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Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1955. University Daily Kansan
Engineers Receive Advice From GE Consultant
Some general advice to young engineers was given in a recent letter to G. Baley Price, professor of mathematics, by Dr. Richard W. Porter, communication and control consultant of the General Electric Company, and chief speaker at the annual KU Science and Mathematics Day.
**First, since you seem to have had little difficulty with your grades so far, you should by all means try at least three years of graduate school training and quality for a doctor's degree. Engineering has become so complicated that four years just isn't enough to prepare you for a really 'professional' job.**
A native of Salina, Dr. Porter graduated from KU in 1934 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was a Summerfield scholar while at the University.
"Second, give preference to the courses that will help you acquire understanding rather than just knowledge. Understanding generally remains the same, year after year, but knowledge has a way of going out of date. By courses that will help you acquire understanding, I mean courses like physics, chemistry, mathematics, and their branches, such as physical chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and so on.
Following are several excerpts from Dr. Porter's letter:
"... As to your question about what courses to take, there are a few general comments I can make.
Also, a course in logic would be very useful since it forms the basis for problem solving methodology and operations research, besides being an aid to just ordinary
good clear thinking. These courses are especially important right now. Later on, in graduate school, if you wish, you can-specialize a little more.
Acquire A Language
"Third, acquire skill in some contemporary language, such as French, German, or Russian. It will open many doors which would otherwise be closed to you and it is so much easier for you to learn now while courses and teachers are easily available.
"One last bit of advice. Study your professors. Find out what they think is important—what they want you to learn. I know this may sound like 'polishing the old apple,' but I don't mean it that way. You don't have to agree with everything they say, but remember, your professors were carefully selected because of their ability in some specialized field. They know their stuff. Listen to them, respect them, and try to understand them. Some day I hope you will be doing the same for a good boss..."
"Finally, I advise you to take at least one survey course each in economics, psychology, history, sociology or philosophy. You will need these in order to take your proper place as a free citizen.
"Paradoxically, perhaps, I am not going to advise you to 'work hard'. The successful man is often the one who has learned how to get results with the least effort. This technique can be learned in college, although you won't find it listed under any of the courses. I hope you will try to learn it because it may help you find the spare time to have fun relaxing on dates, or in 'bull sessions', learning to enjoy beauties of music, drama, art and religion.
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TRANSPORTATION
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FOUND
FOUND: The following items have been turned in at the Daily Kansas Business Office—Flint Hall. Brown wool string gloves—left in Miss Grinstead's office—Flint Hall. Silver cuff link with Washington and Lee Univ. crest. Silver Brown Chapel Choir key. Initials PLH on back. Also light blue wool scarf.
Kappa Phi Club Works For Christian Training, Ideals
The chapters of Kappa Phi meet biennially in district conventions to discuss regional business. They also meet in a national council convention with three representatives sent by each chapter.
Kappa Phi, club for Methodist women, was organized in 1916 for Christian fellowship.
A theme chosen by the national officers is carried out by the Kappa Phi chapters in their worship and programs at their regular meetings. For the coming year it is "Sing a New Song."
The first chapter was founde on the University campus by Mrs. Gordon Thompson, wife of the director of the Wesley Foundation at that time. Its aim was to provide fellowship by working together for Christian ideals and training for leadership in the church.
The national sponsor, Mrs. O. O. A. Donnenwirth, of Columbus, Ohio, spent three days on the campus last week on a chapter visitation.
On the KU campus the Alpha Chapter is a part of the Methodist Student Movement and works in co-operation with the Wesley Foundation. Together they sponsor the Christmas Banquet and the Meal in the Upper Room. They also work with the Women's Society of Christian Service in the Methodist Church.
"The Candle Beam," a national publication, is published twice a year.
Today 36 chapters work with the motto and aim, "Every Methodist woman in the university world today, a leader in the church of tomorrow." It is correlated by a national council and a national sponsor.
Call
The organization will celebrate its 40th anniversary this spring. Mrs. Thompson of Baldwin will speak.
Kappa Phi is open to any woman on the campus who is affiliated with or has expressed a preference for Methodism.
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Ernest Meyer, '51, of Emporia, was re-elected president of the Lutheran Alumni Association at the annual banquet last Saturday.
Lutheran Alumni Elect Officers
Henry Buck, '28, Kansas City, Mo., was re-elected treasurer. Miss Gladys Tiemann, '55, Kansas City, Mo., was elected secretary.
The banquet was held at the Immanuel Lutheran Student Center and was jointly sponsored by the Gamma Delta and the Lutheran Alumni Association. The guest speaker was Carl Fisher, '55, Kansas City, Mo.
Student Attends Forum
Dean E. Matthews, a fourth year architectural student from Ashland, is representing the University at the first Architectural Student Forum sponsored by the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C.
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Last Time Wednesday
"The Girl In The Red Velvet Swing"
Starts Thursday
WALT DISNEY'S
Our Thanksgiving Movie Treat—
"African Lion"
Shows 2-7-9 p.m.
Open House Tues. Nov. 29
You are cordially invited to an Open House for the play-back of the Thanksgiving Vespers
University Symphony Orchestra ... 7:30
K.U. Chorale... 7:51
University Women's Glee Club... 8:05
University Men's Glee Club... 8:08
University A Cappella Choir ... 8:11
University Band ... 8:16
University Band 8:16
Have a Happy Thanksgiving Vacation
University Recording Studio 928 Mass. Downstairs - Fred E. Sutton VI 3-8500