Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-27
University of Nebraska.

On Thursday, July %, the most sue
cessful summer session in the annals of
the University of Nebraska came to a
close. Not only did the enrolment greatly
exceed that Of any previous session, but
a distinct gain has been made in the av-
erage intellectual Advancement of the
student body. over fifty of the students
in attendance were graduates of COL
leges, who came for the purpose of doing
advanced work. A very large proportion
of the students were teachers and prIn-
cipals of high schools. Many Of them in
additions to their regular courses visited
the various classes of the summer school
under a special provision made by the
university authorities.
Three courses Of lectures were given
on Saturdays, open to all members of the
summer session. The first course was
given by Prof. Fossler and Prof.
Grummann. 1t treated the following sub
jects: % Goethe, 90 Vacation Rambles
in Europe, CD Germanic Myths and Su-
perstition, 90 Henrik Ibsen, 60 The
Later Plays of Hauptmann.
The second course was given by Prof.
Howard and comprised: % Race
Prejudice and World Politics, CD The
Awakening Of China. CD The Awakening
of Japan, 90 The Exploitation of Africa,
(5) Social Experiments in Australia and
New Zealand.
The third course was under Frof.
Philo NJ. Berch, head of the English de-
partment of the Mckinley High school,
st. Louis, Mo. Four of the lectures were
on The Renaissance in English Litera-
ture. % Henry VIII and his Court, C2)
Erasmus, CD Queen Elizabeth, 90 Spen-
ser, co. Nietsche and Kipling.
On Sunday mornings Prof. F. A.
Stuff delivered a series of lectures on the
Bible as literature in the university tenn
pie.
In addition to these general features a
number OF school exercises were underta-
ken. Under the direction of Prof.
Wolcott, Condra and Bessey a nature
study excursion to the Platte region was
held. The region was studied with refer
ence to its biological. geographical and
geological points of interest
on June q a study was made OF the
Lincoln municipal plant. Prof. @. E. How
ard delivered an address on "MunIcipal
Ownership" and Mr.. w. r.. Maupin out
lined the work OF the Lincoln Park COM
mission. Prof. r. f. Morse gave an in
teresting account of the lighting plant and
explained the various electrical problems
involved. From the municipal plant the
students walked to Fairview, where Mr..
Bryan received them and gave them an
extensive account of his European trim.
On July IL Prof. DAVIDSON. principal OF
the school OF agriculture, met the stu
dents at the state farm and gave them
an exhaustive explanation Of the points
OF interest, together with suggestions in
regard to agricultural education.
In addition to the increased interest in
graduate and college work. this session OF
the summer school is interesting because
It marks a decided step In advance in the
adaptation Of the work TO the needs OF the
teachers OF the state.
Advanced normal training has been Of
fered and many teachers who are work.
ing for the state professional certificate
are enrolled. On Saturday, July Is. State
Superintendent McBrien conducted a spe-
cial examination at the university for
these candidates. For advanced certlfI-
Gates the facilities OF the university are
unrivaled.
High school teachers In attendance have
met twice a week in conference with In
spector A.. A. Reed to discuss some Of the
vital questions affecting our secondary
education. Special addresses have been
given In these conferences from time TO
time.
One Of the most promising additions TO
the summer school has been the new d.
vision for teachers OF rural schools at the
university farm. An excellent beginning
has been made under 9he direction OF
Principal Davisson and a very efficient
corps OF instructors. II is now confidently
believed hat a great summer school Will
develop from the experiment started at
the farm. for the stat lie growing insistent
upon the question Of adequate training In