Evening star., 1927-05-01
UNIVERSITY DEAN
HOME FROM TOUR
Dr.. Edward 7. Devine Re-
turns After LeCturing in
Western Cities.

Well known as a lecturer on soci
illogical and international subjects
prior to coming to American Univer
sity, DR. Edward L. DeVine, dean of
the graduate school of the university,
has just returned from lengthy lee
ture tour which took him to the State
Of Washington. He made public last
night the graduate school catalogue,
outlining the scope of the work of
that school.
Appearing on his trip before many
universities and colleges. as well as
teachers associations and public for
ums. DR.. Devine discussed several
subjects, including Mexico Today, p"
Social Aspects of Education" Coal
and Coolidge" :" The Soviet in Rus
sia, The British Raj in India, -
Turkey, a Rejection of the Lausanne
Treaty" and others. DR.. Devine had
made several short lecture tours since
his new connection with American
University last Fall, but this trip was
his most extensive.
Referring to the scope of the gradu-
ate school in the new catalogue just
out. DR.. Devine said. while Old World
archaeology. general history, and es-
pecially the European culture which
affords the immediate background of
American civilization are not neglect
ed and while their Importance in any
general system Of university inStruc-
ton is fully recognized, nevertheless,
the Graduate School of American
University proposes to emphasize in
creasingly American history. Ameri-
can international relations, American
literature and drama. American art
and archaeology, American education
and the study of American economic
and political problems.
Shows Religious Background.
"The university" he said. shares
the original religious background of
most Eastern universities and it pre-
serves this common spiritual attitude
without formal ecclesiastical affi!ia-
ton 1t recognizes a definite RESPONSE
bility to clarity and evaluate those
beliefs upon which modern civiliza-
ton depends. and it seems to examine
them feariessly and constructively. In
accordance with the emphasis which
the university places upon the study
of American thought, it accepts the
obligation to investigate and formu-
late the spiritual values essential to a
sound national life"
An innovation in graduate school
custom will be introduced this week
with the beginning of oral eXamina-
tions for the degree of doctor of phi
iOsophy, when elaborately printed in
vitations will be sent out to friends
of the candidate. and to specialists in
his chosen subject These invitations
will be prepared distinctively for each
candidate and will contain a record
Of his academic and educational ca
reer Such a practice. it is said by
those familiar with graduate institu-
tions throughout the country, is new
and unusual, and is designed to give
due importance to the dignity of an
examination for the degree of doctor
of philosophy. The examinations open
tomorrow and are to be held at 1901
f street before the academic council
DIR. George B. Woods, dean of the
College of Liberal Arts, is away on an
extensive tour to survey the negro
colleges of the South for the Bureau
Of Education. He has already been in
South Carolina, Florida and Georgia.
The staff for the American Eagle,
student publication at the college. was
chosen last week as a result of bal
loting at chapel. Hugh w. Speer of
Olathe. Kans.. is to be editor in chief
for the third year. Pauline Frederick
is to be associate editor. and Raymond
Spaeth business manager
Mothers day will be observed at the
college next Sunday, with special
dinner in the Women's residence hall,
when mothers of students Will be
guests, and with a special service.
which will be addressed by Mrs. Harry
+. WooleVer. The committee In
charge of the dinner is Roland Par
IRISH. Howard Rash, Catherine Ed
wards and Sarah MartZ.
DR.. Harry G. Oberholser, ornithol-
ogist of the Department OF Agrlcul-
ture, and consulting professor IN
zoology at the graduate school, ad-
dressed students at chapel FRIDAY on
Birds of Washington, Their Calls and
Their Songs
Siegfried Scharbau of the Marine
Band gave a concert last night at the
women's residence hall.
The American University Chapter
of the American Association of Uni
versitv Professors will meet tomorrow
night at 1901 F. street to discuss In
terrelations of Faculties Within Uni
versity."
The college gymnasium stage was
dedicated to dramatics Friday night
by the Washington Drama Society
Co. under direction of VIII Hutchins,
professor of art of the university, who
also took the role of the vicar In the
play. The production was sponsored
by the Women's Guild of the univer-
sity, with Mrs. Lucius &. clark, wire