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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1940)
Employment Bureau Finds Jobs for Grads The fate of college students after graduation is a problem that has long troubled educational leaders, but that problem is be ing solved effectively for Uni versity of Oregon graduates by the University Employment serv ice, under the direction of Miss Janet Smith, employment secre tary. Miss Smith and her staff boast that last year all but two gradu ates registered at the Employ ment service were given posi tions and that the propects for this year look about the same. The graduate service was start ed three years ago and has given jobs to hundreds of grads. Seniors register at the Em ployment bureau during the year, and when employers stop in to select new employees or when calls are received offering posi tions, the seniors are summoned for an interview. A good percent age of this year’s graduating class are already placed, accord * ing to Miss Smith. Most of the calls are for posi tions in the business world, but many companies send personal representatives to the University to interview applicants for spe cialized work. Men are much more in demand than women. Graduates who have been work ing for two or three years also have a fine chance of receiving work from the Service. Many calls ask for graduates with some practical experience who are willing to improve their pres ent positions. Miss Smith urged that graduates who are seeking better jobs get in touch with the Employment service as many of the calls for experienced workers are going unanswered because of the lack of qualified alumni. During the summer Miss Smith will continue her search for po sitions Tor Oregon’s graduates with the aim of having all this year’s graduating class placed by fall. 1 Thank You Students For Your Patronage During The Past Year Serving you lias been our plea sure this year. We have enjoyed your business and hope that you have likewise enjoyed our ser vice. A pleasant summer to you. We shall look forward to seeing you next fall when you return. Eddie’s Flowers Rex Theater Bldg. Phone 265 Reorganization Sale Ladies’ and Misses’ COATS We quote here, for lack of space, but a few groups to give you some idea of the tremendous savings. Stun ning Fashions, Luxurious Fabrics. See and try on these feature groups. The new tiny waists, moulded hip lilies, smart tailoring details, in both fitted and boxy coats. Values to $14.99 choice. Julliard’s, Botany Crepes, Twills, New Novelty, Hamilton Stripes. Smooth, soft finishes and roughies. Also imported Tweeds. Colors: Navy. Black, Novelty Mixed and Camel llair. Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses Entire stock of lovely quality dresses costumes, ensembles, closing out at pro portionate prices. Solid colors, checks, stripes, novelties, fast color hand prints, rayons, chiffons, sharkskin and others. Pretty styles— $1.00, $2.00, and $3.00 (Values to $8.95) Vogue Dress Shop 991 Willamette i ' . i 1 t j Ph. 3070 ? Co-op League To Meet Here June 11 to 15 Delegates From All Colleges on Coast Expected to Attend The University of Oregon’s six co-operative houses will be hosts at the second annual Conference of the Pacific Coast Student Co operative League meeting here June 11 to 15. Delegates from all the colleges and universities on the Pacific coast and various parts of the country will attend to exchange and carry away new ideas, Carl Prodinger, general chairman, stated. A special feature on the pro gram will be a canoe trip down the Millrace with other social functions planned for each of the four nights of the conference. The purpose of the convention will be to solve the more formid able problems that face the co operatives of the day, mainly those of finance and education, Chairman Prodinger explained. Speakers who will address the representatives from the 15 west ern colleges will be: Glenn Grif fith, member of the board of di rectors of Lane County Consum ers Co-op; Glenn Graham, pub lic accountant, Eugene; Miss Janet Smith, Oregon employ ment secretary; and Karl W. On thank, Oregon dean of personnel. Like Circulation Shows Increase, Figures Indicate Total circulation of books from the University library has shown a marked increase over last year according to figures released by Mrs. Gladys Patterson, secretary to the librarian. In the school year 1938-39 the total number of books checked out was 480,890. Estimat ing the last days of this school year on the basis of last year in cluding the percentage of increase the total for this year will ap proximate 540,000. Figures in clude circulation from the art and architecture library, the business administration library, the law library, and the main library. The reserve departments con sisting of the open shelf, grad uate, business administration, and general reserves have shown the greatest increase with 9564 more books checked out this year than last. Circulation department de partment increase numbered 2067. It’s Spring! Take time out to refresh yourself at Robinson’s —Milkshakes —Sandwiches —Soft Drinks —Ice Fresh “Just Off the Campus’’ ROBINSON’S CAFE 550 E. 13th Ph. 2974 GRADUATION FLOWERS Let her know you think the occasion as important as she does! Our corsages of gardenias, orchids, or roses will make your congratulations flowery. CollcgeFlotyerShop Across from Sigma Chi Phone 3018 Vacation Bound Summer sun and spring term at the “U” . . . exam week and then its the beach, the mountains or the privacy of your own backyard . . . have yourself a slacks wardrobe . . . mix or match .... 1.98 to 10.95. But to the Class of ’40 Farewell. . . we have valued* your friend ship as you have valued your campus associations. EUGENE’S FASHION CENTER Your Patronage During the School Year Has Been Appreciated Graduation Gift Suggestions • CEDAR CHEST— to match any bedroom • SMALL RADIO— portable or standard • Many other useful items to select from Johnson Furniture Co. 649 Willamette Phone 11SS • ; £ % is e .4 i T *" *