State Historical Society
THE KANSAN.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
VOL. I. No. 49.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, APRIL 6, 1905.
THE K. U. OF 1925.
A Birds-Eye View of the University of the Future as It Is Planned.
The half-tone below is made from a drawing by Geo. E. Kessler & Co., landscape artists of St. Louis, Missouri. The drawing was made after a careful study of the Oread landscape and the possible future growth of the University.
You may not at first recognize any familiar landmarks, but Iook close and on the left hand, of the
picture you will see Spooner Library jutting out of the hillside. Across from it is the Museum, further up Fraser Hall, and behind it is Snow Hall, the Shops, and the Chemistry building.
The large building in the center of the view is the New Administration building, the main building in the new K. U.A beautiful drive leads from the
main building around the court and down to the athletic field. In this plan the new Gymnasium is located just across from and facing the field.
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This may seem only a pipe dream, but when you consider that during the next twenty years we will get at least three buildings a decade, the plan is not so visionary.
Oread transformed in this manner will make a University campus second to none in the United States. It will rival even the famous situation of the Wiscon sin University,
ANNUAL Y. M. C. A. CONFERENCE.
A general meeting of delegates of the student Y. M. C. A., was held in Lawrence last Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at which there were in attendance, delegates from twenty-three colleges and county high schools of the district, and eight visiting delegates. Interesting speeches were made by C; D. Hurry, International Secretary of Student Y.M.C.A., from Chleago; R.R. Serviss, Secretary at Purdue; Prof, R.A. Schwegler, of Ottawa; J.H. Hill, of Emporia; J.D. Shirk, of Newton; Andrew Baird, State Sec etary; and Rev. J.B. Macafee, of Park College, Missouri. The principal work consisted in a review of the work of the past year—and the outlining of the work for the coming year
The members of the State Y. M. C. A., committee met in Chancellor Strongs office on Saturday and elected John Dadisman, of Washburn, President, and Mr. Von Schriltz, as assistant.
The review of the past years work shows good results and promises still more for the coming year.
STUDENT VOLUNTEER CONVENTION.
The first Annual Convention of the Student Volunteers tor Foreign Mission work was held in Topeka March 25, and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Harry Heinyman, Kansas University.
president; Mr. Coppick, of Friends Association, vice president, and Miss James, of Baker, secretary and treasurer.
About forty-five delegates from the more important institutions of the state were present,
ROY WOODIE GETS FELLOWSHIP.
It will be of interest to the students of Kansas University to know that one of our students has been granted a fellowship in the University of Chicago. Roy L. Woodie, who completed the work in the College during the fall term, has received a fellowship in the department of Paleontology, in the University of Chicago, under Dr. Williston. Dr. Williston was formerly a member of the Kansas University faculty, and Mr. Woodie is to be congratulated for having the opportunity of being under so competent a leader.
Dr. C. E. McClung, of the Department of Zoology, was instrumental in obtaining the position for Mr. Woodie, Mr. Woodie will leave for Chicago in June, but his work does not begin until next fall. He is to have the position for two years. He also has the summer field work for three months each season and will receive $325 each year.
Professor Bailey has just returned from Southeastern Kansas where he collected mine waters from lead, zinc, and coal regions. A large number will be forwarded to the University.
LETTER FROM PROFESSOR PREYER.
A very interesting letter has been received from Professor Preyer in Los Angeles, Cali. Professor and Mrs. Preyer are in Los Angeles in hopes of being benefitted by the marine climate and are rapidly improving in health.
They are very fond of California and express a desire that their Kansas friends were enjoy ing the climate with them.
In an article reporting a recent recital given at the Simpson auditorium by Mme Francisca and Sig. Russo, The Los Angeles Express said:
"In their pianist the singers were particularly fortunate. Carl Adolph Preyer is a name often seen on serious piano compositions and, now that he recently has come to this city is a strong addition to the pianistic forces. Last night he offered the Lizt 12th Rhapsody and the Rubinstein Stoccato etude, out of a modesty unheard of in pianists, omitting a phantasie programmed from his own pen. Mr. Preyer is a scholarly musician and a pianist of solid attainments, as proved by his performance of these works." Professor and Mrs. Preyer are planning to return to Lawrence in the Fall.
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C. W. L. Armor, Eng.,'96, and wife of Ft. Smith, Ark., are visiting friends in the city. Mr. Armor was captain of the University football team in '95 and '96.
FRATERNITY BASEBALL SCHEDULE.
At a meeting of the Inter-Fraternity Baseball League Tuesday evening the following schedule was arranged:
First, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Tau Omega, April 14. Second, Sigma Nu, Phi Kappa Psi, April 15.
Third, Beta Theta Phi, Phi Gamma Delta, April 19.
Fourth, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, April 26.
The winners of the first and second games will play April 21 and the winners of the third and fourth games will play May 12.
The final game for the championship will be played May 23.
HERBERT BARS LAW FRATERNITY.
At a meeting of the Inter-Fraternity Debating League Wednesday morning a letter was read from Ewing Herbert, donor of the Silver Loving Cup, stating that the Phi Delta Phi was denied admission to the Inter-Fraternity Debating League.
In barring this fraternity Mr. Herbert says:
"On account of special training of law students in debate, the advantage would be discouraging to societies who do not give it such attention. My idea in offering the cup was to stimulate effort where there has been little or none."
The contest which will be held April 26 will be participated in by the Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Tau Omega. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the Sigma Chi Fraternities.
NEW SYSTEM OF CREDITS.
JUNIORS! ATTENTION.
By action of the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' the unit of credit in the College will hereafter be the "hour" instead of the "term." An "hour" is one hour a week for one term. This change will make it possible to introduce courses of any length of from one to five hours. It is anticipated that a large number of full courses of five hours for one term will be divided into two courses of two or three hours, to run successively through two terms. This change will in no way interfere with the plans of those who wish to specialize, but by increasing the number of courses and decreasing the length of many of them, will give far greater range and freedom in the choice and arrangement of courses.-Grad. Mag.
The Juniors will have a class meeting Friday at noon to perfect arrangements for the coming "Prom." Every Junior who has a spark of class patriotism is expected to be present at this meeting. A report from the various committees will be given at this time.