SUMMER SESSION KANSAN
Official Summer Session Publication of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXV
Will Discuss Contributions Of Judaism
Rabbi Shaw Heads List Of Speakers Scheduled For Appearances Here; Lectures Wednesday
A Kansan, he was graduated from Wyandotte High school, Kansas City, in 1927, and took an A.B. degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1932. He was ordained as a rabbi in 1936, and has occupied pulpits as a student rabbi in Marion, Ind., Springfield, Mo., and Huntington, W. Va.
Much interest has been shown during the last few days in the lecture, "Judaism and Democracy," which Rabbi Abraham D. Shaw of Baltimore will give Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Fraser theater.
An assistant rabbi at Eutaw Place, Baltimore, since September of last year, Rabbi Shaw is a member of the Jewish Chautauqua society, which sponsors lectures and other programs among non-Jewish groups to promote good-will and understanding.
The society which Rabbi Shaw represents seeks to present scholarly, truthful pictures of Judahism's contributions to civilization, and his lecture will deal with one phase of this general subject. Colleges and universities in all parts of the country have received the speakers enthusiastically, and the society is constantly sought to fill dates both in summer and winter, it is said. It does not attempt to propagandize the Jewish faith, but hopes to lessen useless barriers existing among various faiths, in order to facilitate work toward common goals.
Rabbi Shaw's lecture is the first o several planned for the summer session, including such widely diversified subjects as forest service and the raudulent "spiritualism" racket.
No admission will be charged.
Two Law Grads Take Positions
Robert Lewis, Atwood, and Lawrence R. Smith, Paola, both 1937 graduates from the School of Law who took the state bar examination last week, are among several graduates who have accepted positions.
Lewis goes to Topeka to become research clerk for the Supreme Court of the state of Kansas, a position created at the last session of the legislature. Smith yesterday started work with the Phillips Petroleum company at Bartlesville.
Take Bar Exams
Names of five 1937 School of Law graduates who successfully completed the state bar examination last week were omitted from a report in the Kansan Friday. They were Walter Carpenter, Independence; Albert Harmon, Sedan; William Hazen, Tonganoxie; Lawrence R. Smith, Paola, and Thomas L. McGuire, Sharon.
Here From Parsons
Rees H. Hughes, superintendent of schools at Parsons, visited friends on the campus yesterday.
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 29, 1937
Felix H. Ullrich Visits From Texas
Felix H. Ullrich, who has charge of three courses in the School of Education this summer, is one of the visiting professors for the 1937 session.
Doctor Ullrich, who received his A.B. from the University of Wisconsin, and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas, has had teaching experience in the elementary and secondary schools in Minnesota and Texas. During the past two years he has been research and curriculum assistant at the University of Texas and instructor in education. He spent two summers in research in school finance for the Texas state department of education and the Texas State Teachers association.
As to his first impression of Kansas, he says that he likes it, in spite of the heat. "Living in Texas, I get used to this kind of weather," he said. Doctor Ulrich admitted he has played golf twice in Kansas, but refused to divulge his scores.
Besides courses in business management of city schools and methods of teaching in elementary grades, Doctor Ullrich is giving a laboratory course in curriculum construction, here this session. This is the first time a curriculum laboratory has been offered here, and Doctor Ullrich is considered to be especially well-fitted to handle the work, having conducted the same sort of project in Texas University the last two summers.
Hankins Discusses Bible As Literature
The Bible as literature and the place it occupies in world literature as a whole formed the theme of a discussion by John E. Hankins, associate professor of English, at the First Baptist church yesterday morning. The discussion was one of a series arranged by the Rev. Charles Thomas, of the church.
Professor Hankins showed how a narrowed conception of the Bible's importance in literature has caused it to be neglected. Too often, he said, it is looked upon solely as a source of religious inspiration. While this function in itself would be ample, the Bible in addition is capable of giving unlimited enjoyment and entertainment of the highest type found in any literature.
Prof. John Ise, chairman of the department of economics, will speak next Sunday, using the topic, "I Believe in Man."
The discussions are arranged especially for University summer session students, and the public is invited.
The speaker indicated parts of the Bible comparable to novels, short stories, and lyric poems, and showed how a knowledge of the Bible is important because of the many references made to it in lay literature.
Dr. W. L. Burdick, of the School of Law, recently was honored with a doctor of laws degree by his alma mater, Wesleyan University, at Middletown, Conn. The Kansan erroneously stated that Dr. Burdick was given a doctor of letters degree.
Given Laws Degree
Another Dream Almost Realized Miller Hall Nears Completion
Miller Hall, newest addition to the University campus, rapidly nears completion as workmen give it the final touches. A sister building to Watkins Hall, Miller Hall was begun last October. The dormitory was a gift of Mrs. J. B. Watkins, donor to the University and the city of Lawrence.
Construction work on the new building has been finished and electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and painters are busy with interior finishing and decorating. Only a small portion of hardwood flooring on the second floor remains to be laid. The third floor has been sanded and finished.
Electrical wiring and house telephone connections have been made, and only hot water radiators on the second floor remain to be installed. State employees finished the electrical conduit tunnel last week and are connecting the lines.
"The painting job will be the last to be finished—no hurry about it," said John Simmons, contractor. "It won't be long until it will be finished—then the girls will be moving in."
Steel beams and window casements which have held up construction work on the hospital wings have
Engel Speaks About Germany
Prof. E.F. Engel, professor of German in the University, lectured on the general subject of Germany at the Young People's Union Group meeting Sunday evening in the Presbyterian church basement, at 9th and Vermont. The meeting began at 6 p.m.
Professor Engel returned several months ago from an extended visit in Germany, and is well-acquainted with the situation in that country at the present time. A' social hour followed his discussion, with entertainment in charge of Bertha Boyce. Refreshments were served.
Announcement has been made of the marriage Sunday, June 6 of Miss Frances Lawson, fs'36, to Gilbert C. Clark, Jr., Arkansas City. They will make their home in Arkansas City.
Tonight
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
NUMBER 7
Education forum, 7 p.m., Fraser theater.
Rabbi Abraham Shaw, lecture on "Judaism and Democracy," 8 p.m., Fraser theater.
Wednesday, June 30
- Educational conference. Meet-
ings at 2, 15 and 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 1
Friday, July 2
- Educational conference. Meet- *
* ings at 9:30 a.m., 12 noon, 1:30 *
* and 3:30 p.m. *
Sunday. July 4
- Combined summer camp band
* and orchestra concert, 4 p.m.
* Hoch auditorium.
Monday, July 5
- All-University holiday.
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arrived. Two months will be necessary to finish the sun-porch addition, and it is expected to be ready for furnishings about Sept. 1.
Still in the first stages of construction, the nurses' home, also a gift of Mrs. Watkins, is rapidly taking form. The foundations were run last week and are being waterproofed. Brick-layers expect to begin work the middle of this week.
Haigh Recital Continues Series
Continued high enthusiasm was evident last night at the second School of Fine Arts faculty recital in Central Administration auditorium, when Bertram N. Haigh, French horn soloist, instructor of brasses in the Mid-Western Music camp, appeared in a program accompanied by several other University musicians.
Appearing with Mr. Haigh were Ruth Orcutt, pianist, and Waldemar Geltch, violinist; a string quartet composed of Frances Robinson, first violin; Carroll Nickels, second violin; Ednah Hopkins, viola; and Arthur Fielder, 'cello; and several horn players including Joe Van Sickle, Mart Fischer, Betty Bridges, William Cole and Dean Brooks.
Because of the holiday next Monday, a faculty recital will not be given. The next scheduled event features Herbert Riffind, Chicago, who will give a recital in flute, with ensemble, on Monday, July 12.
Several Changes Made In Business Courses
Dean Frank T. Stockton of the School of Business this week announced several changes in courses in economics, a department of the school.
Course five, known now as "Elementary Principles of Economics" will be called "Price and Distribution." The course in "Money and Banking" again will carry graduate credit. "Transportation" and "Public Utilities," at present separate courses will be combined into a three-hour course entitled "Public Service Industries."
"International Trade" will be the new name for the course now known as "Foreign Trade." "Market Analysis," a new course, will be offered next fall. "Economic Systems," will replace the present course in "Modern Economic Reform."
Juniors in the School of Business will enroll in "Retail Merchandising" in place of the general descriptive course in "Marketing," one section of which will be offered to College students in the fall.
The graduate seminar in "Transportation" will be discontinued.
Clinic Open
Any student in summer session having children whom he would like to bring to the educational clinic should leave his name soon at the education office, Prof. Bert A. Nash said today. "The clinic is free," Professor Nash said, "and any interested parent is invited to use its advantages."
Reader Help Is Purpose Of Meetings
State Conference Here Plans to Study Problem Faced by All Persons In School and Later
Stimulation of teacher-interest in the problem of reading in the school program is the purpose announced for the state educational conference planned here Thursday and Friday, sponsored by the University School of Education. Meetings will be held in Fraser hall and in the Memorial Union building.
Dr. Dora V. Smith, University of Minnesota, will give the opening address at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fraser theater, speaking on "The Responsibility of the Public School with Reference to Teaching Reading." Dean R. A. Schwegler will be the chairman.
A series of round-table discussions follow at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, with discussions led by Dr. I. R. Melbo, Miss Dorothy McPherson, Coffeyville, and Dr. Smith. A dinner meeting at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union building will include discussions led by Dr. B. A. Nash, Dr. Smith, Dr. Melbo, Dr. Richard Madden and Dr. Felix H. Ullrich, Prof. Otto Miessner will lead group singing, and Prof. L. W. Brooks will preside.
More Discussions
Round-table discussions continue at 9:30 a.m. Friday in Fraser hall, led by Harley F. Garrett, Holton, Dr. Smith and Dr. Melbo.
Chancellor Lindley will speak at a luncheon in the Union building at noon Friday, when W. D. Wolfe, Atchison, will preside. Final discussions are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., with leaders including Miss Ernestine Leasure, Arkansas City; Miss May Lambader, Kansas City; Miss Lydia Bernstorf, Winfield, and Miss Viola M. Fults, Atchison.
Miss Susan Friend, Lawrence, and Miss Barbara Henderson, Kansas City, will speak upon the significance of the conference and will summarize ground covered, at the concluding general session in Fraser theater at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Lack of interest and poor understanding of how to read hampers many persons throughout life, it is said, and the purpose of the conference will be to help overcome this condition by attacking it in the public schools.
Rooming House Owners File Reports With Rooms Bureau
Lawrence landladies and landlords this week began filling out reports to be sent to the University rooms bureau, preparatory to opening of the fall semester.
All persons renting rooms to students must report their condition, size, and so forth, and must agree to a series of points insisted upon by the rooms bureau.
In like manner, students renting rooms must agree to abide by certain conditions. It is planned to furnish display cards to identify approved rooming houses.