Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-24
President Needham Announces That
Building Site Will Be Selected Soon.
RESPONSES ARE ENTHUSIASTIC
Proposed Alumni Building Where So
sial and Business Sessions
May Be Held.

ed by over cns hundred of the prominent
graduates. Enthusiasm over the prospects
.Ir the future success of the local univer-
sity, as emphasized in the campaign which
has been going on in this city for the past
few months. was noticeable feature OF
the gathering. and many expressions of
confidence in the fTuition of the hopes
formed for the university were heard
The most significant Utterance at the
banquet was the announcement made by
PRESIDENT Needham of the university that
the choice OF site for the greater uniVer-
sity would be made within a month, it de-
pending the completion of the details of
the sale of the Van Ness property to the
bureau Of American republics. Among the
new features planned. which were mem
toned last night, was the creation of
Columbian College for women. which
would take care of the co-educational fea-
tuTe OF the university in such a way as
Barnard has met the situation at Columbia
College in New York.
The gathering was enlivcned frequently
ly the reading of kilograms delivered by Il
messenger to various ones present, One
purported TO be from King Alphonso of
Spain promising to send the heir to the
throne of Spain to the George Washington
University; another signed Hartman
stated that the sender would build a hall
OF mechanical engineering in memory of
Roosevelt if the latter's opposition to the
interested in the university; and others
from King Edward VII and Kaiser William
extended greetings. Many of the college
songs were also sung, Percy s. Foster lead
ing.
Cause for Congratulation.
+. G. Brandenburg president of the alum
nj association, was the master of ceremo-
MES, and in opening he set all at ease by
announcing that despite the fact that DR..
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tee. was present, no contributions would be
asked for. A strong college spirit has been
developed in George Washington Univer
sity said the speaker, under the leadership
Of President Needham. Reference to the
president aroused much enthusiasm and
applause greeted the mention of his name
during the evening.
One thing has transpired in the past
month that should make us proud of the
university" declared Mr.. Brandenburg,
and that is the contribution by the citi-
zens in one hour of nearly 100000 for the
university. And il is made doubly signif
cant because many of those who aided did
so simply for the friendship and interest
which they felt for the university-because
of It's work and it's accomplishments. When
the location is determined upon We will be
surprised by the number of men and women
who will come forward with financial
sistancs. With a new home with winning
athletic teams. with debate teams. under
the leadership of the leader who has work
ed for its upbuilding, l believe we shall all
be proud of the George Washington Univer-
sity and every alumnus Will be proud of his
sheepskin from the university
He advocated the construction of an
alumni hall on the new campus. where
graduates and undergraduates can meet at
their pleasure.
Co-Education Discussed.
President Needham. who was the next
speaker, spoke first of the co-educational
feature of the university. There are 145
women in the college now, all doing splen-
did work. In order TO do something more
for them. he said, he had suggested to the
League OF Columbia Women that there be
provided by renting or purchase, a place for
the women where their societies meet
and where would be the center of their &C
Invites in the university. He said there
opportunity for growth and devel-
oprnent along this line, and that college
for women has already been begun. No
different instruction or courses will be
given for the different sexes: but the COL
lege is working along line OF segregation.
Thus he said, they are laying the founda-
ton for the Columbian Women's College, in
connection with the university.
Among the new plans for next year. he
stated, that il is expected 10 establish a
division of education in the department
Of arts and sciences. II will be a college
course with special attention to teachers
A professor of education from one of the
leading teachers schools of the country
and two instructors will be added for this
department. A college of political science,
under Prof Veditz will also be established
II will be- a college course, emphasizing
history, economies and the political
sciences.
Selection of Site.
Turning 20 the question of the new site
for the university. President Needham
stated that il will be ION the hill" and its
location will be settled within a month.
AS soon as the details of the sale of Van
Ness Park are completed the board of
trustees will determine where the money
thus received shall be invested, and il has
already been decided TO put il in site.
IN determining the site, he stated. he de
sired that The university shall be near
inc heart OF the city because The chief
asset of the university is the fact that il
is in the capital city-that the opportunities
for research and study are present in the
capital city; that there is a spirit Of union
and federal power in the capital city. and
that The university to tap these should
he near. In the other capitals where are
located great universities they are in the
heart of the city. He wanted the new
site TO be commanding. where the build
ings viii attract the attention of the visitor
lie further wanted the site to have nearby
athletic grounds. In the development OF
athletics. ne said, he was In hearty aC-
cord, because he thought that a good game
develops character.
In concluding President Needham ap-
pealed for united action for the greater
university in the capital of a great ma
ton.
Other Addresses
Loyalty was the subject of the al
dress by H. u. Roland. and he pointed ou
the necessity Of loyalty among the a!umn
if the objects striven for are to be oh
tanned. \ strong spirit of loyalty among
the alumni. he said, is the best backing
university can have.
Dr. W. A White, superintendent of 81
Elizabeths Hospital spoke of Washing
ton as a scientific center. He first pointed
out that in a recent study TO locate tht
1.oOO best known scientists in the country
Washington was found TO possess about
ll9. the largest number in proportion tC
its population of any city in the land. How
To utilize this advantage is the great ques
ton. he stated That scientific pursuits
are best carried forth when the special
ties are brought together in cohcren
whole, SO they work for a common
end, was a cardinal principle. he thought
and George Washington University has
great work to do TO initiate and carry on
such movement
The Greater George Washington Univer