Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-01
George Washington University.

There is a certain degree of sadness min
sled with the feeling OF rejoicing over Tue
expansion today of the Columbian ohiNei
sity into a new stature with new hathf,
The passing of the old title OF the seat oi
learning necessarily involves regrets III IS
like the departure of cherished friend.
Hut there is more than consolation for the
sentimental loss in the knowledge that with
the new name comes prospect for IN
creased usefulness and greater growth
than ever before AS the George Washlns-
ton University old Columbian Will STAND
more distinctly as a great national schooi'
as a close approach to the realization Oh
The first Presidents ideal of a university
utilizing the governments facilities ana
standing for the best that the republic af-
fords.
The George Washington University has a
peculiar field Its appeal is undenomina-
tional and all inclusive. Yet it does not
encroach upon the scope of any other es-
Establishments 1t is a somewhat paradoxicai
fact that the greater the growth of one OF
Washington's collegiate institutions the
greater the opportunities for growth of all
others for in proportion that one of the
present group of well-establlshed schools
here at the capital prospers and expands
the seat of government becomes more def
nitely recognized as the true educational
center of the United States, and hither
will flock students from all quarters seek
ing their institutions according to their IN
dridual tastes or requirements.
As outlined in an article printed in the
news columns today. the great project OF
expanding Columbian into the George
Washington University depends to a GER
tain extent upon the support given to it by
those who are Interested either In this par
ticular establishment or in the process of
evolving the capital into the national center
of learning. a great group of buildings has
been planned, the funds for some of which
are even now we'll in hand. But there is
room for the most liberal giving in the near
future Large sums are needed for the
creation of the necessary branches and
quarters. There is the finest possible op-
portunity for the erection of memorials.
No limit is, set upon the opportunities for
designating conspicuous and handsome ere
atoms in the name of the donor. The site
chosen by the trustees of the university
the seat of the new enterprise is in all re-
spects ideal 1t is convenient of location
and so environed to establish it for all
zine on the very edge of the governments
great system of parks. One of the finest
of the public reservations will stand for
all time a college campus. AS the grand
plan of park development is executed. per-
haps bit by bit, every addition in the west
eru section will fit closely into the scheme
of university improvements, the govern
ment's enterprise experimenting and set
ting of that of the directors of this great
Institution.
1t is reassuring and significant to learn
that during his recent trip through the
western states President -,eedham found
signs of a strong, active alumni sentiment
on he part of large numbers of the gradu-
ates of Columbian. These men have taken
with them into the states loyal feeling of
affection for their alma mater which, with
proper encouragement, should rebound TO
tie benefit of the greater successor of CO.
lumbar. These graduates are forming
alumni associations which will serve the
university in good stead not only in spread
ing its fame, but in encouraging the giving
of funds by men of means living at dis
lance. 1t is already assured that the stu
dents of George Washington will gather
within its walls from all parts of the cOun-
try. and il should be merely question of a
little time when funds for its maintenance
and expansion will flow into its Golfers
from every part of the United States. for it
is an institution which appeals strongly to
the national sense and pride and will grow
accordingly.