages his acumen as both erudite teacher and of the Minnesota CIO in 1951 and from three to 12 years old, reside at accomplished clinician". when the AFL and the CIO unions White Bear Lake. November, 1959 11 Diseases and Blindness, Bethesda, Md.; ]AMES E. HoLTE, instructor in electrical engineering, consultant to the Minneapolis GEoRGE W. LAWSON, a m.ember of the University Board of School of Art; RoBERT JENNEss, professor Regents since 1931, died September 23. In a resolution passed of agricultural biochemistry, consultant to on the occasion of his death, the Board of Regents said: "His Beatrice Foods, Chicago, Ill.; FRANCIS B. sagacity, the breadth of his experience, his devotion to young MooRE, head of chemistry at Duluth, con­ sultant to Cutler-Magner Company and people, his sharpness of insight, and above all his sympathetic Cutler, LaLiberte, McDougall Corporation, understanding of people as human beings, made him a source Duluth; ALLAN H. MoRRISH, professor of of strength and leadership in Board deliberations." electrical engineering, consultant to Min­ Regent Lawson was second vice president of the Board for neapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company, Hopkins, and to Trionics, Incorporated, 18 of his 26 years as a Regent. Former secretary of the Minne· Madison, Wis.; and MAHMOUD RtAz, pro­ sota Federation of Labpr and author of the book, The History fessor of electrical engineering, consultant of Minnesota Labor, published in 1956, he was widely recog­ to Sundstrand Aviation, Rockford, Ill. nized £or his devoted service to the labor movement, both in • RoBERT W. BRIDGES, principal engineer Minnesota and in the nation. in the Duluth Physical Plant Department, Regent Lawson is survived by his wife, Eleanore, a son Paul, attended the first Physical Plant Workshop held this summer at Purdue University. and two grandsons. • ScoTT S. PAULEY, professor of forestry, was one of a group of seven United States foresters who recently made a one-month trip to Russia to study forestry. News Notes • Various aspects of full employment • HAROLD B. SWANSON, editor, St. Paul school counseling and vocational guidance were studied by employment security per­ Campus Information Service, has been se­ services. sonnel at their annual institute held at the lected chairman of the Credit Union Ad­ Professor Dugan also spent a week in Center for Continuation Study this fall. visory Committee of the University Branch wa,hin!(ton, D.C., in September serving as The social implications of full employment of the State Capitol Credit Union for 1959- a consultant to the United States Office of were examined by M. LEE TAYLOR, assist­ 60. Other officers elected for the current Education in the development of plans for ant professor of sociology, and full employ­ year arc JosEPH P. LEVERONE, custodial school guidance and counseling institutes ment growth and international relations and ground superintendent in the Physical throughout the country. Such institutes are were discussed by WERNER LEVI, professor Plant Department, vice-chairman; and provided for in the National Defense Edu­ of political science. ETHEL E. HARRINGTON, personnel officer cation Act. • A new nature scriPs for primary grades in the University Hospitals, secretary. Oth­ • MILEs S. KERSTEN, professor of civil will be inaugurated this fall over radio sta­ er members of the Advisory Committee's engineering, served as chairman of a dele­ tion KUOM. Entitled "Exploring Nature executive committee are RALPH H. HoPP, gation of soil mechanics and foundation with Mr. B", the series will consist of 30 associate director of the libraries, and engineering specialists on a trip to the natural science programs written by Rich­ CLINTON T. JoHNSON, comptroller. Soviet Union this fall. ard Barthelemy, former research associate Newly elected members of the Advisory in the Museum of Natural History. Committee are: CYRUS P. BARNUM, profes­ • WILLIAM T. HERON, professor of psy­ KUOM also will broadcast 12 Minneapo­ sor of physiological chemistry; DR. RuTH chology, is serving as a visiting lecturer at lis Symphony Orchestra concerts for young E. BoYNTON, director of the Health Serv­ Bowdoin College. people during the year, which will be pre­ ice; WALTER W. HELLER, chairman of eco­ viewed by GuY DuCKWORTH, assistant pro­ • HELMUT G. HEINRICH, professor of aero­ nomics; DR. JAMES R. JENSEN, chairman of fessor of music. nautical engineering, recently presented a operative dentistry; WILBUR F. JENSEN, di­ Two interview programs will provide stu· paper on the status of basic research on rector of Audio-Visual Education Service; dents with information about University aerodynamic retardation at the Scientific HAROLD D. SMITH, director of University Theater productions "Peter Pan" and Society of Aeronautics in Hamburg, Ger­ Bookstores; and FRANK VERBRUGGE, asso­ "Robin Hood." many. Professor Heinrich also visited Ger­ ciate chairman of physics. man research institutes and lectured at • A committee to advise in the selection Technische Hochschule, Stuttgart, Germany. of a new dean for the Graduate School to Correction replace Dean Theodore C. Blegen, who will David K. Berninghausen, director of • EDITH M. LENTZ, associate pcofessor in retire on July 1, 1960, has been appointed the Library School, was ..Iected presidt·nt the School of Public Health, served as an by President J. L. Morrill. of tlw _1\,_,ociation of American Library exchange professor with the University of Chairman of the Committee is E. W. Schoo\,, and not of the American Library Chile from September to mid-October. ZIEBARTH, dean of the Summer Session. A,,ociation as r!'portrd in the October • DR. FRANK MoRRELL, associate profes­ Other members are: SHERWOOD 0. BERG, MINNE50TAN. sor of neurology, attended a special Cong­ head of agricultural economics; KENNETH E. CLARK, chairman of psychology; MARCIA Staff Activities, Leaves ress on Brain Mechanisms and Learning in Montevideo, Uruguay, and the Internation­ EDWARDS, associate dean of the College of • Two University professors participated al Physiological Congress in Buenos Aires, Education; STUART W. FENTON, associate in a meeting of the American Psychologi- · Argentina, last August. chairman of chemistry; DR. VICTOR JoHN· cal Association held in Cincinnati, Ohio. soN, director of the Mayo Foundation; RALPH F. BERDIE, director of the Student • Staff members serving as consultants SAMUEL H. MoNK, professor of English; Counseling Bureau, presided at the meet­ to various firms include: DR. MAYNARD M. NELSON T. SPRATT, JR., chairman of zool­ ing and WILLIS E. DuGAN, professor of ed­ CoHEN, professor of neurology, consultant ogy; and DR. MAURICE B. VrsscHER, head ucation, spoke on needed developments in to the National Institute of Neurological of physiology. 12 The Minnesotan DoMNING, senior general mechanic, Agri· versity Hospitals; SHARON VIKER, senior cultural Engineering; CHRISTA ELGUTHER, laboratory technician, Bacteriology; AR­ senior secretary, Analytical Chemistry; NOLD W. WALKER, radio program super­ ORLAND W. ERICKSON, operating engineer, visor, KUOM; DouGLAS WHITAKER, junior Duluth Physical Plant; LOis H. HANSEN, librarian, Library; and A. LAURENCE administrative secretary, Duluth Adminis· MoRAN, chemical apparatus supervisor, tration; CAROLE M. JoHNSON, secretary, Chemistry. Public Administration Center; MARGERY The following staff members have rt>· JoHNSON, senior laboratory attendant; Bac· ceived Regents Scholarships for the Gt>n­ teriology; and RoGER S. JoHNSON, senior eral Extension Division for fall quarter: accountant, Comptroller's Office. MARY RosE BLACK, editorial assistant, Also: KATHREN V. KAPUSTA, assistant Physics; CLARENCE CARTER, senior stores head hospital nurse, University Hospitals; clerk, Library; LAUREL ERICKSON, clerk ALTON L. KoLLMANN, bookstore manager, stenographer, Psychiatry Research; SALLY Coffey Hall Bookstore; GoRDINE A. LIND· ERXLEBEN, psychometrist, Duluth Student STROM, senior clerk typist, Student Coun­ Personnel Service; VALERIA FLEISCH­ seling Bureau; CAROL ANN McLIMANS, stu­ HACKER, office supervisor, Center for Con­ dent technologist supervisor, Laboratory tinuation Study; SHARON GEMMILL, junior Medicine; MoRRIS A. MITTENEss, acting scientist, Surgery; LENORE HINES, assist­ Walter H. Swanson, above left, vice presi­ farm and grounds superintendent, General ant hospital nuFSing supervisor, Health dent of research and development for Service and Maintenance, St. Paul; CARO· Service; MARGARET JACOBSON, senior clerk Kimberly-Clark Paper Company and a LYN JANE MosBEY, head hospital nurse, typist, Health Service; and LAVERNE MAR· 1918 University Forestry School gradu­ University Hospitals; MARTHA NYBERG, sen- KOWSKI, senior account clerk, Comptroller's ate, is congratulated by Regent A. J, • ior clerk typist, Student Counseling Bu­ Office . Olson on his receipt of the University's reau; EDWARD R. NYE, principal laboratory WILLIAM MATTOX, general mechanic fore· Outstanding Achievement A ward. Pres­ attendant, Physics; CAROL J. PLATNER, sec­ man, University Hospitals; JoHN D. Mc­ entation of the award was made at the retary, Student Housing Bureau; EILEEN CARRON, laboratory technical assistant, Itasca Forestry and Biological Station RIORDAN, general staff nurse, University Chemistry; ERNSTA M. OLSON, student per­ during the observation of the Station's Hospitals; JoAN RIPPETOE, photography sonnel worker, Student Housing Bureau; fiftieth anniversary last summer. assistant, Medical Art t livE MAE RousE, LuvERNE PASENOW, principal clerk, Civil junior scientist, Physiology; KATHRYN L. Service Personnel; ENGEL H. PRINs, gener· SMITH, junior scientist, Veterinary Medi­ a! mechanic, Mines Experiment Station; • The University is one of 13 Minnesota cine; and ELEANOR M. STEELE, psychomet­ SALVATOR RITCHIE, senior clerk, St. Paul colleges and universities which is partici· rist, Student Counseling Bureau. Post Office; MERTON A. ScHAAR, assistant pating in a new testing program for college­ Also: HUBERT THIBODEAU, junior engin· buyer, Purchasing; ERIKA ScHROEDER, of­ bound high school seniors. WILBUR L. LAY­ eer, Physical Plant; RussEL L. TRoY, sen­ fice supervisor, Public Health; LoRETTA TON, assistant director of the Student Coun· ior engineering assistant, Physical Plant; ScRIBNER, principal clerk, Health Service; seling Bureau, will serve as state coordin· JANET UuucH, assistant head hospital JosEPHINE STEELE, principal clerk, Civil ator for the program. nurse, University Hospitals; MARGARET Service Personnel; and MAXINE WINFIELD, Inaugurated in 14 states this September, VAN DER KRAAN, head hospital nurse, Uni- senior laboratory technician, Anatomy. the American College Testing (ACT) pro· gram will measure general intellectual ability through testing competence in Eng· lish, mathematics, social studies, and nat· ural sciences. Test results will be used by Minnesota colleges for admission and placement pur­ poses; for granting scholarships, loans, and other awards; and for counseling purposes. They will be used by high school seniors and their advisers as guides in vocational and college selection.

Fall Quarter Regents Scholarship Winners The following staff members have re­ ceived Regents Scholarships for the fall quarter: DoNALD E. BATTLES, principal labora· tory attendant, Experimental Surgery; Fifty-three exhibits were on display in Williams Arena during LORRAINE BISSONETT, junior librarian, Du· the armual Editors and Legislators Day held September 26. The luth; JuNE B. CHECKLUND, principal clerk, Department of Dairy Husbandry exhibit, above, displayed two Physics Library; RuTH E. DAHL, assistant calves, one illustrating the improved physical condition and head hospital nurse, University Hospitals; resistance to disease resulting from the use of approved manage­ RoLAND H. DAUGHERTY, associate scientist, ment techniques by the dairy farmer. Phillip Parsons, teaching Rosemount Aeronautical Laboratories; assistant, and Edward V. Caruolo, instructor, manned the ex­ MARY E. DELANEY, student technologist hibit which was prepared under the supervision of Clarence L. supervisor, Medical Technology; ALDEN E. Cole, head of dairy husbandry.

November, 1959 13 is different, there is no set therapeutic procedure to follow. University Health Service "An individual who needs only a definition of his problem may come for only one visit," says Dr. Robert G. Hinckley, head psychiatrist. "How­ ever, such cases amount to less than Offers Psychiatric Help 10 per cent of the total. The long term case who has built up a hard shell of defenses needs more counsel­ ing, because it takes time to get be­ hind these defenses." Most cases aver­ age from four to five interview hours, HELPING INDIVIDUALS to-understand by one of the two psychiatric social although some patients, over a period their emotional problems and how to workers, Lydia M. Hermann, assist­ of years, will come for several hun­ live effectively in society is the func­ ant professor, or Dorothy Smith, in­ dred hours of counseling. tion of the University Health Serv­ structor. The interviewer, through ice's Mental Hygiene Clinic. Counsel­ conversation with the patient, is able Besides Dr. Hinckley, full-time psy­ ing at the Clinic is available on an to determine the nature and history chiatrists include Doctors Myron G. outpatient basis to all University stu­ of his problem. The individual is then Messenheimer and Henry Douglas dents and to those staff members who referred for psychiatric care. This Lamb, assistant professors. Doctors belong to the University Health Serv­ most frequently includes psychothera­ Richard C. Kogl and James Lyons, ice Plan. py, either individually or of group clinical instructors, are part-time psy­ chiatrists at the Clinic. Psychologists Often individuals seek medical character. It may, however, include are Shirley M. Corrigan, full-time in­ care at the Health Service for physi· any indicated measures such as drug structor and mental hygienist, and cal symptoms which are actually the therapy or the use of other facilities Walter Mink, part-time mental hy- effect of an emotional problem. In such as physical, social, or vocational ~ gienist. such cases, when the attending physi­ services. cian finds nothing organically wrong, In group sessions individuals meet The greatest problem of the college the patient is referred to the Mental with others who have similar prob­ age group is gaining a feeling of se­ Hygiene Clinic. Others are referred lems and through mutual discussion, curity. "At college age," says Dr. to the Clinic by the Student Counsel­ are able to recognize different emo­ Hinckley, "people are in a transition. ing Bureau, by chaplains in the cam­ tional problems and learn how to ad­ They want independence, but still pus religious foundations, or by in­ just their behavior to cope with them. have to be dependent. Each needs to structors who have observed an emo­ A member of the Clinic staff serves gain and form sound personal identi­ tional problem in class. a_s a counselor during each group ses­ ty and a feeling of adequacy in adapt· ing to world stress, so that he may At the initial appointment, each siOn. adequately cope with his own emo­ new patient is interviewed privately Because each individual's history tions." Most of the student patients attend classes every day and live a Consulting with Dr. Robert G. Hinckley, center, head psychiatrist at the Mental regular college life while trying to Hygiene Clinic are, from left to right, Drs. Henry Douglas Lamb and Myron G. solve their problems. Messenheimer, psychiatrists; Shirley M. Corrigan, psychologist, and Lydia Hermann psychiatric social worker. - ' Since the Clinic was founded in 1926, with only one part-time physi­ cian, nearly 11,500 patients have been treated. Last year a total of 780 patients received psychotherapy. Over half of those coming to the Clinic are men, which corresponds to the enroll­ ment ratio at the University. "PsychQtherapy offers few an - swers," concludes Dr. Hinckley. "Most often it means just a lot of hard work with human relationships." Secretary and receptionist at the Clinic is Gloria Wennschlag, assisted by Shirley Pearson, clerk stenogra­ pher. 14 The Minnesotan The Question Is: What New and Revised University Civil Service Regulations Are Now in Effect?

SEVERAL NEW UNIVERSITY Civil Service regulations are As a result of opinion expressed at the public hearings, now in effect following approval in October by the Board a new benefit is included in the revised rule. A maximum of Regents. The proposed new rules and revisions in exist­ of one and one-half days per calendar year may be used ing rules were posted in July, and public hearings were for non-emergency medical or dental appointments, to held at Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Rosemount. be arranged at such times as to require a minimum of The changes, as approved by the Civil Service Committee, time off the job. Vice President Lunden, President Morrill, and the Re­ "Sick Leave Bank" Established gents, are of significance to all University Civil Service staff members. A new rule regarding sick leave accumulation was Rules concerning time off for holidays have been re­ adopted, retroactive to July 1, 1959. Previously, a staff vised so that now all Civil Service staff members will member could not accumulate more than 100 days of receive the same number of holidays regardless of what sick leave. Now, once he has accumulated his 100 days, shifts or what days they may work. The revised rules, each month of perfect attendance thereafter he may use which conform with state Civil Service policy, provide one-half day as additional vacation time. The other half­ that if a major or a minor holiday falls on Saturday, staff day will be put into a "sick leave bank." Any time off as members in departments which operate on a seven-day sick leave is subtracted from the 100 days and not the schedule will no longer receive time off with pay. They bank. The bank is used only after the 100 days have been will, however, receive premium pay (50 per cent of their exhausted. For example, if a staff member with five days regular rate) for working on a major holiday which falls in the bank takes 10 days sick leave, this time will be sub­ on Saturday. tracted from the 100 days, and he will still have the five days in the bank. Additional half days for vacation time Grievance Procedure Revised and additions to the bank will start after the member has The rule concerning grievance procedure was revised again accumulated 100 days of sick leave. This would so that now a staff member may appeal a grievance de­ require 10 months more of perfect attendance. cision of the Civil Service director to the Civil Service Included in the proposals discussed at the public hear­ Committee. If a staff member appeals to the Committee, ings was the revision of the rule regarding staff mem­ its decision can be appealed to an outside arbitration bers who transfer to other departments. The existing rule board. If he appeals directly to arbitrators, however, the provides that a staff member who has passed his proba­ decision cannot be appealed to the Committee since the tionary period can transfer to another department with­ decision of an arbitration board is final. Previously, a out losing the right to return to his old job within a six­ staff member could appeal the Director's decision only month period. The proposed revision provided that in to an arbitration board and not to the Civil Service Com­ case of transfer, a staff member might lose the right to mittee. return to his old job. Due to opposition expressed at the The rule regarding conditions for use of sick leave hearings, the proposed revision was dropped. was also revised. The term "immediate family" was re­ Another change resulting from public hearings in­ defined and made more restrictive. volved dropping the requirement of six-month service A staff member is allowed to take sick leave in the before a staff member could receive time off with pay for case of death or illness in his immediate family. Under jury service. Other changes included the adoption of new the old rule, immediate family was defined as "spouse, rules regarding longevity pay, emergency overtime, and parents of spouse, and the parents, guardian, children, clarification of seniority in layoff. brothers, sisters,' or wards of the employee." This defini­ All rules became effective October 3, 1959, when they tion now applies only in the case of death in the imme­ were approved by the Board of Regents, with the excep­ diate family. In the case of illness, immediate family is tion of the rule involving the "sick leave bank" which now defined as spouse, minor children, or parent, living was retroactive to July 1, 1959. in the household of the staff member. The revised rule Copies of all changes are being sent to all departments. also defines more clearly the conditions under which sick Staff members wishing additional information may con­ leave may be used. These changes were made so that the sult these copies or contact the Office of the Department rule would conform with recent changes in the State of Civil Service Personnel, 14 Administration Building, Civil Service rules and policies. extension 6398. November, 1959 15

, 11 i 111111 University of Minnesota Calendar of Events NOVEMBER, IBaB Jl

MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY (November 3-7, 8:30 p.m.; November 3 November 8-"Wild Life of the Canadian CONCERTS and 8, 3:30p.m.) Arctic." I Subscription Concerts November 26-28, December l-6-The Light November 15--"Look Down," a color film Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. in the Deepening Dark by Lowell Man· of local wild life. November 6-Thomas Schippers, guest con· full. November 22-"Between the Tides." ductor. (November 26-28, December l-5, 8:30p.m.; November 29-"Unchained Goddess," Bell I November 13-Yehudi Menuhin, violinist. December l and 6, 3:30 p.m.) Telephone television production on November 20-Robert and Gaby Casadesu;;. (Single tickets for both plays are $1..50 weather. I pianists. and are on sale at the Scott Hall Box November 27-Rafael Druian, violinist. Office.) (Single tickets, $2.00, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00. UNIVERSITY GALLERY $4.50. Reservations may be made at 106 EXHIBITIONS Northrop.) • SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY Through November 5--New acquisitions. BROADCASTS Twilight Concerts The Graphic Art of Durer and Schon· Northrop Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. KUOM, 770 on the dial gauer. November !-Viennese program. Monday, l :30 p.m.-"The Creativ;e Mind" October 30-November 23-America in Da· November 22-0rchestral favorites. Rafael with Lyman Bryson, host and commen· guerreotypes. Druian, violinist; George Grim and Ar· tator .. October 30-December 14-Recent Paintings nold Walker, narrators. Tuesday, 12:10 p.m.-"Concerts and Lee· by Esteban Vicente. (General admission, $1.00. Sale of tickets tures Report" with James S. Lombard, November 9-December 21-Contemporary opens at the Northrop Box Office at 3:30 director of the Department of Concerts Greek Painting. p.m. on the day of the concert.) and Lectures. (The University Gallery, on the third and Saturday; 12 noon- "U.N. Features for fourth floors of Northrop Auditorium, is UNIVERSITY ARTISTS COURSE '59." open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 CONCERTS Saturday, 4:15 p.m.-"Everybody's Moun· p.m., Monday through Friday. Concert· Masterpiece Series tain," a report on "mountain-tops" of goers will find the Gallery open before per­ Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. educational leadership and imagination formances and during intermissions.) November 4-Philharmonia Hungarica. in the United States today. (Single tickets, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, NOVEMBER UNIVERSITY OF $4.00. Reservations may be made at 105 SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY MINNESOTA PRESS PUBLICATIONS Northrop.)* TELECASTS Prester John, the Letter and the Legend by Celebrity Series Channel KTCA-TV Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. 2, Vsevolod Slessarev, research fellow in November 9-Carlos Montoya, guitarist. Monday-Thursday, 9:00 p.m.-"Sociology the University Library. $6.00. (Single tickets, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. 3: Social Problems" with Arthur L. John· Vocabulary of Modern Spoken Greek by Reservations may be made at lOS North· son, associate professor of sociology. Donald C. Swanson, associate professor rop.) * Monday, 9:30 p.m.-"Current Issues" with of classics. $5.00. Robert Lindsay, instructor in journalism. UNIVERSITY CONVOCATIONS Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.-"Twin Cities Profile" November 5-Minneapolis Symphony Or· with John R. Borchert, chairman of the ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS chestra in rehearsal. Thomas Schippers, Geography Department. Cross Country guest conductor. Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.-"At Home With Nokomis Park, 4:00p.m. (Northrop Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.) Music" with Guy Duckworth, assistant November 2-Iowa State University. November 12-"New Guinea, Isle of Ad· professor of music. venture," film lecture by Colonel Arnold Thursday, 9:30 p.m.-"Town and Country" Home Football Game Maahs, world traveler, author, observer. with Raymond S. Wolf, associate profes· Memorial Stadium, 1:30 p.m. (Northrop Auditorium, 11:30 a.m.) sor in Agricultural Extension. November 2.5-Football awards. November 21-Wisconsin. Friday, 9:00 p.m.-"Guiding Speech De· (Single tickets, $4.00) * (Main Ballroom, Coffman Memorial Union, velopment" with Ernest H. Henrikson, 11:30 a.m.) director of the Speech and Hearing Home Hockey Games SPECIAL CONVOCATION Clinic. Williams Arena, 8:15 p.m. Northrop Auditorium, 3:30 and 8:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m.-"The Sound of· Literature" November 27-Michigan College of Min­ November 19-"0edipus Rex," color film by with David W. Thompson, professor of ing and Technology. Stratford (Ontario) Shakespearean F es· speech and theater arts. November 28-Michigan College of Min· tival Players. ing and Technology. (General admission tickets at $1.00 for UNIVERSITY THEATER MUSEUM SUNDAY FILM PROGRAMS adults and $.60 for children under 16 on PRODUCTIONS sale at gate only. Single game reserved Regular Productions Mzt.~eum of Natural History Auditorium, seats, $1.75. Over-the-counter ticket .sales Scott Hall Auditorium 3:00p.m. for both hockey and football games begin November 3-8-Tall Story by Howard Lind· November !-"Living Desert," a Walt Dis· the Monday before each game at 109 Cooke say and Russel Crouse. ney production. Hall.) • Unless otherwise noted, these events are open to the public without charge.

*Tickets for these events are also available at the Field Schlick Ticket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtown Ticket Office, 18!l Northwestern Rank Building, Minneapolis, on Monday of the week prior to the performance. ,_ THE MINNESOTAN :I •i I :j 7:1te Universif!l Staff Magazine ZJeccmucr, 1959 THEY MADE us GREAT

H. Rowatt Brown, who presented the Carillon Americana to the Uni­ versity, meets Helen Garvey, Uni­ versity Carillonneur, who plays the Brown Bells each weekday after­ noon. ..

H RowATT BROWN, IN MEMORY of his wife, Frances • Miller Brown, has presented to the University of Minnesota gifts of electronic bells, culminated by his On the cover ... gift of the Carillon Americana. is an air view of the West Central School of Agriculture Each twilight -the melodious chimes of the Brown Bells and Experiment Station at Morris, Minn. Beginning in the sound from the roof of Northrop Memorial Auditorium fall of 1960, the University will offer first-year college to mingle with the bustle of University campus and com­ level instruction on the campus. Established as a Univer­ munity life. Playing the Brown Bells each weekday aft­ sity agency in 1910, the school occupies 17 major build­ ernoon from 5 to 5:30 throughout the'academic year is ings and 19 minor structures. Helen Garvey, University Carillonneur, and a senior mu­ sic student at the University. The carillonic bells also mark the class hours on campus each day except Sunday, Vol. XIII No.3 and identify University programs over the air. A noon­ THE MINNESOTAN time concert is heard each Sunday. Published by the Department of University Relations, 213 Mr. Brown, an esteemed neighbor of the University, Administration Building, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis was born in Canada and reared in Minnesota. 14, Minnesota. William L. Nunn, Director At the evening dedication dinner in Coffman Memorial Beverly Sinniger ...... :...... Editor Union on November 3, the University of Minnesota pre­ Jo Anne Ray ...... Associate Editor sented the Regents Award to Mr. Brown "in special Advisory Committee: Members of the University Public Infor­ recognition of his qualities of benefaction, fidelity, and mation Council. leadership." The Minnesotan will be published monthly October through May. Copies are mailed to University staff members. Subscrip­ The dedicatory concert on the Brown Bells that eve­ tion rates for non-stall members are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a ning was played by Robert Carwithen, organist at Swarth­ copy. Copies of this issue are on sale at Coffman Memorial more Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania and instructor Union Bookstore. in campanology at the Westminster Choir College, Prince­ Photographs, unless otherwise credited, were taken by mem­ bers of the University Photographic Laboratory. ton, N. J. In 1958, he was carillonneur at the Brussels Second-class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota. World's Fair. Miss Garvey presented the afternoon dedi­ catory concert. The new, comprehensive carillon instrument includes Editor's Note: As an economy measure, each issue of the Brown Flemish Bells, as well as new Harp, Celeste, THE MINNESOTAN published during the 1959-60 aca­ and Quadra Bells; the Brown English Bells remain as a demic year will be printed on this cheaper newspaper­ separate carillon. grade stock. 2 The Minnesotan J I UMD DORMITORIES FEATURE 'NEW LOOK'

NEW VENTURE IN residence design is featured in A the two new apartment-styled dormitories on the Duluth Campus. Above: Mrs. Grace Evans, head residence hall counselor, The new dormitories are designed into contem­ advises a student in her office in the girls' dormitory. porary one-story units or "blocs" joined "gear­ tooth" fashion along the back wall by a long, con­ Below: These new UMD dormitory units overlook the necting corridor. (See photograph at right.) Each campus and Lake Superior. individual unit or bloc contains six double rooms, arranged three on a side, to foster a "homey" or community spirit among students. The first of these two contemporary styled dormi­ tories was opened in 1956. Originally accommo­ dating women students, it is now occupied by men. The women !\f:udents have been transferred into the new 10-unit dormitory just completed this year. The $828,700 structures, together lwusing 163 students, are designed throughout in a contem­ porary style. Facilities include study rooms and rec­ reational lounges equipped with hi-fidelity sets, piano and television. A unique feature is that both the men's and women's dormitories are equipped with student laundry rooms and snack rooms or kitchenettes. Both of the new dormitories are part of the "up· per" campus building program, which is the new UMD campus development. The "upper" campus is not directly connected to the "lower" campus, but is separated by a Duluth residential section. Mrs. Grace Evans, head residence and women's Men's counselor, Mrs. counselor, and Mrs. Malve Secord, senior residence Malve Secord, visits with a guest in her and men's counselor, call campus living "non-credit office. Interior brick experience." Both agree that dormitories are not walls are featured in just places to live but places to learn how to live the men's units. with one another. In advising their students, 76 men and 87 women, the two counselors employ a balance of academic and social stress. "We are available for counseling or conversation all day and into the evening. We try to give direc­ Shown in this photograph are the long corridor con­ necting the individual units, and one of the lounges. tion before problems arise," concluded Mrs. Evans. "This is a place to study but it is also a second. home- a place to develop character and to enjoy after school hours," added Mrs. Secord. Maintaining the "sparkling clean" look in the two new dormitories are housekeepers Mrs. Signe Anderson and Mrs. Lucy Senarighi. December, 1959 Left: Russian faculty members pictured are Pearl C. Niemi, assistant professor; Phillip Nice and Ludmilla Alexeev, instructors; and Wassilij Alexeev, visiting lecturer. Above: Associate Professor Thomas B. Irving in­ structs a class in Arabic using tapes he recorded while on leave last year.

Sputniks, World Political Situation Boost Interest in Slavic and Oriental Languages

WI GAVAREETYE PO-RUSSKY? tion as Russian was in a few years course. The next year an advanced V This year, more University stu­ ago," said Associate Professor Hich­ course and a survey of Russian litera­ dents than ever before can answer ard B. Mather, chairman of the de­ ture course were added to the cur­ "da" rather than "nyet" to the ques­ partment. "It seems obvious, con­ riculum. Following World War II, tion, "Do you speak Russian?" sidering the political situation today, the interest in Russian increased so Two years ago there were only 50 that the demand for Chinese speak­ that the curriculum was expanded to beginning Russian students at the ing Americans is going to increase include courses in Russian conversa­ University. Today there are nearly rapidly in the coming years." tion and composition. 200. Two years ago there were only The Department of Slavic and Today, a program for majors con­ 15 students in the intermediate Oriental Languages was first estab­ sisting of more than 30 senior col­ course. Today there are almost 40. lished in 1953, although all of the lege credits is offered. The tremendous increase in Rus­ languages were offered prior to that Both Chinese and Japanese have sian students can be traced to a day time. inc:reased their course offerings so two years ago this fall when a stun­ Russian was first taught in 1942. that students may select a major in either of these languages. ned American public awoke to dis­ "We started out as more or less of Rec:ently, a series of Asian Civili­ cover that the Soviet Union had per­ an off-shoot of the Department of zation courses on India, China, Ja­ formed a scientific and political coup Linguistics and Comparative Philol­ pan, and the Islamic world. was add­ by launching Sputnik I on its first ogy," said Professor Niemi. "For ed to the department's curriculum. trip around the globe. a year or two we were with the De­ 1\lthough now students may only "Almost to that day," said Pearl partment of Classics, and again with minor in Arabic, plans are under­ C. Niemi, assistant professor of Slavic Linguistics." and Oriental Languages, "we can way to add enough courses to form mark the beginning of the increased Arabic, the first of the Sla¥ic and a major sequence of study. Thomas interest in Russian." Oriental languages to be taught at B. Irving, associate professor of Ro­ Although the other languages Minnesota, was first offered around mance languages who teaches Arabic taught by the Department of Slavic 1940. Japanese was offered in 1945, for the Department of Oriental and and Oriental Languages- Arabic, and Chinese was added in 1949. All Slavic Languages, has drafted a pro­ Chinese, and Japanese-have had three were part of the Department posal for a University. center of Near no sputniks to send their popularity of Linguistics until the present de­ Eastern studies. soaring, the interest in these lan­ partment was established. "We are also in the process of guages has increased steadily. Russian was initiated in 1942 with drawing up plans for graduate pro­ "Chinese is in much the same posi- a beginning and an intermediate grams in all of our languages," said The Minnesotan Professor Niemi. "At present, how­ ever, we lack sufficient staff. "In Russian we have had to turn away students who wish to take he­ ginning courses because these class­ es are already overcrowded. In or­ der to learn a language properly, :" students must have time for indi­ vidual class recitation. Our courses this fall are averaging approximate­ ly 50 students." Russian is taught by Professor Niemi, Phillip Nice, instructor, and Wassilij Alexeev, visiting lecturer. Ludmilla Alexeev, instructor, and Adele Donchenko, teaching assistant, teach part time. Marthe Blinoff, as­ Translating a book from the Library's Oriental col­ sociate professor of Romance Mn­ lection is a class in Chinese taught by teaching assist­ guages, teaches one course in Rus- ant Martha Gong, third from left, and Department Chairman Richard B. Mather, standing. sian civilization and culture. " Chinese is taught by Professor Mather and Martha Gong, teaching fore, we are eligible for federal funds "Since there are only two tape re­ assistant. Edward M. Copeland is in­ under the terms of the National De­ corders," said Professor Irving, structor in Japanese. He is assisted fense Education Act. "only two language groups can utilize by Mei-sha Hwang. Professor Irving "Since there is a critical need for the laboratory at the same time. And and Dorothy E. Rundorff, instructor high school teachers of Russian, we because space is limited, students in Romance languages, teach Arabic. would like to establish a summer cannot repeat words and phrases out A major step toward developing training institute for them. The fed­ loud. The equipment we have is in a graduate program was accom­ eral government is anxious to pro­ poor condition because we have no plished with the acquisition of an vide funds for such an institute, but technician or replacement budget. We Oriental library collection. In 1954, in order to qualify for funds we must are as handicapped in teaching lan­ the Diether ·von den Steinen collec­ first have an adequate language lab­ guages as a chemistry instructor tion of Chinese books was purchased oratory. Our language laboratory is would be if he could not replace a by the University. The collection badly outdated." Bunsen burner." contained over 1500 volumes. Since Professor Irving, who made his An inter-departmental committee 1957, the addition of both Japanese own tape recordings of five Arabic composed of the chairmen and some and Chinese works from the ancient dialects while on le~ve of absence faculty members of the language de­ classics to contemporary writings last year, stresses the need for a new partments has drawn up recommen­ has increased the collectiop to well language laboratory. dations for a new language labora­ over 10,000 volumes. "Just as a child learns to speak tory. The new laboratory would have "Actually, we are in a good posi­ by imitating the speech of his eld­ equipment that could be moved easily tion for expanding our programs," ers, so do students learn to speak a to another location if and when the said Professor Mather. "All of the foreign language correctly by first language departments are moved languages taught by this department listening to words and phrases and from Folwell Hall. have been termed strategic languages then repeating them," he said. "In the meantime," said Professor by the federal government. There- The language laboratory, used by Mather, "we are going ahead with all language departments at the Uni­ plans not only to develop a gradu­ versity, is housed on the second floor ate program, but also to add Malaya­ of Folwell Hall. Space is provided for Polynesian and minor Asian lan­ 20 students to listen over earphones guages to our curriculum. How soon to tapes of foreign languages. we shall be able to put our plans into effect, however, is uncertain. "But considering the increasing Edward M. Copeland, instructor in Japa­ political, economic, and cultural im­ nese, is pictured in front of the collection of Japanese books which is housed in the portance of our languages," he added, office of the Department of Oriental and "I think we can go no where hut Slavic Languages. forward." 5 Bookstores Serve Students As Text and Supply Center

T HE BUYING AND SELLING of Uni­ that the managers decide what and versity textbooks is a compli­ how many books to order. cated-and sometimes risky- busi­ Despite the careful estimates, the ness. Bookstores sometimes run short of The job of the University Book­ a book and must order additional stores is to ensure that each quarter copies, or they are left with unsold every University student will be able boaks which must be returned to the to purchase the required textbooks publisher. and supplies for all of his courses. - It is the unforeseen factors which To order a sufficient number of thraw the estimates awry. Accord­ books (but not too many, since over­ ing ta the Bookstores managers, it is stocking can result in financial loss) not uncommon for an instructor to requires that careful estimates be decide at the last minute to require made based on class enrollment and, an additional text. Sometimes course if the book were previously stocked, enrollment far exceeds expectations, the number of copies sold in past or perhaps the publisher underesti­ quarters. It also requires a certain mates the demand and fails to have amount of ''hope" according to the enough copies of a particular book Bookstores managers whose job is printed. to make the estimates and place the Despite these variables, the Book­ orders. stores' supply and the students' de­ Before each quarter, the bookstores mand usually are abo~t equal. receive the official textbook list from Harold D. Smith is director of the Office of Room Assignments and the University Bookstores. There are Scheduling. The list is compiled frQm four bookstores on the Minneapolis information each instructor gives as campus. to what texts he will require and The engineering store in the base­ what he thinks his course enrollment ment of Main Engineering and the will be. It is from this list plus their medical store in the Mayo Memorial own records of previous book sales Building are managed by Mary H. Riley. The Nicholson Hall Bookstore, which carries science, literature, arts, education, business, and mortuary science textbooks, is managed by Top: Paperbacks on Nicholson Hall Vera Orr. Bookstore shelves lure students interested General or recreational reading in good reading, eco])()Jlly. Center: Di­ books are sold in the Coffman Me­ recting the University Bookstores is the job of Harold D. Smith, who began morial Union Bookstore, which is working in the Bookstores in 1920 when managed by Florence Lentz. he was still an undergraduate student. It took a railroad, the construc­ Left: Classroom supplies for the Minne­ tion of new buildings, and the ad­ apolis and St. Paul stores are housed in an extensive underground area of the mission of large numbers of World Main Engineering Building. War" I veterans~ into the University The Minnesotan .. to create the demand for the first Minneapolis Campus bookstore. The construction of Chemistry, El­ liott Memorial Hospital, Experimen­ tal Engineering, Main Engineering, Zoology, and Jackson and Millard • Halls in the decade preceding 1920 created what was then called the "new" campus. Separated from the north end of campus by railroad tracks, the new buildings were the Left: Checking a book order are Nicholson Hall Bookstore staH members Doris G. Redcross, Manager Vera Orr, and Lois M. center for engineering and medical Lyke. Right: Looking over a recent addition to the engineering students. As the number of engineer­ store's paperbacks are Alton L. Kollman, manager of the Coffey ing students increased with the ad­ Hall Bookstore, Director Harold D. Smith, and Mary Riley, man­ mission of W odd War I veterans, ager of the engineering and m~cal stores. so did the need for a bookstore to versity Bookstores' sales. The Nichol- a large volume of used books. The serve the new campus. (The nearest son Hall store ~tocks a large supply Nicholson Hall store, however, does bookstore was across campus on of paperbacks since a majority of a big business in used books. Each University Avenue.) In 1920 the the titles available are in the science, year Mrs. Orr travels to used book first Minneapolis Campus bookstore literature, and arts fields. centers in New York City and Lin- was opened in the basement of Main In the course of selling books, coin, Neb., where she buys any texts Engineering. . staff members learn something about which are or will be required at The second store was not added the reading preferences of students. Minnesota. until 1939 when S.L.A. and educa­ For example, books in the humani- Handling the purchase and sale tion students outgrew the used book ties field do not sell as well to en- of the large volume oi books and sup­ service operated in Folwell Hall by gineers as to medical students. plies on the Minneapolis Campus re- the Women's Self Government As­ N or did the engineers exhibit any quires a full time staff of 22. In ad­ sociation (now Associated Women demand for Betty Crocker's "Dinner clition, as many as 100 part time Students). Established in Folwell For Two" cookbook, according to employees are hired to handle the Hall, the store was moved to Nichol­ the engineering and medical book- rush weeks of each quarter. son Hall following World War II. stores staff. The cookbook does sell Bookkeeping for both the Minne­ Coffman Memorial Union Book­ well in the medical store, however- a polis and St. Paul Campus book­ store was opened in 1940 following perhaps because of the number of stores is done under the direction of completion of the Union, and the married interns and doctors who Ivan C. Fletcher, senior accountant medical bookstore was opened in come in. and assistant to Mr. Smith. 1954 in the then new Mayo Memorial Because Bookstores staff members Barbara E. Herr is senior account Building. know that students are often short of clerk for the Minneapolis and St. The growth in the number of Uni­ cash, every effort is made to enable Paul stores, and Clement W. Free­ versity bookstores has been deter­ them to buy and sell used books. The man, principal stores clerk, assists mined in large part by the growth staff encourages what they call the Mr. Smith in ordering supplies for and expansion of the University. book exchange. Under this plan, in- all of these stores. "Considering the physical size of stead of ·selling a book to the store Other full-time staff members in­ the campus," said Mr. Smith, "the for 50 per cent of its original cost, elude: Engineering and medical only way students can be· served ade­ the student may leave the book at stores-Magna Drehmel and Edith quately is to have stores in or ad­ the store where it will be sold for O'Brien, clerks; Beatrice Hagfors, jacent to the colleges served." him at 75 per cent of its original senior clerk; Esther B. Iverson, sen­ University Bookstores are a self­ value. Since the Bookstores' handling ior stores clerk; and Christine Schu­ supporting University service. In ad­ fee is only 10 per· cent of the used mann, senior clerk typist; Nicholson dition to selling textbooks, they also price the student receives 67¥2 per Hall store-Lois M. Lyke, Doris G. handle a wide variety of classroom cent of the original cost of the book. Redcross, and Catherine M. Walters, supplies from paper clips to drawing This sy~tem enables the student to senior clerks; Irene Maloney, clerk; instruments to well over 150 kinds receive the maximum return. Juanita E. Monteith, senior stores of paper. Because engineering and medical clerk; and Theodore C. Winstead, Quality books in paper cover, students generally want to buy new storehouse stock clerk; Coffman Me­ which have created something of a l• books and keep them for reference moria! Union store- Olive R. Gob­ revolution in the book publishing in­ after they graduate, the stores serv- lirsch, senior clerk; and Linnea G. dustry, also have affected the Uni- ing these students are unable to buy Ross, clerk. December, 1959 7 Kenneth Winsness An instructor in the School of Forestry on the St. Paul Campus, Kenneth Wlnsness has been with the Univenlty for six yean, the school from which he graduated In 1949.

HAVE 1 Helen Peterson Secretary for Or. Owen Wangensteen, chairman of the Department of Surgery, is Helen Petenon. Miss Peterson lives in Min­ neapolis but calls "home" a little town in Minnesota, named Storden. She has been a secretary in the hospital far three years.

Ebba The pleasing smile behind the Ci Hospitals belongs to Mrs. Ebba Kubi· 17 years. She "loves to meet people' will be remembered by many who he around the world.

Ruby Pernell ~ Associate professor of social work, Ruby Pernell enjoys sculptoring ond water color pointing. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Miss Pernell spent the past two years at the London School af Economics studying and teaching in the Social Work Department. She has been on the faculty since 1948. Frank Gillis Map librarian in the Walter library is Frank Gillis, who has charge of the map collection and United Nations documents. He has been asso­ ciated with the University since 1955. A jazz en­ thusiast, Mr. Gillis is also a member of the Doc Evans Dixieland Band.

U MET? George Dennis Known Ia many hospital personnel for his friendliness and good humor, George Dennis likes to write happy poems that will bring a "little sunshine into a rainy day." His favorite poem is entitled, "Smile." Mr. Dennis- you may be surprised to know - has been employed In the University autop­ sy rooms for six years. Residing at Coon lake Beach, he enjoys fishing for walleyes and bass.

IS 4rmation Desk at the University has been with the University for r understanding and friendlrness ; to the University Hospitals from

I William McDonald Classics Professor William McDonald re- turned to the University this year after a year of archaeological study in Greece. Involved in the reconstruction of Nester's kingdom, he excavated tombs and habita­ tion sites which dated back to 1200 and 1300 B.C. He holds a copy of a 1700 B.C. gold death mask which he brought back with him. Magnify JOO times more than light microscopes UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INVOLVES USE OF ELECTRON MICROSCOPES

HE ELECTRON MICROSCOPE, with lenses, condenser, objective and pro­ science. T a maximum magnification 100 jector replaced by electromagnetic The first such microscope was ac­ times greater than the ordinary light lenses. quired by the Graduate School in microscope, can, in conjunction with A striking difference between the 1946. This microscope, together with a photographic enlarger, provide two is that with the electron micro­ a newer instrument received in 1956, magnification up to 500,000 times! scope, the image is not seen directly. are in Jackson Hall, the Anatomy Four such microscopes are now in Instead, the image is projected on to Building. Both are under the direc­ use at the University-two in An· either a fluorescent viewing screen tion of Professor Hartmann. atomy, one in Zoology and another or a photographic plate underneath, in the Variety Club Heart Hospital. where permanent images are record- His work with the instrument is chiefly concerned with examining the Considerably larger than the -.reg:~ ed for further study. ular light microscope, the electron - Another remarkable difference is tissue sections from the central ner­ microscope magnifies with a beam of the range of maximum magnification. vous system involving the brain and heat-accelerated electrons rather than The very best light microscope will spinal cord, brain tumors, and epi­ with regular light. The electron mi- provide a maximum useful magnifi­ lepsy, which include the complicated croscope can be compared to an in- cation of 1,500 times. With the use electron microscope phase of the in­ verted light microscope with its three of the electron microscope, the range vestigation. As a whole, his emphasis will be from 2,000 to 500,000 times is centered on the bio-medical or more. sciences. "For example," said J. Francis "The tissue sections used for ex­ Hartmann, professor of ·anatomy, "if amination under this type of micro­ you could put anything as large as scope must be very, very thin," ex­ a dime under the electron microscope, plained Professor Hartmann. "We try it would appear to be four miles to cut them one-millionth of an inch wide at top magnification." thick. In fact, they have to be so The increased magnification of the thin that if we used a steel cutting electron microscope is made possible edge, the tissue sections would be because of the extremely short wave four times too thick." length of the electron beam. In 1950, he helped to devise what Although the electron microscope is called a "glass knife", which has was developed in Germany 20 years an edge much sharper than steel. ago, it is still classified as a new­ The glass knife is attached to a ma­ comer to the realm of microscopic chine called a microtome.

Dr. George. Hudson, center, adjusts the magnified image for viewing by Professor Hartmann, right, and Dr. Hisao Fujita, left.

Associate Professor Joseph G. Gall studies an image projected on the fluorescent screen of the electron microscope. 10 Because of its great magnification, nection with such diseases as enceph­ chronic vascular diseases of children. the electron microscope has enabled alitis, which is inflammation of the "What we are trying to do here is scientists to see evidence of disease brain. to correlate the findings of the elec­ processes never before seen through Working in the field of hemotology tron microscope with those of the a regular light microscope. {study of the blood) is Mary Buck­ light microscope," said Dr. Vernier. "In the cases of those diseases man, instructor in the Anatomy De­ "We now have the advantage of be­ whose processes can be seen with the partment. ing able fo watch the progress of a light microscope, it is often too late The electron microscope in the disease in the tissue structure of an to do anything about the disease," he Zoology Building is used by Asso-. infected organ by study of serial bi­ said, "but with the new microscopes, ciate Professor Joseph G. Gall in opsy specimens, instead of only by we can observe and detect these connection with his studies involving external clinical observations. changes much earlier. Theoretically, the nuclei of animal cells. "Although electron microscopy is any problem whose answer lies in "In this department we do solely still largely a research technique," -• the use of very high magnification is basic research to gather informa­ he added, "we are sure that eventual­ solvable with the electron micro­ tion from a biological point of view," ly pathology departments all over scope." he said. "We are not concerned with the country will be using it." Staff members working with Pro· the diagnosis of disease." Professor Working with Dr. Vernier are fessor Hartmann include Lenore Gall's work mainly involves studying Joyce Lounherg, junior scientist, Mottaz, Lois Johnson, and Joan Ross, the structure of chromosomes and and Ruth Schurr, laboratory tech­ senior laboratory technologists;­ nuclear membranes. nologist, who prepare the tissue sec­ Dawn Melcher, laboratory technolo­ "Studies on chromosomes help in tions. gist; and Stuart Heald, junior scien­ understanding the workings of hered­ Both the electron microscopes in tist. ity." the Zoology Building and in the Others working with the electron Sally Inglis, laboratory technolo­ Variety Club Heart Hospital were microscope include Dr. Hisao Fujita, gist, prepares tissue sections, which acquired last year. research fellow from Japan, whose involves cutting, fixing, and imbed­ study is related to the nervous sys­ ding them in a pl~stic which is sim­ tem, especially a phenomenon called ilar to plexiglass. "neurosecretion," where nerve cells Like Professor Hartmann, Dr. in the posterior lobe of the pituitary Robert L. Vernier, established inves· actually produce a hormone. tigator of the American Heart Asso­ Studying on a Fullbright from ciation, also uses the microscope in England is Dr. George Hudson. His the Variety Club Heart Hospital for work with the microscope concerns both basic research and some diag­ .. the "blood-brain barrier"-so call­ nosis. An assistant professor of pedi­ ed because some particles in the atrics, he is especially interested in blood which regularly pass through nephrosis, and nephritis (inflamma­ the ordinary capillary walls, fail to tory diseases of the kidneys) in chil­ pass through the capillary walls in dren. However, his studies also in­ the brain. It is believed that this clude diseases involving the blood blood-brain barrier may have a con- vessels, joints, heart, skin, and

Dr. Robert L. Vernier, left, explains a feature of the specimen chamber and stage of the electron microscope to Ervin Howell, a medical student.

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Sally Inglis prepares a slide on the micro­ tome machine. 11 Protective Spray Will Make Poinsettia 'Less Temperamental'

The 'poin~>ettia, traditional and colorful Christmas plant found in homes during the yule season, may prove to be less "temperamental" due to research conducted by Professor Richard E. Widmer of the Horticulture Department of the University. The sensitive poinsettia plant does not thrive well in ordinary home environment because of its susceptibility to temperature changes, drafts, and light conditions. As a result, it wilts and loses its leaves. Research was concentrated on the use of a protective spray that would keep the poinsettia healthier for a longer period of time in the home. After five years of trial and error study, Professor Widmer has come up with encouraging results. Nine different chemical hormones were tried with different concen­ trations of each, as well as several different wetting agents (substance mixed with chemical and water to make spray adhere to leaves). The chemical found to be the most effective was one which is ordinarily used to induce tomato fruit set. The spray can be used only on mature plants because young bracts are too sensitive. The spray improves the retention of the red bracts (modified leaves which turn red). (The flower of the poinsettia is the cluster of spherical parts in the center of the bract cluster, and not the red "leaves" or bracts commonly referred to as the. "flower.") "Such a minute quantity of spray is needed that it will be used only by the commercial grower," says Professor Widmer. "The plant will be sprayed before selling to the retailer, because it is less subject to injury if it remains in the greenhouse under ideal conditions for one week after the spraying." Professor Widmer also advises special care be given to the poinsettia when it is in the home. A poinsettia requires bright light and should not be allowed to wilt because this causes injury to the leaves and they will fall off. Because of the plant's sensitivity, it should not be subjected to drafts, sudden temperature changes, or temperatures below 60 de­ grees. Temperatures above 75 degrees will also shorten the life of the blooms. The poin~>cttia plant may be carried over for a second year by drying it after flowering and storing it in a cool, well ventilated place. In May the plant should be cut off five inches above the ground line, repotted in fresh soil, and returned to a bright window to renew active growth. When the night temperature out of doors docs not drop below 60 de­ grees, the pot can be put into the ground in a location partially protected from the midday sun. Plants can be clipped until September l to keep them short, but clipping the same shoot more than once will result in small flowers. At the approach of cool nights, the plant should be taken indoors and kept in a sunny, airy location with a night temperature of 60 to 65 degrees. Higher night temperatures or exposure to artificial light after sunset following October 10 will delay or prevent flowering. If the poinsettia plant is cared for properly, it will again bloom color­ fully. The Minnesotan , Have You Heard?

Staff Appointments, Elections, Staff Publications, Activities • KENNETH C. DAVIS, professor of law, is the author of a four-volume Treatise on and Awards Administrative Law. Published during the • DR. CHARLES A. OwEN, JR., associate past academic year, the Treatise has re­ professor of clinical pathology at the Mayo ceived favorable reviews and the courts are • RAYMOND B. NIXON, professor of jour· Foundation, is the author of a recently puh· citing the work extensively. In February, nalism, has been elected president of the lished book, Diagnostic Radioisotopes. Professor Davis will begin a year's leave International Association for Mass Com­ of absence during which he will make a munication Research. The election took comparative study of administrative law place in October at Milan, Italy, where the • CLIFFORD N. WALL, professor of physics, and practices in Great Britain and oth<'r Association h~ld its first general assembly. is co-author of a recently published book, countries on a Ford Foundatio,n Fellowship. During the past two years Professor Nixon Laboratory Performance Tests in General has served as vice president of the Associ­ Physics. Written in collaboration with ation, which was established to promote Haym Kruglak, professor of physics at • DR. VICTOR JoHNSON, director of the throughout the world the development of Western Michigan University and a former Mayo Foundation, recently served as dep· scientific research on problems related to member of the University of Minnesota uty president of the Second World Con­ mass commul)ications. faculty, the book is designed primarily for ference on Medical Education held this teachers of college physics. Publication and fall in Chicago. distribution of the book were made possible • CLINTON T. JoHNSON, formerly director by a grant from the National Science Foun­ of University Services, has been named dation. • RoBERT W. HousE, chairman of the University treasurer and comptroller to Music Department at Duluth, is co-author succeed the late Edwin C. Jackson, who of a new publication entitled Foundations died September 24. A native of Princeton, • WILLEM J. LuYTEN, chairman of astron· and Principles of Music Education. Associ­ Minn., Mr. Johnson was graduated from omy, delivered 19 lectures at Eastern col· ate Professor House collaborated with the University's School of Business Admin­ leges and universities during November as Charles Leonhard, professor of music at istration in 1938. The following year he was a national lecturer of Sigma Xi, national the University of Illinois, on the book, named cost accountant in the University science fraternity. His subject was "Stellar which covers a systematic orientation to Food Service, and in 1942 he was named Populations, Dying Star~, and Stellar F.vo· music education for undergraduate and University field auditor. In 1947, he was lution." graduate students. appointed assistant director of the Depart· ment of University Services, and in 1952 he became director.

• DR. EDGAR V. ALLEN, professor of medi· cine at the Mayo Foundation, recently re· ceived the Gold Heart Award of the Amer· ican Heart Association. The award was con­ ferred upon Dr. Allen in recognition of his "outstanding contributions in advancing the objectives and program of the Amer· ican Heart Association."

• MARY H. MARSH, editorial assistant at the St. Anthony Falls Hydraulic Labora­ tory, was awarded the Certificate of Certi­ fied Professional Secretary at the October meeting of the St. Paul Chapter of the Na­ tional Secretaries Association. To receive this award, a secretary must qualify to take' and pass an exam, given annually, covering the fields of business law, busi­ ness administration, personnel and human English Profess?rs William Van O'Connor, left, and Allen Tate, right, relations, secretarial accounting and sec· two of the editors of the new series of University of Minnesota retarial skills and procedures. There are Pamphlets on American Writers, and John Ervin, Jr., director of the currently about 1700 Certified Professional University of Minnesota Press, examine one of the initial publications Secretaries in the United States, inclurl­ in the series, WILLIAM FAULKNER by Professor O'Connor, pub­ ing 74 in Minnesota. lished by the University Press in October. December, 1959 13 will facilitate research investigation and MINNESOTAN Survey Results prepare graduate students for research careers in the personality and mental health areas. GARDNER LINDZEY, profes­ A survey of reader reaction to the July sor of psychology, is chairman of the Cen­ 31st special legislative issue of THE MIN­ ter's advisory committee. Other committee NESOTAN, recently was completed by members are KENNETH E. CLARK, chair­ the Research Division of the School of man of psychology; DR. BERN AR D C. Journalism. GLUECK, ]R., professor of psychiatry; KEN· NETH MAcCoRQUODALE, professor of psy­ Following publication in July of the spe­ chology; RICHARD B. McHuGH, associate cial MINNESOTAN, questionnaires were professor in the School of Public Health; sent to 25 per cent of all staff members. and Professor Wirt. About 23 per cent of the staff members receiving the questionnaire completed it and mailed it to the School of Journalism. More than three-fifths of the respond­ Planning Committee Named ing staff members said they had read "most" or "all" of the articles. About the same proportion reported they were "very A committee to formulate a general interested" in the issue. Alfred 0. C. Nier, chairman of physics, Minneapolis Campus plan has been ap­ appeared this fall as a guest lecturer on pointed by President Morrill. In announc­ About half of the respondents said they the "Continental Classroom" Course in ing the appointment of the committee, had received infonnation from this issue Modem Chemistry. Professor Nier's les­ President Morrill pointed out that with which they had not read or heard about son, entitled "Determination of Atomic the expansion of the campus to the west before. Of the kinds of information con­ Weights", was telecast coast-to-coast. side of the Mississippi River, the "need sidered "new", by a- substantial number of for a comprehensive campus plan becomes staff members were one: the fact that the more and more imperative." University will begin construction on the west bank of the Mississippi River dur­ LAURENCE R. LuNDEN, vice president for ing the next two years, and two: the News Notes business administratipn, will serve as chair­ breakdown of allocations for special pro­ man, and MALCOLM M. WILLEY, vice grams at the University, including pro­ president for academic administration, will grams of the University Hospitals. • Five research· grants totalling $105,900 serve as associate chairman. VERNON L. have been made to the University by the AusEN, room assignments and schedules National Science Foundation. The grants, supervisor, was named secretary. which support basic research at the Uni­ Other members are: IKE J. ARMSTRONG, versity, became effective this fall and went director of athletics and physical educa­ to A. ORVILLE DAHL, professor of botany, tion for men; THEODORE C. BLEGEN, dean Social Security Tax Rate Increase who will study "Fine Structure of Pollen of the Graduate School; Professor FRAN· Grains"; RoBERT F. LAMBERT, professor of CIS M. BoDDY; chainnan of the Faculty electrical engineering, who will study Consultative Committee and vice chairman Effective January 1, 1%0, the Social "Sound Propagation in Moving Media"; of the University Senate; WINSTON A. Security tax rate will increase from 2% RuFUs W. LuMRY, professor of physical CLOSE, advisory architect; WALTER W. per cent to 3 per cent for the three cal­ chemistry, who will conduct "Kinetic'Stud­ CooK, dean of the College of Education; endar years: 1960, 1961, and 1962. ies of Enzyme Mecha11isms"; DR. RICHARD DR. WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD, dean of the L VARCO, professor of surgery, who will School of Dentistry; GEoRGE P. HAGER, The higher rate is in accordance with do research on "Delayed Bacterial Hyper­ dean of the College of Pharmacy; ED­ the 1958 Federal Social Security Amend­ sensitivity and the Homograft Rejection WIN L. HAISLET, director of alumni re­ ments. The Amendments also provide for Pattern"; and to THOMAS F. WATERS, as· lations; C. B. HANSCOM, director of protec­ the greater retirement benefits which went sistant professor of entomology and econ­ tion and safety; DR. RoBERT B. HowARD, into effect January 1, 1959. omic zoology, who will do research on "Tro­ dean of the College of Medical Sciences; phic Structure of Freshwater Stream Com­ CLINTON T. JoHNSON, comptroller; RicH­ The maximum annual wage on which munities." ARD L. KozELKA, dean of the School ~f tax is paid will remain the same, $4800. Business Administration; WILLIAM B. LocKHART, dean of the Law School; RoY Comparison of the present and in­ • University enrollment on the Minneapo­ V. LUND, supervising engineer; ERRETT creased tax amounts is shown in the table lis, St. Paul, and Duluth Campuses totalled W. McDIARMID, dean of the College of below. Science, Literature, and the Arts; HoRACE 26,538 at the close of the second week of Annual Social fall quarter. Although more new students T. MoRSE, dean of General College; JULIUS Security Tax Amounts entered the University this year than a M. NoLTE, dean of the General Extension year ago, total attendance was 30 less than Division; Professor LLoYD M. SHORT, Annual Wages Present Effective the 1958 fall quarter enrollment. chairman of the Senate Committee on 1-1-60 Education; ATHELSTAN F. SPILHAus, dean $2400 $ 60 $ 72 of the Institute of Technology; EDWARD B. 3000 75 90 • A Center for Personality Research has STANFORD, director of libraries; R. E. 3600 90 108 been established within the Department of SuMMERS, dean of admissions and records; 4200 105 126 Psychology. RoBERT D. WIRT, associate STANLEY J. WENBERG, usistant to the 4800 and above 120 144 professor of clinical psychology, has been president; and E. G. WILLIAMSON, dean of named director of the new Center which students. 14 The Minnesotan , New University Publication Provides a Medium for Exchange of Staff Members' Views, Ideas

THE SENATE FoRUM, a new publication designed to he"-Stressed, and that the tone he dispassionate and utilize stimulate discussion of fundamental problems facing available facts; the University, has been established by the Senate Com­ mittee on Education, with the endorsement and approval That the hoard exercise a deep sense of responsibility of the Faculty Consultative Committee and the support to the relationship that the University hears to the com· of President Morrill. The first issue of the publication munity and to the state; is available this month. That emphasis he placed upon long-range developments "The publication will deal with educational issues as in the University and in the state as well as upon current they relate to theJllltion and to this particular Universi­ issues; ty," said Professor Kenneth E. Clark, a member of The Forum's editorial board. "The purpose of The Forum That there he no allusion to specific persons in articles is to provide a medium for the exchange of faculty or letters; ideas. We are not interested in controversy as such, hut That "star-gazing" articles he sought which hazard think this will help clarify the issues under discussion.''_ long looks into the future or into unorthodox approaches we would like to see different opinions expressed, for we in education; and

Topics for Discussion That the President have a standing invitation to con­ tribute or that he might he invited to comment upon a Articles and suggestions for topics to he discussed may submitted article or current issue. he submitted by both faculty and Civil Service staff mem­ bers. Four general topics, from suggestions submitted thus far, have been given priority for consideration in Editorial Board Members • the present and coming issues. They are: first, the spirit of the University as it relates to the staff and students; The Senate Forum is administered by an editorial second, the future of higher education in Minnesota; hoard of three faculty members appointed annually by three, planning for the physical needs of the University; the Faculty Consultative Committee. Paul D. Boyer, pro­ and four, financial support for research and graduate in­ fessor of physiological chemistry; Professor Clark, and struction. J. Edward Gerald, professor of journalism, will serve on In addition to long articles, the editorial hoard also en­ the hoard for the academic year 1959--60. courages staff members to respond to issUes discussed Any staff member who wishes to contribute may do so with short, informal statements or replies. In order to either by submitting manuscripts, by letter to the editors, maintain a balance in point of view on controversial is· or by suggesting topics for discu~ion. Manuscripts sues, the hoard will seek and publish a reply in the same should not exceed six typewritten pages, double spaced. issue in which any controversial letter or informal com· They may be sent to any one of the three editorial hoard munication appears. members. Editorial Policies Copies of the eight-page publication will he distributed to all faculty members with the rank of instructor or • Other policies under which the hoard will operate are: higher; clinical professors; members of the Administra­ That the educational aspect of any issue or condition tive Committee, and to the staff of the Mayo Foundation. December, 1959 15 University of Minnesota Calendar of Events ~~ DECEMBER~ 1959 \1 fi MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY (Single tickets at $1.50 are on sale at the December I3--"lnternational Bird Watch­ CONCERTS Scott Hall Box Office.) ing." Subscription Series December 20--"George Washington's Riv­ er." I Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY December 4-Leonard Pemiario, pianist. BROADCASTS .I December 11-Howard Mitchell, guest con­ UNIVERSITY GALLERY ductor. KUOM, 770 on the dial EXHIBITIONS I December IS--Beethoven's Ninth Sympho­ Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12:10 p.m. Through December 14-Recent Paintings I ny. University of Minnesota Chorus and -"Doctor Tell Me" with Dr. James by Esteban Vicente. soloists. Rogers Fox. Through December 2I-Contf'mpqrary I (Single tickets $3.00 to $4.50. Reservations December 14-18--"A Beethoven Festival" Greek Painting. I may be made at 106 Northrop.) • in honor of Beethovf'n's birthday, De­ December 4-2S-Three Renaissance Archi­ cember 16. te<:ts. Twilight Concerts (Beginning December 14 at 11:30 a.m.) December IS-February 3--William Blake, ! Northrop Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. December 19-26-"Christmas Music Fes­ prints and watercolors. December 6-"The Merry Widow" by Le­ tival" presenting some of the world's bar. great sacred music written in the spirit December 13--Grieg and Tchaikovsky pro­ of the season. DECEMBER UNIVERSITY OF gram. (Opens with Handel's "Messiah" on De­ MINNESOTA PRESS PUBLICATIONS December 20--"The Nutcracker" by Tchai- cember 19 at 2:00 p.m.) The Other Journey: Poems New and Se­ kovsky. - lected by Katherine Garrison Chapin. (General admission $1.00. Sale of tickets $3.00. opens at the Northrop Box Office at 3:30 SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY The Portrait of Your Niece by Carol Hall, p.m. on the day of the concert.) TELECASTS a University of Minnesota graduate. Seen on Channel 2, KTCA-TV $2.75. Monday-Thursday, 9:00 p.m., through De­ UNIVERSITY ARTISTS cember 17-"Sociology 3: Social Prob­ ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT COURSE CONCERTS lems." Masterpiece Series Monday, 9:30 p.m.-"Current Issues." EVENTS Home Basketball Games Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.-"Twin Cities Profile." Williams Arena, 8:00 p.m. December 1-David Bar-Illan, pianist. Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.-"At Home With (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. Music." December 3--Southern Methodist Univer- Reservations may be made at 105 North­ Thursday, 9:30 p.m.- "Town and Coun­ sity. rop.)* try." December I2-0klahoma University. Friday, 9:00 p.m.-"Guiding Speech De­ Celebrity Series December I9-Missouri University. velopment." December 2I-University of California at Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.-"The Sound of Literatun~." Los Angeles. December 9-David Oistrakh, violinist. (Single game reserved tickets, $2.00. Mail (Single tickets $2.00, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, order sales close one week prior to each $4.50. Reservations may he made at I05 MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS game. General admission tickets at $1.25 Northrop.)* Special Productions for adults and $1.00 for individuals under December 2--Brass Band and Symphony I6 on sale at gate only.) • UNIVERSITY CONVOCATIONS Band concerts. (Coffman Memorial Union. Brass Band, Home Hockey Games Northrop Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. - 11 :30 a.m.; Symphony Band, 12:30 p.m.) Williams Arena, 8:15p.m. December 3--Pro Musica student chorus. December 7-University Symphony Orches­ December 4-University of Denver. tra Fall Concert. December 5-University of Denver. (Northrop Auditorium, S:30 p.m.) COMMENCEMENT December IS-University of Minnesota December 9-St. Paul Campus Chorus Alumni. Northrop Auditorium, 8:00 p.m. with brass ensemble. (Single game reserved tickets, $1.75. Mail December 17-Speaker: John E. Burchard, (Coffey Hall Auditorium, S:OO p.m.) order sales close one week prior to each dean of humanities, Massachusetts In­ Tuesday Music Hours game. General admission tickets at $1.00 stitute of Technology. Scott Hall Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. for adults and $.60 for individuals under (Admission by guest card only.) December 1 and &-Students and faculty. 16 on sale at gate only.)* (Over-the-counter ticket sales for both hockey and basketball games begin the UNIVERSITY THEATER MUSEUM SUNDAY Monday before each game at IOS Cooke PRODUCTION FILM PROGRAMS Hall.) Scott Hall Auditorium Museum of Natural History Auditorium, Swimming December 1-5, S:30 p.m.; December 1 and 3:00p.m. 6, 3:30 p.m.-The Light in the Deepen­ December 6--"Some Grouse of America Cooke Hall, 1:00 p.m. ing Dark by Lowell Manfull. and North Europe." December 5-Minnesota Time Trials.

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to the public without charge.

*Tickets for these events are also ayailable at the Field Schlick Ticket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtown Ticket Office, ISS North­ western Bank Building, Minneapolis, on Monday of the week prior to the performance. ; , THE MINNESOTAN ~ 7:/te Universitu Staff ;uapazine - f!anuilru, 1960 THEY MADE us GREAT

ine years ago, the first hospital in N the United States devoted exclu­ The Variety Club Heart Hospital sively to the treatment and study of stage and screen performers; theater International Chief George Eby will heart disease, opened its doors- the attorneys and film distributors. be here for the unveiling and at that .... University's own Variety Club Heart time the University of Minnesota Re­ Hospital. During the earliest days of their or­ ganization, the barkers of Tent Num­ gents Award will be presented to the The story behind this magnificent ber 12 entertained hospitalized chil­ Variety Club of the Northwest. heart center began many years before dren and aided the needy during the The generous hearts of many - -in 1927. Eleven young showmen, depression years. A decade later, they The Variety Club, the University, and meeting solely for the purpose of devoted their energies to the care of the State - in aiding medical science, good fellowship, were destined to be­ refugees from Fascist tyranny, and have made possible the building of come the original "barkers" of V arie­ were the first to mobilize in the fight happier, healthier hearts for others. ty. against infantile paralysis. On the cover •.• On Christmas Eve of 1928, a baby Then in 1945, the idea to construct is the control room of "LINAC", the Uni­ girl was abandoned in the Sheridan the first heart hospital in the nation versity's atom smasher, with Gerald Gaugh­ Square Theater in Pittsburgh, and was born. Six years later it became a ran, research fellow, making a check of the a note attached to her clothing read: reality. The 78-bed hospital, over­ control panels. (See LINAC story on page "Her name is Catherine ... I have looking the Mississippi River from 3) • Cover photograph by Wally Zambino "- always heard of the goodness of the east bank, is now over a mil­ show business and I pray to God you lion and a half dollar structure. Vol XIII No. 4 will look out for her." Special features of the hospital in­ THE MINNESOTAN Published by the Department of Uni­ The baby was adopted by the ll clude two huge lounges with fire­ places, a school room and play deck versity Relations, 213 Administration and named Catherine Variety Sheri­ Building, University of Minnesota, Min­ dan -and thus a great and new pur­ for children, and a private motion neapolis 14, Minnesota. pose of the Variety Club began. With picture theater-with room for William L. Nunn, Director the words, "a little child shall lead wheelchairs and litters. Beverly Sinniger...... Editor Formal dedication of the hospital JoAnne Ray. .. .. Associate Editor them" as a motto, the original barkers Advisory Committee: Members of the saw their small group grow to include in April of 1951 brought noted mo­ University Public Information. Council.' tion picture personalities to the cam­ all of those in show business who are The Minnesotan will be published now organized under 37 "tents" scat­ pus, including Loretta Young and monthly October through May. Copies tered around the world. Vera-Ellen. are mailed to University staff members. On January 19, a plaque will be Subscription rates for non-staff mem­ Tent Number 12 is the Variety bers are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a copy. Club of the Northwest- which has unveiled on the Arthur W. Anderson Copies of this issue are on sale at ;_Coff­ observed a quarter of a century of Floor, the fifth floor of the hospital, man Memorial Union Bookstore. service. Its barkers from Minnesota, which was named for the devoted Photographs, unless ~therwise cred­ Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South chief barker who spearheaded early ited,· were taken by members of the Dakota, come from all walks of show hospital construction. Built by the University Photographic Laboratory. Variety Club, it provides for addi · Second-class postage paid at 'Minne­ business-theater owners and man­ apolis, Minnesota. agers; stage hands; radio, telefision, tional research facilities and services.

2 The Minnesotan

.. -l/NIIC,.

THE UNIVERSITY's "LINAC," the world's largest proton linear accelerator, is a nuclear machine that investigates the secrets of the atom. Located in a rectangular building on ~ high bank overlooking the Mississppi River just be­ low the lOth Avenue bridge, the linear accelerator pro­ duces no power, but rather, it "smashes the atom," liter­ ally "knocking chips out of it" in order that Universi­ ty scientists may study the make-up of these chips or par­ ticles. "The atom," explains Associate Professor Lawrence Johnston, project head, "is made up of a nucleus of neu­ trons and protons, surrounded by a ring of electrons. The composition of the atom, he pointed out, ''can be similarly compared to the solar system with its orbiting ring of satellites." The accelerator is used to "look into" the nucleus of the atom and to find out what holds it together. This kind of research led to the discovery of nuclear fission, the release of a small amount of the vast supply of energy within the nucleus, making possible the atomic bomb. The size of the nucleus is roughly one million times smaller than the resolving power of the best electron microscope. The University's "ATOM SMASHER" Equipment and machines cover most of the walls and floor inside the linear accelerator building. Four roam­ mouth pieces of equipment, installed the length of the

January, 1960 3 a target element (either a solid, liquid or gas) and liter­ ally breaks up the atoms of the target element and scattr;rs the particles in all directions. The rate, intensity, and direction of these various particles are picked up by de­ tectors within the scattering chamber and recorded by spe­ cial recording and indicating devices located some 200 feet away in the experimental counting room. Analyzing the results of these experiments involves the work of Warren B. Cheston and Donald R. Yennie, asso­ ciate professors; Mark Bolsterli, assistant professor; Charles E. Porter, lecturer; and Ken Kikuchi and Gustan Kramer, research associates. One of the newest and largest pieces of experimental equipment is a 33-ton, half moon shaped magnet called a mass spectrometer, which stands at the far end of the three vacuum tanks. It is mounted on a rotating 25:foot diameter platform, Left to right, Richard Hendricks, Walter Ekman and supported by a five-inch destroyer gun mount. The 20-ton John Yungers are checking operation of the target lad­ der at the 40" mass spectrometer. gun mount was a former "spare part" belonging to the Navy and was originally built by the Northern Pump Company in Minneapoli'>. building, comprise the .main units of the accelerator: an This mass spectrometer is used to "sort out" the scat­ injector machine, one 20 foot and two 40 foot long cylin­ tered particles from a target element according to their drical tanks. energy. As the scattered particles enter the spectrometer, they are subjected to a high magnetic field which causes Physicists working on experiments with Professor John­ the particles to curve through an arc of 180 degrees. In ston include Norton M. Hintz and Robert M. Eisberg, as­ the process of curving through the magnetic field, the sociate professors; Linwood L. Lee, assistant professor; lighter particles travel in a smaller radius than the heavier and H. Guenther Clausnitzer and Chester F. Hwang, re­ ones, thereby allowing the physicist to select the ones he search associates. Eight graduate students are also work­ wants to study. "Every time we make such an improve­ ing with this experimental group. ment, we can try new experiments," says Professor John­ The injector is a half million volt transformer-powered ston. machine which splits hydrogen gas molecules into protons Designing experimental equipment and mechanical de­ and shoots them, like a gun, through a 20-foot pipe and velopments is the job of Richard Hendricks, research fel­ then successively through each of the three vacuum tanks. low and head mechanical engineer. The crew which builds Each of the three tanks has a diameter of four to five feet. new equipment for the project under Walter Ekman, fore­ Strong electrical fields accelerate the protons (proton man, includes Rudolph Thorness, engineer; John Yungers, beam) to Y3 the speed of light as they travel through the general mechanic; Chester Peske, senior general mechan­ three evacuated tanks. The accelerated proton beam can ic; and Victor Hoberg, senior mechanic. be deflected or "bent" by an electromagnet at any of four energy levels and positions between the three tanks and Chief engineer for the project is Robert P. Feather­ directed into various scattering chambers (small experi­ stone, research associate. His electronics development mental machines set up alongside the tanks). After enter­ crew includes E. H. Brekhus, Gerald Gaughran, research ing the scattering chamber, the proton beam smashes into fellows; and C. J. Candy, research associate.

This picture shows the second and third 40-foot tanks with the racks that are used to lift them. The top half of each tank has been removed. Inspecting the first tank is Ed Day, former project engineer.

4 Power to run the accelerator is generated by four giant radio tubes called resnatrons. Standing 15 feet high and four feet wide, they were developed especially for this project and are the largest ever built. These powerful res· natrons can produce power up, to 6000 kilowatts, com­ ) pared with the peak power of 50 kilowatts of any Twin Cities commercial television station. These kilowatts of radio wavesare carried through pipes or ducts, similar to conventional home heating ducts. Operators who must be able to diagnose and repair trouble on the electropic and mechanical equipment in­ clude Frank Lang, Don Mendenhall, Dennis Olson, Bur­ chell Pierce and Walter Schwartz. So that the proton beam can move through each of the tanks without bumping into air molecules and being lost, the air in the tanks, as well as in the injector, is almost completely removed by means of four diffusion pumps, thus creating a very high vacuum. The air is ultimately ex­ pelled into the regular atmosphere of the building. The injector machine for the accelerator is hoisted in the air and workmen are digging a pit for in­ The equipment costs and the $400,000 yearly operation­ stallation of new polarized ion source equipment. al costs are financed by the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). Work on the accelerator was begun in 1949, and after six years of development and research, it was brought up to its full energy of 68 million electron volts- which gives University physicists a powerful tool with which to study and investigate the atomic nucleus. Professor John­ Behind the controls ston worked on the first such linear accelerator built at for positioning detec­ Berkeley before coming to Minnesota in 1950. To a large tion apparatus in the experimental area 200 degree, his knowledge was applied in the development of feet away is Lawrence the accelerator-here. Johnston, associate As with any high energy proton accelerator, there is ra­ professor and head of diation or X-Ray danger when the equipment is in opera· the project. tion, therefore, the machine is usually run by remote con· trol. However, to protect the workers, the control room has two-foot thick cement walls. Ordinarily, the linear accelerator operates 16 hours --each day, but during periods of excitement, when "some­ body is hot on an experiment," the machine may run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The control room for the accelerator is covered from floor to ceiling with panels of buttons, lights, and dials, and miniature television screens which record the opera­ tional process of the machine. Much of the equipment in the building must be kept runing 24 hours a day, even though the machine is shut down. If a failure occurs when no one is around the building, an automatic device signals the University tele­ phone operator, and she in turn, notifies one of the staff. "The most important product we put out," says Pro­ fessor Johnston, "is highly trained physicists. That is why the United States government supports our project- to get men trained in nuclear physics."

Checking the vacuum of the scattering chamber in the 40 million electron volt experimental area are Walter Ekman, left, and Robert Featherstone. January, 1960 'unique gown-and-town project' Sound Economic Growth of Upper Midwest Is Goal of Long-Range Regional Study

AN ECONOMIC STUDY of the Upper Midwest which may nated the regional study. J. Cameron Thomson, retired well lead to more and better jobs for the citizens of this chairman of the Board of the Northwest Bancorporation, region is being jointly undertaken by the University of is president of the Council. Wendell T. Burns, president of Mirmesota and the Upper Midwest Research and Develop­ the Minesota Alumni Association, is executive secretary ment Council. of both the Council and the study. The intensive, long-range study of the present and po­ The University, as co-sponsor of the study, has dele­ tential economic resources of the Ninth Federal Reserve gated responsibility for the study to the School of Busi­ District-Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Montana, ness Administration and its Department of Economics. northwestern Wisconsin, and upper Michigan -has been James M. Henderson, recently appointed associate pro­ characterized as an opportunity for the first successful fessor of economics, will serve as research director of the region-wide development program in the nation. project. A special research committee will be generally respon­ Every activity contributing to wealth in the region will sible for the over-all plan and execution of the study. Com­ be examined. When the economic study is completed­ mittee members include University faculty members Wal­ tentative completion date is 1963-it is anticipated that ter W. Heller, chairman of economics; 0. B. Jesness, pro­ it will provide information and understanding that will fessor emeritus of agricultural economics; and Richard L. lead to a more rapid economic development of the area, Kozelka, dean of the School of Business Administration. that it will advance scholarship in the field of economics, Frederick L. Deming, president of the Federal Reserve and that it will provide a model for continuing economic Bank of Minneapolis, is chairman of the committee. study of the Upper Midwest and for studies of other re- gions of the country. · "This is not merely an academic study which is to be made and then filed away," said Mr. Bums. "Rather, The Upper Midwest Research and Development Coun­ when the study is completed by the research director and cil, a non-political, non-profit organization whose more his staff and a report published indicating the possible than 40 members include University President J. L. Mor­ directions for future development of the region, the Upper rill and representatives from leading business and bank­ Midwest Council intends to propose an action program ing firms of the area, was organized in 1959 and origi- designed to stimulate sound economic growth within the area." In order to formulate such a plan, it will not be enough • to study present conditions or recent changes or trends in the economic picture of the area. This information must be used as a basis for determining what might hap­ pen in the future, with alternative courses of action out­ lined. As Professor Henderson says, "We must provide answers to questions of a 'what would happen if nature." For example, the study might consider what would hap­ pen if an expansion of livestock production occurred si­ multaneously with a reduction in wheat production. How would this affect agricultural income, retail and wholesale lrade, the food processing industry, and so on? The number of similar questions which must be asked and answered are innumerable, according to Professor

Walter W. Heller, chairman of economics; Wendell T. Burns, executive secretary of the Upper Midwest Economic Study; and James M. Henderson, research director of the Study, check over the "Resources for the Future" 1959 annual report.

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Henderson. "We must estimate the effects of many possi­ be done by University faculty members, other organiza­ ble developments on many different sectors of the econo­ tions are assisting in the study. The Federal Reserve Bank my," he said. "For example, we must study what the im­ of Minneapolis is offering its cooperation. John G. Turn­ pact of the St. Lawrence Seaway will be on established bull, professor of economics, is working with the Bank's trade and production patterns, how good the prospects are research staff on a study of income in Minnesota. This for selected mineral industries such as the taconite pro­ study will answer such questions as what is the average ductio;-; and what the future is of our small cities and income of residents of the state and of each county, and towns." what percentage of income comes from agriculture, gov­ Cost of the study and related activities is expected Lo ernment, industry, etc.? total approximately $700,000. A grant from the Ford Also working in cooperation with the Bank's research Foundation to the Regents provides for $350.000. Of this, staff- on a study of the agricultural economy of the $50,000 is set aside for a special study of the urban cen­ Upper Midwest- is Rex W. Cox, associate professor ters in the region. This study will determine how the emeritus of agricultural economics. · growth of the metropolitan areas affects the economic de­ Many presidents and economists of universities and velopment of the entire region. A special interdisciplinary colleges in the region have offered their cooperation. Pres­ Committee on Urban and Regional Planning headed hy ent plans call for a portion of the research to be done by Lloyd M. Short, chairman of political science, \\ill de­ a number of qualified educational institutions within the velop this program of metropolitan area research within area. the framework of the over-all study. Other committP.e Advisory committees, with representation from through­ members are: Edward. S. Bade, professor of law; John R. out the region, have been formed to offer their assistal).ce Borchert, chairman of geography; Theodore Caplow, pro­ on the development of the study and the action program fessor of sociology; Winston A. Close, advisory architect; to follow. The governors of each of the six states involved Professor Heller; Dean Kozelka; Orville C. Peterson, in the study are serving on a Governors' Advisory Com· director of the Municipal Reference Bureau; Ralph E. mittee. Rapson, head of architecture; Philip M. Raup, professor of agricultural economics; and George J. Schroepfer, pro­ Other advisory committees for labor, agriculture, and fessor of civil engineering. business also have been established. Robert E. Hess, Uni· An additional $50,000 of the grant will be set aside versity Regent, is a member of the labor committee, and until completion of the study. If those concerned consider Skuli Rutford, director of Agricultural Extension, is a the study successful, this money will be used to develop a member of the agricultural committee. Athelstan Spilhaus, continuing economic study of the region which will be dean of the Institute of Technology, is chairman of a financed largely by resources available in the area. technical advisory committee. The remainder of the funds needed for the study will "In summary," said Professor Heller, "this is a project .. come from the firms represented on the Council as well as which will break new ground in regional economic devel­ from other firms in the region. opment, and is, in many ways, a unique gown-and-town Although a sizable portion of the actual research will research enterprise in economics."

January, 1960 7 Julian Hoshal New University relations repre· sentatlve at Duluth Is Julian Ho· shal. Former news director of HAVEl KSTP, St. Paul, Mr. Hoshal is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and formerly taught part time in the School of Jour­ nalism on the Minneapolis Cam­ pus.

Henry Ballin Henry M. "Hans" Ballin Is an assistant scien· tlst in the Physiology Department. His re· search work in the Lyons Lab involves the effect of drugs on circulation, the isolated · heart, the isolated kidney, and the perfused heart and kidney, He has two "scouts" in the family - one a Boy Scout and the other a Cub Scout.

Victoria Swanson Principal account clerk VIctoria Swanson likes to spend her vaca­ tions traveling around the country. Last spring she visited America's new, 50th state, Hawaii. A native Minneapolitan, she has worked in the Admissions and Records office on Myrtle Eklund the first floor of the Administration Senior librarian in the Public Administration Li· building for over 20 years. brary, part of the Political Science Department, is Myrtle Eklund. An interesting part of her job at the present time involves selecting book titles for the libraries of the Seoul National University. At completion, she plans to have 5,000 English lan­ guage titles for the Korean university.

8 Ernest H. nfuke A 20-year man this year at the University is Professor Ernest H. iJ MET? Rinke, acting head of Agronomy and Plant Genetics on the St. Paul Campus. Professor Rinke, whose research here involves corn im­ provement, recently spent a year in Italy as a consultant to the Food and Agronomy Association, an organization of the United Nations.

Louise Running On a trip fb Europe this past year, Louise Running, secretary to Vice President Laur­ ence R. Lunden, found that France was her favorite country, and Paris, her favorite city. An avid photographer, Miss Running re­ corded her European tour on color film. Now she is "saving her money and looking for­ ward to another trip.''

Frank Braun Frank Braun is assistant director of the Bureau of Recommendations, a University job pI ace m e n t service primarily for teachers, but also for those seeking other positions in edu­ cational institutions. President of the Minnesota youth hostel group, Mr. Braun has organized several trips in Fred Laing this country as well as overseas. Executive Commander of the University Naval ROTC program is Fred Laing. Prior to being sta­ tioned here, Commander Laing lived in Peru for two and one half years serving as a U.S. advisor to the Peruvian navy. A 1941 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he is a native of Nevada.

9 a college program. Alarmed by the large number of failing students - more than 50 per cent- in the Col­ lege of Science, Literature, and the Arts, Donald G. Paterson, professor of psychology, and the late J. B. Johnston, former dean of students, initiated, shortly after World War I, State-Wide Testing Programs a program of evaluation. Following Dean Johnston's retirement, Dean E. G. Williamson continued develop­ ment of the testing programs which Help High School Students Plan are today considered the most com­ prehensive, continuous state-wide evaluation programs in the country. Educational, Vocational Careers The college testing program came first and was exclusively a Univer­ sity project. In 1928, the Association of Minnesota Colleges was formed and assumed responsibility for the program.

Positive Goal Now Emphasized Throughout the years a more posi­ wHICH WORD OR WORDS correctly of Students. Ralph F. Berdie, director tive point of view has developed, and complete the following sentence? The of the Bureau, is in charge of these reason I asked him to come so soon programs. Working with him are is -1) because 2) that 3) on account Edward 0. Swanson, assistant profes­ of- you suggested it. sor, and June B. Stein, student per­ sonnel worker. Return irs the opposite of--'- 1) ad­ Working with Professor Berdie in direct­ vance 2) surround 3) revolve 4) go The college program, which in­ ing the state-wide testing programs are 5) send. cludes the Minnesota Scholastic Apti· June B. Stein, student personnel worker; tude Test and an English achieve· Theda Hagenah, assistant director of the Each year, eleventh grade students ment test, is financed by the Associa­ Student Counseling Bureau; and Assist­ throughout Minnesota are asked over tion of Minnesota Colleges. ant Profes~or Edward 0. Swanson. 300 questions similar to these as part The second state-wide program i~ of the state-wide college testing pro. administered to students in grades gram. The answers given will pro­ eight th·r-ough 12 and is financed by vide high schools and colleges in the the participating high schools. under state with information about the indi­ this program, a number of tests-­ vidual student's academic abilities. including some which evaluate per­ With this information, high schools sonality development as well as those will be able to offer sound advice to which rate mental and scholastic students regarding their plans for the abilities- are available to high future, and colleges will be better schools. Schools may select one or equipped to advise students in the more of any of these tests and the selection of a particular course of results are used to counsel students study. in planning their high school courses of study. Two State-Wide Programs Originally, the state-wide testing This program is one of two state­ programs began as a measure for wide testing programs which is determining those high school stu­ administered by the Student Counsel­ dents whose abilities indicated that ing Bureau of the Office of the Dean they could not successfully complete 10 The ~nrunesotan today the main purpose of the pro­ participate then submit their orders grams is no longer one of identifying to the Bureau and the tests and ma­ those students with little aptitude for terials requested are mailed to the college and discouraging them from schools. Once the tests have been entering college. Rather, the pro­ administered to the students, they are grams seek to provide students and returned to the Bureau for scoring. their counselors with information Norma B. Scheveland, principal which should he considered in educa­ clerk, is in charge of the state-wide tional and vocational planning, and testing section of the Student Coun­ to assist high schools and colleges seling Bureau. She and Helen J. in identifying those students who Beasley, senior clerk, and Charlotte have talent for college and other Curry and Judith Evans, clerks, advanced training. J. assemble the tests requested, check them out and back in, and process Second Program Inaugurated the answer sheets for the scoring sec­ With the emphasis shifted to find­ tion. Requests for information are ing those students of high academic answered by Proft;ssor Swanson's sec­ ability, the second program of test­ retary, Arlette M. Nyberg, senior clerk typist. Ralph F. Berdie, director of the student ing students as early as the ninth Counseling Bureau, is in charge of the grade (recently expanded to inol.ude The tests are machine scored. Staff state-wide testing programs. the eighth grade) was initiated dur­ members in the scoring section are ing World War II. By identifying Inola I. Nordstrom, principal clerk; superior students early in their Esther L. Peterson, senior clerk; Mary W. Nelson," La Vonne Reinartz, academic careers, a more effective Marjorie L. King, key punch op­ and Diane Weiss, clerks. job can he done in helping them pre­ erator; Mary T. Marty and Jewel A. After the tests are scored, the pare for college by helping them plan Sims, test scoring machine ·operators; results are punched on I.B.M. cards their high school course of study. and Diane Christensen, Olga Golden, from which reports are made for the Of the 550 high schools in Minne­ Alice Hall, Darlene Jensen, Marlene schools. Eunice S. Petrik, senior sota, 545 participate in the eleventh P. Johnson, Marianna Kampa, tabulating equipment operator, is in grade program, and 400 to 450 parti­ Sandra Lewis, Maureen McGraw, charge of the I.B.M. division which cipate in the eighth grade program.

Bureau Processes, Scores Tests Letters announcing the testing pro­ grams are sent each year to all high schools by the Student Counseling Bureau. The schools who wish to

Left: Assembling tests and materials for the individual high schools are Judith J. Evans, clerk; Norma B. Scheveland, prin­ cipal clerk; and Helen J. Beasley, senior clerk. Above: Scoring tests by machine are Marjorie L. King, key punch operator, and Inola I. Nordstrom, principal clerk. January, 1960 11 Theresa M. Manley and Delores D. Shirr, key punch Test score reports, which are sent to the high schools, operators, record test scores on I.B.M. cards. are made by Veronica P. Schultz, senior statistical clerk, and Euruce S. Petrik, senior tabulating equip­ ment operator.

is housed in Pattee Hall. Staff mem­ unless he has the appropriate m­ Tests Used Nationally bers in this division are Regena terests. The Strong test compares a Most of the tests used in the state­ Thompson, Theresa M. Manley, and student's interests with tliose of suc­ wide programs are used nationally Delores D. Starr, key punch op­ cessful people in different occupa­ and these include several which were erators. tional groups. developed at the University of Min­ The Bureau keeps a record of nesota. The Minnesota Counseling scores for study purposes. Statistical Value of Tests Inventory, for example, was de­ analyses using these scores- such as veloped by Professors Berdie and comparing test scores with college Tests can be used in a variety of Layton and is used throughout the performance - are done by Veronica ways. However, caution in their use country. P. Schultz, senior statistical clerk. is stressed in the recently published "Manual for the State-Wide Testing How long does it take to compose Meaning of Scores Programs of Minnesota," written by a test? "Well," says Professor Berdie, Generally, the tests are given two Professor Berdie, Wilbur L. Layton, "that depends, of course, on what scores: a raw score, which usually former professor of psychology at the test is ~valuating. Six years is indicates the total number of ques­ the University; Professor Swanson, about the average time required, al­ tions answered correctly, and, in and Theda Hagenah, assistant di­ though a good English or mathe­ order to make this score meaningful, rector of the Bureau. matics test can be developed in a a percentile rank, which shows where "The state-wide programs are not year or two. the student stands in relation to the meant to provide to the schools their "We devote a great deal of effort performance of a known group. only means for obtaining counseling to improving our tests. Only through In the case of the eleventh grade data," say the authors. "Testing is constant study of tests and people program, percentile ranks are ob­ just one aspect of counseling and themselves can we hope to achieve tained by comparing these scores certainly should not dominate the the primary purpose of counseling­ with those of University freshmen guidance program or receive undue helping people reach goals." who took the tests when they were emphasis. The pupil is the central As the authors of the Manual state juniors in high school. point in a guidance program, and it: "If young people are to plan individual attention given to the In t~ case of the eighth grade their futures wisely, and if they are pupil by counselors and teachers is program, some tests can not be to make appropriate educational, the major emphasis of counseling." scored by number of questions an­ vocational, and personal decisions, swered correctly. The Strong Voca­ Nevertheless, the authors point out, they must have as much relevant in­ tional Interest Test is one of these. these test scores tell counselors more formation about themselves and the Regardless of how much ability a about the mental alertness and per­ world around them as we, their person has, his chances for success sonality of a student than could be counselors and teachers, can make in a particular field will not be great determined in a personal interview. available to them." 12 The Minnesotan • The National Science Foundation has awarded six grants totalling $163,900 to the University to support research projects of Institute of Technology faculty mem­ Have You Heard? bers. A three-year grant will he used for re­ search on "Radiative Heat Transfer An­ alysis." The study will he conducted under the direction of ERNST R. G. ECKERT, professor of mechanical engineering. Pro­ fessor Eckert also received a two-year Staff Appointments, Elections, • DR. JOHN S. LUNDY, professor emeri­ grant for "Partial Support for the Prepara­ tus of anesthesiology, has been appointed Activities tion of Annual Critical Reviews of Heat associate professor of surgery in the North­ Transfer Research." western University Medical School. Other research projects supported by the e HAROLD B. ALLEN, professor of Eng­ National Science Foundation grants and lish, has been elected first vice president of Grants for Research, the faculty members in charge are as fol­ the National Council of Teachers of Eng­ Summer Institutes lows: lish. He will serve a one-year term. "Investigation of Thin Magnetic Films," • The Minnesota Medical Foundation has 0. WILLIAM MUCKENHIRN, associate DR. ROBERT J. GORLIN,- professor e awarded a grant of $13,716 to the Medical professor of electrical engineering; "Be­ of dentistry, has been elected dental chair­ School's Department of Medicine to fi. havior of Rock Under Stress," EUGENE man of the Coordinators of Cancer Teach­ nance a two-year program of diabetes re­ P. PFLEIDER, chief of the division of min­ ing at their national meeting in November search. eral engineering in the School of Mines at Houston, Texas. The 1960 meeting will A research team directed by DR. FRED­ and Metallurgy; "Structure of Manifolds," he held in Minneapolis in conjunction with EUGENIO CALABI, HIDEHIKO YAMA­ the fourth National Cancer Congress. ERICK C. GOETZ, assistant professor of medicine, will use the funds to seek de­ BE, and LEON W. GREEN, associate pro­ fessors of mathematics in the Institute of velopment of substitutes for insulin in • RAY G. PRICE, professor of education, Technology; and "Interface Mechanics," was chosen one of 47 consumer representa­ treatment of diabetes. The funds were EDWARD L. SCRIVEN, II, assistant pro­ tives to attend a Federal Trade Commis­ willed to the Foundation by the late Eva fessor of chemical engineering. sion Conference on public deception held Rhodes Freeman of Minneapolis. last month in Washington, D. C. The con­ ference was part of a federal move against • The University is one of nine universi­ fraud and deceit in business and advertis­ ties to receive Ford Foundation grants de­ ing. signed to increase the number of advanced Notes on Enrollment research scientists in meteorology, ocean­ ography, and plasma physics. The Universi­ e DR. WINCHELL M. CRAIG, professor • The University ranks fourth in size ty's grant is for $90,000 and will he used among the universities of the country ac­ emeritus of surgery at the Mayo Founda­ for the development of personnel for re­ tion, has been named special assistant for cording to the annual survey of Raymond search in the atmospheric sciences over a Walters, president emeritus of the Uni­ health and medical affairs to the Secre­ period of approximately five years. Under tary of Health, Education, and Welfare. versity of Cincinnati. The University, with the direction of ATHELSTAN SPILHAUS, a full-time enrollment of 26,538, is sur­ The appointment was made by President dean of the Institute of Technology, it will Eisenhower. passed by California, 42,407; State Uni­ he used in the School of Physics to verstiy of New York, 31,746; and College strengthen interrelations between physics of the City of New York, 29,274. These • JULIA F. HERRICK, professor emeri­ and atmospheric physics and related sub­ schools ranked in the same order in the jects. tus of biophysics at the Mayo Foundation, 1958 survey. and RICHARD E. JONES, special lecturer • The National Science Foundation has in electrical engineering, were elected fel­ designated the University as a "Center for lows of the New York Academy of Sciences Institutes for High School and College • A drop of more than 15 per cent in at the annual meeting of the organization Teachers During the Summer of 1960" and the number of married students on the in December.· ' has awarded grants totalling $140,100 for St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses this three summer institutes for high school year was revealed in the 1959-60 Student e J. CAMPBELL CRADDOCK, assistant teachers. Housing Bureau survey released in Decem­ professor of geology, left in November for The largest of the University grants will her by MABELLE G. McCULLOUGH, di­ the Antarctic where he is doing geologic support a summer institute in chemistry, rector of the Bureau. work. His research, sponsored by the mathematics, and physics for high school The married student enrollment dropped United States Antarctic Research Pro­ teachers of these subjects. FRANK VER­ from 5296 in 1958-59 to 4474 in 1959-60. gram administered by the National Science BRUGGE, associate dean of the Institute This decrease corresponds with the reduced Foundation, is the hegining of a four-year of Technology, will he director of the ses­ number of students beyond the freshman project in which scientists hope to learn sion. something of the geology of the unexplored year who returned to the University this Foundation grants will finance two sum­ year. interior portion of West Antarctic. mer institutes for high school biology teachers. One, conducted under the direc­ The report also showed that of- the total e MALCOLM M. WILLEY, vice president tion of WILLIAM H. MARSHALL, pro­ Twin Cities enrollment, 49 per cent live for academic administration, represented fessor of entomology and economic zoology, with parents or relatives or own or rent the University at a gathering of presidents will enable 22 high school biology teachers their own homes; approximately 14 per and administrative officials from 176 col­ to study at the Lake Itasca Forestry and cent live in University operated and super­ leges and universities at Air University, Biological Station. The other, an institute vised residences; a little over 26 per cent Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The meet­ in radiation biology, although previously live in apartments,· rooming houses, and ing was held to consider ways and means sponsored elsewhere by the Foundation, homes directly under the supervision of the for strengthening the working partnersh\p will he held for the first time at the Uni­ University; and 5 per cent live in sorority between the Air Force and all schools par­ vt>rsity. FRANCIS A. SPURRELL, asso­ or fraternity houses. Another 5 per cent ticipating in the Air Force ROTC pro­ ciate professor of veterinary medicine, will failed to identify their housing on enroll­ gram. direct the session on the St. Paul Campus. ment cards. January, 1960 13 e Foreign student enrollment at the Uni­ 2300 to 4500 during the past year. Of these, eration, the Showboat presented 192 per­ versity during fall quarter totalled 1031, about 1400 were hired directly by depart­ formances to approximately 40,000 people. according to JOSEF A. MESTENHAUS­ ments as teaching and research assistants. Visitors to the Showboat came from 48 of ER, assistant foreign student adviser. In Other jobs on which students work part­ the 50 states (Nevada and West Virginia addition, 195 foreign nationals are affiliated time include ticket takers at football games, were missing) and from 40 foreign coun­ with the University in special programs. food service workers in stadium stands tries. and cafeterias, custodial workers, laborers, Of the 885' foreign students on the Min­ office workers, laboratory assistants and neapolis and St. Paul Campuses, 675 are technicians. reported as graduate students and medical Cost of Living Increase Postponed fellows, 93 as undergraduates, and 56 as It was also reported that students earned adult specials. Also included are 61 en­ nearly $7% million during the past school rolled under the S"'loul National University year. This figure represents the total earn­ A provision added to Section 22, Chap­ of Korea and the University of Minnesota ings of students placed by the Bureau both ter' 72, Laws of 1959, relating to the grant­ project. on and off the campuses, those who con­ ing of merit increases to University civil tinued on their jobs since the previous service employees, passed by the 1959 state There are 130 foreign students at the year, and students in academic positions. Mayo Foundation and 16 on the Duluth legislature, postpones the granting of any Campus. cost of living increase through the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1960. Those countries with the largest number of students enrolled are Formosa, 192; In­ 1959 Centennial Showboat Season The law states: "None of the moneys dia, 142; Canada, 131; and Korea, 113. appropriated by this act or by any other FRANK M. WHITING, director of the law shall be expended' during the fiscal • A recent study of the enrollment on the University Theater, reported that all reg­ year beginning July 1, 1960, for economic Duluth Campus revealed that 89.1 per cent ular Centennial Showboat performances salary adjustments notwithstanding the of the students come from the nine coun­ during the 1959 season were sold out. Be­ provision of law relating thereto to the ties of St. Louis, Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, cause of the demand for tickets, special contrary." Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and shows were added on Monday evenings and Pine. St. Louis County alone accounts for late Saturday nights. When these special The cost of living index, figured four 70.3 per cent of all students, and 57.2 per performances were included for a grand times a year, reached 126.5 for October, cent come from the city of Duluth. total of 89 performances, the report showed 1959. Normally employees would be only 45 seats were left vacant during the granted a cost of living increase in wages entire season. if the index reaches 128.0 by January 1, KUOM Wins National Farm Professor Whiting also reported that 1960. The January index is not available Safety Award during the two seasons it has been in op- until March of this year.

University Radio Station KUOM has won the National Safety Council's 1958-59 Pub­ lic Interest Award for Exceptional Service to Farm Safety. The awards are given for "outstanding activities in connection with the 16th annual National Farm Safety Week in July, 1959, and for exceptional service to farm safety during the preceding 12 months." KUOM was the only award win­ ner in Minnesota.

Student Employment Report In a recent report to the Board of Re­ gents, the Student Employment Bureau re­ ported that of 8700 students seeking em­ ployment through the Bureau during the academic year 1958-59, 5100 students were placed on 7200 jobs, both on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses and elsewhere. These included not only part-time jobs during the school year, but full-time work for the summer as well. The Student Employment Bureau, a di­ vision of the Civil Service Personnel De­ partment, provides a central place where students . who need jobs while attending school can apply for work. Students are selected for placement on the basis of finan­ cial need, job qualifications, class schedule, interest, and other factors which must be considered in satisfying employers. DR. ROBERT B. HOWARD, dean of the College of Medical Sciences, accepts a plaque on behalf of the College from Drs. Choo Wan Myun, It is University policy to employ its own dean of the Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Dong students, rather than non-student help, Ik Kim, superintendent of the Seoul University Hospital. The plaque whenever work can be broken down into was presented to the University's College of Medical Sciences in part-time jobs. The total number of stu­ dents working part-time on the St. Paul appreciation for its help in rehabilitating and developing the College and Minneapolis campuses varied from of Medicine, Seoul National University. 14 The Minnesotan What Procedures Are Followed in Selecting a New President of the University?

LL STAFF MEMBERS of the University, both Civil Serv­ advisory group. The Regents accepted the alumni offer, A ice and' academic, are deeply interested in the pro­ and the alumni committee assumed functions similar to cedures being followed in selecting a successor to Presi­ those outlined for the Faculty Consultative Committee. dent Morrill, who will retire June 30, 1960. Alumni committee members are J. D. Holtzermann, chair­ Of course, the final selection will be made by the 12 man; Elmer L. Andersen, St. Paul; Wendell T. Burns, members of the University's Board of Regents. But the president of the Alumni Association; Hibbert Hill, Edina; immense amount of preparation leading to the actual se­ Raymond 0. Mithun, Northome; and Edgar F. Zelle, Min­ lection involves the cooperation of many. neapolis. The process of selecting a University president began "The Regents are very appreciative of the assistance last April when the Board of Regents selected, from its which is being given by the Faculty Consultative membership, a six-man sub-committee whose responsibil­ Committee and the Alumni Advisory Committee," said ity is to present a candidate (or candidates) to the entire Regent Quinlivan. "Both are excellent groups which Board for its approval. Regent Ray J. Quinlivan, chair­ have devoted their efforts in seeking out the man who man of the Board, is chairman of the committee. Other can best serve the University." members are Richard L. Griggs, Duluth; Lester A. Mal­ On May 29, a letter from the Faculty Consultative Com­ kerson, Minneapolis; Dr. Charle~ W. Mayo, Rochester; mittee was sent to members of the University faculty ask­ A. J. Olson, Renville; and Herman F. Skyberg, Fisher. ing them to nominate "presidential possibilities." Through The Regents then requested that the University Sen­ a general announcem~ent, all staff and students were in­ ate designate the Faculty Consultative Committee to vited to submit suggestions to the faculty committee. Pro­ serve as a consultant to the Regents' committee. The fessor Crawford, as secretary of the committee, had bio- UDiversity Senate voted unanimously to adopt the Re­ .· graphical sketches prepared for each nominee which were gents' request. then submitted to the faculty and Regents' committees. Members of the Faculty Consultative Committee are The alumni committee, in seeking nominations for can­ elected by faculty members holding regular appointment didates, sought suggestions from prominent University at the rank of professor or associate professor. Members alumni with emphasis on those who had particular interest are Francis M. Boddy, professor of economics, chairman; in or knowledge of the educational field. "The response Bryce Crawford, Jr., chairma·n of chemistry, secretary; was excellent," said Mr. Burns. These suggestions, along Cyrus P. Barnum, Jr., professor of physiological chemis­ with biographical data, were also submitted to the Re­ try; Robert H. Beck, professor of -education; John R. gents' committee. Borchert, chairman of geography; Lester E. Hanson, head In August, the Faculty Consultative Committee took a of animal husbandry; William A. Rosenthal, head of Eng­ second step in seeking nominations and wrote to men lish at Duluth; and William G. Shepherd, head of elec­ outstanding in higher education. Among those whose ad­ trical engineering. vice was sought were Arthur S. Adams, president, Ameri­ The functions of the members of the Faculty Consulta­ can Council on Education; John Gardner, president of the tive Committee in their position as consultants to the Re­ Carnegie Corporation; Henry A. Moe, vice president of gents' committee can be stated as follows: the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation; and Henry Heald, l. To make nominations for Regents' consideration. president of the Ford Foundation. These nominations could be either their own or be made The Regents' committee is in charge of interviewing on behalf of fellow faculty members; the candidates finally decided upon. It is this group 2. To cooperate with the Regents' committee, upon Re­ which will make one recommendation -perhaps more gents' request, in seeking outside appraisal of candidates - to the Board. suggested; Regent Quinlivan has stressed that the man who will 3. To comment on and appraise particular candidates serve as president of the University must have a real un­ upon request of the Regents; and derstanding of the University's three major functions: 4. To meet with the Regents' committee as requested by teaching, research, and service. "Basically," he said, "we either committee. want a man who has great administrative ability and who "We of the faculty committee agree," said Professor has scholastic stature." Beck, "that the Regents have given particular atten­ "We have been seeking a man who will honor the integ­ tion to developing the best possible working condi­ rity of all the University," said Professor Beck. "We tions with our committee." wish to help the Regents locate someone who will be as The Board of Directors of the Alumni Association also effectively committed to the promise of a great state appointed a committee which offered its services as an university as President Morrill has been." January, 1960 15 illl

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University of Minnesota Calendar of Events II~:·lr

JANUARY., 1960 I i I I MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY CONVOCATIONS MUSEUM SUNDAY PROGRAMS !' CONCERTS Northrop Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. Museum of Natural History Auditorium, Subscription Series January 7-"Japan," film lecture by Gor­ 3 p.m. I Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. January 3--"Alaskan Wildlife." don Palmquist. 1 January 2-Claudio Arrau, pianist. January 14-Lecture by John Scott, assist­ January 10--"Local Wayside Birds and In- January 8---0rchestral program. ant to the publisher of Time magazine. sects." I January 15--To be announced. January 21-"Mexico," film lecture by Phil January 17-"0ceans." January 22-Ruth Slenczynska, pianist. Walker. (11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) January 24-"Hawaii the 50th State." l: Thomas Nee conducting. January 28---"Swiss Mt. Everest-Lhotse," January 31-"Family Outing at Lake January 29-Eugen Jochum, guest conduc- illustrated lecture by Edoardo E. Leuth­ Louise." (: tor. old. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS (Single tickets, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50. Reservations may be made at 106 North­ UNIVERSITY THEATER Home Basketball Games rop.)* PRODUCTION Williams Arena, 8 p.m. Twilight Concerts Regular Production January 2-Iowa. Northrop Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. Scott Hall Auditorium January 18---Illinois. January 10--"The Maid as Mistress" by January 30--Wisconsin. January 28-30, February 2-6, 8:30 p.m.; (Single game reserved tickets $2.00. Mail Pergolesi and "The Old Maid and the February 2 and 7, 3:30 p.m.-Paint Your Thief" by Menotti. Soloists, costumes, order sales close one week prior to each Wagon by Lerner and Lowe. game. General admission tickets at $1.25 scenery. (Presented in conjunction with the Depart­ January 24-Symphonic Jazz-Broadway. for adults and $1.00 for individuals under ment of Music. Single tickets at $1.50 on 16 on sale at gate only.) (General admission $1.00. Sale of tickets sale at the Scott Hall Box Office.) * opens at the Northrop Box Office at 3:30 Home Hockey Games ,., p.m. on the day of the concert.) MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS Williams Arena, 8:15p.m. UNIVERSITY ARTISTS COURSE Special Productions January 8 and 9-Colorado College. 1)1 CONCERTS Scott Hall Auditorium, 8:30p.m. January 15 and 16-North Dakota. Masterpiece Series ll January 8 and 9-0pera Workshop produc­ January 22 and 23--U. S. Olympics. Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. (Single game reserved tickets $1.75. Mail tions. order sales close one week prior to each January 5--Cesare Valletti, lyric tenor. January 14-Sigma Alpha Iota Scholarship 11! (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50.) * game. General admission tickets at $1.00 Benefit Concert. for adults and $.60 for individuals under Celebrity Series (Admission charge for both special produc­ ... 16 on sale ai gate only.) I of Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. tions. For ticket information call Extension (Over-the-counter ticket sales for both January 12-Chicago Opera Ballet. "Car­ 6596 on the Minneapolis Campus.) hockey and basketball games begin the men" by Bizet and "Merry Widow" by Monday before each game at 108 Cooke 11 Lehar. SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY Hall.) ,, (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, BROADCASTS Gymnastics $4.00.) * KUOM, 770 on the dial Cooke Hall, 2 p.m. il,, New Artists Series Monday-Friday, 10:45 a.m.-"Highlights in January 9-Iowa. Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Homecoming" with Jo Nelson. January 16-University of Michigan and January 26-Malcolm Frager, pianist. 1:30 p.m.-"Pui;Jlic Affairs Forum." Western Illinois University. (Single ticl,cets $2.00, $3.00. Seating re­ 4:45 p.m.-"Variety Music Hall." stricted to the concert bowl.) Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.-"The Background Swimming of the News" with Burton Paulu. Cooke Hall ItI Special Concerts Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-Reith Lectures from January 9, 3:30 p.m.-Gustavus Adolphus. Northrop Auditorium the B.B.C. January 16, 3 p.m.-Michigan. I January 13, 8:30 p.m.-Chicago Opera January 23, 3:30 p.m.-Michigan State. Ballet. "Revenge" (based on "II Trova­ SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY tore" by Verdi) and "Camille" (based on TELECASTS Track "La Traviata" by Verdi). Seen on Channel 2, KTCA-TV Field House, 2 p.m. I (Single tickets, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, Monday, 9 p.m.-"lnflation." January 30--Iowa State University. $4.00.) * 9:30 p.m.-"Current Issues." Wrestling January 17, 4:30 p.m.-Minneapolis Sym­ Tuesday, 9 p.m.-"Beginning German," a phony Orchestra and the University three credit telecourse. Williams Arena, 2 p.m. Chorus. "Coronation Mass, K. 317" by 9:30 p.m.-"Through Eye and Ear." January 2~South Dakota State, Cornell, Mozart and "Of Earth's Image" by Fetler. Wednesday, 9 p.m.-"The Power of and Iowa State Teachers College. (General admission $1.00.) Laughter." January 23--Iowa. January 30, 8:30 p.m.-The Weavers, folk 9:30 p.m.-"At Home With Music." January 30--Michigan State. singers. Thursday, 9 p.m.-:-"Beginning German." (Tickets for gymnastics, swimmi!lg, track, (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50.) * 9:30 p.m.-"Town and Country." and wrestling at $.60 for adults and $.25 (Reservations for all Artists Course Con­ Friday, 9 p.m.-"One Man's Opinion." for individuals under 16 on sale at gate certs may be made at 105 Northrop.) 9:30 p.m.-"The Sound of Literature." only.)

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to the public without charge. *Tickets for these events are also available at the Field Schlick Ticket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtpwn Ticket Office, 188 North­ western Bank Building, Minneapolis, on Monday of the week prior to the performance. lllllllli-iiiiiiiiiiiiill / ' l {.' THE MINNESOTAN ?:ftc Uuiversif!l Staff Mapaziue 1ebruaru, 1960 They Made Us Great

contributions made to the Museum over the years. In October, 1953, the James Ford Bell Room was opened in the Walter Library. This room, a gift from Re­ gent Bell, features an original mas­ sive fireplace from a 16th century English manor house and furnishings from the Elizabethan period. Housed in an adjoining vault is the Bell col­ lection of hooks. Included in the col­ lection are the earliest editions of the writings of such distinguished travel­ ers and explorers as Marco Polo, Columbus, V espucci, and Sir Walter Raleigh. The collection of Jesuit Re­ lations of New France from the 17th century is one of the finest in exist­ ence, and the constantly increasing Regent James Ford Bell number of books and manuscripts describing European overseas com­ merce from the 15th to the 18th cen­ tury is bringing international schol­ JAMES FoRD BELL, Regent of the arly acclaim to this library. University, is a man with many in­ During Regent Bell's career, which terests and many abilities. Founder has spanned more than a hal£ century, of General Mills, for many years he he has served as president and chair­ Above: James Ford Bell Room, Walter has been recognized as one of the man of the hoard of General Mills as Library. nation's leading industrialists and well as director of other leading in­ Below: Minnesota Museum of Natural philanthropists. dustrial and financial firms. History. In 1939, James Ford Bell was A lover of the outdoors, he is an named a Regent of the University, a avid sportsman and dedicated con­ position in which he has served con­ Vol. XIII No. 5 THE MINNESOTAN servationist. A man who looks for­ tinuously since that time. As both an ward to change and progress, but one Published by the Department of Uni-­ official of the University and as a versity Relations, 213 Administration who also seeks to preserve that which private citizen, Regent Bell has served Building, University of Minnesota, Min­ is valuable from the past, he has the University faithfully and- well, neapolis 14, Minnesota. amassed a collection of rare books helping further the goals of higher William L. Nunn, Director on exploration and trade from the education in which he so firmly be­ Beverly Sinniger ...... Editor Renaissance period. lieves. JoAnne Ray...... Associate Editor Advisory Committee: Members of the Regent Bell was once quoted as University Public Information Council. saying, "I have always wanted to The Minnesotan will be published build, not destroy, and create oppor­ On the cover • • • monthly October through May. Copies tunity for others." It is this philoso­ are titles of University of Minnesota are mailed to University staff members. Subscription rates for non-staff mem­ phy which has led him• to share his Television programs. University of bers are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a copy. interests with the entire University Minnesota programs are televised Copies of this issue are on sale at Coff­ community. Construction of the grace­ each week day from 9 to 10 p.m. man Memorial Union Bookstore. ful building housing the Minnesota from studios in Ed~y Hall on the Photographs, unless otherwise cred­ Museum of Natural History was made Minneapolis Campus, and can be ited, were taken by members of the University Photographic Laboratory. possible by a gift from Regent Bell. seen over Channel 2, KTCA-TV. Con­ sult the back page Calendar of Events Second-class postage paid at Minne­ He is also responsible for several of apolis, Minnesota. the major exhibits as well as other for March programs.

2 The Minnesotan •! Botany Greenhouse Provides Plant Material for Teaching and Research f

AVE YOU EVER PICKED an orange in Minnesota when which vary from 40 to 70 degrees. H the temperature is hovering around zero? The plant collection in the Greenhouse. is increased You can, if you work in the University's Botany Green­ through exchange of available rare plants with other house, tucked away on a low slope, south of the Health botanical gardens. A list of all available seeds is sent to Service. In the three connecting greenhouses, simulated nearly every school and university around the world, and environments are found, native to tropical, aquatic, and thus botanical departments are able to order the specie .. desert plants . of plant seed desired. Language is never a harrier, be­ High temperature and humidity make up the environ­ cause the names of the plant seeds are always recorded ment in the tropical plant greenhouse where native rain in Latin. forest plants grow in abundance, including exotic flora University botany students, as well as Twin City area such as the date, fig, and palm trees. high school students, are given tours through the green­ "There are as many as 4,000 different kinds of plants houses to acquaint them with and enable them to study grown in the greenhouses," said Robert McLeester, junior the wide selection of plants growing in their natural scientist in charge of the Greenhouse. habitat. The fast growing tropical plant, the bamboo tree, grows The facilities of the greenhouse are available for re­ so rapidly that it may lengthen as much at 12 inches in search by botany staff members. "Our chief function is to one day. It may tower up to 80 feet high, and new shoots, produce a particular stage of growth in a plant, which when not controlled, will monopolize the area, growing a scientist may need for his research project,'' pointed under sidewalks and popping up in other areas of the out Mr. McLeester. "Many times the call will he for a Greenhouse. flowering plant. Often hundreds of samples of the same plant or flower are needed for one research study." The primary purpose of the Greenhouse is to provide living plant material for class use in teaching the science One specie of plant now being grown for study is the of botany. "The past year, we supplied plant material for thistle, which includes two kinds, one from the Black 810 botany students," added Mr. McLeester. Hills, and another from the Fort Snelling area in Minne· apolis. Professor Gerald B. Ownbey of the Botany De­ Growing an outstanding collection of American and partment is currently studying the hereditary relation· African desert plants, which includes almost 2,000 cacti, ships between the two kinds of thistles. When research has been the project of Leslie Plasil, greenhouse garden­ is completed on a particular plant, the specie (which er, who also cares for and waters all plants. can be hundreds of the same plant) is kept growing in Steam heat pipes along the walls of the greenhouses are the collection, thus making available to scientists an in­ regulated to keep individual greenhouse. temperatures valuable source of research material.

Checking the growth and condition of a group of kohlrabi Professor Gerald B. Ownbey of the Botany Department, left, plants is Leslie Plasil, who has been the greenhouse gardener explains to Robert McLeester, junior scientist, the type of plant for seven years. needed for his thistle research. Huge bookshelf-type cases house mice on the third floor of the Lyon Labora­ tories. Jane Kuykendall, principal labora­ tory animal attendant, and Pat Hansen, laboratory animal attendant, check on the "tenants" in two of the cages.

Some 50,000 Mice, Housed on the Third Floor Of the Lyon Laboratories, Are Subjects of Cancer Biology Research

N ESTIMATED 40 to 50 thousand same stock of mice, we should get mice develop many types of cancer A mice, housed in compartmental­ the same results." which are similar to those developed ized cages which line row after row by humans. Some stocks of mice in the cancer of shelves on the third floor of the In 1936, Professor Bittner dis­ biology laboratories have been in­ Lyon Laboratories, are the subjects covered the mammary tumor agent, bred over 100 generations, and in of extensive research by the staff of which has the characteristics of a two of the stocks, there have been the University's cancer biology di­ virus and is transferred in the milk over 75 successive generations of vision. of mothers of cancerous stocks. By breast cancer. This would correspond A portion of the mice are inbred taking the young away from their to about 1500 years in human life. (by mating brothers with sisters) to mothers and fostering them on fe­ develop "pure" or homozygous males of a low cancer stock, it was strains. The similarity of mice who determined that the incidence of Mammary Tumor Agent Studied belong to one of these "pure" strains breast cancer could be reduced from is comparable to the similarity be­ Professor Bittner is experimenting 95 per cent to about one per cent. tween human identical twins. with the various stocks of mice in The high incidence could be restored "Inbred mice are the closest we an effort to discover the causes of if the offspring of the fostered group can obtain, in animal material, to a breast cancer and how they may in­ again obtained the agent, either by pure chemical," said Professor John teract. Professor Bittner, who came nursing or by injection of extracts J. Bittner, head of cancer biology. to the University in 1942, has been containing the agent. It is now "When we experiment with a par· studying breast cancer in mice since known that the father may transfer ticular stock of mice, theoretically, if 1921. He points out that mice make the agent to the mother mouse, who we should perform the same experi­ particularly good subjects for studies in turn will pass the agent to the off. ment five years from now on the of biological behavior of cancer since spring in the milk. 4 The Minnesotan ,

Wilma Beam records data while Profes­ sor John J, Bittner checks one of the in­ bred mice. Professor Bittner, interna­ tionally acclaimed for his studies of breast cancer in mice, received the first Com­ fort Crookshank Award for Cancer Re­ search, awarded by the Middlesex Hos­ pital Medical School, London. England.

Agent Alone Not Enough to fessor of cancer biology; John D. Cause Disease Ross, assistant professor of bacteri­ ology; and Ronald Gabrielson, for· But the agent alone is not enough mer graduate and medical student at to cause breast cancer. Mice of the University, prepared antisera in strains which are nonsusceptible to guinea pigs against mouse mammary breast cancer will not develop the dis­ cancer and· then tested the antisera ease even if they obtain the agent. on their ability to inactivate ( neu­ Herbert M. Hirsch, a scholar of the Hormones are also needed to give a tralize) the agent and to immunize American Cancer Society, has conducted high incidence. Although there are the mouse against the agent. Mice extensive studies in the field of tumor exceptions, generally three causative may be immunized if they obtain an immunology. Pictured with him is lab­ factors must be present to produce active antiserum before they become oratory technician Georgeanne Cordes. breast cancer. The mice must have infected with the agent. The testing the agent; they must have the right involved mixing the antiserum with genes -that is, they must be of a the agent-extract and injecting th~ stock susceptible to breast cancer; mouse with the mixture. and they must have hormone stimu· The investigators found that to ob­ lation- as in becoming pregnant. tain protection, they had to elicit an­ For example, the incidence may tiserum against the same agent they not be higher than 50 per cent in later used in the neutralization tests. breeders of a susceptible strain with That is, the antiserum prepared the agent -due to the action of an against the agent obtained from a inhibitory hormone mechanism; fiybrid offspring, would neutralize while in another group, the incidence the agent secured from that group of may be above 70 per cent without the offspring, but not the agent obtained agent even being present. from the mother's stock, although the hybrid had become infected with the These observations apply only to agent transferred in the milk from breast cancer in mice, Professor this stock. The agent carried in the Bittner points out. Other types of cancer of the offspring was drastical­ cancer in mice have different causes, ly altered from the agent found in and so could be called different dis­ the mother. eases. "If we were to apply these results Professor Bittner, in associatiOn to humans," said Professor Bittner, with Herbert Hirsch, associate pro- "in order to protect a woman against February, 1960 5 Filling bottles with fresh water for the mice are Titus Ueland, Donald Rooney, and Fred Schin­ deldecker, laboratory animal attendants.

breast cancer, she would have to be against it. Secretarial and clerical staff mem­ injected with antiserum before she The work of the cancer biology di­ bers are Dorothy Engel, principal became infected with the agent. But vision is supported by research secretary; Sandra Gelfen and Darrell she would have to develop breast grants and individual donations. Nelson, secretaries; and Lee W. cancer before an effective antiserum Professor Bittner is the George Chase Schick, clerk. could be prepared." Christian prclessor of cancer re­ Staff members in charge of the Professor Bittner is cautious in in­ search, and Professor Hirsch is a care of the mice are Wilma Beam and terpreting the results of the experi­ scholar of the American Cancer So­ Jane Kuykendall, principal laboratory ments, but does say they indicate ciety. animal attendants; Henry Baur, Lou­ is Birr, Sharon Gehrke, and Sam that it may be more difficult than The third member of the cancer Reineke, senior laboratory animal at­ scientists thought to develop a vac­ biology academic staff is Dr. Franz tendants; Charles Damann, Pat Han­ cine for cancer in humans. Halberg, professor of cancer biology. sen, Edward Linkert, George Lund, Dr. Halberg is analyzing physiologic An effective cancer vaccine would Donald Rooney, David Rouzer, Fred changes occurring in mice during a have to contain antigens which would Schindeldecker, Vallie Schleh, and 24 hour period. This research will stimulate the production of anti­ Titus Ueland, laboratory animal at­ tell scientists more about "rhythms" bodies against the cancer agent. Since tendants; and Jogender Ahluwalia, in humans, and may lead to greater humans have highly individualistic Rodney Bilton, and Franklin Briese, understanding of how hormones af­ characteristics, probably no two indi­ laboratory attendants. viduals would become infected with fect development of cancer. Dr. Hal­ Funds for the construction of the the same agent, unless, perhaps, they berg is the Elsa U. Pard~ Founda­ cancer biology laboratories, which were identical twins. Therefore, prep­ tion profe5sor of cancer research. occupy the second and third floors of aration of a vaccine which would Other funds for clerical and lab­ the Lyon Laboratories, were provided protect against all varieties of the oratory work are obtained from the by the Minnesota Division of the agent would seem to be very difficult. sale of surplus mice. American Cancer Society. The Salk vaccine, for example, is Assisting Professors Bittner, Hal­ The Lyon Laboratories were dedi­ composed of three antigens which berg, and Hirsch in their research cated in 1954 and also house facilities stimulate production of antibodies are Paul Albrecht and Harvey L. for research in histochemistry and against all three Polio virus strains. Cole, junior scientists, and Franklin the biophysics laboratory. Funds for If the vaccine contained only two Pass, research assistant. Technical as­ these laboratories were provided by antigens, it would not protect a per­ sistance is provided by Linda Ca­ the National Heart Institute of the son against the third virus strain. Or, dotte, Marilyn Hopp, and Mary Lind, United States Public Health Service if through mutation, a new virus senior laboratory technicians, and and the National Cancer Institute of strain should develop, the present Georgeanne Cordes and Mary Grewe, the United States Public Health Serv­ Salk vaccine would be ineffective laboratory technicians. ice, respectively. 6 The Minnesotan All University job vacancies filled by j Civil Service Employment Bureau \

wHEN A CIVIL SERVICE JOB becomes vacant, whether it he that of a glassblower, a cashier, a secretary, a plumber, or the University bursar- the position is filled through the Civil Service Employment Bureau on the first floor of the Administration Building. The Employ­ ment Bureau is one of the offices of Civil Service Personnel, headed by Hedwin C. Anderson, director. There are nearly 6,000 Civil Service em­ ployees now working for the University, and each of these was placed by Checking an application fonn are Rich­ the Bureau. ard Swanson, left, who interviews for The University Civil Service is not the same as the State Civil Service, nursing positions, and Charles Malm­ hut rather, is a separate organization which is patterned after the State quist, who interviews for scientific, re­ search, and service jobs. Group. There are 500 different work classifications or "types" of jobs, such as electrician, nurse, librarian, scientist, secretary, or maintenance. "A classification is a group of jobs with similar duties and responsibili­ ties, which can he given a common title," says Walfred L. Pederson, senior personnel representative and head of the employment division. Each job in the class has the same requirements as to education, experience, knowl­ edge, and ability, and the same pay range applies to each job in the class. These job titles are also used in training, promoting, transferring, and • counseling employees. "Classes" of work are combined together into eight different occupa­ tional groups, such as Custodial and Food Service; Farm and Forest Service; Medical, Dental and Hospital Service; or Clerical, Administra­ tive and Fiscal Service, to name a few. When a Civil Service job becomes vacant, the department notifies the Employment Bureau, which, after processing by the Classification Depart­ ment, posts the vacancy notice on the official bulletin hoard on the ground floor of the Administration Building, and on the St. Paul Campus. • It is also listed in the Offici~! Daily Bulletin, which is printed in the Minnesota Daily. University employees are considered first for job vacancies. This may Receptionist Carole Shaw; left, discusses include individuals wishing to transfer to other departments, employees an application record with Dorothy Lock­ seeking promotion, or former employees who have been released from ard, who screens clerical and secretarial University employment due to a slack in work. applicants. • , Finally, if the new applicant file does not produce a person with the specified qualifications, outside solicitation is made. Channels may include newspaper and radio advertising, the State Employment Service, com­ All professional and hospital service ap­ mercial agencies, school and other organizations, and services that refer plicants are interviewed by Richard Spa­ vin, left. applicants for jobs. This also includes University placement offices, such as in engineering and journalism. Wives of students are encouraged to seek employment with the Univer­ sity. Periodically, letters are sent to all graduate students' wives, outlining the types of employment and benefits available. Each spring, specially de­ signed recruit posters are sent to all midwest area high schools. The Employment Bureau interviews and tests applicants to determine their eligibility for a specific job. Qualified applicants are selected and referred to departments. The final interviewing is carried out by the department head or supervisor, who makes the final selection from those applicants certified to him. February, 1960 Rudolph Thomess A 30-year man in the Physics De­ partment is engineer Rudolph B. Thorness. In the physics machine HAVEY shop, he builds research instruments and equipment for the Department, including materials for the linear accelerator. An outdoorsman, Mr. Thorness likes to take a 200-mile canoe trip every year.

Willard W. Cochrane Author of the book, "Farm Prices, Myth and Reality," published in 1958, is Wil­ lard W. Cochrane, professor of agricul­ tural economics on the St. Paul Campus. He also was co-author of the books, "Economics of American Agriculture," and "Economics of Consumption." A fac­ ulty member since 1951, Professor Coch­ rane completed his doctorate in econom­ ics at Harvard University in 1943. '

James Loberger New ROTC instructor in Naval en­ gineering and celestial navigation is Lt. James Loberger. Originally a Wisconsinite from Oconto, lieuten­ ant Loberger has been in the Navy since 1951. Married, he has two "sailors" at home - his young sons, six months and three years old.

8 The Minnesotan .. R. Dale Miller Checking his colored slide col­ lection on art is R. Dale Miller, CJ MET? chairman of the UMD Division of H.umanities. This winter quar­ ter Professor Miller is on leave in Italy where he will obtain ad­ ditional slides depicting Byzan­ tine and Romanesque art. Pro­ fessor Miller j o i ned the UMD staff in 1942, becoming division head in 1947.

Margaret Lindquist Margaret Lindquist has been a principal secre­ tary in the Department. of Agricultural Eco­ nomics for 10 years. Her career on the St. Paul Campus began in the office of the dean. From there she transferred to Agricultural Extension and then to her present job. She likes to gar­ den during her spare time at home.

Jean Shearn Velma Warder Frances Peterson The trio responsible for "catching errors" in all materials coming off the presses at the University Printing Service are Velma Warder, left, and Frances Peterson, right, editorial • proofreaders; and Jean Shearn, center, supervisor of the editorial office. Their least favorite proofreading tasks include checking galleys of financial reports, scientific formulas and directories. Altogether, their length of service adds up to 20 years.

Marcella Glad Thirteen years service with UMD is the record of Mrs. Marcella Glad, food serv­ ice worker in the Kirby Student Center cafeteria. True to her name, Mrs. Glad is noted for her cheerfulness behind the counter, and says she likes her work "very much." She enjoys sewing during her leisure time. February, 1960 Agricultural Extension reaches every corner of the state through the work of the - COUNTY AGENTS

For her prized heifer, a young 4-H Miss at the fair receives an award ribbon from Warren Leibenstein, assistant professor and Rice County agent at Faribault.

HE WORK OF THE University of State Agricultural Extension Direc­ Extension Service is one of three TMinnesota Agricultural Extension tor is Professor Skuli Rutford, a major arms of the Institute of Agri­ Service extends the boundaries of the northeast Minnesota native and a culture. The other two are the Agri­ University to the boundaries of the former county agent himself. cultural Experiment Station and state. resident instruction. "The main principle guiding Ex­ With its 240 agents in 91 county tension," Professor Rutford points Extension is also coordinated at offices and 65 specialists on the St. out, "is that it should grow out of the federal level. It is one division of Paul campus, the Agricultural Exten­ needs expressed by people themselves. the U. S. Department of Agriculture sion Service brings farm and home Extension efforts should result in (USDA) in Washington. research results to every corner of helping people to deal more adequate­ Basically, however, Agricultural Minnesota. ly with their day-to-day problems. At Extension is a local program with the same time," he adds, "the Exten­ Each year, the Minnesota Agricul­ state and federal help and guidance. sion Service has a responsibility for Agents are sponsored and supported tural Extension Services reaches more bringing to the attention of people than, 170,000 rural and urban fami­ jointly by the county, the University, the changing situations and new de­ lies. About 50,000 homemakers are and the USDA. Each county agent velopments bearing on the problems enrolled in home projects and over holds University academic rank, al­ of the day." 50,000 boys and girls belong to 4-H though his teaching is not conducted clubs. At the University, the Agricultural in a campus classroom, but rather in 10 The Minnesotan the open fields, homes, and commu­ tecting the quality of eggs their birds nity centers throughout his county. produced. Local committees, in cooperation Problems cropped up in other with the University, hire agents and areas, too. Homes needed remodeling . 4 map o~t the1r programs. on many farms. Many needed new Exactly how does Extension work? water sewage disposal systems. Acci­ Because counties vary, Extension will dent rates were too high. Housewives vary from one county to the next. A suggested they needed help in budget­ look in on Chippewa County, in west ing time and money for their house­ central Minnesota, serves as an ex­ holds. ample. Chippewa County's extension Chippewa County has four exten­ agents and planning committee de­ sion staff people-Eugene Pilgram, signed a program to meet all of these assistant professor and agent; Roger problems in coming years. They Larson, instructor and assistant planned to promote better livestock agent; Jean Lovdokken, instructor and dairy management practices. They and home agent, and Orville Gunder­ would help farmers compare differ­ Assistant Professor Julia Bartlett, top right, home agent for Hennepin Coun­ son, instructor and area soils agent. ent enterprises, to see whici.. would (Agent Gunderson actually works in ty, discusses plans for a home program best fit a particular farm and family. with community leaders. a total of six different counties.) People would get information on This county is a prime example of house remodeling and construction. son, agronomist from the West Cen­ Extension programs tailored to fit Youths in 4-H clubs would be encour­ tral School and Experiment Station, local needs. In fact, the Chippewa aged to take safety and health proj­ Morris, were feature speakers. agents in 1958 were among the first ect~. Budgeting and "buying" prin­ In the spring, Agents Pilgram and to complete· long-time planning re­ ciples would be discussed with home­ Larson worked with a dozen local ports-plans that lay out Extension makers. farmers in setting up weed control programs for several years ahead. This planning made it clear to local plots. Each farmer used a variety of Credit for the success of such an Ex­ people that Extension was more than different chemicals, then invited in tension program belongs not only to a "question and answer" serviCe.. It other farmers to see the results. Other the county agents, but to every mem­ was a broad-scale program to help farmers had crop variety demonstra­ ber of the community involved. people improve in every phase of tions. In Chippewa County, Agents Pil­ farm and home living- with result­ Orville Gunderson, an agent for gram, Larson and Gunderson sat ing benefits for the entire community. down with local farm and community Chippewa County and several other leaders, to take a careful look at past What happened as a result? A look nearby counties, pushed forward a and present farming and homemak­ at the 1958-59 annual report from the - program of general soil improvement. ing situations. When areas for im­ Chippewa County extension agents He and Lowell Hanson, instructor provement were ascertained, plans gives a good idea. and extension soils specialist from the were made with people to bring about Last winter, Agents Pilgram and state staff, set up a number of fertil­ the desired changes. Larson launched the year's crop im­ izing demonstrations on local farms. Agent Gunderson also did education­ The planners had to deal with provement program with a special Crops Day at Clara City. Associate al work toward fertilizing a new many changes and problems. Crop watershed control district. yields were often below par. Beef Professor William Hueg, extension cattle were gaining popularity, but agronomist from the St. Paul campus, With emphasis on dairy improve­ many farmers lacked beef know-how. and Assistant Professor Ray Thomp- ment, Agents Pilgram and Larson en- Dairying was on the decline- both in numbers and returns. Trend in Welcoming delegates to th~ annual 4-H Health Conference at Itaska is Leonard Harkness, associate professor and state 4-H club leader. poultry was to fewer numbers of flocks, but the flocks that remained were getting bigger; big flocks mean big problems-unless the owner is up-to-date on ways to handle them. Hog producers weren't getting enough little pigs from each sow. Too few were raising meat-type hogs­ the kind that bring the best prices. Poultrymen weren't adequately pro- February, 1960 4-H achievement day and a dress revue. At the 1959 Chippewa County fair, local 4-H youths had 1468 ex­ hibits -the greatest number ever entered. These agents received full coopera­ tion from local citizens and organiza­ tions with assistance from such groups as the Farmers Union and the Farm Bureau. With the help of local communica­ tions media, such as newspapers and radio stations, in carrying news Eugene Pilgram, left, assistant professor and county agent at Monte­ articles, personal columns, and re­ video, explains one of the many agricultural publications to a rural resident of Chippewa County. ports of events, the educational pro­ grams can be brought to the attention of every member of the community. couraged more 4-H youths to start deep fat frying, upholstering, new In addition to the programs set up dairy projects. They scheduled a home equipment, and decorative in the county during the 1958-59 series of events and projects for live­ stitching. year, these agents made 1210 farm stock improvement. At a swine pro­ Again, a number of state specialists visits, had 2535 office callers, and re­ ducers' meeting, they called on helped out. Instructor and family life ceived 2140 telephone calls. They Robert Meade, animal husbandry specialist, Charles Martin, discussed wrote 270 newspaper articles, broad­ professor from the St. Paul campus, Child Development at one leader casted 78 radio programs, and dis­ to be their main speaker. The agents training session. Associate professor tributed 46,000 agricultural bulletins. took the lead with a spring market and safety specialist Glenn Prickett Extension agents are becoming hog show, in which nearly 100 hogs trained leaders in points on civil de­ more and more aware of the need for were exhibited. The purpose was to fense. advanced training. Agent Pilgram, show farmers the kind of breeding for example, spent the fall quarter and management it takes to produce There are 450 youngsters in Chip, of 1959 at the University, doing a hog that brings top market price. pewa County's 21 4-H clubs. To graduate work in agricultural eco- For the ever-active 4-H youths, the bolster club programs, 4-H leaders nornics. agents set up a "ton litter" hog proj­ attended a series of training meetings ect. The idea was to see how much conducted by a number of state spe­ What are the results of Extension? more than a ton of mature pork could cialists- A. B. Hagen, associate pro­ "Evaluation is difficult," Agent Pil­ be produced by each litter of little fessor and southwest district super­ gram says. "But many examples could pigs- and how economically it could visor; Gustav Hard, assistant profes­ be quoted of farmers who followed sor and extension horticulturist; and b~ done. extension recommendations and in­ For beef producers, Agent Pilgram George Donohue, associate professor creased returns as a result. The· satis­ set up a tour of three farms. Visitors and extension rural sociologist. Roger faction a homemaker feels in using heard Donald Bates, associate profes­ Larson, assistant county agent, set a new method learned in a Home­ sor and extension agricultural engi­ up a schedule of summer tours of 4-H maker Club, or the confidence a 4-H neer from St. Paul, discuss beef cattle members' homes, so each youth could member gains by giving a demonstra­ buildings and feeding facilities at see what his fellow club members tion, cannot be measured in dollars each farm. Another speaker called in were doing and how they were do­ and cents." was Frank Svoboda, associate pro­ ing it. Agricultural Extension is truly an fessor and agricultural agent in neigh­ Miss Lovdokken also conducted a educational service- of value to boring Renville County. series of project training meetings, a every member of the community. County Home Agent Jean Lovdok­ ken worked steadily with some 300 women in 65 different homemaker Inspecting a Hock of sheep with a Cottonwood groups. She followed the "leader County sheep grower is training" system- training a group Herman Vossen, right, of home program leaders, who, in associate professor and turn, carry the information to their county agent at Windom. neighborhoods. Some of the topics in­ cluded family planning and sharing, 12 , Have You Heard?

Staff Awards and Honors will carry on research and consult with • The National Science Foundation has workers in the field of calcification . of awarded a grant of $49,300 to the Univer­ tissues. sity for the support of basic research en­ • JONAS J. CHRISTENSEN, head of the titled "Some Structural and Chemical Fea­ Department of Plant Pathology and Botany, HAROLD C. DEUTSCH, professor of tures of Animal Cell Nuclei," conducted recently was presented the Elvin Charles e under the direction of JOSEPH G. GALL, Stakman Award for 1959 in honor of his history, and WILLIAM C. ROGERS, direc­ associate professor of zoology. The grant outstanding contributions in the field of tor of the Minnesota World Affairs Center, is for five years. cereal pathology. - will direct a European Studytour, spon­ The Award was presented by Professor sored by the Center, this summer. The Emeritus Stakman who retired in 1953 as group will visit several countries and will head of the Department ·of Plant Pathology attend the ninth annual Geneva University and Botany. The endowment furrd was Summer School on International Organiza- established the same year by his friends tions. · and students as a memorial for his lifetime contributions and dedication to scholarly • SAMUEL H. POPPER, associate pro­ leadership in biology and agriculture. fessor of education, has been elected pres­ ident of the newly organized Minnesota e WILLIAM F. BROWN, JR., professor School Facilities Council (MSFC). of electrical engineering: ERNST R. G. MSFC is the first school facilities coun­ ECKERT, professor of mechanical engi­ cil organized on a statewide basis. It will neering; and OTTO H. SCHMITT, profes­ work for maximum value for dollars spent sor of zoology and physics, were honored for school buildings and facilities. with the title of Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences at the Academy's an­ nual meeting in December. Election to fellowship in the Academy, according to the organization's announce­ News Notes ment, is "a signal, distinguished honor, con­ ferred upon. a limited number of members • "Immigration in American History," a who, in the estimation of the Academy's conference honoring THEODORE C. Ray J. Quinlivan, chairman of the Board ; scientific council, have done outstanding BLEGEN, who will retire as dean of the of Regents, presents the Regents A ward work towards the advancement of science." Graduate School June 30, was held in to Thomas Burke, chief barker of the January on the Minneapolis Campus. The Variety Club of the Northwest. · e STANLEY SCHACHTER, professor of two-day conference featured talks and dis­ psychology, was awarded the Socio-Psycho­ cussion by outstanding scholars in the field logical Prize of the American Association of immigration studies, including Henry for the Advancement of Science at the Steele Commager of Amherst College and The Variety Club of the Northwest was group's annual convention in December. Oselr Handlin of Harvard University. Uni­ presented with the Regents Award last Basis for the award is Professor Schachter's versity of Minnesota staff members partici­ month in recognition of its contributions most recent book, The Psychology of Affili­ pating were PRESIDENT JAMES LEWIS to the building and development of the ation. MORRILL; ROBERT H. BECK, professor Variety Club Heart Hospital. The prize was one of eight awarded by of education; BRYCE CRAWFORD, JR., At a dinner held in the Campus Club, the 58,000-member association during its chairman of chemistry; PHILIP D. JOR­ RAY J. QUINLIVAN, chairman of the six-day meeting. DAN, professor of history; and DR. MAU-­ Board of Regents, presented the Award to RICE B. VISSCHER, head of physiology. Thomas Burke, chief barker of the Club. The same evening, the Variety Club of • THE REV. R. A. F. MAcKENZIE, S.J.; the Northwest presented ihe University Staff Leaves, Activities theology professor at the Jesuit Seminary, with two checks. One, for $43,733.73, will Toronto, Canada, is serving as the first be applied to the construction cost of the visiting professor of theology at the Univer­ fifth floor addition to the Variety Club e CHESTER W. WOOD, director of stu­ sity under a Danforth Foundation grant. Heart Hospital- the Arthur W. Anderson dent personnel services on the Duluth Cam­ During this quarter Father MacKenzie is Floor, named in honor of the man who pus, left in January for South Korea where delivering a series of lectures on "The spearheaded early Hospital construction he is a member of an eight-man team which Quest for Salvation in the Ancient Near plans. will spend four months studying the edu­ East." A second check, for $25,000, will go to cational programs at six South Korean The University visiting professorship of the support of the Club's fund for patient universities. The team's recommendations theology, entirely supported by the Dan­ care which has been a continuing program will be forwarded to the International Co­ forth Foundation grant, will run for a and has never amounted to less than operation Administration as to what type three-year period under the administration $25,000 per year. This year, the minimum of assistance should be given, if any, and of the College of Science, Literature, and proposed is $50,000 of which this $25,000 to what degree. the Arts. is the first half. Scheduled to deliver the future quarterly A plaque for the Arthur W. Anderson e DR. WALLACE D. ARMSTRONG, lecture series are Professor Abraham Floor was unveiled at the dinner. head of physiological chemistry, left in Joshua Hesche!, Jewish Theological Semi­ RAY M. AMBERG, director of Univer­ January for Europe where he will spend nary, New York, spring quarter, 1960; and sity Hospitals, and WILLIAM L. NUNN, a six-month sabbatical leave. He will visit Professor Anders Nygren, Lund University, director of University Relations, were the Scandinavian countries and England, Lund, Sweden, winter or spring quarter, made lifetime members of the Va~iety Belgium, Germany, and Hungary where he 1961. Club of the Northwest. February, 1960 13 28 Staff Members Receive Regents IRVIN GREENWALD, experimental plot ELEANOR STEELE, psychometrist, Stu­ supervisor, Agronomy and Plant Genetics; dent Counseling Bureau; VIOLET R. Scholarships LILLIE HARRISON, senior secretary, Uni­ STITZ, clerk typist, Admissions and Rec­ versity Elementary School; AMOS ords; ELIZABETH STONE, student tech­ HAYNES, senior engineering assistant, nologist supervisor, Hematology, Hospital; The following staff members received Aeronautical Engineering; FLOYD HEN­ HUBERT THIBODEAU, junior engineer, Regents Scholarships for winter quarter DERSON, library assistant, Agriculture Li­ Physical Plant; FRANCES WATSON, sec­ day school: brary; GEORGIANNA HERMAN, refer­ retary, Duluth Admissions and Records; ence supervisor, Industrial Relations Cen­ JANET WHITLEY, senior laboratory tech­ VALERA BECKENDORF, senior clerk, ter; and MARCIA J. KANE, psychometric nician, Anatomy; and JOAN ZITTLEMAN, Engineering Libary; LORRAINE BIS­ assistant, Student Counseling Bureau. student technologist supervisor, Hospital SONETT, junior librarian, Duluth Educa­ Clinical Chemistry. tion Laboratory School; ROBERT L. BOL­ ALTON KOLLMAN, bookstore manager, LINGER, assistant occupational therapist Coffey Hall Bookstore; GORDINE LIND­ supervisor; C 0 N STANCE CHAMBERS, STROM, senior clerk typist, Student Coun­ senior clerk, Bio-Med Library; BEVERLY seling Bureau; EDWARD NYE, principal M. COLE, senior account clerk, Coffman laboratory attendant, Physics; MARY ANN Memorial Union; CHRISTA ELGUTHER, REGUSKI, secretary, Anthropology; Morris Campus senior secretary, Analytical Chemistry; MA YE SAMPSON, senior account clerk, MARIE ELLER, senior librarian, Agricul­ Photo Lab; BEATRICE SANBORN, clerk, • A Morris Campps Advisory Committee ture Library; and MARJORIE GERLICH, Student Counseling Bureau; and DIANE has been appointed by President Morrill agriculture experiment station assistant, M. SINGER, occupational therapist, Hospi­ to make a thorough study of the educa­ Agriculture Experiment Station. tal Rehabilitation, tional and administrative problems involved in offering college training at the Morris School, which, since 1910, has been oper­ ated as the West Central School of Agricul­ ture.

Dr. Scherer Wins Theobald Smith Award Headed by MALCOLM M. WILLEY, vice president for academic administration, the committee is particularly concerned Dr. William F. Scherer, professor with making recommendations for course offerings, staffing, and library resources. of bacteriology and immunology, has been named winner of the 1959 Theo­ In appointing the committee, President Morrill stressed that "whatever curriculum bald Smith Award in Medical Sci­ recommendations may be formulated must ences. Presentation of the Award was conform to the high standard of academic excellence that is the hallmark of instruc­ made in December at the annual tion offered by the University in all of its meeting of the American Associa­ collegiate departments." He also insisted that "general educational policies and pro­ tion for the Advancement of Science. cedures that govern the University as a whole should apply at Morris, admitting Consisting of a $1,000 prize, a only such adaptations as the fact of physi­ cal separation may dictate." bronze medal, and all expenses at the AAAS meeting, the Theobald Smith Members of the committee, in addition to Vice President Willey, are: MARCIA Award is given for "demonstrated re­ EDWARDS, associate dean of the College search in the field of medical sciences, of Education; THEODORE H. FENSKE, associate dean of the Institute of Agricul­ taking into consideration indepen­ ture; CLINTON T. JOHNSON, comp­ dence of thought and originality." troller; E. W. McDIARMID, dean of the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; LLOYD M. SHORT, chairman of It was the third time in less than a political science; R. E. SUMMERS, dean decade that the annual award was Dr. William F. Scherer of Admissions and Records; and FRANK VERBRUGGE, associate dean of the Insti­ presented to a faculty member of the tute of Technology. University's· Medical SchooL Winner m 1951 was Dr. C. Walton Lillehei, professor of surgery, and in 1955, the e A total of $56,358 has been raised by honor went to Dr. Robert A. Good, the citizens of Morris to help finance the professor of pediatrics and the Ameri­ University campus there next fall. The town of 4,200 people promised the Univer­ can Legion Heart Research Professor. sity a minimum of $25,000 to share initial expenses required for equipping labora­ Selection of Dr. Scherer was in tories and increasing library resources. recognition of his accomplishments in "The idea to raise money was entirely the study of the relationships of theirs," said Vice President Willey. The West Central Education Development Asso­ viruses, such as polio virus, and cells ciation, a local group, organized the com­ in test tube cultures of single types of munity to raise the money. Money-raising projects included a door-to-door canvass cells, in particular, human cancer by high school students and a fruitcake­ Dr. Lillehei Dr. Good cells. selling campaign launched by a civic group. 14 The Minnesotan ' The Question Is: I What Policies Govern Relationships Between Unions, the University, and Staff Members?

ONE OF THE QUESTIONS new staff members at the Uni­ binding. For example, if the adjustment panel recom­ versity often ask is: "What about unions at the University mended that staff members in certain positions receive a of Minnesota?" salary increase, the University would be powerless to grant such an increase if it had no funds allocated to it Informally, the. University's policy on unions may be for such a purpose. By bringing its recommendations to stated thus: "Whether you want to belong to a union the attention of the Legislature and the Governor, how­ is entirely up to you." ever, the panel can help initiate changes. The Regents, in a statement of general policy on col­ Staff members or unions may use arbitration for mat­ lective bargaining made in 1948, had this to say about ters concerning grievances as defined in University Civil membership in unions: "The Regents recognize the right Service rules. A grievance in these rules is defined as any of any Civil Service employee to belong to any union or controversy arising out of the interpretation of or ad­ other labor organization of his own choosing. Member­ herence to the Civil Service rules or the Civil Service ship or non-membership in such a union or organization classification and pay plan. cannot be a condition of employment at the University." ,. A staff member or his authorized representative, which Some 33 unions are represented on one or all of the may be a union or other labor organization, may appeal University campuses. A majority of these are building a grievance decision of the department head to the trades or other craft unions. Director of Civil Service and then to the Civil Service • Committee or to arbitration. If the appeal is made first to All staff members are prohibited by state law from the Civil Service Committee, the committee's decision can striking against the University or any state agency. Pro· be appealed to arbitration. But if the appeal is made vision is made, however, for the adjustment of complaints directly to arbitrators, their decision cannot be appealed relating to public employment conditions and policy. since it is final and binding. The University is one of the All staff members, individually, as a group, or through few governmental agencies in the country which provides their unions, rna y seek changes regarding their wages, for outside arbitration. hours, and working conditions. If the requests for such Three members sit on an arbitration board. The staff changes are turned down by the University, the staff member or his authorized representative appoints one members may have a hearing through what is called an arbitrator. A second arbitrator is appointed by the Board "adjustment panel," provided for in the State Public of Regents. The third arbitrator is appointed by these Employment Act of 1953. two, or, if they cannot agree, by the Governor of the State. The panel consists of a .representative selected by the staff member or the union'~ business agent and the Uni­ The arbitrators schedule a hearing at which the staff versity's representative. If these two representatives can­ member or his representative and the University submit not agree on a third panel worker, the senior or presiding their evidence or arguments. The arbitrators base their judge of the District Court of the county selects the third decision solely on the evidence and arguments submitted member. If agreement among these three cannot be at the hearing. The decision of the arbitration board is reached through negotiation and informal conferences, final and binding on both the staff member and the the panel grants the staff members or the union and University. the University a full hearing, after which it makes its findings and reports them to the Governor, the Legisla­ When the University initiates changes in the Civil ture, the University, and the staff members or the union. Service rules, it sends a copy of the proposed changes to the unions as well as to all departments. If unions object Because the University, like all public agencies, is to the proposed changes, they may express their views dependent on public support, the adjustment panel can at a public hearing or send their written comments to only recommend changes. Its decision is not final nor the Civil Service office. February, 1960 15 ( University of Minnesota Calendar of Events n

FEBRUARY, 1960 t I [ MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY UNIVERSITY THEATER February 21-"Arizona's Colorful Bird CONCERT PRODUCTIONS Life." Subscription Series Regular Productions February 28-"Animal Fables vs. Facts." Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Scott Hall Auditorium UNIVERSITY GALLERY I February 5-Eugene Istomin, pianist. February 2-6, 8:30 p.m.; February 2 and EXHffilTIONS (Single tickets $3.00 to $4.50. Reservations 7, 3:30 p.m.-Paint Your Wagon by February 5-March 21-Recent paintings by I may be made at 106 Northrop.)* Lerner and Lowe. (Presented in con­ Michael Goldberg. junction with the Department of Music.) February 5-March 4-Second Annual Col­ UNIVERSITY ARTISTS February 25-27, March 1-5, 8:30 p.m.;· lectors Exhibition. l COURSE CONCERTS March 1 and 6, 3:30 p.m.-Kafka's The February 11-March 21-John and Dorothy Masterpiece Series Trial. Rood Collection. Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. (Single tickets for both plays at $1.50 are on sale at the Scott Hall Box Office.) ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT February 17-Bach Aria Group, including EVENTS Eileen Farrell, Jan Peerce, and eight Studio Theater Production Home Basketball Games prominent artists. Studio Theater, Scott Hall Williams Arena (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, February 12, 13, 15, and 16, 8:30 p.m.; February 8, 8 p.m.-Northwestern. $4.00.) * February 14, 3:30 p.m.- Goodnight La­ February 13, 8 p.m.-Michigan State. March 1-Nathan Milstein, violinist. dies, by Wood. February 20, 3:30 p.m.-University of (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50.) * (Single tickets $1.00 on sale at the Scott Michigan. New Artists Series Hall Box Office.) (Single game reserved tickets $2.00. Mail Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Spanish Plays order sales close one week prior to each February 28-Roald Reitan, baritone. Win­ Shevlin Hall Arena Theater game. General admission tickets at $1.25 ner of the 1959 Metropolitan Opera Au­ February 18, 19, and 20, 8:30 p.m.; Febru­ for adults and $1.00 for individuals under ditions. ary 19,3:30 p.m.-Farsa y}usticia del 16 on sale at gate only.) • (Single tickets $2.00, $3.00.) Corregidor by Casona and Las Codor­ Home Hockey Games nices by Aza. Special Concerts Williams Arena, 8:15 p.m. (Single tickets $1.00 on sale in Room 200, February 2-Czechoslovakian Olympic Northrop Auditorium Folwell Hall.) Team. February 2, 8:30 p.m.-Moscow State Sym­ February 5 and 6-University of Michigan. phony Orchestra. Conductor, Konstaniin SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY February 19 and 20-Michigan State. Ivanov; soloist, Emil Gilels, pianist. BROADCASTS (Single game reserved tickets $1.75. Mail February 3, 8:30 p.m.-Moscow State Sym­ KUOM, 770 on the dial order sales close one week prior to each phony Orchestra. Conductor, Kiril Kon­ Wednesday, 4 p.-m.-University of Minne- game. General admission tickets at $1.00 drashin; soloist, Galina Vishnevskaya, sota Bands. . for adults and $.60 for individuals under Bolshoi Opera soprano. Friday, 11:15 a.m.-"Theater Green Room" 16 on sale at gate only.) • (Single tickets for both performances of with Bob Snook, instructor in speech. (Over-the-counter ticket sales for both the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra are Saturday, 12 noon-"In Search of An hockey and basketball games begin the $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00.) * Idea." Monday before each game at 108 Cooke February 13, 8 p.m.-Parade of Quartets. February 6, 13, and 20, 4:30 p.m.-"Reith Hall.) (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50.) * Lectures from the B.B.C." Gymnastics February 29, 8:30 p.m.-"Le Misanthrope" Cooke Hall in French. The Theatre du Vieux-Colom­ SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY February 13, 1 p.m.-Northwest Open bier 'of Paris. TELECASTS Meet. (Single tickets $2.00.) 3:30 p.m.-Wisconsin and Nebraska. (Reservations for all Artists Course Con­ Seen on Channel 2, KTCA-TV Swimming certs may be made at 105 Northrop.) Monday. 9 p.m.-"Inflation." Cooke Hall CONVOCATIONS 9:30 p.m.-"Cu,~rent. Is;mes." , February 8, 4 p.m.-Illinois. Tuesday, 9 p.m.- Begmmng German. February 20, 3:30 p.m.-Purdue. Northrop Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m.-"Through Eye and Ear." Track February 4-Marais and Miranda, inter­ Wednesday, 9 p.m.- "The Power of Field House national balladeers. Laughter." February 6, 2 p.m.-Northwestern. February 11-"Turkey," film lecture by 9:30 p.m.-"At Ho~e w~th .Music." , February 13, 1 p.m.-Open Meet. Neil Douglas, explorer. Thursday, 9 p.m.- Begmnmg German. February 20, 2 p.m.-Wisconsin. February 18-"Parkinson's Law," lecture 9:30 p.m.-"T~wn and ~ount~y.:• , Wrestling by C. Northcote Parkinson, Raffles Pro­ Friday, 9 p.m.- One Mans Opm10n. Williams Arena fessor of History, University of Malaya. 9:30 p.m.-"The Sound of Literature." February 1, 7:30 p.m.-Oklahoma State. February 25-Charter Day. MUSEUM SUNDAY PROGRAMS February 13, 2 p.m.-Iowa State Univer- SPECIAL LECTURE Museum of Natural History sity. Northrop Auditorium, 8 p.m. Auditorium, 3 p.m. (Tickets for gymnastics, swimming, track, February 25-"The IGY- A New Renais­ February 7-International Nature Salon and wrestling at $.60 for adults and $.25 sance," by Laurence M. Gould, presi­ Color Photos. for individuals under 16 on sale at gate dent, Carleton College. February 14-"Island Treasure." only.)

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to the public without charge.

*Tickets for these events are ~lso available at the Field Schlick Ticket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtown Ticket Office, 188 North­ western Bank Building, Minneapolis, on Monday of the week prior to the performance. : . THE MINNESOTAN

~ 7:/te University Staff Magazine - Marclt, 1960 William Watts Folwell James Lewis Morrill 1869-1884 They Made Us Great 1945-1960

N THE YEAR 1851 the University was founded by a I. group of men who could look upon a barren sweep of land above the cold waters of the Mississippi in the · Territory of Minnesota and envision an institution that in their words, would "put Harvard in the shade." Since that time, eight men have served as ~he principal admin­ istrators in directing and guiding the fortunes of that in­ stitution. It could be said that the University is only as great as the sum of its parts. And of all the parts which compose the whole University, probably no single one is more in· .>. fluential and important than the individual who presides Cyrus Northrop as president. Walter Castella Coffey 1884-1911 The president must make the final decision on matters 1941-1945 concerning the very essence of the University-what are its goal$ and how they should be achieved. It is he who gives direction to its growth. Under the leadership of the eight presidents, the University has grown from an insti· tution whose physical existence was embodied in one austere building and whose intellectual influence extended to a handful of students, to one whose physical boundar­ ies encompass the State and whose intellectual influence extends to the far corners of the earth. Each president has had problems peculiar to his time and each has met them in his own way, with his own talents and personality. But common to them all has been a firm belief in the nobility of man's search for truth and knowledge, and a determination that in that search, the University of Minnesota should play a prominent role. George Edgar Vincent Guy Stanton Ford 1911-1917 On the Cover • ; • 1938-1941 is 0. Meredith Wilson who, on July 1, will become the ninth president of the University of Minnesota. This issue of THE MINNESOTAN is devoted to introducing the new president and his family to University staff members.

Vol. XIII No.6 THE MINNESOTAN Published by the Department of University Relations, 213 Administration Building, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 14, Minnesota. William L. Nunn, Director Beverly Sinniger ...... Editor Jo Anne Ray ...... Associate F;ditor Advisory Committee: Members of the University Public Infor­ mation Council. Marion LeRoy Burton The Minnesotan will be published monthly October through Lotus Delta Coffman 1917-1920 May. Copies are mailed to University staff members. Subscrip· 1920-1938 tion rates for non-staff members are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a copy. Photographs, unless otherwise credited, were taken by mem· hers of the University Photographic Laboratory. Second-class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota. "We want a man who has great administrative ability and who has scholastic stature."

Ray J. Quinlivan, Chairman of the Board of Regents

HE MAN WHO FULFILLS these qualifications is 0. There followed periods of teaching at the University of T Meredith Wilson, the 50-year·old president of the Chicago, where he was appointed associate dean of the University of Oregon who will asume his new post as college; and at the University of Utah, where he became president of the University of Minnesota on July l. dean of the University college in 1948. Four years later, Many academic appointments and honors have come President Wilson vacated this post to become executive to President Wilson, indicative of the high regard in secretary_ and operating head of the Fund for the Ad­ which he is held in the field of education. Two appoint­ vancement of Education, a subsidiary of the Ford Foun­ ments best illustrate this. dation. He remained in this post until 1953 when he was elected president of Oregon. l. In May of 1959, the Council on Higher Education for American Republics named him to serve on a com­ The University of Oregon is not a land-grant institu­ mission to strengthen relations between universities of tion, but in many other ways, it resembles Minnesota, North and South America. Also serving on this commis­ though on a smaller scale. Both are coeducational state sion are presidents of such universities as Columbia, universities with liberal arts and other undergraduate Princeton, and California. He has just completed a six­ schools and a broad range of graduate and professional week Latin American tour in connection with this work. programs. The University of Oregon was established in 1872, the University of Minnesota in 1851. The enroll­ 2. Last October he was named chairman of the Amer­ ment at the University of Oregon last fall was 7,688. ican Council on Education, the leading educational organ­ ization in the country, charged with co-ordinating the When President Wilson was appointed the head of the work of other nationwide educational groups. University of Oregon, the chairman of the faculty ad­ visory council commented, " ... the sort of man every President Wilson was born in Colonia Juarez, Chihua­ faculty hopes to get when a new president is chosen-a hua, Mexico, where his father headed a Mormon acad­ scholar and teacher with solid liberal training, an educa­ emy. Reared in Utah, he completed his undergraduate tional statesman." work there in 1934 at the Brigham Young University. Frederick M. Hunter, who held the chancellorship of He taught history at Brigham Young and did graduate Oregon for ll years, until 1946, said of President Wilson·, work at the Universities of London, and Heidelberg, Ger­ "He ranks high as both a scholar and intellectual leader many. In 1943, he was awarded his doctorate degree in and also rates high in any of the special lines of develop­ history from the University of California, where he re­ ment that call for adaption of education to the intense ceived his Phi Beta Kappa honors. and complex problems our young leaders must face." March, 1960 3 Faculty Consultative Committee Reports on Its Role In the Selection of the New University President

The selection of 0. Meredith Wilson as the next pres- "At our last joint meeting with the Regents' Commit· ident of the University cuhninated nine months of ex· tee, we had a full discussion and summary of our judg­ tensive preparation involving the active cooperation of the ments and estimates of the persons under final considera­ Faculty Consultative Committee with a special sub·com­ tion. Then the Regents' Committee met separately to mittee of the Board of Regents. make its decision on the nomination to be made by the Board itself. The _nomination of Dr. Wilson by the Re­ In a report to the University Senate at its February 4 gents' Committee was unanimously accepted by the Board meeting, Professor Francis M. Boddy, chairman of the of Regents and Dr. and Mrs. Wilson came to the campus Faculty Consultative Committee, described the part that on January 14 and he accepted the appointment." the faculty committee played in the selection of the final candidates from some 170 nominees. In closing his report, Professor Boddy expressed the faculty committee's "satisfaction with the continued close "Our committee," reported Professor Boddy, "began ~ cooperatioiJ and friendly working relationships with all to categorize the nominees into broad groups, with spe- the members of the Regents' Committee, and apprecia­ cial attention given to those persons who seemed to be tion of their sincerity and dedication to the best inter­ both most deserving of final consideration and likely to ests of the University. be available. At this stage the Regents' Committee invited a number of the nominees to visit the campus and to visit "Our particular thanks," said Professor Boddy, "to the with both committees. The usual procedure was first for Board Chairman, Ray J. Quinlivan, for his leadership and the visitor to meet briefly with the Regents' Committee, direction of the whole selection process; to President then f~r our committee to join the Regents' Committee in Morrill, whose careful laying of the groundwork for this an extended discussion with the visitor, and then for our cooperative venture went far toward insuring its success; committee to continue the discussion with our visitor after and to our faculty colleagues on this campus and in other the Regents!.- Committee withdrew. After each such visit institutions for the information, advice, and support our committee drafted a memorandum to the Regents' which were so generously given to us." Committee giving our comments and appraisals of the visitor as a possible candidate for the presidency. Copies of this report and of the December 10 report describing the preliminary procedures followed by the "When this process was completed, we had a series of Faculty Consultative Committee were sent with the fol­ joint meetings with the Regents' Committee at which we lowing letter to President Wilson. were most gratified to find that the two committees agreed Dear Dr. Wilson: completely as to the identity of the top few candidates. Although there was not complete unanimity as to their The attached copies may be of interest to you of the reports made by our Faculty Consultative Committee to ranking, we were able to report to the Regents' Commit­ the Senate of the University of Minnesota on December tee members our unanimous opinion that their final 10, 1959, and on February 4, 1960. choice from among these persons would insure the selec­ In apyroving our report on February 4, the Senate in­ structed me to tell you qf their keen pleasure at our re­ tion of an outstanding President for the University, one port and to convey to you the assurance /rom the facul­ of the very best men in the country who could be found ty that a friendly welcome and the fullest measure of cooperation await you when you come to join us at the by long and intensive search, and one to whom we could University of Minnesota. pledge our complete cooperation and support as repre­ Sincerely, sentatives of the Senate and of the faculty and staff at Bryce Crawford, Jr., Secretary, large. Faculty Consultative Committee 4 The Minnesotan The~ Press Meets Prestaent Wilson

QN JANUARY 14, Ray J. Quinlivan, chair- university is to see that their work as institution would think it proper that man of the Board of Regents, an· scholars and students can proceed effi­ the first question they ask of a stranger nounced to the press the election of 0. ciently and effectively. If there are any is, "What is your view about athletics?" Meredith Wilson· as the ninth president of areas in which the student's interest is I believe that athletics have an appro­ the University. At a press conference fol­ primary, the student's power should be priate role, hut I suspect that the word lowing the announcement, President Wil­ felt. That's as ambiguous a statement "appropriate" would mean that it is a son was questioned hy representatives of as I can make, and you try to make as means of providing outlets for excess of the press on topics ranging from student much out of it as you can. energy for people 18 to 21 or 22 who government to science in our society to­ Q, Dr. Wilson, will you have a policy, per­ congregate on campuses, and that nor­ .. day. Following is a transcript of those haps, of being more helpful to the press mally one would expect that it is an questions and President Wilson's im­ as President? outlet for their emotional and their promptu answers. A. It's always been my judgment that there physical energies, that is related-and should he related - to the people who Q, Dr. Wilson, should the president of a was a close relationship between the proper role of the University and the are the normal clientele of the institu­ large university such as this he' more a tion. Athletics should not he something scholar or more an administrator? proper role of the press. I should like to underline the word "proper" in both which is a force directing the character A. There is no way to avoid the obligations instances, because we frequently fall of an institution, hut a force serving the of administration, hut in my judgment character of an institution. education is scholarship, and within the short of our ideal. But there is so much that is educational that is the press' limitations administration will allow, ·Q. Would it he fair to understand what obligation, and in this instance I would the president should be a scholar. Cer­ you just said in terms, then, of opposi­ tainly his influence on campus should like to include all media of public tion to intercollegiate athletics? information, that I would assume that affect both respect and concern for it is in the interest of the University A. It would not he fair. I don't think that scholarship, or he can't have any effec­ intercollegiate athletics are an accident tive influence at all. to help the press be as effective as possible. I do not know how the Univer­ in America. I do not believe that inter­ Q, Have you had much chance to study sity can succeed without the support of collegiate athletics, conducted under any of the problems of the University the instruments of public information, proper regulations and with adequate of Minnesota? and I do not believe that the instru­ regard for the morality of the commu· A. No, I have not. ments of public information can he well nity are bad at all. I think they are, or Q. Dr. Wilson, how much power do you informed unless they have the help of can serve, a very useful function. I think think student government should have, disciplined scholars which the Universi­ an exaggeration of athletics has on and how closely do you feel the Admin­ ty provides. Within my definition of occasion done real damage to Ameri­ istration should work with it? what is helpful, I'll he tremendously can education. I'd hope that we could A. I've never found a satisfactory unit of helpful to the press. have a sound intercollegiate athletic measurement for the term "power," so program which served the University I· don't know how to answer your ques­ Q, Dr. Wilson, at the airport you made instead of controlled the University. tion in ergs or volts or amperes of the some comments on your views toward amount of power students should have. athletics and football. Would you mind Q, Dr. Wilson, is there one favorite thing I should say that, in my judgment, a repeating those? that you might he able to sight that you university is a community of scholars, A. My first comment is that from a distance are perhaps proud for having done dur­ and that it is always the hope of the I've admired the University of Minne­ ing your tenure at Oregon? administration that this community is sota as a distinguished educational insti­ A. I'd he very hesitant to respond to such one which includes both faculty and tution, and it would surprise me if the a question. Any expression of pride I students, and the primary concern of a close friends of such a distinguished have in things that have happened at March, 1960 5 Oregon might seem an arrogation of we are ii'ying to improve our science. her, because Dr. Wilson will wish to credit to myself, when I think one ac­ Q. Dr. Wilson, do you ilee any difference bring his family here. He has children of complishes, or I have accomplished between the challenges that face you at school age. things at Oregon only as a result of co· Oregon and those that face you in Q, What is your significance of the term operation with a large number of people Minnesota? "chancellor," or is that the formal desig­ on the faculty. I could say I am proud A. I'm sure there must be tremendous nation of the Regents? of the University of Oregon, and I am differences, but I confess that I've been A. We can elect only a chancellor, who is proud to have been a part of it. I hesi· so absorbed in the Oregon challenges known forever after as the President of tate to launch on an immodest attempt that I'm not aware of what they are at the University. The reason that we elect to demonstrate that I was important Minnesota. I hope you'll forgive me if a chancellor is that the Territorial Act, to it. I say that Oregon seemed important which is the charter of the University Q. Dr. Wilson, what is your position re· enough to spend my time and attention passed in 1851, and which creates the garding the loyalty oath and disclaimer on it until now. Board of Regents, provides that the affidavit of the National Defense Edu­ Q. How about relations with the Legisla­ Board of Regents shall elect a chancellor cation Act? ture, Dr. Wilson. Have you had some who shall be ex-officio President of the A. I think the disclaimer affidavit is a fool­ experience with that at Oregon? Board of Regents. ish inclusion which can accomplish A. I don't think anyone in education- in Q. I wonder whether Dr. Wilson and Dr. nothing and makes our Legislature look public education- is innocent of ex­ Morrill are well acquainted? less wise than it is. I think it's in the perience with legislators. I find them A. Yes, we are. interest of our country and will serve generally the most responsible of our Q, Have you known each other very long, to increase general respect for our public. They're usually people who are Dr. Wilson? Legislature when they repeal it. I dedicating their time to public service A. Well, as academicians go, yes. I have think that academic institutions should at personal sacrifice. Since I think edu­ known Mr. Morrill for a substantial use all of their energies to try to get cation, too, is a kind of public service, number of years and held him in very it repealed. I also think, however, that I feel like we have a kind of kinship. high regard. One of the most persua­ the National Defense Education Act is And that under proper circumstances, sive things in considering whether I important enough to the improvement it should be easy to build a bond be­ leave what I consider a very happy sit· and development of American educa­ tween us, because we're both working uation was that I have such admiration tion, so that one should continue to co­ toward trying to improve the culture in for Mr. Morrill that I felt coming into operate with it while trying to get what which we live. a role which he leaves would mean seems to me a ridiculous provision re­ Q. Dr. Wilson, have you ever run for politi­ coming into a situation reasonably moved. cal office, or do you have any political ideal in the academic community. Q, Dr. Wilson, with the stress on science affiliations? Q, Dr. Wilson, when did you last teach a in our society, do you feel there are A. I have never run for political office, and course in history? pressures on the University to empha­ I have no formal political affiliations. I A. 1952. size science and technology at the ex­ have a strong feeling that an academic Q. What was the course? pense of other areas that are equally community must have the encourage­ A. I taught a course in American diplo­ important? ment to participate in political life or to matic history and a course in intellec­ A. I believe that the stress on science in think on political problems, being con­ tual history of the period immediately the kind of society we now have prob­ trolled or limited only by their own preceding the American Revolution. ably has not distorted our academic in­ understanding. It's easier for a man Q. And your major field of work in his­ stitutions yet. I believe that science is without political commitments to pro­ tory was American history? so important a part of the creative tect them in this freedom, than for a A. That's correct. My chief interest was in force of modern man, that in some re­ man who has them. colonial America, but in later years my spects, the creativity of man which had Q. Dr. Wilson, do you care to indicate the greatest pleasures were drawn from its outlet in poetry and literature, now salary that you arrived at with the that section of colonial history which has an outlet in science. However, I do Board of Regents? was closing out the colonial period. believe there is enough danger so that A. I think Mr. Quinlivan would be happy Q, Dr. Wilson, have you some thoughts on academic administrators must be vigi­ to talk about it. whether a state university like Minne­ lant in preventing such emphasis on (Mr. Quinlivan) : The salary agreed on sota or Oregon should be raising ad­ science that there will be a distortion. is $27,500. mission thresholds in an attempt to hold the oncoming enrollments? Is this Education is an organic whole, and a Q, Will you give us the other prerequisites lack of understanding of society could to go with that? a solution? make understanding of science of no A. The problem of admissions in state uni­ A. (Mr. Quinlivan): Well, the usual home value. A lack of understanding of the versities is so complicated that if we maintenance that we've had here and humanities might make life not very are to talk about it I think we need a that is common at all universities. And much worthwhile, even though one was separate press conference. I am willing the providing of an automobile for the able to have good government and good to make one or two statements about use of the President, the providing of a science. I don't know how one would it. First, that any decision about admis­ fund on which drawing may be made to order the importance philosophically of sions which would close out forever any pay the necessary expense of official and our present divisions in the academic opportunity for persons who might public entertainment by the President. cuhiculum, but it's entirely possible to have the capacity but were late bloom­ say that the thlngs which the humanities Q, Will the new residence for the President ers, is a political decision, and probably provide, in a sense minister to the spirit become available in time for Dr. Wilson inimical to the traditions of the United of man and make his life worthwhile, and his family to move into it when they States. The second one is that it is al­ and social science and the sciences are, come here in July? most necessary to the effective operation in a way, secondary agents to make that A. We understand that the new home prob­ of a distinguished educational institu­ life possible. If that's true, then it is ably will not be ready for occupancy the tion that it be allowed to move as rap­ tremendously important that we keep first of July. Of course, we hope that it idly and as effectively as it can with its interest in taste and values alive while may be available by the first of Septem- best minds. These two propositions 6 The Minnesotan seem to be at war with each other. It creasing respect for the quality and how research and scholarship are iden­ is for this reason that any discussion of dedication of students. I may he suffer­ tified together. You're really dealing the problem by a single person who ing under an illusion. Part of the pleas· with one of the mysteries of academic recognizes both propositions does re· ure I have taken in education in the metaphysics ... I would say that in quire substantial analysis. I would not last several years has been derived my judgment there are some persons like to deal with it cavalierly, nor to from growing confidence in the serious· who are such magnificent teachers that throw out what seem to be simple an· ness of students, and conviction about nothing else is required of them. It is swers to what I consider to he one of their seriousness would include the as· very difficult to find such a person­ America's most important problems. sumption that they weren't kidding and very difficult if one does find him Q. You instituted an honor system, or were themselves that they were getting edu­ to get a full faculty to agree that he's instrumental in that, at Oregon. Do you cated if they got good marks, which is that magnificent a teacher. I would think this is a satisfactory solution to all that cheating represents. agree with the observation that, for this problem? Q, I would like to raise some questions some distinguished minds, the term A. I certainly think it is one of the hypo· about secondary education. Dean Spil­ "publication" would he satisfied with theses worth careful exploration, and haus has characterized it as being the kind of lecture that's given to a probably a hopeful solution. Again, I "typewriting, tapdancing and tomfool­ class. Publication in the broadest con­ say this really is one of the central is· ery," and I wonder if you agree with cept could sometimes he carried on ade­ sues of modern American education. I this evaluation of what's going on in quately by a distinguished mind just could say, I think with conviction, that some of our high schools. for the classroom. a university like the University of Min­ A. I don't like to have you get me into a But as a matter of fact, in modern nesota is likely to have all of the aca· quarrel with Dean Spilhaus when he's life, the importance of being continu­ demic stature and distinction in its fac· not here. I would only say that I think ously aware of the imperfections of our ulty necessary for a great university, secondary education has made marked knowledge in this rapid expansion can and that one of our real problems in adjustments in the last several years, hardly be overemphasized. I don't think American education, that stands he­ and that whatever the myths may he, I a teacher teaches well who does not tween us and complete fulfillment of the have watched four of my children in leave the impression that the area of distinction we'd like in public institu­ various stages of secondary education knowledge is expanding rapidly. And tions, is either the quality or energy of and am persuaded that they were bet· it's seldom true that you can leave the our students. I think United States stu­ ter educated than I at the same stage. impression of the explosion in the dents in the last three years have shown That may he a commentary on how well amount of knowledge available without a marked adjustment in their view of I was educated, hut I have to make my seeming a part of the explosion. So the education. They have performed better; comparisons from my own experience. very example of continued intellectual they are more serious; they are giving And every time one criticizes secondary activity or continued research or con­ the people who support them more education now, there's an implication tribution is a part of effective teaching satisfaction for their money invested. that it's not so good as it was when I in the modern atmosphere. I find my­ But it's still true that the greatest dis­ was getting educated. That's not so in self discovering that research and teach­ tance between where we now stand and my experience. ing are sometimes hard to disengage. the distinction we'd like is in the Q. What role do you think the University I think the perfect faculty member is amount of performance by the student. should play in the higher education pic­ one who is consummately successful in It is in this area that we have to make ture for the entire state? public relations hut who engages in it our chief encouragement. I agree, for A. I think a university has a primary ob­ only when required. He's very articu­ example, with Thorsten Veblen's obser­ ligation which is intellectual, and it has late and can not only publish before his vation that a university is best charac­ a concern which is as wide as boun­ class hut can put it in his written rec­ terized as a place of study rather than daries of the state. I don't think a uni­ ord so it cannot he gainsaid. Also, he's a place of teaching. And the distance versity which carries the name of the so fascinating to students they can't one travels on campus as a student is whole state can assume that its campus leave him alone. more dependent upon how much he is is limited by the acres it owns. A corol­ Q. Dr. Wilson, is there anything in the ready to study than on how well he is lary of that proposition would he that Administration setup at Oregon you taught. I hope the University of Minne­ the University of Minnesota should he would like to find or install here at the sota can put into conjunction distin­ expected to he interested in the intel­ University of Minnesota? guished minds who can encourage this lectual climate and intellectual de­ A. There are many very attractive things kind of study and students who are de­ velopment of all the state of Minnesota. for me in the administrative arrange­ termined to study. I'm persuaded that I'm not sure whether that's the kind of ment at the University of Oregon, hut if a student comes to the University of question you're asking, but it's the only I think I have learned from prior ex­ Minnesota determined to he educated, one I know how to answer. If there's perience that it never pays to start a you can't prevent him. anything hidden in your inquiry, you new administrative job by saying, Q, Would you disagree, Dr. Wilson, with can tell me about that later. "Well, we did it this way some place the rather prevalent belief that cheat­ Q. Dr. Wilson, it has been said by some else." Every institution has its own per­ ing among students is increasing on persons that scholarship and research sonality, and every faculty has its own campuses? Perhaps I should have said and public service are the three major adjustment to reality, and it needs to the INCREASING belief. I believe functions of a public university such as he respected. I don't think anybody there is more being said about it and the University of Minnesota. Would can come to the University with pre­ more discussion of the subject than at you care to comment on the statement, dilections about how things should hap­ any other time I can remember. or would you rate them, if you feel pen and try to impose them on the Uni­ A. I suspect that's part of the difference these are three major functions? versity, no matter how much he has in our climates, because it has not been A. Well, I'd rephrase it a little. I think valued theiiJ., and he successful. I true in my experience that there is more you had a slip of the tongue, for this suspect that some of my experience at , discussion of it. I don't think I would is a kind of stereotyped phrase: usual­ Oregon may betray itself from time to consider there is more cheating now ly it is "teaching, research and public time, hut I do not intend consciously to than there has been. In fact, I have in- service," on the assumption that some- transplant Oregon to Minnesota. March, 1960 7 HAVE YOU MET The President's Familyi

11 1 MEREDITH/ MET/ JR. 1 21/ a junior at Harvard

CONNIE/ 18/ a freshman at the University of Oregon

MARGARET/ 81 third grade

DAVID, 10, fifth grade

8 The FIRST LADY of the University

MRS. 0. MEREDITH WILSON

JOHN, 15, ninth grade

MARY ANN, 16, a high school junior 9 The St. Paul Campus 40 years ago

President Wilson will head a University which less than 100 years ago had few memories but high hopes

THE UNIVERSITY OF 1869

N THE TWENTY-second day of December in the year The University was founded 109 years ago last month. O 1869, a "simple but impressive ceremony" took place During its first 18 years, it was beset by a myriad of diffi­ in the Village of St. Anthony. To the majority of resi­ culties-mostly financial- and it was not until 1869 dents in the 11-year-old state of Minnesota, the event that it opened its doors to the first class of college stu­ probably passed unnoticed. But to a small gathering on dents. the third floor of the lone University building, to an un­ The University to which President Folwell came bore determined and relatively small number of parents and little resemblance to the University which President Wil­ young people then residing in the state, and to the gener­ son will administer beginning July 1, 1960. ations of citizens yet to come, the event was of singular importance. The University announcement for the academic year 1870-71 listed a faculty of 10. The majority of courses The occasion was the inauguration of the first president were taught in the Preparatory Department which was of the University of Minnesota, William Watts Folwell. organized into two parts: the Preparatory School, con­ Addressing himself to those seated before him, as well sisting of three years of pre-college level courses, and the as to present and future citizens, President Folwell began Collegiate Department, consisting of the freshman and his inaugural address with these words: sophomore years of the College of Science, Literature, and "Today we celebrate the foundation of the University, the Arts. Provisional organization had been made for its inauguration, long ago an assured fact with those Science, Literature, and the Arts (junior and senior whose labors, sacrifices, and foresight have made it sure. - years) and for Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. The It is hope, not memory, which inspires our hearts and announcement also noted that 'The Departments of Law dictates our utterances." and Medicine will be put into operation as soon as the Thus in his opening remarks, President Folwell paid means of the University will permit." tribute to those ~ho had had the necessary vision and Under the heading General Information, the following tenacity to bring into existence this institution which had was reported: so few memories but so much hope. "Tuition in all departments: FREE. "Boarding is obtained in families at prices varying with the sessions. Four dollars per week pays for good table board. A limited number of students are accommo­ dated with rooms in the University building (Old Main),

Nursing students decorate 1930's Homecoming float The Minnesotan A University classroom in the early 1900's

The Golden Gophers in a game on Northrop Field

furnished with bedstead and mattress, wash-stand, table, and stove at $3.00 per term." (A term was approximately four months!) In addition to housing some students, Old Main also housed the classrooms, the Library, and the Museum. seum of history, natural history, and art ... It was 1873 before the University awarded its first de­ "Another function of the University is to prosecute grees. The graduating class numbered two-both men. those scientific researches and makP- those costly experi­ In 1875 the institution became truly coeducational when ments for which private investigators lack the means ... a woman joined the ranks of the graduates. "The State will be forced to provide instruction in such If the University seemed particularly humble in its sciences as political economy, international law, science of beginnings, it did not deter President Folwell from out­ government ..." lining ambitious goals for it. Included in his inaugural Probably few who heard President Folwell speak that address were the following remark~: day believed that the University would accomplish all "The University in organizing colleges of medicine that he hoped it would. In less than 100 years, however, and law owes it to the people not merely to instruct the the University has accomplished all this and more. But few how to heal diseases and manage suits at law, but to even today, when the University has grown in size and teach the many how to keep well and out of litigation. stature as to be almost unrecognizable from the Uni­ The time is not distant when a Department of Public versity of 1869, its character is perhaps best summed up Health will be established in all universities . . . ~ in the words of its first president: "The University will accumulate and maintain a great "The University, then, is not merely from the people, library ... but for the people. True, it will put bread in no man's "Next, the University will collect and arrange a mu- mouth directly, nor money in his palm. Neither the rain nor the sunshine do that, but they warm and nourish the springing grass and ripen the harvest. So higher educa­ tion, generous culture, scholarship, and literature, inform, inspire, and elevate communities."

Northrop Memorial Auditorium, now a campus landmark, was erected in 1929 11 Commentary by Dean Charles Duncan of the University of Oregon School of Journalism, formerly an associate pro­ fessor of journalism at the University of Minnesota.

Photo Courtesy of Uniuersitr of Oregon

Y THIS TIME THERE is little left-to say about Minne­ ment of opm10n in disagreement with the president's B sota's new president, so thoroughly have the Twin position. This in turn evoked a statement from Professor Cities newspapers done their work. B. disagreeing with Professor A., and it looked as if we It was impressive, and it was well done, this press were off to the races. coverage. The very massiveness of output served also to Presiding with his wonted sureness and poise, Wilson testify eloquently to the importance attached by Minne­ calmly suggested that a full debate of the question by the sotans to the presidency of their university. But, to re­ faculty was perhaps in order but that the hour was late­ peat, it left little to be said. I may be the more readily it was after 5-and since he would be in South America forgiven then for adopting a rather personal tone in at the time of the February meeting he wondered if the this commentary. March meeting would not be the appropriate occasion. My own disappointment in losing President Wilson Professor A. then rose to give notice that he would intro­ was as keen as the next man's on this campus, but per­ duce the matter for debate at the March meeting and the haps I had been prepared for it longer than most. In January meeting was adjourned. Less than two hours fact, I was prepared for it before either Wilson or Min­ later, Met and Marian Wilson were on a plane bound for nesota had thought about each other--officially anyway Minneapolis. -and I claim no occult powers in support of that state­ The faculty had known full well that something was ment. The logic of the situation was simple and the con­ up and Wilson had known that they knew it, yet through­ sequences almost inevitable. The whole equation was out the entire session the only detectable sign, caught by apparent as early as two years ago to anyone knowing just a few sharp eyes, was a furtive glance at his watch something of the University of Minnesota's taste in pres­ by the president as 5 o'clock drew near and the field idents and something of the stature of 0. Meredith Wilson. pieces of faculty artillery were just beginning to be un­ Minnesotans would better understand their new presi­ limbered. dent if they could spend a week on the campus from That January, 1960, faculty meeting-which now goes which he comes to them. What a pity a few of them down as an historic and memorable meeting-would have couldn't have been sitting anonymously in our Science told the imaginary Minnesotans a great deal about the -auditorium at 4 p.m. on January 13, 1960, for the regu­ University of Oregon and its president. It was character­ lar monthly faculty meeting. Talk about Wilson and istic both of faculty and its presiding officer that the Minnesota had been amazingly well-confined up to that business of the university be carried on as if nothing week, but rumor had begun to flick about the campus were afoot. Monday and Tuesday and on the day of the faculty meet­ Much smaller, more modestly favored, much less fa­ ing, Wednesday, the story had broken into the open. mous than Minnesota, the University of Oregon is none­ By 4 p.m. then, faculty meeting time, the word was all the-less an institution of some consequence. It has, by over town that Wilson was about to be offered the presi­ western standards, maturity and tradition-a proud tra­ dency of Minnesota. Everyone in the room must have dition of faculty rule and academic freedom. Like Min­ sensed the quiet drama of the situation, yet there was not nesota, it is mighty choosy about its presidents. Oregon the slightest reference to it either from the chair or from looked long and hard to find 0. Meredith Wilson. He the floor. Upon completion of routine business, President came, in 1954, to a good university. He leaves it, in 1960, Wilson made a lengthy statement of his views on the better than he found it. He goes to the only kind of a disclaimer oath matter, an issue of keen concern to the university that could have taken him from Oregon--one Oregon faculty, and then opened the meeting to questions. that is truly great. Oregon is a long step nearer greatness There were a good many and there was one strong state- because he was here. 12 The Minnesotan A profile ofPresident Wilson by Alburey Castell, head of the Philosophy Depart­ ment at the University of Oregon, and formerly a professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota.

Photo Courtesr of Umoeraitr of Ore1o•

THERE IS NO doubt in my mind that the University of lenging a man's shrewdness, it is reassuring to know that Minnesota is to be congratulated on having Meredith he is essentially kindly. A reasonable case always gets a Wilson to become their next president. It is not easy to sympathetic and imaginative hearing; and his off-campus suggest where they could have gotten a better one. If the experience, which has been wide and varied, makes it University of Minnesota is as good in its way as he is in also an informed hearing. It is hard to live with a "No" his way, then there is reason for congratulations all when you think it has originated in a person who derives around. Seeing him go reminds one, if a reminder is satisfaction from saying "No." My point is that Minne­ needed, that when the chips are down a large state uni­ sota's president-elect is not that sort of person. versity has things to bid with which a small state uni­ I do not want to be misunderstood when I say that to versity does not. And let it be admitted that these things shrewd and kindly you must add ambitious. When this provide an able man with good reasons for moving on. trait is tempered by knowledge and wisdom, it• is in­ Out here on the coast President Wilson is one of the dispensable to the welfare of a university. It is something best liked men in public life. But there is more to it than a man feels first for himself, 11nd, given knowledge and that. It is not only that people like him, it is that they wisdom, feels also for the institution he heads up. The approve of him. That is harder to come by. They are front office is no place for a self-less man. Unless he him­ satisfied that the interests of the university are in good self wants to go places and do things, the institution will hands. He has a sound conception of what a university is lack an essential vitamin. When the right sort of man is for, of what standards are relevant to its purposes; and ambitious for himself, the place he works for is a good a determination that it shall be encouraged or prodded place to be in. In our case that is one reason we are sorry into being good of its kind. to see Meredith Wilson going off to Minnesota. The president has had a wide range of experiences Over a period of 15 years he taught history at Brigham which stand him in good stead in the doings of any uni­ Young, at Utah, and at Chicago. This is good experience versity. This is something a place finds out the longer it for a university president: historians are a knowledge­ has him around. He is the only president I have encoun­ able and intelligent crowd, seldom strident or fantastic. tered, in some 30 years, who retains a vivid sense of They learn, from trafficking over long stretches of the the basic classroom-library situation in terms of which past that without vision people perish; but they also learn most of a faculty move. Other presidents may have had that many visions are necessary. This makes for a front it, but so often it wears off. On these matters their con­ office which discourages cynicism and defeatism, but also versation becomes perfunctory. His years with one of encourages tolerance and elbow-room. the foundations give you access to men and ideas that If I were held down to three words, I would say that are pulling their weight in new and untried academic our President is shrewd, kindly and ambitious. These enterprises. He can speak to college and university men are virtues in a university's chief executive. I intend in ways that find them where they are. But he also brings these words to cover a lot of ground. Nothing gets by to his office certain perspectives and over-all views that him. You don't put anything over on him. He knows what do not come easily to those who work always in the cards you are playing with, and the rules by which you pedagogical firing line; and these views, when clearly should play them. If you lose sight of these matters, you and strongly held, are needed in the life of a university. are afterwards aware that you have had an encounter. They create vision in an institution which, for all its But there is more than just shrewdness. If this were not learning and its sense of responsibility, can sometimes so, things could get rather bleak. When you are not chal- lose sight of the woods because it sees only the trees. March, 1960 13 Recollections of Professor William P. Martin, head of soils, St. Paul Campus, who knew President Wilson as a fellow student at Brigham Young University.

HE ELEMENTS OF potential growth and professional given the opportunity of expressing opinions and always T attainment were already evident when I knew "Met" encouraged to make the maximum contribution. Though Wilson as a fellow student at the Brigham Young Univer­ a "depression" year, there was little pessimism evidenced sity in the years preceding 1934-the year of gradua­ in student body affairs, philosophy, and outlook. The tion. · student councif, among other activities, managed an or­ He was the son of one of our beloved faculty members, ganized service enterprise in which programs and enter­ Prof. Guy C. Wilson who was in charge of the Religious tainment were provided for surrounding communities. Education and Philosophy Division and student councilor Talks, musical numbers, drama, and the like for town, extraordinary. "Met" was brought up in a family atmos­ service club, and other group meetings were always avail­ phere of cooperation, studied and sober decisions, recog­ able on call. Such entertainment was usually provided free nition of the need for developing one's esthetic and of charge except for transportation. This was always a cultural instincts, a love for one's fellow man, and what successful and popular program but as I recall was par­ might be termed "liberalism" tinged with humor. He ticularly so while "Met" was chairman of the council was part of a large but happy family and thus had to 1933-34. He was able to encourage superior and unselfish earn part of his way through college. activity on the part of his fellow students whether or not "Met" Wilson is remembered as being personable, there was immediate personal gain or compensation. alert, ambitious, and analytical but with a quick sense of His combination of academic attainment and student humor (a punster). He entered into student affairs will­ activity and faculty acceptability led to his award of the ingly and effectively but at the same time maintained a "most efficient student" medal at the graduating exercises studious decorum and academic proficiency. This was - an award that was most appropriate. demonstrated in several ways. He did well in his classes and sometimes made the quarterly honor roll. He enjoyed Our paths have not crossed personally since the time tennis but not golf at that time since there was no golf of graduation. We were partners in a "radio" debate course in the community. He was active in debating and with Stanford University shortly after graduation with was a brilliant extemporaneous speaker. He won the the late Senator Reed Smoot as chairman. I'm not certain western division extemporaneous speaking contest at least that a decision was rendered, but this was a prized ex­ twice in regional competition held usually on the coast perience. "Met" Wilson's activities have been followed (California) . He ran for and was elected to the presi­ since that time largely through mutual friends and note dency of the student body by an overwhelming majority. taken of the fine reputation gained along the way­ He thus served as President of the Student Council where Chicago, the Ford Foundation, the University of Utah, I had the pleasure of serving under his leadership as and the University of Oregon. Minnesota is surely gaining president of the Senior class. a most capable and respected administrator. The seeds The above experience was pleasant and worthwhile. of "greatness" are evident early in a man's career-in The council was organized well with members being this instance, way back in college in 1934. 14 The Minnesotan What Is A Land-Grant University?

HE AMERICAN TRADITION of higher education is dis­ Today, the relationship of these institutions to the na­ T tinctly different from other countries. It had its legal tion's agricultural life is unique. Through their research beginning in the signing of the Morrill Act by Abraham experiment stations, adult education programs, and their Lincoln in 1862, which established the system of land· working relationships with the state extension activities grant colleges. of the counties and of the federal government, the land­ grant universities and colleges benefit every United States The land-grant colleges and universities are so called rural family directly. This direct influence, however, ex­ because the Federal Government under the Morrill Act tends far beyond-into the homes and working lives of gave grants of land to the states. The bill provided that suburban, as well as urban Americans, and of many peo­ each state would receive 30,000 acres of land for each ples around the world. of its members in Congress. Proceeds from the sale of this land would be used "to teach such branches of learn­ The land-grant institutions enroll 20 per cent of this ing as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts in country's college students, and they confer twice that such manner as the legislatures of the states may respec· proportion of doctorate degrees or 40 per cent of the tively prescribe, in order to promote the liberal and prac­ total in all subjects. In the sciences and engineering, the tical education of the industrial classes in the several land-grant colleges award more than half of all doctorate pursuits and professions in life." degrees. They also confer more than half of these in the health professions and approximately one fourth of those The term "industrial classes" as used a century ago in the arts and languages, in business and commerce, and did not have the limited connotation of today, but was in education itself. employed to describe almost everybody who worked for a living in whatever capacity. The vital role of the land-grant institutions was clearly Equality came to mean not only political equality, but emphasized in a speech by John Cowles, president of the equality of educational opportunities, as far as the indi­ Minneapolis Star and Tribune, before an audience at the vidual could profit from such opportunity. centennial convocation of Pennsylvania State University in 1955: Th~ 68 land-grant colleges and state universities of this country and Puerto Rico are celebrating their 100th "It is inevitable that in the immediate future the respon­ birthday on July 2, 1962. Centennial observances of the sibilities and scope of the land-grant institutions are going Land-Grant Act are now being planned for 1961-1962 to be immeasurably larger than they ever have been, not and special honor will be given to the persistent legisla­ only actually but also in relations to the other segments tor who never lost sight of his ideal that higher education of our over-all educational system. If the land-grant insti­ should be open to all people, not just a privileged few. tutions should fail, quantitatively or qualitatively, to play That man was Justin Morrill Smith, a Vermont store­ to the full the role which destiny is assigning them, I keeper-farmer, who served as a Representative and later doubt that we will have a free society and a democratic a Senator from that state. A blacksmith's son, his formal form of government in the United States a century hence." education ended at the age of 15 years. He contended that ability and desire, not money and birth should determine University staff who will serve on the proposed state­ who went to college. Today, the land-grant institutions wide Land-Grant Committee include Malcolm M. Willey, uphold the philosophy of low or no tuition-an open door vice president for academic administration; Laurence R. -admitting all who can benefit from the educational pro· Lunden, vice president for business administration; Theo­ gram that is offered. The mission of the land-grant move­ dore C. Blegen, dean of the Graduate School; E. W. Mc­ ment is to upgrade the lives of all citizens. Diarmid, dean of the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Athelstan Spilhaus, dean of the Institute of The principles of the Morrill Act have been extended in Technology; Robert B. Howard, dean of the College of two additional laws-the Hatch Act of 1887 providing Medical Sciences; Harold Macy, dean of the Institute of for joint federal-state research in agriculture at land-grant institutions, and the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 establishing Agriculture; Wjlliam T. S. Thorp, dean of the College the present system of extension services, a venture in adult of Veterinary Medicine; Walter W. Cook, dean of the education that has been studied and adapted in varying College of Education; Julius M. Nolte, dean of the Gen­ forms by other countries. eral Extension Division; Skuli Rutford, director of Ag­ ricultural Extension; Stanley Wenberg, assistant to the The first land-grant colleges had to break new academic president; Dorothy Simmons, state leader of Home Eco­ ground. The Morrill Act required them to find a way to nomics Extension; and James Lombard, director of Con­ blend the practical with the classical. Scientific farming certs and Lectures. William L. Nunn, director of Univer­ had never been taught on a broad scale before. sity Relations, is chairman of the committee. March, 1960 15 ------~~I University of MinJWsota Calendar of Events

MAR£0~ 1960

MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY UNIVERSITY THEATER Friday, 9 p.m.-"One Man's Opinion" with CONCERTS PRODUCTION guest authorities. Robert Boyle, KUOM Subscription ~eries radio program director, interviewer. Re~ Production 9:30 p.m.-"The Sound of Literature" Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Scott Hall Auditorium with David Thompson, professor of March 11-Giulietta Simionato, mezzo-so- March 1-5, 8:30 p.m.; March l and 6, speech. prano. 3:30 p.m.-The Trial by Franz Kafka. March 18--Szymon Goldberg, violinist. (Single tickets $1.50 on sale at the Scott MUSEUM SUNDAY PROGRAMS (Single tickets. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50. Hall Box Office.) Reservations may be made at 106 Nor­ Museum of Natural History throp.)* Auditorium, 3 p.m. MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS March ~"Filming Minnesota Ducks in Twilight Concert Mexico." Northrop Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. Special Production Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. March 13-"Man Into Orbit." March 13-0rchestral favorites. March 20--"Lake Superior's North Shore (General admission $1.00. Sale of tickets March 9--University Symphony Orchestra in Winter." Winter Concert. opens at the Northrop Box Office at 3:30 March 27-"Sea Otters of Amchitka." p.m. on the day of the concert.) Tuesday Music Hours UNIVERSITY ARTISTS Scott Hall Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. UNIVERSITY GALLERY COURSE CONCERTS March 1, 8, and 29-Student, faculty, EXHIBITIONS Masterpiece Series guest artists. Through March 4-Second Annual Col­ Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. lectors Exhibition. March 1-Nathan Milstein, violinist. SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSI'rY Through March 21-Recent Paintings by BROADCASTS Michael Goldberg and the John and Dor· (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. othy Rood Collection. Reservations may be made at 105 Nor­ KUOM, 770 on the dial throp.)* March 8-April 4-Symphony Art Project. Monday- Friday, 4:30 p.m.-"The After­ March 23-April 13-Architecture Worth Celebrity Series noon News" with Bob Boyle. Saving. Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.-"Saturday Gencert" fea­ March 29-April 28--Slums and Sweat­ March 12-Boston Opera Company. "Voy- turing music from the B.B.C. shops: Photographs by Jacob Riis. ; age to the Moon" by Offenbach. Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-"Asian Institute Lec­ (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50, tures," a series of talks by outstanding $4.00. Reservations may be made at 105 MARCH UNIVERSITY OF speakers on current affairs in Asia and MINNESOTA PRESS PUBLICATIONS Northrop.)* East·West relationships in general. Products Liability in the Automobile In­ New Artists Series dustry: A Study in Strict Liability and Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY Social Control by Cornelius W. Gillam. March 29--Barbara Meister, soprano. TELECASTS $4.75. Approaches to the Study of Admin~stration (Single tickets $2.00, $3.00. Reservations Seen on Channel 2, KTCA-TV may be made at 105 Northrop.) in Student Personnel Work. (Mmnesota Monday, 9 p.m.-"lnflation" with Depart­ Studies in Student Personnel Work, No. CONVOCATIONS ment of Economics faculty. 9.) edited by Martin L. Snoke, assistant 9:30 p.m.-"Current Issues" with Rob­ dean of students. $1.50. Northrop Auditorium ert Lindsay, instructor in journalism. March 2, 11 :30 a.m.-Panel of Americans. Tuesday, 9 p.m.-"Beginning German" ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS March 31, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.-Doc with Helga Slessarev, instructor in Ger­ Evans and His Dixieland Band. man. Home Basketball Game 9:30 p.m.-"Through Eye and Ear" with Williams Arena, 8 p.m. SPECIAL LECTURE ' Paul Cashman, associate professor, and March 5---0hio State. ' Time and Place to be Announced James Brown, professor of rhetoric. (Single game reserved tickets $2.00. Mail I March 7-Dr. Herbert Stroup, professor Wednesday, 9 p.ffi.-"The Power of Laugh­ order sales close one week prior to each of sociology and anthropology and dean ter" with Brom Weber, assistant profes­ game. General admission tickets at $1.25 I of students, Brooklyn College. sor of English. for adults and $1.00 for individuals under 9:30 p.m.-"At Home With Music" with 16 on sale at gate only.)* COMMENCEMENT Johannes Riedel, associate professor of Gymnastics I, Northrop A~Jditorium, 8:30 p.m. music. Cooke Hall I March 17-Speaker: Arthur S. Adams, Thursday, 9 p.m.-"Beginning German." March 4, 2 and 8 p.m.-Big Ten Meet. president, American Council on Educa­ 9:30 p.m.-"Town and Country" with tion. Ray Wolf, Agricultural Extension Infor­ March 5, 2 p.m.-Big Ten Meet. (Admission by guest card only.) mation specialist. (Ticket price to be announced.)

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to the public without charge. I .I *Tickets for these events are also available at the Field Schlick Ti~ket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtown Ticket Office, 188 North­ II western Bank Building, Minneapolis, on Monday of the week pnor to the performance. I

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MINNES()TA LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM They Made Us Great

HE LoUis W. AND MAUD HILL Family Foundation was Testablished in 1934, and since that time it has made possible a variety of University programs and research projects ranging from seminars on world affairs for gifted high school students to summer institutes for high school teachers of science and mathematics. At the present time, the Foundation has approximately $2% million invested in projects currently active at the University. Hill Family Foundation grants are now supporting six research professorships in the basic medical sciences. A Limnological Center is now being established at the University with a Hill Foundation grant. The Center will concentrate on the study of water and its relationships to such fields as biology, botany, zoology, technology, and public health. Two Foundation grants, one in 1953 and one in 1956, made possible the establishment of the University's Cen­ ter for Philosophy of Science, which is concerned with studying and clarifying analyses of the basic concepts, methods, and assumptions of the sciences. Thus far, the Louis W. Hill, Sr. Center has concentrated particularly on the sciences of Paul Y.W.C.A., the Goodwill Industries, St. Luke's Hos­ psychology and physics. pital, St. Paul, and the Schubert Club, oldest musical or­ Within one year-from March 1958 to March 1959- ganization in the Northwest. the Foundation awarded a total of $286,141 to the Uni­ Directors of the Hill Foundation are Francis D. Butler, versity. Included in this total were $23,852 granted in the Charles J. Curley, Curtis C. Goodson, Louis W. Hill, Jr., field of agriculture and agricultural sciences; $5,000 in and Philip L. Ray. the cultural arts and humanities; $67,732 in education; Trustees are Francis D. Butler, Cortlandt T. Hill, James $82,655 in medical sciences and health; $68,508 in natu­ Jerome Hill, II, Louis W. Hill, Jr., and Mrs. Maud Hill ral and physical sciences; and $38,394 in the social Schroll. sciences. The Foundation was established, in accordance with the wishes of its founder, Louis W. Hill, Sr., for "educa­ On the Cover • tional, scientific, and benevolent purposes which contrib­ is a variety of Mock Orange, an early spring flower soon ute to the public welfare in such a manner as shall, to its to be blooming in the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Board of Directors, seem best." See story about the Arboretum on page 3. The University is privileged, indeed, to be able to play a role in helping fulfill the purposes of the Foundation, Vol. XIII No.7 and, through the vision of Louis W. and Maud Hill, to THE MINNESOTAN further its own goals of teaching, research, and public Published by the Department of Universi.ty Relations, 213 service. Administration Building, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Until his death in 1948, Louis W. Hill, Sr., was one 14, Minnesota. William L. Nunn, Director of the Northwest's leading businessmen. Born in St. Paul Beverly Sinniger ...... Editor in 1872, he succeeded his father, James J. Hill, as presi­ Jo Anne Ray ...... !. Associate Editor dent and then chairman of the board of the Great North­ Advisory Committee: Members of the University Public Infor· ern Railway. 4- businessman with diverse interests and mation Council. · tremendous ability, he gave active support to civic and The Minnesotan will be published monthly October through philanthropic activities, and was· particularly concerned May. Copies are mailed to University staff members. Subscrip- .. with the regional development of the Northwest. tion rates for non-staff members are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a His widow, Mrs. Maud Taylor Hill, is a resident of St. copy. Photographs, unless otherwise credited, were taken by mem· Paul and until a few years ago was active in both cultural bers of the University Photographic Laboratory. and welfare activities. Among the many organizations in Second-class postage paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota. which she has expressed particular interest are the St. 2 The Minnesotan One of the early flowers blooming in the Arboretum will be the Purity, a variety of Mock Orange. It grows to a height of six feet. When It's Springtime in the Arboretum

HE LANDSCAPE ARBORETUM, the An estimated 5,000 people visited the need of a broader selection of woody T University Agricultural Experi­ grounds last year, the first full year ornamentals that will withstand the ment Station's new 160-acre research the area was open to the public. varied and severe climatic conditions facility, is a nature-lover's paradise. "An extensive land-clearing pro­ of Minnesota and provide home own· Just two years old this fall, the gram is underway to develop nature ers with an increased number of Arboretum has already undergone ex­ trails and to provide planting areas beautiful and suitable landscape ma­ tensive development. Two miles of for various plant groups," said Leon terials. Purpose of the arboretum re­ gravel road now wind through the C. Snyder, head of the Horticulture search is to fulfill this need by in· woods and open fields. Numerous Department and the Landscape Ar­ creasing the number of selections parking areas make it possible for the boretum. "We have planted more adapted to Minnesota conditions. public to stop and look at particular than 500 species of trees and shrubs The deed to the land for the Ar­ shrubs and trees. An old cabin in the and will plant 500 more this spring. boretum was presented by the Min· woods has been remodeled to serve Eventually we expect to have. 2500 nesota State Horticultural Society on as temporary headquarters. varieties ·of trees and shrubs," he Feb. 6, 1958 as a centennial gift to added. the University and to the citizens of The gently rolling woodlands hav~ Albert Johnson and Richard Stadt· the state. The Arboretum was dedi­ nearly every type of tree and shrub herr, instructors in horticulture, assist cated in September of that year. native to this area: sugar maple, oak, Professor Snyder in the arboretum Members of the Lake Minnetonka ash, elm, ironwood, tamarack, aspen, project. T. S. Weir, assistant superin­ Garden Club took the initiative in cottonwood, northern poplar, and tendent of the University Fruit Breed· raising the $35,000 necessary to pur­ hickory trees; such shrubs as dog· ing Farm, has provided for the ex­ chase the land. In addition, most of wood, highbush cranberry, hazel, su· change of equipment between the two the Society's 450 affiliated garden mac, J uneberry; wild grape and bit· stations. His office also serves as a clubs, as well as other organizations tersweet vines. Trillium, v i o I e t s , clearing house for visiting groups and and many individuals throughout the bloodroot, wood anemone, hepatica, for the purchase of necessary sup· state, have contributed and will con· and other wild flowers thrive and add plies. tinue to contribute to the fund for the interest to the area. The proximity of the land to the development and maintenance of the Two lakes and the surrounding Fruit Farm facilitates the exchange of Arboretum. Over the past three years marshland provide a natural habitat help and equipment between the two the Hill Foundation has given $45,000 for a q u a t i c and moisture-loving stations. Men who have been working to the Arboretum project and will in­ plants. Native oaks supply ideal shade in both areas include Richard P. crease that contribution to $60,000 and soil conditions for shade-loving Towner, experimental plot supervis· by the end of the next two years. plants. The moist ravines, protected or; Emanuel Roth, gardener; and The Arboretum, open to the public, by native trees, afford a sheltered lo­ Charles Hanson, assistant gardener. is located on Highway 5, a mile east cation for the yews, hemlock, and During spring and summer vacations of the University of Minnesota Fruit other woody plants requiring protec­ the work force is augmented by col­ Breeding Farm, about 25 miles west tion. lege students. of Minneapolis. A tour through the Arboretum will The Arboretum will serve as a lab­ With its natural abundance of liv­ give home owners an opportunity to oratory .for testing and developing ing flowers, wooded plants, trees and see plant materials in natural land­ hardy ornamentals for landscaping vines-all identified-the Minnesota scape groupings, as well as the varie· home grounds in Minnesota. Gar· Landscape Arboretum is a wonder­ ty of plants available for landscaping. deners in the state have long felt the land of nature. April, 1960 8 The University Celebrates Its 109th Birthday

XHIBITS OF APPLE varieties, academic robes and ban­ dition, University staff members spoke before 16 Univer­ E ners, paintings and sculpture, and talks on subjects sity alumni clubs throughout the state and 33 organiza­ raQging from space research to Sherlock Holmes to higher tions in the Twin Cities and Duluth areas, in Albert Lea, education in Minnesota were all a part of University of and Longville. Minnesota Week, February 21 to 28. Helping the University celebrate its 109th birthday Sponsors of University of Minnesota Week were the were 36 Minneapolis, St. Paul, and suburban business Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Alumni As­ firms who furnished space for University exhibits. In ad- sociation, and the Department of University Relations.

University Speakers and the Organizations They Addressed

IN THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA George J. Schroepfer, Civil Engineering - Richfield -lions Club Ernest B. Brown, Jr., Physiology - American Legion Norman J. Simler, Economics- Commonwealth Club Luffberry Post and Northeast Kiwanis Club Winston A. Close, advisory architect - Southside Busi­ George A. Thiel, Geology - Minneapolis Breakfast nessmen's Association Optimist Club Glenn Gostick, Athletic Department- V.F.W. Star­ Albert K. Wickesberg, · Business Administration - Hia­ Spangled Banner Post watha Lions Club William Hambley, Political Science- Minneapolis John R. Winckler, Physics - West Suburban Exchange Downtown Exchange Club Robert S. Hancock, Business Administration- West Broadway Business Association Delbert C. Hastings, Business Administration - South IN THE ST. 'PAUL AREA Central Lions Club 1 William L. Hathaway, Political Science- Camden Duncan H. Baird, Political Science - East Side Lions Area Commercial Club Club E. Scott Maynes, Economics- Friends of the Marcia Douglas C. Basil, Business Administration - St. Paul Enbody Scholarship Fund Officemen's Association E. W. McDiarmid, Science, Literature, and the Arts­ John R. Barchart, Geography- Women's City Club St. Louis Park Rotary Club of St. Paul Forrest G. Moore, foreign student advisor- Probus Walter W. Heller, Economics -Midway Civic Club Club William G. Kubicek, Physical Medicine- Ramsey Horace T. Morse, General College - North Minne­ County Cancer Society apolis Exchange Club Robert H. Miller,, Pharmacy- Midway Optimist Club Dr. Donn G. Mosser, Radiation Therapy- Richfield Anita Mills, Psychology- McCarron's Lake P.T.A. Rotary Club Lean C. Snyder, Horticulture- Women's Auxiliary of William C. Rogers, World Affairs Center- Golden the National 'Postal Transportation Association Valley Optimist Club and the Garden Club of Ramsey County 4 The Minnesotan ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS John D. Akerman, Rosemount- Thief River Falls Sherwood 0. Berg, Agricultural E con om ics- Pipe­ stone Walter J. Breckenridge, Museum of Natural History­ Rochester Ernest B. Brown, Jr., Physiology - International Falls Willard W. Cochrane, Agricultural Economics - Red- IN THE DULUTH AREA wood Falls James F. Maclear, History, Duluth -Community lead­ Harold C. Deutsch, History -Wadena ,.. ers' Luncheon Theodore H. Fenske, .Institute of Agriculture - Morris Ruth Palmer, Home Economics, Duluth - Duluth Re­ Rudolf Hermann, Aeronautical Engineering - New habilitation Center Ulm Julius F. Wolff, Jr., Political Science, Duluth- So Ed William S. Howell, Speech - Coleraine Club Stanley V. Kinyon, Law - Detroit Lakes William G. Kubicek, Physical Medicine - Madison ELSEWHERE Warner Levi, Political Science- Alexandria Mary Corcoran, Bureau of Institutional Research - William B. Lockhart, Law - Austin Albert lea Rotary Club Gordon M. A. Mork, Education - Wheaton Gerald A. Gladstein, Psychology, Duluth - Longville Paul Oberg, Music - Marshall Teachers Association John Turner, Political Science- St. Cloud

, University Departments Preparing Exhibits, Firms Furnishing Space

IN MINNEAPOLIS Agricultural Biochemistry- Twin City Federal Savings UNIVERSITY Bank Agricultural Extension- University National Bank EXttl81T Agronomy and Plant Genetics- Minneapolis Grain Exchange Air Force ROTC - Farnham Stationery and Supply Anthropology - Pick-Nicollet Hotel Audio Visual Education Service - Century Camera Shops, RKO Orpheum Theater Civil Service Personnel - State Capitol Credit Union IN ST. PAUL Concerts and Lectures - Northwestern National Bank Agricultural Engineering - lowry Hotel Home Economics- Corrie's Sporting Goods Art- Dayton's-Schuneman Museum of Natural History- Marquette National College of Pharmacy - The Emporium Bank Committee on Icelandic Exchange Program - St. Paul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Northern Book and Stationery States Power Dairy Industries- First National Bank School of Dentistry- Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank · Library School - Florsheim Shoe Office of the Dean of Students -Jackson Graves Soils - Andrews Hotel Plant Pathology and Botany- Farmers' Union Grain Student Religious Activities - Curtis Hotel Terminal Student Unions- Warners Hardware School of Architecture- Northern States Power Summer Session - First Produce State Bank School of Forestry- Ryan Hotel University Bookstores and University Relations- J. C. Penney Soils - Capri Hotel University Gallery- Powers 11N THE SUBURBS University Press- Doubleday Book Shop, Dyckman General Extension - Southdale Court Hotel Horticulture - First National Bank, Hopkins University Theater- Donaldson's Navy ROTC -Warners Hardware, St. louis Park April, 1960 • 5 Work skills developed through special programs offered by the Training Division

y OFFERING SPECIAL programs Special courses are available to Much of the effort of the Training B through the Training Division help new employees learn their jobs Division is directed toward helping of the Civil Service Personnel Depart­ faster, and also to help present em­ Civil Service department heads and ment, the University encourages em­ ployees learn new skills. An office supervisors set up training programs ployees to develop their work skills practices and an English refresher within their units. "These programs and to acquire knowledge related to course are conducted twice weekly by help new employees to learn and un­ their work. Virginia Liebeler, personnel represen­ derstand what's expected of them on A special orientation session helps tative, in Johnston Hall. With the as­ the job-including new tasks which the new employee to become better sistance of specialists from offices in they may not have done previously," acquainted with the University. First, Accounting, Purchasing, and Insur­ explained Frank Pieper, training co­ he receives a "Welcome" packet ance and Retirement, Mr. Kaul also ordinator. which includes explanatory materials teaches a University business proce­ In helping a department or divi­ on personnel policies, and an invita­ dures class. sion to set up a program, the Train­ tion to attend a "Get Acquainted with Special leadership development pro­ ing Division first helps to clarify the University" meeting. At the meet­ grams are offered for supervisors work methods of a particuJar job. A ing, conducted by Walter Kaul, Civil and department heads who are inter­ member of the Training Division us­ Service training' officer, new em­ ested in greater office operating effi­ ually interviews experienced workers, ployees see a special film "This is the ciency and more effective public and supervisors, and the department head, University," which describes the work student service for their departments. and then writes (or helps the depart­ of the University. The em pI o y e e The courses cover elements of super­ ment to write) a work methods man­ learns all about educational and rec­ vision, understanding oneself and ual. This "how-to-do-it" manual ex­ reational opportunities, working con­ others, supervisory skills, and person­ plains each task, step by step, which ditions, and employee benefits. nel policies and procedures. must be performed by each new work­ er in the department. It becomes a training guide supervisors can use in helping new employees learn their work. Such a program has recently been put into operation by the Hospital Nutrition Service. Food service work­ ers who prepare food trays must learn to perform many tasks in rapid se­ quence- including preparing food, filling trays, serving, and cleaning up. A study of their work revealed that a great variety of methods was being used by workers on different stations.

Lillian Leiberg, left, new food service worker on station 51 in University Hospitals, receives helpful training suggestions on how to use the coffeemaker from Gladys Galm"k, senior food service supervisor.

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I. ~ The above photographs picture three of the steps involved in setting a food tray. Food service preparation and serving involves many tasks which must be carried out in rapid sequence. Therefore, all necessary utensils for setting trays are orderly arranged within each reach so that both hands ,may be used at the same time. Such a variety of methods caused for information to how to process programs. The Training Division confusion among new employees when farmers' and florists' requests for test­ staff has helped various departments they worked on different stations. ing soil samples. write some 70 work methods manuals Some methods were efficient, others The manuals are invaluable out­ in the past five years. needed improvement. A work meth­ lines which can be followed by the de­ Editing and illustrating the man­ ods manual was prepared which in­ partment in training new employees. uals is the job of Susan Bartusch, edi­ cluded a de t a i 1e d "how-to-do-it" In larger departments, the manuals torial assistant. Receptionist for the writeup for each task to be performed. become the springboard for the devel­ Training office is Carmen Ingham, With the help of the manual, super­ opment of more organized training senior secretary. visors have developed a systematic break-in training program for new Conducting a basic office practices course in Johnston Hall is Virginia Lie­ employees. Each new worker spends beler, personnel representative. Girls from various offices, left to right around the table, include: Janice -Moe, clerk-typist, Home Economics; Julie Merklin, clerk­ approximately four d a y s go i n g typist, Graduate School; Anne Fischer, clerk-typist, University Relations; (at table through this program. With the help in foreground) Jackie Weltzen, senior clerk-typist, Education; and Karen Lager­ of Audrey Coulter, administration di­ stedt, clerk-typist, Home Economics. Absent from the picture are Annie Marie etitian; Gladys Gabrik, senior food Riley, Student Activities Bureau; and Ver Dell Fertig, Student Loans and Scholar­ service supervi!!or; and Bernice Wil­ ships, both senior clerk-typists. burn, food service supervisor, who conduct the training programs for new employees, problems have been greatly reduced and much simplified.

Study of work methods in different areas of Nutrition Service resulted in more standardized and simplified pro­ cedures with a resultant over-all sav­ ing in food and payroll costs esti­ mated to be more than lO thousand dollars per year.

Frank Kramer, another member of the Training Division staff, has helped a number of academic depart­ ments prepare work methods manuals for office staffs. The Soils Department, for example, has developed manuals for its principal secretary, secretary, and clerk-stenographer positions. The manuals cover everything from how to sort the mail and answer requests April, 1960 7 HAVEY

Victor Lawson When Williams Arena is host to the State high school basketball tournament, it's a busy time for Victor Lawson, who is custodian at the arena. It's an "afternoon and evening rush," and before each game, Mr. Lawson completely dusts the basketball floor. "It's just like at home," he says, "buf a lot big­ ger!" Mr. Lawson has been working for the University since 1948. Reuben L. Hill The Minnesota Family Study Center was estab­ lished in 1957 under the direction of Reuben Hill, professor of sociology. The Center, located in Ford Hall, facilitates programs of research and gradu­ ate training on problems of marriage and family life. Professor Hill has just returned from Washing­ ton, D.C., where he presented a paper at the White House Conference on Children and Youth, which is called every ten years by the president of the United States.

Chieh Chien Chang Co-inventor of a "honeycomb sandwich structure" which is used in airplane construction today is Chieh Chien Chang, professor of fluid mechanics in Aero­ nautical Engineering. As a Guggenheim fellow, Pro­ fessor Chang studied a year at Cambridge Univer­ sity. Five years of research and work went into the "honeycomb idea" before the end result was reached.

Louise Mitchell Office manager in the State Organization Service (SOS) office is Mrs. Louise Mitchell, who has been with the University for 10 years. The World Affairs Center and over three dozen voluntary state or­ ganizations, such as the League of Women Voters, are headquartered in the SOS office. Mrs. Mitchell has a 13-year-old daughter who attends Univer­ sity High School. U MET?

Wesley J. Grabow Wesley J. Grabow is director of Audio Visu.al Ed­ ucation- replacing Wilbur F. Jensen, who resigned to go into business. Audio Visual Education offers its services to help make teaching more effective through the medium of audio visual materials. Formerly a materials advisor, Mr. Grabow has been working for the University for 19 years, dating back to 1941 when he worked part-time as a student. Grace Bedbury Next year, Mrs. Grace Bedbury will mark her lOth year as a secretary in the Agronomy and Plant Genetics office on the St. Paul Campus. An avid gardener, Mrs. Bedbury sp~nds many sum­ mer hours caring for her large flower garden. She is the mother of three sons. One son, Floyd, was a member of the Olympic speed skating team at Squaw Valley.

( Florence Julian The new job of coordinating nursing school and service activities at the University of Seoul will take Florence Julian, director of nursing, to Korea for a year's work. She has been director of nursing at the University since 1953. Miss Julian plans to take the "long way" coming home next year ... a flying trip around the world.

James I. Brown Professor of Rhetoric on the St. Paul Campus is James I. Brown, who recently completed five years of work in revising the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, which measures vocabulary, comprehension, and now, with his revisions, reading rate. Professor Brown has also authored several books. One of his publications, "Efficient Reading" is used at the Uni­ versity and at over 200 colleges and Universities throughout the country. ~On the Trail of the Manitoba Toad~

ARLY NEXT MONTH when spring hibernating toad. Thus far, all but E comes to the Waubun Prairie in one of the toads have continued to northwestern Minnesota, six toads burrow deeper as the temperatures will emerge from their winter hiber­ have dropped, keeping well below the nation. These toads are members of frost line. The one exception has bur­ the species known as the Manitoba rowed only six inches, and Professor Toads, or Bufo hemiophrys. A more sert the tantalum beneath the skin of Breckenridge and Mr. Tester are appropriate name for these six, how­ the marked toads. The radio-active waiting until next month to deter­ ever, might be the "atomic toads." charge was sufficiently strong to be mine if the toad is alive. Manitoba Toads make their home detected from distances of 20 feet Once the toads began hibernating, on the prairies of western Minnesota through use of a scintillometer (simi­ it was impossible to identify them and the Dakotas. From early May to to a Geiger counter) , but not strong without disturbing their activities. early September they move furtively enough to injure the animals over Thus, small mesh wire fences, capped about the prairies and then descend periods of several months. by screens, have been placed around underground for their winter rest. Ralph 0. Wollan, health physicist, each hibernating toad to ensure his "They're very secretive," said Walter supervised the securing and handling capture when he emerges. J. Breckenridge, director of the Min­ of the radio-active material. Site of the study is the Waubun nesota Museum of Natural History, Once the toads were tagged with who is "hot on the trail" of the toads. Prairie Research Area, a 640-acre radio-active tantalum, their move­ tract containing approximately 250 The study of the growth, move­ ments and whereabouts could no lon­ acres of virgin prairie, set aside by ment, and hibernation of the Mani­ ger be kept a secret, although a few the Minnesota Conservation Depart­ toba Toad has all the earmarks of a managed to give their pursuers the ment specifically for basic research. detective story. Professor Brecken­ slip. With relative ease, the Univer­ This project is one of several aimed ridge and John R. Tester, assistant sity researchers charted the move­ at securing as much information as scientist in the Museum, have been ments of the toads both above ground possible about the relations between tracking down the toads using the and, once hibernation began, under­ this particular type of virgin prairie very latest in scientific knowledge ground. William Nelson, research as­ and the wild .life which inhabit it. and tools- including atomic energy. sistant in the museum, assisted in The study is supported by a Graduate A variation of fingerprinting - the charting the movements of the toads School Grant-in-Aid-of-Research and toe-clipping method- has been used above ground. the National Science Foundation to identify a total of 349 toads since The positions of six hibernating through the Lake Itasca Forestry and the study began three years ago. toads were determined, and it was Biological Station. Application for At first the movement of the toads discovered that the toads are not dor­ funds for further study has been was studied by retrieving the marked mant during hibernation, but keep made to the Atomic Energy Commis­ toads at random. "We secured few burrowing downward - one moved sion. The AEC has expressed interest data using this method," said Pro­ as much as 10 inches from January in the project since it represents a fessor Breckenridge. Then in 1959, 15 to February 15. unique application of atomic energy radio-active tantalum was obtained in An animal's reaction to tempera­ to peacetime use. "We are among the wire form from the Oak Ridge Na­ ture is a major consideration in hi­ first to use atomic energy successful­ tional Laboratories, Tenn. A large bernation studies. Thus temperature ly in this kind of project," said Pro­ hypodermic syringe was used to in- readings are being taken near each fessor Breckenridge.

Titermocouples, which will record temperatures of the earth Professor Breckenridge tracks radio-active marked toads with at four-inch intervals to a depth of five feet, are installed by the aid of a scintillometer. John Tester. '~ltc f/loru of Huzanti11m' to '~ltc ~emper of tltc ~wentics' General Extension launches

New liberal Arts Program Tom B. Jones, Elizabeth L. Cless, and William C. Rogers originated and planned the r Byzantine lecture series .

... HEN PLANS FIRST began for a lecture series entitled from universities throughout the country including Har­ W"The Glory of Byzantium," the General Extension vard, Yale, Columbia, and the Universities of Washington Division estimated enrollment for the series might possi­ and Illinois. University art professor Dimitri T. Tselos bly reach 75, and, accordingly, scheduled the lectures in delivered two lectures: "Color and Form in the Eastern ' room 155 Ford HaiL Empire: The Arts," and "Churches, Palaces, and Cities: j,L- , By January 13 when the first lecture was delivered, the The Architecture of Byzantium." location had been changed to the Mayo Auditorium in The lecture series are part of the increasing emphasis -_order to accommodate the 527 persons who registered for being placed un the entire liberal arts field by the General the series. Extension Division. Mrs. Cless has been given the respon­ "We're still amazed by the response," said Elizabeth L. sibility for working with Julius M. Nolte, General Exten­ Cless, who has been appointed to the new position of sion dean, and E. W. McDiarmid, dean of the College of assistant to the dean of General Extension for liberal arts Science, Literature, and the Arts, in developing special programs. She, along with Tom B. Jones, professor of liberal arts programs. history, and William C. Rogers, director of the State Or­ In addition to the lecture series, this year also saw the ganization S'ervice and World Affairs Center, originated initiation of a seminar for adult women on "Critical and planned the series. The topic, Byzantine culture, was Thinking in Contemporary Issues." The seminar, which not expected to have wide, popular appeal. In addition, will continue through spring quarter, seeks to explore a fee was charged for the series and no tickets to indi­ critical thi~king in the United States today and to point vidual lectures were sold. out the changes in thought which have occurred in the Following the lecture on Byzantine music given by past 30 years and the questions specialists are asking in Milos Velimirovic of Yale University's School of Music, the various liberal arts fields. This is one step in a pro­ I it was noted that the University of Minnesota gathering posed Minnesota plan for the continuing education of was the largest in recorded history ever to hear a lecture women which eventually would embrace the entire Uni­ on Byzantine music. versity. The phenomenal success of the program is particularly The enthusiastic response to these programs has spurred encouraging since the lectures were the first of a series plans for additional special liberal arts programs which designed to investigate areas of liberal arts which are not eventually would be made available to citizens in all parts covered in depth in any regular campus course. of the state. In planning each series, emphasis is placed on quality Future lecture series are now in the planning stage,

..) of scholarship. "We have concentrated on obtaining ex­ and topics being considered are: "The African Charac­ perts-the recognized authorities in these fields- to de­ ter;" "Asian Past: Seven Ancient Asian Civilizations;" liver the lectures," said Mrs. Cless. Mrs. Cless and Pro­ "The Mind and Spirit of Latin America;" "The Portu­ fessor Rogers plan each program with the help and advice gese World;" "The Arts of Asia;" and "The Silk Roads: of a liberal arts faculty member. Faculty adviser for the A Study of the Influence of Central Asia." Byzantine series was Professor Jones. The second lecture Fee for the Temper of the Twenties- a total of seven series- "The Temper of the Twenties" which will begin weekly lectures- is $10 for the general public and $5 for April 7 and continue through May 19-will bring out­ students and staff. Registration for the course may be standing scholars on the decade of the twenties to the made in person or by mail at any office of the General campus. Included among the speakers will be University Extension Division. No single lecture tickets will be sold English Professor Allen Tate. Faculty adviser for this and no registration will be accepted after the first lecture. series is William Van O'Connor, professor of English. And for this series the Extension Division is prepared. The Byzantine series brought speakers to the campus The lectures will be given in Nicholson Hall Auditorium. April, 1960 11 ... artists at work Sculpture And Ceramics Lab

THE ART DEPARTMENT's Sculpture and Ceramics _ laboratory moved into its spacious quarters in the Holman Building on University Avenue in 1956 - gathering up the scattered parts of its labora­ tory from the Architecture Building, and from the basements of Folwell and Jones Halls. Beginning students of sculpture work with the medium of clay, and progress to stone and wood carving, bronze and metal work. Classes are con­ ducted by John Rood, professor of art, and Philip Morton, associate professor of art. Students studying the art of ceramics are intro­ duced to building pottery by hand and forming on the potter's wheel. They experiment with decorative techniques on wet clay and on bisque fired pottery and learn about clays, glazes, and kilns. Warren D. MacKenzie, assistant professor of art, instructs ce­ ramics classes. Professor Morton adds a finish­ ing coat of patina, a coloring fluid, to his sculptured work.

Setting pottery in the kiln for a bisque or first firing is Gordon Barnes. After the first firing, the pottery is glazed and put back into the kiln for a second firing at 2381 de­ grees Fahrenheit.

When skilled hands work at the potter's wheel, it takes but a few minutes to fashion a vase from a mold of clay.

Arthur Landy, teaching assistant, works on his stone sculpture. Each student is responsible for procuring his own stone, which is usually some old, unused bloc!c they can buy at a "bargain price." 12 The Minnesotan scholarship to a Minneapolis and a St. Paul girl. The St. Paul chapter scholarship will be to the University of Minnesota. • Four University faculty members are Have You Heard? serving as editors of a new literary quarter­ ly, The Minnesota Review. They are: I SARAH H. YOUNGBLOOD and RICH­ ARD J. FOSTER, assistant professors of Staff Appoinbnents, Elections, lege Art Association of America. English; NEIL N. MYERS, instructor in and Awards English; and SARAH FOSTER, instructor Staff Activities in English in the General Extension Divi­ • CLA~ENCE H. BOECK, associate pro­ • DELORES E. DOOLEY, principal secre­ sion. LOUISE DUUS, instructor in English, fessor of education, has been elected presi­ tary in dentistry, will serve as mistress of is business manager for the magazine. dent of the National Association for Re­ ceremonies on a KTCA-TV program April The first issue of the magazine will be ;. search in Science Teaching. He served as 27 at 6:15 p.m. The program is sponsored published in October. The first two issues I vice president and program chairman of by the Minneapolis and St. Paul chapters will carry a symposium of essays on the i the Association during the past year. of the National Secretaries Association as "Twenties." English Professor ALLEN • • DR. RICHARD C. LILLEHEI, medical part of National Secretaries Week, April TATE, advisory editor for the publication, fellow in surgery, has been named a Markle 24 through 30. The chapters will present a will write on the Southern Agrarians. Scholar in medical science by the John and Mary R. Markle Foundation of New York. Stanley J. W enherg Named New Vice President

\ The appointment includes a $30,000 grant to the Medical School with which it Stanley J. Wenberg, assistant to !- will pay Dr. Lillehei support funds and aid President J. L. Morrill, has been pro­ his research for the· next five years. moted to the newly established posi­ • OTTO H. SCH~QTT, professor of bio­ ..,_ physics, recently received the annual Love­ tion of University vice president and ! lace Foundation Award for outstanding administrative assistant. work in biophysics. On the recommendation o£ Presi­ Professor McFarland dent Morrill, endorsed by President­ to Succeed Dean Dowell elect 0. Meredith Wilson, the Univer­ sity Regents voted to create the new Keith N. McFarland, assistant director post and to name Mr. Wenberg to the of resident instruction for the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Eco­ office. The action raises to three the nomics, has been named assistant dean of number of University vice presi­ the Institute of Agriculture and director of dencies. resident instruction Duties attached to the new vice for the College. He will succeed Austin presidency have noi yet been deter­ A. Dowell, who will mined completely, but, according to Stanley J .Wenberg retire this June. President Morrill, will include de­ Professor McFar­ land has been on velopment and implementation of a A native of Minnesota, Mr. Wen­ t h e administrative year-round, more continuous and sys­ berg earned two degrees from the staff of the College tematic program of communication University- the bachelor of science of Agriculture, For­ estry, and Home Ec­ and contact with members and com­ with distinction in 1941 and the mas­ onomics since 1946 mittees o£ the Minnesota Legislature; ter of arts degree in 1947 with a McFarland and has been assist- major in the philosophy of education. ant director of resident instruction since strengthening relationships between 1957. He has been coordinator of student the University's central administra­ His first position at the University advising programs, has conducted curricu­ tion and the various foundations came in 1945 when he was appointed lum studies and personnel research, and has handled student admission and aca­ (Rockefeller, Ford, Hill, and others); assistant to the dean of admissions. demic matters. and development of a new over-view He became admissions supervisor in In March, Professor McFarland was and sounder coordination of the Uni­ 1946; director of the Veterans' Affairs named one of eight national winners in the 4-H alumni program in recognition of his versity's relationships with other edu­ Bureau in March,·1947; director of business, professional, and public service cational institutions and organizations the Greater University Fund in No­ activities. He was the second Minnesotan to both within the state and throughout vember, 1947; and assistant to the .-l_ be so honored since the program was started the country. President in 1953. in 1953. The creation of the new vice presi­ • THEODORE HORNBERGER, profes­ In addition to membership on vari­ sor of English, has been appointed to the dency and the naming of Mr. Wen­ ous University Committees, he also is board of editors of American Literature, a berg to that position will, said Presi­ a member of regional and state educa­ quarterly published by the Duke Univer­ sity Press in cooperation with the American dent Morrill, "greatly strengthen the tion groups._ He is a member of the Literature Group of the Modern Language administration of the Unitersity and Newman Forum and St. Stephen's Association. The journal has wide circula­ provide additional assistance to the tion in United States colleges and univer­ Catholic Church, Minneapolis. Mar­ sities and in 87 foreign countries. president in meeting the myriad re­ ried to the former Marion E. Som­ • LORENZ EITNER, professor of art, sponsibilities he must endeavor to mer of St. Paul, he is the father of has been elected vice president of the Col- carry." seven children. April, 1960 13 News Notes The grant to the University of $96,578 done. They went to their work assignments was authorized by the 1958 National De­ promptly and stayed until their jobs were • A recent follow-up study of 1958 Min­ fense Education Act. The institutes will be done." He said the students "brought credit neapolis Public School graduates revealed held on both the Minneapolis and Duluth to their own organizations and to University comparisons of performance at the Univer­ campuses. Institute director is WILLIS E. students in general." sity of Minnesota and other colleges and DUGAN, chairman of educational psychol­ universities between "high achieving" grad­ ogy, and associate director is GERALD Regents' Scholarship Winners uates and those of "high ability". GLADSTEIN, associate professor of psy­ High ability graduates were those stu­ chology and education at Duluth. The following staff members received Re­ dents who ranked among the top 15 per • Two books published by the University gents' Scholarships for spring semester in cent, using national norms, on a group in­ of Minnesota Press are among 23 winning the General Extension Division. telligence test. High achieving students books in the fourth annual Midwestern DONALD E. BATTLES, princi11al labo­ were those who ranked in the upper 15 Books Competition. The books were chosen ratory attendant, Surgery; MARY ROSE per cent of their class in grade averages. by a jury at Syracuse University on a basis BLACK, editorial assistant, P h y sics ; Forty-eight per cent of the high achiev­ of typography, design, and quality of pro­ SHARON J. GEMMILL, junior scientist, ing graduates earned B grades and better duction. The winning Minnesota books Surgery; MAYNARD R. HOLMES, pri~­ at the University of Minnesota as compared were: Prester John: The Letter and the cipal stores clerk, Inventory; MARGARET to 36 per cent of the high ability graduates. Legend, translated by VSEVOLOV SLES­ W. JACOBSON, senior clerk-typist, Uni­ At other colleges and universities, a greater SAREV, research fellow in the Library, versity Health Service; and LaVERNE J. percentage of high achieving graduates- and The Other Journey: Poems New qnd MARKOWSKI, senior account c I e r k, 63 per cent- and of high ability graduates Selected by Katherine Garrison Chapin. Comptroller's Office. -55 per cent- achieved grade point aver­ Both of the books were designed by JANE ENGEL H. PRINS, general mechanic, ages of B or better. E. McCARTHY, production manager at Mines Experiment Station; JUDITH J, The study also revealed that of the high University Press. REGAN, senior clerk-typist, Correspond­ ability Minneapolis graduates responding ence Study; ERIKA S. SCHROEDER, to the survey, more than 80 per cent had • As part of Greek Week activities held office supervisor, School of Public Health; completed one quarter or more of college. during January, members of University so­ JOSEPHINE STEELE, principal clerk, rorities and fraternities volunteered their Civil Service Personnel; and PAUL H. • The University has received the largest services for one day to the Hastings State THORNTON, senior account clerk, Sur­ grant of 84 colleges and universities se­ Hospital, Hastings, Minn. gery. lected by the U. S. Office of Education to Dr. John H. Reitmann, superintendent conduct training institutes this sum,mer for of the Hospital, praised the students as Those receiving Regents' Scholarships high school counselors and teachers pre­ being "enthusiastic, cooperative, and will­ for spring quarter day school are: JUDY paring for guidance and counseling work. ing to do any kind of work we needed K. BARTLETT, senior clerk, Bio-Med Li­ brary; LORRAINE L. BISSONETT, jun­ ior librarian, Duluth Education Laboratory School; ROBERT L. BOLLINGER, assist­ Staff Member Cited for Aiding Accident Victim ant occupational therapy supervisor, Physi­ cal Medicine; MARIE J. ELLER, senior librarian, Agriculture Library; GRACE E. wounds, Miss Stowe was able to pre­ ENGLER, laboratory technologist, Labora­ vent great loss of blood. tory Medicine; MAX E. FOWLER, senior engineer, Physical Plant; LILLIE M. HAR­ Leo M. Smith, chief of the Minne­ RISON, senior secretary, University Ele­ mentary School; ALTON L. KOLLMANN, sota Highway Patrol, in commending bookstore manager, Coffey Hall Bookstore; Miss Stowe for her assistance, said, and GORDINE A. LINDSTROM, senior "The first aid you rendered ... un­ clerk-typist, Student Counseling Bureau. DONALD R. LOBAN, storehouse stock doubtedly contributed greatly to the clerk, Chemistry; LAURENCE A. MOR­ survival of the injured party. I am AN, principal lab attendant, Chemistry; sure your nurses training prompted LaDONNA M. MOSSEFIN, administrative secretary, Dean of Students Office; LE­ you to stop at the scene and offer aid NORE E. MOTTAZ, seriior laboratory'tech­ to the injured. nician, Anatomy; EDWARD R. NYE, prin­ cipal laboratory attendant, Physics; JO­ "It is indeed a great pleasure to SEPH ROBACK, junior engineer, Physical commend you, on behalf of the Min­ Plant; MARJORIE ROSIN, laboratory at­ nesota Highway Patrol, for your very tendant, Surgery Pathology Lab; MARIE Nancy Stowe SATHRUM, senior secretary, Music, Band able assistance in this emergency. It Office; VERONICA SCHULTZ, senior sta­ reflects credit not only on your very tistical clerk, Student Counseling Bureau; A University of Minnesota staff thorough training but also on your and KATHRYN L. SMITH, junior scien­ member has been cited by the Minne­ tist, Veterinary Medicine. personal ability and willingness to sota Highway Patrol for her assist­ JUNE B. STEIN, student personnel assist the injured." worker, Student Counseling Bureau; HU­ ance in aiding a seriously injured vic­ Miss Stowe described her action as BERT THIBODEAU, junior engineer, Phy­ tim of an automobile accident. sical Plant; WARREN W. THOMPSON, being "only what anyone in the same engineering assistant, Physical Plant; Nancy Stowe, general staff nurse in situation would have done." PAULINE ANN WALLE, senior clerk­ typist, Duluth News Service; LEONARD the University Hospitals, was travel­ A native of Coleraine, Minn., Miss D. WALTER, principal la b attendant, ing on Highway No. 210 in northern Stowe took her nurses training at St. Physiology, Pharmacology; LENORE A. WHITE, psycbometrist, Student Counsel­ Minnesota on February 20 when she Barnabas Hospital, Minneapolis. In ing Bureau; and ANDRE ZURBEY, senior came upon the scene of an automo­ addition to working full time in the stores clerk, General Store House. bile accident in which a woman had University Hospitals, she also is a CAROLINE Z. DANDO, senior clerk­ typist, Medicine, received a Regents' Schol­ suffered severe injuries. By applying University junior, majoring in nurs­ arship for spring quarter in the Extension digital pressure on s e v e r a I deep ing education. Division Evening School. 14 The Minnesotan What Is The Civil Service Committee?

HERE ARE NEARLY 6000 Civil Service employees work· Mainly, the Committee is concerned with, and makes T ing for the University of Minnesota. This number in­ recommendations regarding, six major areas of Civil cludes all full-time and part-time employees paid from Service: University funds except administrative officers whose I. Establishment of new classes duties are primarily academic in character, and, of course, The Committee considers appropriateness of title, ade· all academic positions. quacy of class description, and justification of assignment A set of 22 Civil Service rules provides a comprehen· to pay range. Pay consideration is based on outside pay sive system for personnel administration. The rules data, State relationship, and internal comparisons. cover every aspect of employment from how to fill a job 2. Revisions and amendments to Civil Service Rules vacancy to collective bargaining and the number of paid Changes in Civil Service rules are considered by the Com­ holidays per year. mittee only after public hearings have been held. The Keeping a watchful eye over the entire working order hearings, which are open to all employees, department of the Civil Service system of rules is a five-man Civil heads, and unions, must be posted for a minimum period Service Committee-whose members are the "watch of two weeks. dogs" for the employees. The Committee is a fact-finding, 3. Reassignment of classes to new pay range investigative group of five men who report their findings The Committee's discretion in this area is limited because and make recommendations to the President of the Uni­ many of the classes have a counterpart in the State Civil versity and to the Board of Regents. Service, and University Civil Service salaries, by law, Each Committee member is appointed by the Presi­ must be comparable to those of the State. dent with the approval of the Board of Regents to serve 4. Consideration of appeals a three.year term. However, the member may be reap· Department heads can and do appeal classification and pointed and serve successively. Civil Service Rule 2, re· pay range assignments to the Civil Service Committee. garding the selection of the Committee, says, "Members The Committee members, in making their ultimate deci­ appointed to the Civil Service Committee shall be per· sion, draw heavily on the knowledge and experience sons who have an understanding of University problems earned from their many years at the University. ,- and of personnel administration." Since the fall of 1959, employees or their representa· Each member is carefully selected. Each has had con· tives, may appeal their grievances to the Civil Service tact with Civil Service and _is experienced with personnel Committee. Previously they could appeal to outside arbi­ problems. Each is a specialist in his field and can look tration only, because efforts to permit Committee con· at a personnel problem objectively. The five-man Com­ sideration were objected to by several employee groups. mittee includes James Stephan, chairman; Ray Archer, The Committee p\ans to conduct open meetings on all Clarence Cole, John Turnbull, and Richard Jordan, com· employee appeals with advance notice of hearings pub­ mitteemen. lished in the Official Daily Bulletin whenever possible. James Stephan, professor and associate director of the 5. Awarding of Regents' Scholarships Program in Hospital Administration in the School of Each quarter the Committee approves the awarding of a •. Public Health, was appointed ot the Committee in 1952 number of scholarships for day classes and extension di­ and is completing his third term. His service with the vision courses in accordance with the over•all policy as University began in 1946. established by the Board of Regents. Serving his second term aher his appointment in 1956 6. Review actions by the Civil Service Department is Ray Archer, director of the Department of Insurance This responsibility of the Committee is a safety-valve fea­ and Retirement, a post he has held since 1947. His years ture of all Civil Service committees. The Committee raises at the University total 28. questions and makes recommendations regarding Civil Clarence Cole, professor and head of Dairy Hus­ Service actions and policies. bandry, was appointed in 1958 and is serving his first Committee Members term. For six years he was superintendent of the North The Civil Service Committee is composed mainly of Central School and Experiment Station and has held his faculty members, who, because of their tenure, are free to present position since 1956. act in the best interests of the University and of the em· Economics Professor John Turnbull is serving his sec­ ployees. ond tenn, being appointed in 1954. His association with Hedwin C. Anderson, director of Civil Service, is the the University dates back to 1949. Committee's ex-officio secretary. He is responsible for Appointed last year and serving his first term is Rich­ calling all regular or special meetings and he presents to ard Jordan, professor and head of Mechanical Engineer· the Committee all matters which require consideration by ing since 1951. He has been with the University for 23 the Committee. The Committee meets as ohen as neces­ years. sary, averaging about 12 meetings a year. April, 19fl0 15 University of Minnesota Calendar of Events APRIL, 1980

fi MINNEAPOLIS SYMPHONY (Murphy Hall Auditorium, 3:30p.m.) 9:30 p.m.-"Meet the Author" with John CONCERTS April 11-Robert Penn Warren will lecture Ervin, Jr., director of University Press. Subscription Series on the Joseph Warren Beach series. Wednesday, 9 p.m.-"The Conant Report" (Museum of Natural History Auditorium, with Robert H. Beck, professor of educa­ Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. 8:00p.m.) tion. April 15-"Requiem" by Verdi, with Fran­ 9:30 p.m.-"At Home With Music" with ces Yeend, Jean Madeira, Gabor Carelli, Department-of Music faculty members. Giorgio Tozzi, and the University of UNIVERSITY THEATER Thursday, 9 p.m.-"German II." Minnesota Chorus. PRODUCTIONS 9:30 p.m.-"Town and Country" with (Single tickets $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50. Regular Production Ray Wolf, Agricultural Extension Infor­ Reservations may be made at 106 North­ Scott Hall Auditorium mation specialist. rop.)* Friday, 9-10 p.m.-"Folio." Arnold Walker, April 14-16, 19-23, 8:30p.m.; April19 and KUOM program supervisor, host. Twilight CO!l£Crt 24, 3:30 p.m.-Romeo and Juliet by Northrop Auditorium, 4:30 p.m. Shakespeare. (Single tickets $1.50 on sale at the Scott MUSEUM SUNDAY PROGRAMS April 10-St. Olaf Choir and Orchestral Hall Box Office.) Selections. Sanford Margolis, pianist. Museum of Natural History Auditorium, (General admission $1.00. Sale of tickets German Language Play 3:00p.m.- opens at the Northrop Box Office at 3:30 Shevlin Hall Arena Theater' April 3--"A Minnesota Wildlife Tour," p.m. on the day of the concert.) color movie. April 27-30, 8:30p.m.; April 29, 3:30p.m. -"Das Friedenssest" by Hauptmann. April 10-"Sound Recordings in Wildlife UNIVERSITY ARTISTS COURSE (Single tickets $1.00 on sale at room 210 Research." CONCERT Folwell Hall.) Masterpiece Series Young People's University Theater UNIVERSITY GALLERY Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. EXHIBITIONS Scott Hall Auditorium Through April 4--Symphony art project. I April 27-Rudol£ Serkin, pianist. (Single tickets $1.50, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50. May 7, 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; May 8, Through April 13--Ar~hitecture Worth \ Reservations may be made at 105 North­ 3:30 p.m.-Robin Hood by Rosemary G. Saving. rop.)* Musil. I (Single tickets $.50 on sale at the Scott Through April 28-Slums and Sweat-shops: Hall Box Office.) Photographs by Jacob Riis. CONVOCATIONS April 8-May 13--American Printmakers. I April 20-May 13--John Beauchamp. Northrop Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY I April 7-Tom Patterson, director of plan­ BROADCASTS ning, Stratford Ontario Drama Festival. KUOM, 770 on the dial APRIL UNIVERSITY OF I MINNESOTA PRESS PUBLICATIONS April 14--Program of Latin American Mu­ Monday, 3:30 p.m.-"The World of 1960," sic in celebration of Pan-American Day. a series from U.N. radio designed as An MMPI Handbook: A Guide to Use in 11111111111111 Conductor: Jose Serebrier. an international contribution to better Clinical Practice and Research by W. April 21-Burr Shafer, cartoonist. understanding of world problems. (Be­ Grant Dahlstrom and George Schlager April 28-"lsrael," film lecture by Russell gins April 25.) Welsh. $8.75. Wright. (11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) Thursday, 11:15 a.m.-"Growing up in the Anna Livia Plurabelle: The Making of A World Today," presented in cooperation Chapter by Fred H. Higginson. $3.75. with the Institute of Child Welfare. GIDEON SEYMOUR (Begins March 31.) MEMORIAL LECTURE Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-"The Four Loves," ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS Northrop Auditorium, 3:30 p.m. a series of 10 talks by C. S. Lewis, Brit­ Home Baseball Games April 3--Detlev W. Bronk, president of the ish educator and author. (Begins April Delta Field Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research 9.) and noted American scientist. April 22, 2 p.m.-Iowa State Teachers Col­ (Admission by guest ticket.) SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY lege (2). TELECASTS April 23, 1 p.m.-Iowa State Teachers Col­ lege (2). SPECIAL LECTURES Seen on Channel 2, KTCA-TV April 29, 3:30 p.m.-Michigan State Uni­ April 6-Speaker: Professor John W. At­ Monday, 9 p.m.-To Be Announced. versity. kinson, psychology department, Univer­ 9:30 p.m.-"Current Issues" with Robert April 30, 1 p.m.-University of Michigan sity of Michigan. Topic: "Expressions of Lindsay, instructor in journalism. (2). the Achievement Motive in Behavior and Tuesday, 9 p.m.-"German II" with Helga (Tickets at $1.00 for adults and $.25 for Society." Slessarev, instructor in German. individuals under 16 on sale at gate only.)

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to the public without charge. *Tickets for these events are also available at the Field Schlick Ticket Office, St. Paul, and the Downtown Ticket Office, 188 North- western Bank Building, Minneapolis, on Monday of the week prior to the performance. · i,.__ THE MINNESOTAN ' ;- ~lte Uuiversitv Staff v«apaziue - v«av, 1960 President James Lewis Morrill

"EXACTLY THE RIGHT man in the and Greek. In 1913 he received his right place at the right time," A.B. degree. were the words used by the late Fred His first positions following his B. Snyder, chairman of the Board of graduation were as reporter, copy­ Regents, to describe the eighth presi­ reader, editorial assistant, writer, and dent of the University of Minnesota. political and legislative correspondent The "right man" was James Lewis for the Clevelmul Press. From 19'1.7 Morrill; the "right place" was the to 1919 he served as executive secre­ University of Minnesota; and the tary of the United States Food Ad­ "right time" was 1945, when the ministration in Ohio and the Ohio United States was emerging from Branch Council of National Defense, World War II into the critical post­ and then went back to the newspaper war years when new and increasing field to serve, at the age of 28, as city demands would be made upon higher editor and acting managing editor of education. the Cleveland Press. The man who was destined to serve In 1919 he returned to The Ohio as the chief administrator of the Uni­ State University as alumni secretary versity during these critical years was and editor, and it was to the field of born in Marion, Ohio, in 1891. His higher education, more particularly years as an undergraduate student the land-grant institutions and state were spent at The Ohio State Uni­ universities of this nation, that he was versity where he majored in Latin to dedicate his life's work. In 1925 he was made instructor in President Morrill On the Cover ••• journalism and education at The Ohio ed without mass treatment or the is James Lewis Morrill. This special issue State University. In 1928 he became of THE MINNESOTAN is dedicated to junior dean of the university's college creation of a 'mass mind'. him in recognition of his 15 years as presi­ of education, and in 1932, vice presi­ "Surely this is the job that a demo­ dent of the University of Minnesota. Publi­ cratic university, more than any other cation has been delayed so that the first dent of the university. issues could be distributed at the May 24 institution, can do to sustain a vital dinner honoring him on the eve of his re­ In 1942 he left The Ohio State Uni­ democracy. tirement. versity and went west to serve as "The sum of men and women (Cover photograph by Wally Zambino.) president of the University of Wyo­ ming until1945, when the University trained to use knowledge and to think soundly and resourcefully will he the Vlo. XIII No. 8 of Minnesota asked him to become its eighth president, and he accepted. measure of a sound and successful THE MINNESOTAN society. How can we ever have enough Published by the Department of Uni­ During his career in higher educa­ of these?" versity Relations, 213 Administration tion, President Morrill has been In 1958 Iowa State University Building, University of Minnesota, Min­ recognized as one of the leading neapolis· 14, Minnesota. · awarded him an LL.D. degree and spokesmen for the land-grant institu­ William L. Nunn, Director cited him as an "educational states­ tions and state universities~ The dem­ Beverly Sinniger...... Editor man, a symbol of the philosophy of Jo Anne Ray ...... Associate Editor ocratic tradition of higher education the land-grant college system." Michi­ Advisory Committee: Members of the in America has been the principle he University Public Information Connell. gan State University, in awarding has upheld and sought to advance. him an LL.D. degree in 1955, said to The Minnesotan will be published . Often he has stressed the need for him, "you have steadfastly defended monthly October through May. Copies q_uality and quantity in American are mailed to University staff members. the best ideals of higher education in Subscription rates for non-staff mem­ higher education. At the University America [and] served the land-grant bers are $2.00 a year, 25 cents a copy. commencement in June, 1958, he tradition faithfully." A total of 13 Copies of this issue are on sale at Coff­ said: man Memorial Union Bookstore. institutions of higher learning, in­ "Size, as a measure of public need Photographs, nnless otherwise cred­ cluding the University of Exeter, ited, were taken by members of the and demand, is a challenge to great­ England, have bestowed honorary de· University Photographic Laboratory. ness and to the support to sustain it. grees upon him. Second-class post;tge paid at Minne· "Surely you have learned and seen The American Association of Land· apolis, Minnesota. here that large numbers can be reach- Grant Colleges and State Universities,

2 The Minnesotan in a recent letter, said that President with which Mr. Morrill has been and Miami University, Ohio, LL.D., 1936 I...._ Morrill "probably exemplifies the is associated; and the individuals The Ohio State University, LL.D., 1945 best in the administration of Ameri­ within them; owe more than they can University of Wyoming, LL.D., 1946 I can higher education to more peoplt~ ever say or even admit to hi1 wiee t University of Cincinna,ti, LL.D., 1948 I here and abroad than any other man. counsel, effective action, and generous i "He has represented American iupport." Muhlenberg College, L.H.D., 1949 higher education abroad (particularly But it has not been among educa­ Carleton College, LL.D., 1950 in relationships with the British Com­ tors alone that President Morrill has monwealth universities) at various received recognition. In 1956 he was times, and has served on a wide va­ decorated as Commander of the Royal riety of national groups concerned Order of the North Star by the King with national and international prob­ of Sweden for his contributions to lems in higher education." American-Swedish cultural relations. Among the many special offices he Within the state of Minnesota he has held are: President of the Ameri­ has served not only as the president can Association of Land-Grant Col­ of the state university, but as a mem­ leges and State Universities, 1947-48; ber of many cultural and civic organ­ Chairman of the American Council on izations, including the Minnesota Education, 1950-51; President of the Historical Society Executive Council, Association of American Universities, the Minneapolis Public Library 1954-56; President of the National Bg_ard, the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of State Universities, American-Scandinavian F ou.ndation, 1957-58; and a member of President avd the Minnesota Community Re­ Eisenhower's Civilian National Hon­ search Council. ors Committee, 1956. As president of the University of In 1958 he received a Certificate in Minnesota, President Morrill's re­ recognition of meritorious service in sponsibilities have been many and behalf of American education from weighty. But to a group of his friends the Office of Education, U.S. Depart­ who gathered to pay tribute to him last December, he looked back on his ment of Health, Education, and Wel­ Macalester College, LL.D., 1951 fare. "The present greatly hnproved 15 years at Minnesota and said: status and coordination of interna· "For me it has been a wonderful Northwestern University, LL.D., 1952 tiona! educational activities within the experience, a thrilling and rewarding Michigan State University, LL.D., 1955 U. S. government," said tht: Ameri­ one, to have had some part in the University of Exeter, England, LL.D., 1956 can Association of Land-Grant Col­ ongoing of so significant and produc­ University of California, Los Angeles, leges and State Universities, "is due tive an enterprise as the University of LL.D., 1957 to his recommendations and follow­ Minnesota. It is an experience I shall through as a special adviser . . . . cherish in all the days and years that Iowa State University, LL.D., 1958 every organization and institution are left to me." University of Wisconsin, LL.D., 1959

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4JA4J4 Scenes from the Busy Life of a· University President

MEETING with University administrators and members of the credit union, 1957. Left to right: Laurence R. Lunden, comptroller; William T. Middlebrook, vice president for busi­ ness administration; President Morrill; Malcolm M. Willey, vice president for academic administration; A. J. Snell, manager of the State Capitol Credit Union; and D. J. Reimer, manager of the University Branch.

RECEIVING congratula­ tions in 1946 on his inaugu­ ration from Fred B. Snyder, chainnan of the Board of Regents.

LAYING the cornerstone for the University of Minnesota Variety Club Heart Hospital, 1949.

DELIVERING his inaugural speech as the eighth president of the University, 1946.

ACCEPTING a set of goH clubs from Edwin L. Haislet, director of alumni relations, at the Alumni Hon­ ors luncheon, 1960. The clubs were a gift from the Minnesota Alumni As­ sociation. ..I ' ,..._I CUTTING his birthday cake with the Board of Regents, 1948. Left to right: Ray J. Quinlivan, Sheldon V. Wood, Daniel C. Gainey, President Morrill, Fred B. Snyder, chainnan of the board, James Ford Bell, Dr. E. E. Novak, Albert J. Lobb, Dr. F. J. Rogstad, J. S. Jones, George Lawson, and A. J. Olson.

TURNING a shovel of sand at the Mayo Me­ morial ground breaking ceremony, 1950. Pic­ tured with President Morrill is Donald C. Cowl­ ing, former president of Carleton College.

LOOKING over a model of the proposed plan for expansion for 1970 during University of Minnesota Week, 1959. With President Morrill is Amulf Ueland, president, Midland National Bank, cen­ ter; and Harold Covlin, president, Minneapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce.

CUITING the ribbon at the dedicatoin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Cancer Research Center with Governor Orville Freeman and National VFW Commander in Chief Louis G. Feldmann, 1959.

PRESENTING an outstand­ ing achievement award to Dr. Fred L. Adair, a University of Minnesota alumnus, 1951. MAJOR CHANGES MARK TIIE YEARS 1945-1960

NIVERSITIES, more often than not, measure time by the Other changes during the past 15 years have been less U terms of their presidents rather than by clocks or spectacular, less obvious, perhaps, to the casual observer. calendars. Thus on June 30th of this year, the University But their effect on the University as an institution of ex­ will mark the close of another era when its eighth presi­ cellence and integrity has been no less important. dent, James Lewis Morrill, retires. The past 15 years have been marked by reorganiza­ President Morrill's term of office, which began in 1945, tion of administrative_ units and self-surveys and exami­ has spanned 15 years, and in that time the University has nations of curricula in all colleges and departments of changed in more ways than one. Some of the changes the Unive-rsity. As a result, several major changes have have been remarkable- almost explosive__.:_ such as the occurred, including the expansion of four-year curricula more than doubling of full time student enrollment in in the Institute of Technology and the College of Phar­ one year from 11,396 in the fall quarter of 1945 to 27,103 macy to five-year curricula. The curriculum in veterinary in the fall quarter of 1946 (the height of the veterans' science was expanded, and in 1947 the School of Veteri­ bulge). Equally dynamic has been the growth of the Uni­ nary Medicine of the Institute of Agriculture was estab­ versity's physical plant. On the University's campuses lished. Later, its status was changed to that of an ind~­ throughout the stat~, buildings have been erected at an pendent college. Both Forestry and Home Economics­ accelerated rate to help meet the increasing demands for were raised to the status of schools within the Institute more buildings for teaching, research, and public service. of Agriculture. Many other administrative changes were The University has expanded geographically, too. The made. For example, Architecture was separated from the addition of the Duluth Campus in 1947 made the Uni­ College of Engineering and Architecture and reconsti­ versity's teaching and cultural programs physically ac­ tuted as a separate school, and the Department of Physics cessible to the citizens of the northern part of the state. was transferred from the College of Science, Literature, So, too, the establishment of college courses at Morris and the Arts to the Institute of Technology and made the next fall will mean greater educational opportunity for the School of Physics. citizens of the western part of the state. In 1948, what Increasing emphasis has been placed on providing spe­ had been the wartime Gopher Ordnance Plant became the cial incentives and assignments for superior-ability stu­ University's Rosemount Research Center and Experiment _ dents. Within the College of Science, Literature, and the Station, and in 1953 a new School of Agriculture was Arts, for example, special course sections for students of dedicated at Waseca. high ability have been established, and the University now sponsors, at least once a year, a Dean's Retreat for Expansion of Minneapolis Campus gifted freshmen. Perhaps the major expansion move came in 1957 when the Legislature appropriated funds for purchase of land west of the Mississippi River and adjacent to the Minne­ Reorganization of the University Senate apolis Campus. The decision to expand the Minneapolis Campus by moving across the river was based on studies During President Morrill's term as president, the fac­ showing that this was the closest and least expensive land ulty legislative body of the University- the Senate­ available for expansion. The 1959 Legislature appropri­ was reorganized. Prior to 1954 all professors and associate ated funds for the construction of the first educational professors, by virtue. of their rank, were automatically buildings on the west river land. Present plans call for members of the University Senate. Assistant professors these new buildings to be ready for occupancy by fall and instructors had no representation. Meetings were of 1962. held only once each quarter. It was also during President Morrill's term that the As early as 1951 the Senate Committee on Education, cooperative project with Seoul National University of headed by Dean Horace T. Morse, was considering a Korea was established. Since the project was launched in revision of the Senate constitution. For two and one-half 1954, teams of University staff members have gone to years the Committee examined different proposals for re­ Korea each year to assist and advise in the planning of organizing the Senate. '"We felt that the Senate, as it was courses and teaching methods. Each year Seoul Natiopal then organized, had several major defects," said Dean University has sent a number of its younger faculty mem­ Morse. "First, it allowed for no representation of the bers to study at the University. assistant professors and instructors; second, it was too 6 The Minnesotan large to be truly effective; and third, seldom were matters Changes in Civil Service Rules, Policies of fundamental University policy brought to the Senate and discussed. Probably for these reasons, attendance was Immediately after President Morrill took office in 1945, poor and there was little interest in Senate affairs." the University began to overhaul its Civil Service pro­ gram. During the early years of his administration, several The new constitution, which was adopted by the Senate steps were taken to insure good working relations between in May, 1954, and approved by the Regents in June of the University and the Civil Service staff. In 1948 the that year, provided for election of Senate members by Board of Regents agreed to working relationships with the faculties of the several Institutes, Colleges, and unions representing University employees. That same Schools. Professors and associate professors now elect, year, the right of Civil Service staff members to appeal from their ranks, one representative for each 10 of their grievances to an outside arbitration board was estab­ regular ,members, and assistan! professors and instructors lished. Prior to this, grievances could be appealed only to elect one representative for each 40 of their regular mem­ the Civil Service Committee or to the Board of Regents. bers. Meetings are held twice each quarter. Of the other changes initlated by the new constitution, It was during President Morrill's term that the principle one of the most significant was the establishment of a of comparability between University and State Civil Serv­ standing committee known as the Faculty Consultative ice pay scales was put into effect. The University also r Committee, which serves as liaison between the President worked to bring Civil Service salaries more closely in line l and the faculty. Committee members are elected from the with those paid in industry. In 1946 when wages of Civil faculty at large by all faculty members with the rank of Service staff members lagged far behind, the University associate professor or professor. Members must hold initiated bi-annual pay surveys as a basis for comparing non-administrative positions. Civil Service pay scales with those of. industry in the Twin Cities and outstate areas. Since 1954, the surveys "The efforts to make the University Senate a more have been conducted jointly with the State Civil Service. representative and responsible body have been supported wholeheartedly by President Morrill," said Dean Morse. Of major importance to both the faculty and Civil "He .Jtas cooperated splendidly, not only with the letter Service staff was the adoption of the Old Age and Sur­ hut the spirit of the new constitution, and has earnestly vivors Insurance {Social Security) program. tried to bring significant matters before the Senate." In the 1955 legislative session, the University_ was instrumental in the passage of an act making it possible Emphasis on Protection of Personal Beliefs for state employees to be covered under Social Security. Then the Board of Regents, acting on its own sovereignty, The regulations concerning faculty tenure at the Uni­ ruled that those staff. members eligible for the faculty re­ versity, adopted by the Board of Regents on February 9, tirement plan could be brought under Social Security. In 1945, were revised and readopted in 1952 with renewed October, 1955, staff members eligible for the faculty emphasis placed on protection of academic integrity and retirement plan voted 927 to 17 to adopt Social Security .. the freedom of the faculty. A special section on protection of personal beliefs, incorporated into the revised faculty In 1957 the Legislature passed a law making it possible tenure regulations, states: "No person shall be removed for members of the State Employees Retirement Associa­ from or denied reappointment to any faculty position be­ tion to be covered by Social Security if they so desired. cause of his beliefs in matters of religion or public policy, In the fall of 1957, University SERA members voted or in violation of the principles pf academic" freedom en­ 3,180 to 526 to adopt Social Security. dorsed by the Board of Regents ...." "President Morrill's vigorous support of the program, "President Morrill has always been a staunch defender ~ffectively stated before the Legislature, was influential of the principles of academic tenure and freedom," said in helping clear the way for adoption of the Social Se­ Malcolm M. Willey, vice president for academic adminis­ curity program," said Ray F. Archer, director of lnsur- . tration. "The Minnesota tenure code has proved its worth ance and Retirement. here and it has been widely studied and copied elsewhere." These are hut a few of the many changes which the Some decentralization in the administration of the Uni­ years between 1945 and 1960 have brought to the Univer­ versity also has occurred during President ,Morrill's term. sity. Most obviously, perhaps, these have been expansion "More responsibility has been delegated to the individual years, but the faculty stresses the increase in the quality colleges in matters_ concerning the budget and particularly of the University's instructional and research programs. on matters of appointment," said Vice President Willey. As one faculty member said, "The truly significant change "President Morrill also has initiated quarterly meetings in the past 15 years has been the increase in the academic with student leaders in an effort to keep them more fully stature of the University. Today its reputation as an out­ informed of University policy and to insure that their standing institution of higher learning is recognized points of view become part of administrative thinking." throughout the world." May, 1960 7

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HE FACE OF THE University has changed during T the past 15 years with the construction o£ new buildings on the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth Campuses as well as at the experiment stations and research centers throughout the state. Construction of the buildings, a few of which are pictured on these pages, was made possible by appropriations from the State Legislature and by gifts from friends of the University. Fourteen·story Mayo Memorial (6), the Univer­ sity's first "skyscraper", was completed !n 1954 and now dominates the skyline of the Minneapolis Cam­ pus. Elsewhere on this campus, parking lots and patches of green grass have disappeared and in their place such buildings as the addition to Fraser Hall ( 3) , the Lyon Laboratories ( 4) , Ford Hall ( 5) , Chemical Engineering ( 10), the Variety Club Heart Hospital (13), and Peik Hall (16) have been erected. Included among the new buildings added to the St. Paul Campus during President Morrill's tenure are the Forest Products Laboratory (9), Soils (14), the Agriculture Library ( 15), and the married stu­ dents housing units ( 17). The St. Paul Campus Stu· dent Center ( 18), completed last year, \",:Onnects with the recently completed Dining Center ( 11) and Bailey Hall ( 2) . New buildings at Duluth include the Physical Education Building ( 1) , the Library ( 7-building at right) , the Student Center ( 8) , and the Basic Sciences Building (12). These buildings are part of the new UMD campus development called the "upper" campus, which is separated from the "lower" campus by a Duluth residential section.

9 Moments for Relaxation

. UCKED AWAY IN northern Michigan is a summer But even here, the responsibilities of his office Thome on picturesque Lake Otsego, where Presi­ are always -present, and when the quiet atmosphere dent Morrill spends a few weeks each summer read­ for study is needed, the President can retreat to his ing and just relaxing in the summer sun. Mrs. specially built "summer office", a little study room Morrill usually moves to the lake shortly after adjacent to the house. June commencement and later is joined by the Often he is commandeered into piloting a speed­ President. boat around the lake for a water-skiing grandson, or The lake home has been their summer retreat for strolling along the lake shore with one of his almost 32 years. The years have brought many grandchildren. changes to the once quiet and almost remote area. Fishing has never been one of his pastimes. Be­ At first there was no phone, but when an increasing cause he is an avid reader, the fishpole is ignored number of messages from the University had to be when the fisherman becomes too absorbed in a relayed by the neighbors, a telephone was installed. book. His favorite bedtime magazine always has Each year brought new homes, more visitors, and been The New Yorker, one of whose writers, James always more activity along the lake shore. Now Thurber, has been President Morrill's friend since the yearly visitors include the Morrills' three chil­ college days at The Ohio State University. Boxes of dren, John, Mary, and Sylvia, and six grandchil­ books accompany him to the lake-although often, dren, ranging from six years to college age. there is never time to read them all.

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Here "Missy" gets at­ tention from the Presi­ dent and Mrs. Morrill at a fireside ~hat in their residence on 5th Street.

10 The Minnesotan Ready for a spin around Lake Otsego with his grand­ son, Toddie, as assistant pilot. President Morrill presents each . of his grandchildren with a University of Minnesota drum - even though the father may be a Princeton graduate!

A walk along the lakeshore.

A favorite place for relaxation is the beach house, which is adjacent to the summer home.

· The picturesque shoreline of Lake Otsego.

May, 1960 Table of Contents

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University Press Publishes Book on the State University by President Morrill

The Ongoing State University, a book based on the papers state university and its unique achievements; explains the and speeches of James Lewis Morrill during his 15 years service functions of a state-supported university as ex­ as president of the University, will be pul5lished by the emplified at Minnesota, and summarizes the history of University of Minnesota Press on May 25, the eve of the American universities and discusses the function of the President's retirement. administrator in this course. He also devotes special chap­ The book reflects the philosophy, ideas, and viewpoints ters to such problems and issues as the place of religion of the man who directed one of the major universities of in a state university and the role of intercollegiate the world during a period of unusual challenge. During athletics. his tenure, stat-e universities throughout the nation were The views of President Morrill as quoted on the follow­ faced with the special problems and urgencies of the clos­ ing two pages are taken from the book, which, President ing years of the war, and with the soaring enrollments and Morrill explains in the preface, brings together "an complex teaching demands of the post-war years. editorial selection and adaptation of things thought and In his book, President Morrill traces the history and said during the 15 years of my participation in the on­ development of the land-grant idea and its continuing going of a productive institution, the University of Min­ opportunities and obligations, discusses the role of the nesota." 12 The Minnesotan .. THE ONGOING STATE UNIVERSITY On this and the following page are printed selected excerpts from The Ongoing State - University by James Lewis MorriU. *

The Land-Grant Idea and the Concept of in the whole tradition of universities in the Western world, far Knowledge for Use older than this nation or any state, but revitalized in the American milieu; understanding of its impartial but imperative usefulness The training of "good members of society," of citizens ennobled to the individual and society, of its creative resourcefulness as the by understanding, capable of thinking sensibly and acting fairly, "developmental arm of the state," in the phrase of the late Presi­ has always been the larger purpose of the state university. dent David Kinley of Illinois. The state universities have managed in an amazing degree to envelop and adapt the strong heritage from the British and German universities, while making room for indigenous new contributions Academic Freedom and Responsibility of their own. Most notable of these has been their democratic As a University president, I believe that any American institu­ American commitment to the land-grant ideal of educating larger tion of higher learning which tolerates on its faculty the presence numbers, of bringing the occupations of an agricultural and indus· of a proved or self-confessed Communist betrays the trust and the trial society into the intellectual environment of the university, of tradition of intellectual freedom; yet at the same time, with serving ingeniously and usefully the community from which the former President James B. Conant of Harvard, equally I believe sources of their strength arise. that in the free market of ideas which universities above all must In this commitment to knowledge for use there has been, of provide and protect, the Soviet doctrine cannot "stand up for a course, the ever-present danger of dispersion, of too superficial moment against the devastating analysis of those who start from an answer ad hoc, of wasting effort upon the exigent and expedi· other points of view." ent. But the need has been greater than the risk- and who can * * doubt that the need is greater than ever today? Doing the things The issue of academic freedom concerns* the teacher more that needed to be done, becoming what it was useful and necessary directly than any other member of the university community­ to become, the state university has grown in stature, without sacri­ for the classic definition of a professor is a person "who thinks fice of the historic function of universities. otherwise"! Democracy needs the dissenter, and the campus is his * logical habitat in its ceaseless quest for new knowledge and ideas Carved in stone on the Minnesota* campus* is the affirmation that and the search for truth. But with freedom goes responsibility, the university was "founded in the faith that men are ennobled and this is a time, I think; to reassess the meaning of both aca­ by understanding." This, too, is the mandate of knowledge for demic freedom and responsibility. use. Education is useful, as Alfred North Whitehead said, because * * * understanding is useful. The principle of freedom for the scholar is simple in statement This is the heart of the matter: the idea that the citizens of a but difficult in application. The modern university must give the democracy need knowledge; that learning is more than an orna­ scholar a protected freedom to do his work, but it cannot build ment; and that instruction must be useful. a wall around him, or insulate him from the rest of the world. * * * Universities are social agencies. To the extent that they study What a nation needs is the final determinant of what it will ex- society, they move into its center of action. pect its institutions to accomplish and will support them in * * * achieving. To the whole tradition of higher education in the The scholar, therefore, is no recluse; the university is no place Western world, dating back to medieval times, America has made of refuge from social, individual, or institutional responsibility. one major contribution- the democratization of educational op­ * * * portunity at the higher levels, responding to the not-to-be denied Let us remember ... that the ideas which have saved civiliza- demand of knowledge for use. tions from stagnation and decay have always been "subversive" in the sense that they overturn our prejudices and preconceptions. Servant to all the People In science, in economics, and in politics that has been so. It is the glory of democracy to provide the arena for the struggle of ideas, In a state university the public interest thust be paramount. In and thereby for advance through peaceful evolution rather than Minnesota, we set great store by the constitutional status of our through the violence of revolution. university and the independence it thereby enjoys. However, these came first from the people, and we can presume too much upon The survival of a free *society * depends * upon free intelligence: them. Such autonomy is vital as a time-giving protection against intelligence free to explore and discover, to reinterpret in a chang­ the changing winds of partisan politics and shortsighted prejudice, ing time and world our heritage of freedom, and to redesign its which sometin).es blow in fitful gusts. But the university is not development in the time to come. superior to the state. It is the servant of the state. Its dimensions are determined by the extent of public interest and support. Its destiny as an institution "of . . . and from the people" is the The Place of Religion in a State University product of public understanding- understanding. of its heritage Seemingly it is wiser if the state university sponsors no pro­ gram of its own of religious teaching or organized religious activity *Copyright© 1960 by the University of Minnesota. among students, but rather offers only its encouragement, assist- May, 1960 13 ance, and cooperation to programs sponsored by the students cycles of the state economy. But the state university, more than themselves as members of the various faiths under guidance of any other agency of public expenditure, does stand in a rather their own churches and religious leaders. special condition because its funds are in the nature of an invest­ And yet, as educators, as administrators of institutions deeply ment. The state's return on the training its students receive ie the committed to the aim of training for citizenship, we are well increasing culture and competence of its citizens. Its research pro­ aware that knowledge alone is not enough. "The advancement of vides the continuing promise and fulfillment of greater prosperity learning and the search for truth" is more than an intellectual and a better life for the people of its own and every state. enterprise- it is also a moral and spiritual one. We realize that it is the uses of knowledge that determine its worth; that except * * * But money and means alone are not enough. The second and as intelligence is governed by ethical imperatives, it can be equal responsibility of a state to its university is to give it freedom dangerous and destructive; that it is the lesson of human history and a reasonable autonomy, in law and in fact, to do its work. and experience that religion has been proved best fitted to implant and inspire these ethical imperatives. * * * In actuality, the obligations of the state to its university are re­ * * * vealed as opportunities for its own advance. If it acts wisely, there­ In all conscience, we cannot be neutral to the major issue of our fore, each state will encourage the resourceful diversity of its time. "The world today," as Clarence H. Tuttle has said, "is university's program and purpose. divided as between our own Declaration of Independence, con· stituting the 'faith of our fathers' that the natural rights of man come from the Creator- and the Marxian declaration that they Invesbnent in the Future come from the state; and hence what the state grants today, it can withdraw tomorrow." ,_ The issues of an ever-increasing student population and multi­ In that confli~_:t, even th• so-called "godless state university" of plying demands for research and service, of new patterns of federal outworn opprobrium cannot stand mute. Nor is it likely, so it support and tightened state budgets, and of new debates and seems to me, that its non-sectarian, non-compulsory religious en­ dilemmas about our whole American philosophy of higher educa­ deavors can fail to be sustained by its citizen constituency- the tion- all these comprise the challenge to the state universities in mothers and fathers and neighbors of our students- or, indeed, this critical time. by the highest courts of our land. * The question arises: What can* the *state ..• afford? In almost Athletics: Colleges or Clubs? every state this is a major problem, and one that promises to grow I will be blunt: Without a doubt American intercollegiate ath· still more difficult. One seemingly reasonable yet completely letics have gotten out of hand. They have become infested with specious response to the problem of rising educational costs has commercialization and professionalism, sapping to a considerable been to increase tuition and fees. degree the fi11e ideals they exemplify. The job now is to reverse these trends, without throwing out the baby with the bath. College This trend toward tuition* increase* *in many of our states is a sports and professional athletics both have their rightful place - repudiation of the whole philosophy of a successful democracy but we must remember that they are different. What goes on or premised upon an educated citizenry. It negates the whole con­ should go on in a big-time college football stadium is not the cept of widespread educational opportunity expressed in the Land­ same as in a major league baseball park. Grant Act and made possible by the state university idea. It con­ * * * ceives of college training only as a personal investment for profit If we admire teamwork, stamina, and the courage to fight on instead of as a social investment. against odds, let us remember these are things the athlete learns * * * for himself and teaches all the rest of us vicariously. They are What the people of this country, and of each state, can afford for proper and appropriate educational objectives; but we must come higher education is not, as I have said, a new question. It was to them with clean hands and a sense of educational perspective. answered boldly and confidently in the birth and rapid growth of * * * the American state universities in the far leaner days of the 1800's. If correcting some of the evils of overemphasis in intercollegiate For "affording" is more often than not a matter of choice- and athletics means de-emphasis, then that's just what it means. this is especially so in our country today, with the highest level of But if it means insistence on the will to win within the rules, not prosperity and of gross national productivity in our history and only the rules of the playing field, but the rules which govern be­ in the history of the whole world. - fore the whistle ever blows; if it means a new recognition of the * * * fine values of athletic representation and competition; if it means Somehow my faith is firm that the colleges and universities of restoring ethics and educational significance to the athletic experi­ this country, both those independen~ly supported and those pub­ ence of our students- then let's call it "re-emphasis" of some licly supported, will be sustained to survive the crisis and to meet things we have tended to forget. the challenge that confronts them. Every law and charter of every college and university has declared the nation's need of educated The Responsibility of the State to Its University men and women; has declared the intention of their founders, of Plainly, and first of all, the immediate responsibility of the state churches, of private benefactors, and of legislatures speaking on to its university is to support it as steadily and as generously as behalf of their peoples to invest the education of youth as the the economic resources of the state, translated into public purpose surest safeguard of enlightened government and a prosperous through taxes, will afford. No state university, I recognize, can economy, to encourage learning and the means of education as enjoy a completely separate estate, escaping the up-and-down sinews of our national strength and world leadership. 14 The Minnesotan "What a fascinating place, adventure, career, and life is a great University!"

ERSONIFICATION OF those words is found in the life of Pthe man who spoke them-Theodore C. Blegen, dean of the Univeraity of Minnesota Graduate School since 1940. Dean Blegen, who has been a part of the University for 37 years-as a student, as a professor, and as a dean -will retire along with President Morrill on June 30. In 1910, at the age of 19, Dean Blegen received his first t' B.A. degree from Augsburg College, where his father taught the classics. A second B.A. followed at the Uni· versity of Minnesota in 1912. He received his M.A. in 1915 and his Ph.D. in 1925 here. Mter teaching history Dean Theodore C. Blegen at Fergus Falls High School and Milwaukee's Riverside High, he became an assistant professor of history at Hamline University in 1920. Two years later he headed his tenure, the Graduate School programs blossomed with the department and remained there until 1927 when new products, new services, and new agencies of instruc· he joined the University of Minnesota faculty. tion-broadening the common ground between the Uni· At the time of his appointment to the deanship in versity, the community, and the state. 1940, he had achieved national recognition through his A man of many interests, Dean Blegen is a tried and administration of the Minnesota Historical Society, his true member of the Baker Street Irregulars, a world-wide research activities and his authorship of numerous books group of men who have made Sherlock Holmes their and articles. Today, he has written or collaborated on 20 hobby. In 1951 he wrote "The Crowded Box-Room", a books and hundreds of articles, many of them dealing study of the mind of Holmes. "Sherlock Holmes, Master with immigration and its influence on American history. Detective" was written in 1952 in collaboration with E. W. Dean Blegen's Norwegian heritage has been an influenc· McDiarmid, dean of the College of Science, Literature, ing factor in his writing. In 1938, he was the recipient of and the Arts. an honorary Ph.D. from the Royal Frederik University The Civil War president has been another of his inter· of Oslo in recognition of his research and writing in the ests. "Lincoln's Imagery" is a volume which investigates field of Norwegian immigration. He has also been hon· the word-magic of Abraham Lincoln. And of course, not ored with doctorates from Hamline University, and from to be forgotten are goH, fishing, and a love of music, Carleton, St. Olaf, and Augustana Colleges. Last year especially folk ballads. Augsburg College presented him with its Outstanding He once said, "Failure to use one's talents to the utter· Alumnus Award. most means the sad refrain of 'too little, too late.' Talent A scholar and educator, he is widely recognized for his is highly important, but education is more than talent. imaginative leadership in initiating breadth and flexibility It means interest, determination, hard work. It means in all areas of graduate study at the University. During doing die best one can with what one has." May, 1960 15 University of Minnesota Calendar of Events MAY· JUNE, 1860

SPECIAL LECTURE Newsreel Theater MAY AND JUNE UNIVERSITY OF Murphy Hall Auditorium, 3:30 p.m. Northrop Auditorium, 12 noon MINNESOTA PRESS PUBUCATIONS June 1-"Recent Developments in Pakis· Intergovernmental Relations in Rtroiew tan" by Samuel M. Burke, high com· Each Wednesday, June IS-August 17- Newsreels. (No. 10, Intergovernmental Relations missioner for Pakistan to Canada. Series) by William Anderson, professor BACCALAUREATE SERVICE MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS emeritus, University of Minnesota. $3.25. Northrop Auditorium, 3 p.m. Intergovernmental Relations as Seen by Special Programs Public Officials (No. 9, Intergovernment· June 5---Address by the Right Reverend Scott Hall Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. al Relations Series) by Edward Weidner. William R. Moody, D.D., Bishop of the $3.25. Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. May 26--Doris Anderson, violin recital. May 29-Helen Garvey, piano recital. The Ongoing State University by James COMMENCEMENT May 31-Don Baier, piano recital. Lewis Morrill, president of the University of Minnesota. $3.50. I Memorial Stadium, 8 p.m. Concerts Interval of Freedom: Soviet Literature Dur· June 11-Speaker: President James Lewis Northrop Auditorium, 8:30 p.m. ing the Thaw, 1954-1957 by George Gibi· I Morrill. an. $4.25. ,, (Open to the public. In the event of rain, May 27-University Band Spring Concert. June !-University Symphony Concert. University of Minnesota Pamphlets on the ceremonies will be held in Williams American Writers: No. 4, Henry James Arena and admission will be by guest card SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY by Leon Edel. No. 5, Mark Twain by only.) BROADCASTS Lewis Leary. No. 6, Thomas Wolf by C. UNIVERSITY THEATER KUOM, 770 on the dial Hugh Holman. $.65 each. PRODUCTIONS "Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra," 6 p.m., UNIVERSITY GALLERY Regular Productions beginning Wednesday, June 1. EXHIBmONS Scott Hall Studio Theater "Summer Drama Festival," 7 p.m., begin­ Through June 20-University of Minnesota ning Saturday, June 4. May 27, 28, 30, and 31, 8:30p.m.; May 29, Student Art Show. "Significant Speeches," 7 p.m., beginning Through June 15---Recent Paintings by 3:30 p.m.-A House, A Home by James Monday, June 6. Lineberger. Jasper Johns. (Single tickets $1.00 on sale at the Scott "Saturday at the Opera," 2 p.m., beginning June 20-July 20-Artists and Book. Hall Box Office.) June 4. (The University Gallery, on the third and June 16, 17, and 18, 8 p.m.-Romeo and SIGNIFICANT UNIVERSITY fourth floors of Northrop Auditorium, is Juliet by William Shakespeare. TELECASTS open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 (Single tickets $1.50 on sale at the Scott Seen on Channel 2, KTCA-TV p.m., Monday through Friday. Concert· Hall Box Office.) goers will find the Gallery open before Monday, 9 p.m.-"Child Psychiatry: Past performances and during intermissions.) MINNESOTA CENTENNIAL and Present" with Dr. Leo Kanner, visit­ SHOWBOAT PRODUCTION ing professor of child psychiatry and pro­ MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF June 21-July 23-Forty-five Minutes From fessor emeritus, Johns Hopkins Univer· NATURAL IDSTORY Broadway by George M. Cohan. sity. Museum coridors are open to the public (All above performances at Minneapolis. 9:30 p.m.-"Current Issues" with Robert Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to There will be evening performances Tues­ Lindsay, instructor in journalism. 5 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. days through Sundays at 8 p.m. and mati­ Tuesday, 9 p.m.-"German II" with Helga through June 15. Summer hours will be nees on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Single tick­ Slessarev, instructor in German. from 8 :30 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m. Monday ets are $2.00 for evening performances and 9:30 p.m.-"Meet the Author" with John through Saturday, and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 $1.50 for matinees. Mail orders beginning Ervin, Jr., director of University Press. p.m. Sunday. May 15, the Scott Hall Box Office.) Wednesday, 9 p.m.-"The Conant Report" with Robert H. Beck, professor of educa­ ATID..ETIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS FILM PRESENTATIONS tion. Home Baseball Games Wednesday Feature Film Program 9:30 p.m.-"At Home With Music" with Department of Music faculty members. Delta Field Northrop Auditorium, 8 p.m. May 27, 3:30 p.m.-University of Iowa. June 15---House of the Seven Hawks. Thursday, 9 p.m.-"German II." May 28, 1 p.m.-University of Iowa (2). June 22-Retum of Don Camillo. 9:30 p.m.-"Town and Country" with Ray Wolf, Agricultural Extension lnfor· (Tickets at $1.00 for adults and $.25 for June 29-Li'l Abner. individuals under 16 on sale at gate only.) Educational Film Program mation Specialist. Museum of Natural History Auditorium, Friday, 9-10 p.m.-"Folio," a variety of Track 3:30p.m. features about interesting ideas and per­ Memorial Stadium, 2 p.m. Each Tuesday, June 14-August 16--Recent sonalities, with Arnold Walker, KUOM educational films. program supervisor, as guide. May 30-University of Iowa.

Unless otherwise noted, events are open to the public without charge.