Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-13
University Opening Postponed

day that the University will open fol
the coming year ON Monday, 0cto
Der |, instead of in August, rs ha:
been the custom in the past, Thu
change, President BOYD states. /:
made because the University govern.
ment believes il will serve the great.
est number of New Mexico younf
people and will aid them best il
adapting their educational work IL
necessary changes IN plans brought
about by the war and war conditions
The change in opening date is part
of general plan of readjustment OF
the university's working schedules 50
that they NAV be more easily adapt
ed to the needs of the individual stu
dent, and If these plans work out sat
isfactorily. as now seems certain,
the October opening NAV be made
permanent
A large number OF students and
prospective students at the state
university are employed on farms.
according To President BOYD. and
are needed there until after harvest.
The number employed on farms and
ranches this year is larger than ever
before, because of the movement for
increased food production and the
special effort being put forth on the
farms of the state. Numbers of 9TH
crs have volunteered for various
arms of military service, and still
others are subject to call under the
elective draft. This affects not on
" Young men, but young women as
well, many of the latter having had
their plans made uncertain bv the
calling of their brothers and other
relatives into the national service
llnrvests generally will be over and
the first stages of the governments
need for Young men will have passed
by October, thus permitting all who
wish to attend the University and
who are not needed by the nation, to
do So and to start with their classes.
The later opening date is particu-
larlv desirable this wear, il is point
ed out, aside from the necessities OF
many students. because of added
time for completion of buildings and
improvements on the campus and in
>tallntion of equipment in the Uni
cer~ity's rapidly growing plant. Bu,
the PRINCIPAL reason is to adapt the
University more nearly to the needs
e the students and the war time
"Thc government of the University
i determined that there shall he no
lowering of educational standards or
of general efficiency in this instltu-
ton. because of the disturbed con
dition resulting from the war" said
President Boyd in discussing the
new working schedules. '1f there
Is any change in standards it will he
toward greater efficiency in the serv.
ice the University is prepared 10
perform for the Young men and wo-
men of the state. Al the recent
in Washington Of University
presidents it was indicated by rep
resentative of the national govern
ment that the schools and COLLEGES
IF our country could perform no
,reater service than TO maintain
heir efficiency and To continue reg
larry and vigorously the training Of
hose Young men and young Vlner
ct needed in active service nrler
he colors. Having before Us the
ragic example of the great universe ,
les of Europe. nearly all of when lrn [
'io~ed or inactive. we determined ,
hat American schools and coil, grs ,
hould be kept going. "Keep going"
act became the slogan of this con- 10
crence.
I'VE are particularly fortunate At i
he University of New Mexico in be- :
~ able TO increase our efficiency i
light at this time. Orr plant has =
Ger materially increased. with nd
ilional building and very important f,
editions IN scientific and other :
Equipment. The faculty has been
irengthened. The whole resources r
I the institution are hrnadnr md ON
more satisfactory basis of rseful-
rSS than ever before. We have been
rowing during recent wears in every
nv and will continue 10 grow in
piie Of the war. The later opening
ate not only will hermit considera-
Ie numbers Of students to enter who
therwise might not he able 10 do so.
'rv important changes IN our work.
~ schedules now being considered
nd which We expect 10 be able TO
nnonnce in the near future. Tn the
ean'ime everything indicates a
rgrr attendance next wear than last
Spite Of the numbers of under.
raduates who have gone into mill
Try service or otherwise reonired