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THE MICHIGAN DAILY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1941
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Dean's Anniversary Statement
The students of the College of Literature, Science, and
the Arts are the heirs of a century of effort and planning in
college education. On September 25, 1841, the University of
Michigan first enrolled students in Ann Arbor. Seven students
entered as freshmen, in contrast to over eleven hundred this
fall. They were given instruction in three fields: Mathematics,
Natural Philosophy, and ,the, Classical Languages. The staff
consisted of but two professors. During tlse past century the
College has had a remarkable development, and most of the
significant changes in college education in America have
- taken place.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th, delegates from sev-
eral hundred colleges, universities, and educational organ-
izations will gather at the University to celebrate the cen-
tennary of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
The program includes morning, afternoon, and evening ses-
sions. In the morning an interesting and stimulating review
of the development and achievements of the College will be
given by members of the staff. In the afternoon "Problems
and Future of Liberal Education in America" will be discussed
by distinguished educators. At the convocation in the eve-
ning Dr. James R. Angell, eminent alumnus and former
President of Yale University, will speak on "Persistent Prob-
lems in Higher Education in a Democracy". The morning
and afternoon meetings will be in the Rackham Lecture Hall,
at ten and two-thirty respectively. The convocation will be
held in Hill Auditorium at eight-thirty P.M.
Because of the importance of the celebration in the life
of the College and of the University, tomorrow has been de-
clared a holiday in the College by the Regents. All students
of the College are urged to attend the sessions. As the heirs
of a century of notable growth and achievement in higher
education, the responsibility for further progress in the century
ahead will rest largely upon you and future generations of
students.
Edward H. Kraus,
Dean College of Literature,
Science and the Arts.
f ' urection of Prof. Herbert R. Cross
ntaf Expands In1913, James A. Craig came as
professor of Oriental languages.
Centu r First work in journalism was of
Over A5111 7 fered in 1921, under Prof. J. L
Brumm.
The influence of Michigan's
Two Professors Initiated great president, Dr. James B. An-
Course Of 14 Subjects r gell was seen in lthe introductior
of the seminar system of teaching
(Continued from Page 1) Although prevalent in Europear
universities for centuries before
der the direction of the disting- the system had its American be-
uished Charles Horton Cooley. ginnings at Michigan.
Music was initiated in the col- Dr. Angell's philosophy was thai
legein.1880nitihedi the ppot-the student as well as the teacher
lee in 1880 with the appoint- should be an investigator, and thai
ment of Calvin B. Cody as instruc- the student should be taught how
tolitical science was not es-to carry on original investigatior
himselfn
tablished as a separate department
until 1910, when Jesse S. Reeves
came as head of those courses of
study. Although it is one of the more
Work in elocution and oratory modern buildings on campus, An-
was definitely introduced with the gell Hall has become the "seat"
appointment in 1899 of Thomas C. of the entire College of Litera-
Trueblood as professor of oratory, ture, Science and the Arts since
'lhis departmert later was named its construction 17 years ago.
the department of speech. First used for classes in the
Fine art, which had earlier pass- fall of 1924, the building was con-
ed from the University picture, structed at a total cost of $1,077,-
was revived in 1911 under the di- 000.
Arnold, Grover Cleveland, Supreme dent's house still stands as a his-
Rtthven HCourt Justices Harlan and Miller, torical monument to the men who
Henry M. Stanley of "Dr. Living- Ishave lived there. --Dr. Ruthven
S enturyne.presume fame and Theo- as deVoteda se',al attention to
iore Roosevelt were among those restcrins i old furnishings, and
tntertained by President Angell in Tappan's chair and gilded Vene-
.PreidenIs Have Lived Ann Arbor. tian sconces sa once again part
With all its ample comfort and of Ann Arbor s first University
In Bisil CiIg Since 1841 smodern improvements. the presi- building.
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during the Civil War, Dr. James --',
Burrill Angell was still displeased
with his prospective residence. Be-
fore coming to the University in
1869, President Angell itemized
per and paint, a bathroom with
hot aid cold running water, toilet QU R
facilities, some arrangements for
a dining room closet and a fur-
nace" as required additions before
he would 'take his job. j
A campus landmark for one hun-
dred years. the president's home SR U TE
has seen its quota of celebrations
and sorrow. After 38 years of
service to the University, Dr. An-
gell passed away under its roof
as President Emeritus in 1917. Theothe
late Marion Leroy Burton, U. of o
M. head from 1920 to 1925 also
died there. UNIV E RS I TY
Under Dr. Angell, some of the
American scene were received in
its spacious rooms. Matthew of MxIC H I GA N
Literature School
Cogaaratulations
to the for its
"Lit" School!
"Lit Schol!100 years of Service
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