Taylor University Bulletin (May 1934)
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Taylor University Pillars at Taylor University Taylor University Bulletin Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections 5-1-1934 Taylor University Bulletin (May 1934) Taylor University Follow this and additional works at: https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu-bulletin Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Taylor University, "Taylor University Bulletin (May 1934)" (1934). Taylor University Bulletin. 321. https://pillars.taylor.edu/tu-bulletin/321 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Ringenberg Archives & Special Collections at Pillars at Taylor University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Taylor University Bulletin by an authorized administrator of Pillars at Taylor University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Entered as second class matter at Upland, Ind., April 8, 1900, under Act of Congress, July 16, 1891 VOL. XXVI., NO. 3 MAY, 1934 Issued 9 or More Times a Year Taylor University Through the Eyes of an Educator By PROF. J. M. HERNADEZ, of State University of Oklahoma To determine the influence of col is inculcated in the minds of the Taylor was founded by a very de lege days upon the individual life is students under the urge and con vout man of God, when there was a impossible. It is beyond human stant example given by the faculty, keen need for its existence. That reach. But how much more so it is which looks after the development need is ever present. Today when to make an exact evaluation of the of the students with almost benevo science, economic conditions and the contribution to the students by a lent and paternal interest. Such a advancement of learning makes most college of the character of Taylor, supervision develops the finest of us rather inquisitive and critical; where there are constantly infinite group of young men and women that when civilization seems to be tip influences molding the life of the I have ever seen in any of the in ping its prow toward a low ebb; students. God alone can have the stitutions of this country. when even the most stable institu true retrospection or insight into The intellectual attainment at tions, like the church, the home and the material and spiritual benefits of Taylor is kept always in the fore the school are being shaken to their Taylor's influence upon the life of ground, having a very well prepared very foundations, a center of learn her students and, in turn, their in and capable faculty and compara ing that will radiate a very whole fluence upon others. tively good equipment. If the stu some spiritual and social influence in Every institution of learning has dent should ever lack, due to cur the life of her students and alumni moralizing and spiritual concerns, tailment of facilities because of the becomes a necessity to any com owing to the nature and purpose of small number of students or because munity, state or nation, rather than learning itself; but few are the in of the encroachment of finances, a burden. All citizens interested in stitutions that like Taylor embrace these deficiencies arc over balanced solidifying the foundation of our the whole scope of spirituality. by the personal interest of the fac new social structure, regardless of Taylor challenges her students to ulty on the pupils and the earnest religious or denominational affilia right living, right thinking and right ness that is instilled in the student tions, or lack of these, should look purposing. The spiritual impact is body in general. In it thousands of sympathetically upon the work and met in her laboratories, in her rec vourig people have seen the veil of contribution that Taylor University itation halls, in her chapel. Her in indifference rent and new horizons is rendering. Her future is assured fluence radiates from her faculty, rise before them. Social confusion because of her ideals and spiritual her student-body, her alumni and and prejudices are eliminated and ity, which are consonant to society's her traditions. It is the most whole the love of the Son of Man kindles needs and also because of the con some atmosphere for a young mind new concepts in their place. Tay secration and loyalty of those who to grow in and to he quickened by lor's love for missions bespeaks her direct her destiny. But she can ren God's spirit. cosmopolitanism. The wide repre der much more good to society if In Taylor every student finds him sentation of foreign states among her financial assistance is given her un- self in a very friendly and homely students and the extinction of de begrudginglv. This she has a right atmosphere. It matters not how nominational differences is evidence to expect from right thinking citi humble or how refined the home sur of her broadmindedness. Yet Tay zens. She should expect it much roundings might have been, the stu lor is uncompromising in great es more from her own alumni and from dents mingle in a democratic, spir sentials. This is her salvation and those who believe in the propaga itually minded social life that has therein lies her strength, whence tion of Christ's kingdom and his sub much to contribute to every one that comes her particular contribution to lime teachings. No where else, that comes within its reach. Neverthe those who matriculate in any of her I know of, can money be spent to less, refinement, without snobbery, schools. greater advantage. TAYLOR UNIVERSITY ON THE AIR MAY 13, 2:30-3:15, CST. From YVOWO — 1160 Kilocycles, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Let every alumnus, parent, friend and prospective stu dent be listening in at that hour. COMMENCEMENT JUNE 1-5. Bishop Brown gives the baccalaureate address Sunday morning, and Bishop I.eonard gives the commencement address Tuesday morning, June 5th, at 9:30. SEND YOUR LOJ'E GIFT TO TAYLOR AND SEND IT AT ONCE. THANK YOU! 2 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BULLETIN TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BONDHOLDERS "Both of your letters received. Excerpts from a letter of a Michigan From a Wisconsin bondholder who Your attitude toward, and concern friend who is a Bondholder has a large bond. for the friends of yesterday touched me deeply, and I do appreciate your "Had we invested this money in "Dear Brother Ayres: prayers and thought of us. You are any other place probably we would We are enclosing a copy of the having to face the mistakes of the have been no better off, and if it has reply sent to , also the check past and they are always humiliat helped some students to go out and that you so kindly sent. Brother ing, especially financial ones. live for Christ we are glad we in- Ayres, we truly appreciate the kind vested in Taylor for we have not "I have always believed God ly spirit and the generosity that suffered thus far. When we invested called you to save Taylor, and I am prompted the sending of it, but in these bonds I did it with the full sure He will see you through. neither of" us could accept a person intention of using them toward "When I heard of your deep trou al gift of money from one who was scholarships. I prayed over the in in no way benefitted by our loss. ble last summer my only thoughts, vestment and felt led to do this. I We pray DAILY for the school, hopes, and prayers have been that have felt that there should be a way and have all through this trying Taylor may be saved to carry 011 the found to issue scholarships that time when we did not understand. work she has been doing so many could be used to send friends and rel And now that we do see some small years. 1 have no thought of myself, atives to attend Taylor. I would part of the burdens you are bearing, nor had any thought of investigating earnestly ask that in our case we and the harassing trials you are anything for I trusted you and felt would be allowed to use these Good meeting, we can pray more effective sure you were doing everything pos Will Scholarships for four years in ly, holding you and Brother Stuart sible that could be done for the best succession. If we could be the up by name to the Throne. interest of all concerned. I have means of sending others from our given Taylor almost $15,000.00. The locality I would feel wonderfully We would be glad to receive the future holds only one regret for me blessed. A $100.00 scholarship this Good Will Scholarships and feel if we should fail to fight to the death fall might be a means of getting that now we could encourage young to save Taylor University. some student to go." (The request people to come to Taylor. We are I was 72 years old yesterday. On of this consecrated friend who has hoping that the funds from the re ly as I know my age do I feel I am a large block of the first mortgage ceivership may be distributed soon, getting old. I am young in spirit—• bonds will be gladly granted.) Fur for no matter how small they may thanks to my Heavenly Father. God ther she says, "We have one Taylor be, they will bring help to all the has been good to me in supplying graduate of two years ago who is in bondholders who are needing it most. my needs and I have learned many our midst and is a fine specimen of We wish to thank you for taking lessons during this depression.