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[ Co-op Reflects Chapman Spirit; Calls UO Theological Seminary By BEVERLY BUCKLEY The active cooperative store in ' Chapman, reflects the lively spirit of the man for whom the building _ was named. Charles Hiram Chapman was el ected president of the University of ‘ Oregon on July 25, 1893. He had quite an impressive background . rising from the son of a farmer to graduate from Oshkash normal school in Wisconsin. Like so many students of the time he taught school while learn . ing, and in 1890 received a Ph. D. degree in mathematics from John Hopkins university. There he returned to Mihvaukie normal school and soon had actively par ticipated in teacher’s institutes throughout the state. President at 33 Chapman was only 33 when he became president of Oregon and with the courage of youth he T struck like a small whirlwind. His first move was to condemn the narrowness of the institution, describing the intellectual atmos Tax Advisors To Visit Eugene State income tax returns must be filed by April 15, the state tax commission has announced. A state _ income tax auditor will visit the court house in Eugene on February 24 to 27, March 1 to 5, and March “ 8 to 12 to aid persons filing tax returns. The auditor’s hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all the above dates. Those who must file are single persons having a net income from all sources of $500 or more during „ the taxable year; and married cou ples having a combined income of $1000 or more during the taxable r year. Assistance to taxpayers is also available at the branch office of the collector of internal revenue, room 100 Pittock block, S.W. Washing ■ ton and Ninth avenue, Portland. All returns for the calendar year 1947 must be filed on or before April 15, 1948. All returns must be mailed so they bear the postmark of the last date for filing. ^ Students! d sturdy footwear 1 ft all types of ||k shoe repairing CAMPUS SHOE SHOP On 13th between Alder and Kincaid [ phere of the faculty as that of a theological seminary. Dr. Chap man liberalized the college cur riculm. He kept the four established courses, but gave upper term students a free choice of subjects. He made the classics a study of literature instead of grammar. He also made science more interest ing by having students spend two thirds of their time in the labora tory instead of having all lecture courses. Entered Teaching Field In order to better the teaching he entered the field himself with a course of philosophy based on John Fiske’s “Outlines of Cosmic Philosophy.” The regular curriculum was not all that interested Dr. Chapman. He was probably the one who started the spirit of competition on the Oregon campus. The Laur ean Society was the only one here for years. Once two students were accused of using language dis respectful of the faculty in a de bate. They were given a choice of leaving the organization or the University. Chapman solved the problem by encouraging another group to form. So in 1893 the first rival group on the campus was or ganized, the Philogian’s. Spread UO Influence Eugene seemed to want to keep the University a local thing, for Alum Magazine To Arrive Soon Growth of the journalism school is traced by Jim Wallace, manag ing editor, in the featured story of this month’s Old Oregon, alumni magazine.'The February issues will be mailed to membei-s of alumni associations within the next two weeks. Old Oregon is edited by Bert Moore, senior in journalism. History and legends of the ceme tery centered in the campus are in cluded in this Old Oregon. The story was written by Susan McCar rel, senior in journalism. Other contributors to the Feb ruary alumni publication includes Bill Wassman who wrote an arti cle about Donald M. DuShane, re cent addition to the University ad ministration; Larry Lau, author of a second feature on the OSC cata log; and Miss Georgia McKenney and Miss Florence Sheehan, in structors in English, who give their impressions of Oregon. their own children, at the expense j of the state. In 1S95 two thirds of the students were taking- college preparatory courses. Chapman ob jected to this and did everything in his power to spread the influ ence of the University of Oregon The people were caught in a gust of new ideas, many of which met with adverse criticism. It is doubtful Dr. Chapman would have lasted as long as he did had it not been for his winning personality and grand sense of humor. However, his sense of humor was j sometimes shown in remarks di rected at the coeds of the age. This is shown by a quotation from : a Salem newspaper “His occasion al hit at the fair sex (is) a feature ! of his lecture.’’ Although this is a widely used and accepted prac tice by professors of today, it was then frowned upon. Modern Ways Dr. Chapman knew the import ance of. modern technique, and. fought his cause dispite adverse thought. At times he seemed to be win ning as shown in his optimistic outlook in 1895. “I feel I have taken root in the state, many of the most eminent men are my personal friends, and this in both political parties. They will not be likely to let the small! fry of politicians break down my! work.’’ In spite of the faith he held in | his cause, the controversy grew. The confidence of the people less ened and the growth of the Uni versity was stunted, so in Dec ember, 1898 he handed in his res ignation. Still Chapman had many follow ers who saw the worth of his ideas. If he could visit the University to day he would see many of his wishes fulfilled. Attacked by Papers The Eugene Guard and other newspapers throughout the state attacked Dr. Chapman for such things as keeping promising ath letes off the teams, for opposing religion, and for making- dispara ging remarks about women. Two groups of Eugene citizens signed petitions—one proposing his dismissal, the other favoring his retention. Atomics Speech Theme “Atomic Implications’’ will bfe the subject of a lecture by William Moxley at the One World club meeting, at 7:30 p. m. tonight. IS YOUR SUIT READY FOR THE MILITARY BALL? For fast service and excellent cleaning — Bring your clothes to . .. 643 E. 13th rhone 317 Emerald Classifieds II FOR RENT, Room for single man, close to campus. $18.00, 960: , Patterson. Call 1744-W. Even ings. Speech Team To Make Tour A four-man symposium team! from the University will make a, three-day discussion tour in the \ Medford area on February 10, 13, and 12. Their question will be “Is World Government Necessary to Preserve Peace ?” They will emphasize the prob lems of world trade and interna tional economic stability. The team is composed of Ralph Teters, Walter Mead, Boyd Peter on and Warren Miller. Accom panying the group will be sympo sium director E. Ray Nichols Jr., assistant professor of speech and drama. The trip includes engagements before high school students and faculties at Glendale, Rogue River, Central Point, Medford, Ashland, and Eagle Point, and before the - -! Ill LOST: Brown, gold-top Eversharp pen. Name engraved Geo. C Sutton. Phone 5060-W (70) FOR SALE: Tuxedo, excellent con dition; fine material; size 38 long; $25.00. 2437 Columbia. Phone 1381W. (76) LOST; Black silver Shaffer pen. Finder call 2884. ROOM & BOARD: Men students $45 a month. Cooperative mana gement. 2477 Alder. Phone 6230. (77) BOARD for students. Call 6786-R. (77) ROOM available in Cherncy hall. Call Leonard Harris. Ext. 32J. 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