Stetson Letter 1955-3-4

STETSON LIBRARY JUL 2 5 1955 STETSON LETTER VOL 3. NO. 4 STETSON UNIVERSITY, DeLAND, FLORIDA JUNE, 1955 JUSTICE SEBRING INVITED TO BE LAW SCHOOL DEAN Justice H. L. "Tom" Sebring, a member of the Florida Supreme Court since IC'43, has been invited to become dean of the College of Law, according to Dr. J. Ollie Edmunds, president of the university, said today. "We have long known of Justice Se- bring's keen interest in training young- lawyers and of his desire to see an opportunity for practicing attorneys to continue their education," Dr. Edmunds said. "We are hopeful that he will see in our invitation an opportunity to do both of these and round out an already distinguished law career. "With the experience Judge Sebring has acquired over the years as a teacher, football coach, lawyer, circuit judge, member of the Nazi War Crimes Court at Nurnberg, and Supreme Court justice, he could be in position to make an immediate contribution to Florida's oldest and newest college of law. He could help us make it one of the most interesting law colleges in America." (Continued on Page 3) 0 9 of 10 Candidates Pass Bar Examination Nine of ten Stetson candidates taking the March examination of the Florida Bar were successful in passing, according to Visiting Dean Charles J. Hilkey. "This gives Stetson a record of 90 9r passed," Dean Hilkey said, "a very fine record indeed." The first summer session of the College of Law on its new campus at St. Petersburg opened June 13 with approximately 65 enrolled. Registration for the Fall Session will be held September 16 and 17 with classes to start September 19'. THE GOOD SAMARITAN ... In the rediscovered beauty of Sixteenth Century stained glass by Robert W. Sowers of New York City. What Is A Christian University? A Christian University is a community of Christian scholars—faculty, students, staff, parents, and alumn-i— looking for Truth amid the small truths, and for the larger and long term meanings of life amid the daily realities. A Christian University selects faculty not only for scholarship, but for Christian commitment. As like attracts like, its students tend to come from church related homes—96 c7c at Stetson from 25 or more different Christian churches. A Christian University is marked by the atmosphere of brotherhood, friendliness, and concern about others which are the signs of the Christian citizen. The motto on the Stetson seal, Pro Deo et Veritate (For God and Truth), is an avowed and functional aim which pervades campus and classrooms as the community seeks the path from Knowledge to Wisdom—Wisdom under- girded by the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. 1955 HOMECOMING DATES SET FOR NOVEMBER 18-20 Homecoming 1955 will be observed November 18, 19 and 20 with a program of events being prepared with the sole purpose of being the greatest celebration in the history of the University. Coordinator of the many committees from alumni, students, and townspeople is G. E. "Eddie" Gilliland, director of alumni affairs. The principal events of homecoming will be set up first and others will be added to provide a complete program for every former student. A leadership dinner Friday night, a vounc' of breakfasts, convocation, barbecue, football game and open houses Saturday, and homecoming services in all DeLand churches on Sunday are events being discussed for the advance program. The Class of 19'05 will return for its Golden Jubilee Reunion and the Class (Continued on Page 3) ■ 0 Hatter Dedicated To Eddie Gilliland The 1955 Hatter, year book of the University, was dedicated to G. E. "Eddie" Gilliland, director of alumni affairs and director of development. "Mr. Gilliland has made unbelievable progress with the University alumni re^tions" in two years, the citation said. The citation also mentioned the excePent program for 1954 Homecoming, the reunion of the 1927 football team, United Stetson Alumni and other forward steps taken in recent months. Editor of the Hatter was Burt Holmes. Business Manager was Laurence Willard. Make Your Plans NOW to Attend Homecoming .. November 18, 19 and 20