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Illinois Wesleyan VOL. 58 Bloomington, Illinois, Wednesday, February 20, 1952 NO. 18 r. r. r' ! "'J r:::v.ti f {., ;:r Notices ti Dr. Wallis TWO FAMOUS FIGURES about the Illinois Wesleyan campus re-ceived well-deserved honorary degrees last Wednesday at the Founder's Day convocation. William Wallis, director of the his-tory department, received an honorary degree of doctor of hu-mane letters. Fred L. Muhl, noted coach and mathematics pro-fessor, received a doctor of science degree. Dr. Wallis has been a member of the Wesleyan staff since 1918, serving as dean of the liberal arts school for 16 years. He did his undergraduate work at Ohio Wesleyan before enrolling in the University of illinois for a master of arts degree. Dr. Muhl became a faculty member in 1910 and was appointed assistant professor of math-ematics in 1922. He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois. Shaw's Pygmalion Next School Drama, To Start March 6 From an old Greek legend of a sculptor who fell in love with his masterpiece, wished her to life, then didn't know what to do with her when it happened, George Bernard Shaw found his inspiration for writing "Pygma-lion." This will be the next pre-sentation of the Dramatic school, March 6-8. In the great Irish playright's version, a flower girl from the streets is transformed irnto a lady after a wager. With rigid train-ing in speech, manners, and ap-pearance, Liza is introduced into society, where she is treated like royalty. Virginia Lestina has been se-lected to play the leading role of Liza in the production. Hig-gins, who takes charge of the transformation, will be portrayed by Joe Hazzard. Colonel Pickering, with whom Higgins makes his bet to change Liza into a lady, will be played by Del Yarnell. Mr. Higgins' housekeeper, Miz Pearce, who helps him in converting Liza, is to be played by Ann Smith; and Higgins' mother is played by Phyllis Brubaker. Alfred Doolittle, Liza's father, will be played by Robert O'Neill- Butler; host, Jim Makinson; hostess, Jill Pierce; and Nepom-muck, Jim French. Other members of the cast are Marion Wolfe, Barbara Priest, Bob Hazzard, Bill Jones, Bob By-ler, Phoebe Smith, Elaine Spires, Carolyn Cunningham, Ann Phil-lips, Ruth Hodgekiss, Shirley Smith, Peggy Gorsage, Sam Smi-ley, and Jerry Rowe. Campus Chest Adviser Leon Marion on Campus Leon Marion, traveling secre-tary of the World Student Serv-ice Fund, was on Campus Febru-ary 13 to instruct the solicitors for the Campus Chest Drive con-cerning any problems they might have. Mr. Marion met with the so-licitors and gave an inspiring talk about the purposes of WS-SF and suggestions as to how they could collect donations. With his rich background of experience and participation in international university affairs, and his deep conviction that students and teachers have a vital role in the struggle for world peace. Mr. Marion is well qualified to serve American col-leges and universities as a speak-er and adviser on international efforts in higher education. Puffer New Social Chairman Of Memorial Center Board; Jean Yoder Athletic Head Dick Puffer was appointed so-cial chairman of the Memorial Center Student Board of Gov-ernors at the board meeting on February 13, after the resigna-tion of Lois Augspurger. Joan Yoder was appointed chairman of the Athletic com-mission of the Student Union February 4 to replace Bill Wright who resigned the post. 'Seeds of Destiny' Film In Convocation Today Convocation today was a mov-ie featuring "Seeds of Destiny," given in connection with the Campus Chest drive. It showed the need for relief and rehabili-tation in war-torn countries. All students who intend to graduate this June are request-ed to file placement creden-tials in the Placement office, which is located in the Dean of Men's office. There will be an ARGUS staff meeting today, February 20, in the ARGUS office at 4 p.m. All members of the staff please be present. Selective Service Test Applications Due Soon All eligible students who in-tend to take the Selective Service College Qualification Test in 1952 should file applications at once for the April 24 administra-tion, Selective Service National Headquarters advised today. An application and a bulle-tin of information may be ob-tained at any selective service local board. Following instruc-tions in the Bulletin, the stu-dent should fill out his appli-cation immediately and mail it in the special envelope pro-vided. Applications must be postmarked no later than mid-night, March 10, 1952. Early filing will be greatly to the student's advantage. Results will bereported to the student's Selective Service local board of jurisdiction for use in considering his deferment as a student, according to Education-al Testing service, which pre-pares and administers the Col-lege Qualification test. EDWARD PREODOR EVENTS CALENDAR Feb. 20 Mixed Sports Night Delta Phi Delta, 5 p.m. Feb. 21 Junior recital, Jean Ma-pe 1 thorpe, Florence Harms Feb. 22 Sigma Alpha Iota, infor-mal Alpha Gamma Delta, in-formal Feb. 23 Lake Forest, there Feb. 24-25 Bloomington - Normal Symphony Feb. 26 Carthage, here Feb. 27 Student - Faculty basket-ball, 7:30 Promotions, Appointments Mark Board of Trustees Meeting; University Senate Approved At their recent meeting the Four new appointments, seven Joint Board of Trustees approved promotions, and two resignations the organization of the Univer-sity Senate. The University Sen-ate consists of all faculty mem-bers who have served as full professors for seven years or more, as long as they continue in relationship with the Univer-sity. The present members are Ralph Browns, Constance Fer-guson, Mildred Hunt, Virginia Husted, Samuel Ratcliffe, Wil-liam Schultz, William Wallis, and Wayne Wantland. The Senate will act as an ad-visory body in relation to the offices of dean and president on a plan whereby the Senate itself may initiate suggestions and the administrative officers may refer matters to them for advice and counsel. The appointments, the changes in rank made at this time, and new appointments as professors or headships of de-partments have been referred to and passed upon by the Univer-sity Senate. By action of the Board, the dean and the president are ex-officio members of the Univer-sity Senate. Preodor Is Soloist At B-N Symphony The third concert of the sea-son by the Bloomington-Normal Symphony will be given on Feb-ruary 24 and 25 with the eminent violinist Edward Preodor as solo-ist. The program to be presented by the symphony includes Over-ture to Egmont by Beethoven; Three Dances from the "Three Cornered Hat" by Defalla; The Sea-Arne Oldberg. The orches-tra will accompany Mr. Preodor in the Brahms Violin Concert in D, a work of great distinction. The closing selections will be played by Mr. Preodor accom-panied by Dwight Drexler. In-cluded will be a Bach Prelude in E major; Nocturne, by Chopin- Milstein; and Tzigane, by Ravel. Between the years 1939 and 1948, Mr. Preodor was a member of the Wesleyan faculty, during which time he was an instructor in violin. After leaving here he went to the University of Florida, where he is still a member of the fac-ulty. Known throughout the mid-west in the concert field, Mr. Preodor received the Artistic di-ploma from the Eastman Con-servatory, being one of three to receive this honor. He also at-tended Curtis Institute as well as the Eastman Conservatory. In the past he was assistant con-certmaster of both the MGM Symphony in Hollywood and the Rochester Symphony. He has ap-peared in several pictures, one being "The Great Waltz." The Bloomington-Normal Sym-phony concert will be held at the Consistory, the time for both nights-8:15. Mr. Preodor will be here for a few days after the concerts and will appear on the convoca-tion program February 27, to give a violin recital. were approved last week at the meetings of the Joint Board of Trustees. Advancements in rank were Miss Lucile Klauser to assistant professor of English, Stuart Van Orden to assistant professor of art, Monte Gillespie to assistant professor of dramatics, Miss Dor-othy Spalding to assistant pro-fessor of piano, Bernard Ryder to associate professor of chem-istry, and Miss Marian Niehaus to associate professor of physi-cal education. Robert O. Gibbon was ad-vanced to associate professor, oc-cupying the Hugh S. Magill chair of the history and science of government. Appointed as heads of depart-ments were Bernard L. Ryder, department of chemistry; Mrs. Lillian McCord, department of organ; Miss Dorothea Norwood, department of foreign languag-es; and Dr. Bunyan Andrew, de-partment of history. The resignations of William J. Kennick, assistant professor of economics; and Leon Applebaum, instructor in art, were accepted. Two positions are still to be filled, those of instructor in art to succeed Mr. Applebaum, and a full time teacher in the field of physics and math. Three Faculty Members Retire Three faculty members will move into a status of retirement at the end of this year. However, a need for continuing service on a limited basis from each of them will require their teaching at least one course of study in the coming year. They are Dr. Fred L. Muhl, at Wesleyan for 42 years; Dr. William Wallis, at Wesleyan for 31 years; Dr. Sam-uel C. Rattcliffe, who has been on the staff for 25 years. Bernard Ryder and Oliver R. Luerssen return from leaves of absence next fall. Those who have obtained leaves of absence are R. Dwight Drexler, for the full year; Dr. Wayne W. Wantland, for the first semester; Frank Miller, con-tinuing on leave of absence for next year; and Miss Gretchen Van Roy, who will be on leave of absence the second semester of this year and throughout next year. Budget Report Reports concerning the budget for the year were made to the Board of Trustees to the effect that if gifts expected in the bud-get set up for this year are real-ized, the college should close the year with little or no deficit. An educational budget for next year was adopted, which authorized increased expenditures from $547,000 to $560,000 next year. These figures do not include op-eration of dormitories or dining hall, grill, or bookstore. League of Women Voters To Hold Meeting Thursday The League of Women Voters will meet on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Center. Mrs. Carroll Cade of the Mc- Lean county league, will speak on "Working of the State Legis-lature." All members are urged to at-tend. Dr. Muhl
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Title | 1952-02-20 |
Publication title | The Argus |
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Year | 1952 |
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Full Text | Illinois Wesleyan VOL. 58 Bloomington, Illinois, Wednesday, February 20, 1952 NO. 18 r. r. r' ! "'J r:::v.ti f {., ;:r Notices ti Dr. Wallis TWO FAMOUS FIGURES about the Illinois Wesleyan campus re-ceived well-deserved honorary degrees last Wednesday at the Founder's Day convocation. William Wallis, director of the his-tory department, received an honorary degree of doctor of hu-mane letters. Fred L. Muhl, noted coach and mathematics pro-fessor, received a doctor of science degree. Dr. Wallis has been a member of the Wesleyan staff since 1918, serving as dean of the liberal arts school for 16 years. He did his undergraduate work at Ohio Wesleyan before enrolling in the University of illinois for a master of arts degree. Dr. Muhl became a faculty member in 1910 and was appointed assistant professor of math-ematics in 1922. He received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois. Shaw's Pygmalion Next School Drama, To Start March 6 From an old Greek legend of a sculptor who fell in love with his masterpiece, wished her to life, then didn't know what to do with her when it happened, George Bernard Shaw found his inspiration for writing "Pygma-lion." This will be the next pre-sentation of the Dramatic school, March 6-8. In the great Irish playright's version, a flower girl from the streets is transformed irnto a lady after a wager. With rigid train-ing in speech, manners, and ap-pearance, Liza is introduced into society, where she is treated like royalty. Virginia Lestina has been se-lected to play the leading role of Liza in the production. Hig-gins, who takes charge of the transformation, will be portrayed by Joe Hazzard. Colonel Pickering, with whom Higgins makes his bet to change Liza into a lady, will be played by Del Yarnell. Mr. Higgins' housekeeper, Miz Pearce, who helps him in converting Liza, is to be played by Ann Smith; and Higgins' mother is played by Phyllis Brubaker. Alfred Doolittle, Liza's father, will be played by Robert O'Neill- Butler; host, Jim Makinson; hostess, Jill Pierce; and Nepom-muck, Jim French. Other members of the cast are Marion Wolfe, Barbara Priest, Bob Hazzard, Bill Jones, Bob By-ler, Phoebe Smith, Elaine Spires, Carolyn Cunningham, Ann Phil-lips, Ruth Hodgekiss, Shirley Smith, Peggy Gorsage, Sam Smi-ley, and Jerry Rowe. Campus Chest Adviser Leon Marion on Campus Leon Marion, traveling secre-tary of the World Student Serv-ice Fund, was on Campus Febru-ary 13 to instruct the solicitors for the Campus Chest Drive con-cerning any problems they might have. Mr. Marion met with the so-licitors and gave an inspiring talk about the purposes of WS-SF and suggestions as to how they could collect donations. With his rich background of experience and participation in international university affairs, and his deep conviction that students and teachers have a vital role in the struggle for world peace. Mr. Marion is well qualified to serve American col-leges and universities as a speak-er and adviser on international efforts in higher education. Puffer New Social Chairman Of Memorial Center Board; Jean Yoder Athletic Head Dick Puffer was appointed so-cial chairman of the Memorial Center Student Board of Gov-ernors at the board meeting on February 13, after the resigna-tion of Lois Augspurger. Joan Yoder was appointed chairman of the Athletic com-mission of the Student Union February 4 to replace Bill Wright who resigned the post. 'Seeds of Destiny' Film In Convocation Today Convocation today was a mov-ie featuring "Seeds of Destiny," given in connection with the Campus Chest drive. It showed the need for relief and rehabili-tation in war-torn countries. All students who intend to graduate this June are request-ed to file placement creden-tials in the Placement office, which is located in the Dean of Men's office. There will be an ARGUS staff meeting today, February 20, in the ARGUS office at 4 p.m. All members of the staff please be present. Selective Service Test Applications Due Soon All eligible students who in-tend to take the Selective Service College Qualification Test in 1952 should file applications at once for the April 24 administra-tion, Selective Service National Headquarters advised today. An application and a bulle-tin of information may be ob-tained at any selective service local board. Following instruc-tions in the Bulletin, the stu-dent should fill out his appli-cation immediately and mail it in the special envelope pro-vided. Applications must be postmarked no later than mid-night, March 10, 1952. Early filing will be greatly to the student's advantage. Results will bereported to the student's Selective Service local board of jurisdiction for use in considering his deferment as a student, according to Education-al Testing service, which pre-pares and administers the Col-lege Qualification test. EDWARD PREODOR EVENTS CALENDAR Feb. 20 Mixed Sports Night Delta Phi Delta, 5 p.m. Feb. 21 Junior recital, Jean Ma-pe 1 thorpe, Florence Harms Feb. 22 Sigma Alpha Iota, infor-mal Alpha Gamma Delta, in-formal Feb. 23 Lake Forest, there Feb. 24-25 Bloomington - Normal Symphony Feb. 26 Carthage, here Feb. 27 Student - Faculty basket-ball, 7:30 Promotions, Appointments Mark Board of Trustees Meeting; University Senate Approved At their recent meeting the Four new appointments, seven Joint Board of Trustees approved promotions, and two resignations the organization of the Univer-sity Senate. The University Sen-ate consists of all faculty mem-bers who have served as full professors for seven years or more, as long as they continue in relationship with the Univer-sity. The present members are Ralph Browns, Constance Fer-guson, Mildred Hunt, Virginia Husted, Samuel Ratcliffe, Wil-liam Schultz, William Wallis, and Wayne Wantland. The Senate will act as an ad-visory body in relation to the offices of dean and president on a plan whereby the Senate itself may initiate suggestions and the administrative officers may refer matters to them for advice and counsel. The appointments, the changes in rank made at this time, and new appointments as professors or headships of de-partments have been referred to and passed upon by the Univer-sity Senate. By action of the Board, the dean and the president are ex-officio members of the Univer-sity Senate. Preodor Is Soloist At B-N Symphony The third concert of the sea-son by the Bloomington-Normal Symphony will be given on Feb-ruary 24 and 25 with the eminent violinist Edward Preodor as solo-ist. The program to be presented by the symphony includes Over-ture to Egmont by Beethoven; Three Dances from the "Three Cornered Hat" by Defalla; The Sea-Arne Oldberg. The orches-tra will accompany Mr. Preodor in the Brahms Violin Concert in D, a work of great distinction. The closing selections will be played by Mr. Preodor accom-panied by Dwight Drexler. In-cluded will be a Bach Prelude in E major; Nocturne, by Chopin- Milstein; and Tzigane, by Ravel. Between the years 1939 and 1948, Mr. Preodor was a member of the Wesleyan faculty, during which time he was an instructor in violin. After leaving here he went to the University of Florida, where he is still a member of the fac-ulty. Known throughout the mid-west in the concert field, Mr. Preodor received the Artistic di-ploma from the Eastman Con-servatory, being one of three to receive this honor. He also at-tended Curtis Institute as well as the Eastman Conservatory. In the past he was assistant con-certmaster of both the MGM Symphony in Hollywood and the Rochester Symphony. He has ap-peared in several pictures, one being "The Great Waltz." The Bloomington-Normal Sym-phony concert will be held at the Consistory, the time for both nights-8:15. Mr. Preodor will be here for a few days after the concerts and will appear on the convoca-tion program February 27, to give a violin recital. were approved last week at the meetings of the Joint Board of Trustees. Advancements in rank were Miss Lucile Klauser to assistant professor of English, Stuart Van Orden to assistant professor of art, Monte Gillespie to assistant professor of dramatics, Miss Dor-othy Spalding to assistant pro-fessor of piano, Bernard Ryder to associate professor of chem-istry, and Miss Marian Niehaus to associate professor of physi-cal education. Robert O. Gibbon was ad-vanced to associate professor, oc-cupying the Hugh S. Magill chair of the history and science of government. Appointed as heads of depart-ments were Bernard L. Ryder, department of chemistry; Mrs. Lillian McCord, department of organ; Miss Dorothea Norwood, department of foreign languag-es; and Dr. Bunyan Andrew, de-partment of history. The resignations of William J. Kennick, assistant professor of economics; and Leon Applebaum, instructor in art, were accepted. Two positions are still to be filled, those of instructor in art to succeed Mr. Applebaum, and a full time teacher in the field of physics and math. Three Faculty Members Retire Three faculty members will move into a status of retirement at the end of this year. However, a need for continuing service on a limited basis from each of them will require their teaching at least one course of study in the coming year. They are Dr. Fred L. Muhl, at Wesleyan for 42 years; Dr. William Wallis, at Wesleyan for 31 years; Dr. Sam-uel C. Rattcliffe, who has been on the staff for 25 years. Bernard Ryder and Oliver R. Luerssen return from leaves of absence next fall. Those who have obtained leaves of absence are R. Dwight Drexler, for the full year; Dr. Wayne W. Wantland, for the first semester; Frank Miller, con-tinuing on leave of absence for next year; and Miss Gretchen Van Roy, who will be on leave of absence the second semester of this year and throughout next year. Budget Report Reports concerning the budget for the year were made to the Board of Trustees to the effect that if gifts expected in the bud-get set up for this year are real-ized, the college should close the year with little or no deficit. An educational budget for next year was adopted, which authorized increased expenditures from $547,000 to $560,000 next year. These figures do not include op-eration of dormitories or dining hall, grill, or bookstore. League of Women Voters To Hold Meeting Thursday The League of Women Voters will meet on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Center. Mrs. Carroll Cade of the Mc- Lean county league, will speak on "Working of the State Legis-lature." All members are urged to at-tend. Dr. Muhl |
Collection | Student and Alumni News Periodicals (Illinois Wesleyan University) |