The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-08-19

His position as head OF the chem
listry department has not been filled.
1t will be announced by Secretary Nc
Eachron in a few days.
Dr. Emil c. Wiln. heao of the de-
partment of philosophy, will leave
Washburn this year. Dr. Wilm will
take advanced reading in Harvard. He
is authority on philosophical matters
and will be missed at the college. He
lis to be succeeded by DR. Edward E.
Reisner of Columbia university. Dr.
Reisner's graduation from the state
normal school of Shippensburg, Pa,
his bachelors and masters degree
from Yale and his doctorate now
Forthcoming from Columbia gives good
promises for the department of phiIos-
ophy and ethics and also that of educa-
ton.
The trust ees have called to the Greek
department as its head, Professor Fred
| erick NJ. Foster of Paramount college
Mr.. Foster took his first degree from
the University of California in 1902 and
| his masters degree a year later. He
was a graduate student for two years
/ at Harvard university and in Michigan
/ university Mr.. + ster has been pro-
fessor Of Latin in Fairmount college
from 1908 to 1911 and comes with ripe
scholarship and considerable teaching
/ experience.
| Professor Foster has an ideal in view
| in Washburn. Ie says:
Il want TO make Greek practical in
the most unitarian sense: as practical
as engineering. 1 propose TO demon
strate that Greek is of as much value
as any college subject.
The classical department has been
strengthened materially. Miss Irene
Nye a WashbCrn alumna of we'll known
and favorable experience as a teacher
comes to the head of the Latin depart
ment. She comes direct from Yale
where she received her Phi D. in J'lne-
Miss Nye is a Kansas girl and distinct
ly WaShburn woman in full touch
with the best ideals Of her alma mater.
ceived very attractive offer from the
University of Idaho but all Washburn
people Will be glad tc learn that he
has decided to continue at Washburn
where he has made such a conspicuous
success of the botany department.
New Law School Professor.
The rapid growth of the law school
necessitates a new professor and the
trustees have called Professor Shelby
L. Large Of Chicago. Mr.. Large had
university but received the B. A. de-
gree from Leland Stanford, Jr uni
versity. He graduated from North
western university. He has had broad
educational and legal experience ana
recently has been special attorney Ior
the Legal Aid society Of Chicago.
Professor Large is n Topeka now
helping Dean Arthur and PROFESSOR Us
born put things in order for the open
ing of what is confidently expected to
be the biggest and best year in the
history Of the Washburn law school.
Medical school Work.
The course of instruction in the
Washburn medical school was entirely
reconstructed in the year IDOL. Inc
intensive methods of instructions We're
adopted for the WORK Of the hrst Two
years. The subjects of anatomy,
chemistry, physiology histology, ana
pathology, bacteriolcgy and pharmacy
and materia medica are now taught by
salaried instructors who are specially
qualified for their particular work
New laboratories have been equipped
for anatomy, PHYSIOLOGY, bacterlolo-
gy. pharmacy and materia medica-
The Kansas medical college has met
the requirements of the association OF
American medical colleges snd mas oeen
carefully examined and approved by
committee from the association
The WOman's Department.
The election of DR.. Edith M. Twiss
as dean of women is one OF the mi
portant new departures OF the year -
new office has been Suitably Hlteu tol
Dean TWisS on the second moor OF klce
Lsu Her experience will be valuable
in helping to arrange courses OF STUDY
and her advice ever ready TOT tuOSe
seeking it on any personal or StuoeHS
nroblem She Will study the needs or
lectively her responsibility extending 70
those living at private residences anu
sorority homes as well as those on the
campus 10.
No public announcement has been
made OF TIE coming Mrs. Theresa L.
Rreese to tn. headshiY of Holorook
hqlI. Mrs. Breese is a Christian woman
Of force and will be helpful in her lead
ership. 49,
usual interest to the musical people |
will be the purchase of six new knape
Concert Grand pianos and tour new
uprights making new piano equip
roenf throughout. The conservatory
has grown to such proportions that
Washburn has become one OF the leau-
ing musical centers of the state ana
this new equipment will not only be a
source of delight to the musical facul-
tv and students but will add material |
" to the efficiency of the conservatory. |
The Y. M c. A. and Y. w. c. A. are
planning to welcome new studenls
when college opens. There mas peeh
correspondence with prospective STU
dents in advance and the handbook
will offer valuable Information about
Topeka and the college
Reception committees will be at the |
trains wearing Washpurn paoses 70
help strangers to find their rooms and
render any assistance desired The !
Christian associations are an impor- |
tant factor In life at Washburn and |
were never more awe than now
School of Fine Arts.
In the conservatory of music the
new professor in pianoforte is Profess
sor Willoughby d. Boughton, B. A,
University of Michigan, and graduate |
of the university school of music, Ann |
Arbor. He has taught piano five years
in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor and |
also in Germany, where for two years
he was a student under Joseph !
Lhevinne, who describes him as in
dustrious, energetic and a good must |
clan.
Professor Boughton was chosen
after a most painstaking correspond |