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Prof of the week 1ailyMebraskm Official Newspaper Of More Than 7,000 Students Vol. 39, No. 72 Lincoln, Nebraska Sunday, January1 14, 1940 S . ' ! . . I ! l t ' I V -V p;i:::::::Bi Yc'Al L ,K r Afrr & a - irtrt i , .111 . by Bob Aldrich Approaching his twenty-first year as a member of the Nebraska faculty, Henry Howard Marvin, chairman of the physics depart ment, paused in a typically busy day Friday and recalled the cam pus as it was 'way back when. The enrollment and the number of buildings were both small and no one expected it to grow much larger. But the smallness of the school did not prevent Professor Marvin from working hard and enthusiastically at the job of help ing build the department into one of the best on the campus. Born on a farm near Grlnnell, Iowa, Professor Marvin attended country school until he was 12, went from high school to Grinnell teachers college. From there, he went to Columbia for his Ph. D. He had originally intended to be an electrical engineer but became so fascinated with physics in col lege that he determined to con tinue with the study of it Guilty of 'teaching history Leaving Columbia, he taught physics at Grinnell high school and "has been accused of having taught English history once which is true." He taught a summer at Columbia, a year at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by. seven years at Tafts college, Medford, Mass. Short of stature, more or less bald except for a fringe of gray. cuily hair, and with a decided paunch, Professor Marvin is merry, good-natured, with a cap tivating friendliness. His conver sation is diiect with the straight forwardness of a scientist, minus the rambling elaborations of a liberal arts teacher. Marvin believes that a liberal education is preferable to a voca tional one for the broad back ground it gives the student. How ever, it must not be too liberal nor too broad or "nothing will be pointed up." Information 'incidental' to thinking "The most important thing is to teach the student to think," he says, "not Just to gather Informa tion. The information is, In a flense, only Incidental. In order to think, you've got to have some thing to think about." His interest In physics centers mainly about the atom, that tiny hunk of matter so much talked of and so little understood by those who are not scientists. His articles on the spectrum and structure of the atom have been printed in numerous scientific journals. His listing of the most Impor tant discoveries In physics during the last ten years includes the rev elation that atom nuclei can be broken up by a bombardment of electrons and protons to create new, radioactive atoms. The find ing has application in biology and medical work. Another important , find is the discovery of the way atoms are built up. Active In xout work In commenting on Einstein's theory, it still holds as largely DAILY staff photo. true, he says, though the part that says the universe is constantly ex- p a n d i n g has been discounted (Please don't ask us for details). Marvin thinks some other theory will be found to replace this idea, He doesn't have much time for private research. Reading espe cially biology and military hi3tory is his favorite hobby. Also claim ing his extra time is work with Lincoln boy scouts. He has been chairman of the scout committee for five years. Military history his hobby He doubts that to be a success ful physicist requires a natural ability. It's rigorous training that counts. But people who haven't a liking for math should stay out of physics. Many students, he be lieves, would do better to get more training in high school math be fore tackling the harder course. His reading of military history has led to an especial interest in Robert E. Lee, whose life and campaigns he can discuss with the ease of an authority. A member of the American Physical society, the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Nebraska Academy of Sciences among other organiza tions, Marvin holds an unques tioned place as one of the most vital university instructors. New choral group sings next Sunday Madrigal Singers will collaborate in winter festival; Tempel directs Madrigal Singers, the univer sity's new vocal ensemble, will first appear before the public next Sunday afternoon, Jan. 21, in the coliseum. They and three other choral groups will collaborate to present a winter choral festival. W. G. Tempel is to conduct the presentation, which is open to the public. 100 will participate. Sunday's rencert will be the sec ond appearance this season for the University Singers and the Glee club. First production was the Christmas Rhapsodic One hundred students participate in the choral festival this year. After studying a lurge reper toire of choral music, Mr. Tempel has selected several of the best known secular songs and a num ber of familiar and popular folk tunes. Especially rich In har mony will be the four love songs by Brahms, sung by the Madrigal Singers, with Richard Morse and Warren Hammel. Louise Stapleton, soprano, and Earl Jenkins, tenor, will be soloists with the singers. Miss Stapleton'a rendition of "A Mountain Morn ing Hymn" with choir accompani ment, will be a feature of the pro gram. "Shsdrack" on program. Dale Ganz, and Cleve Gene See SINGERS, page 4 Faculty plays recital today in Union Six school of music members present varied program in ballroom, 3 Faculty members of the school of music will present a musical recital today in the Union ball room beginning at 3 p. m. Those participating will be Miss Marguerite Klinker, pianist; Miss Marian Wolfe, cellist; Frank Cunkle, organist; Herman Decker, baritone; Ernest Harrison, pianist, and Emanuel Wishnow, violinist. The program will be as fol lows: Sonata In 0 Majnr RmiU Allrffro BMal Adagio nvollo rantabHp Rondo MIm Wolfe and Minn Klinkrr From 14 rterri In Kit My I Vknw RevrrVi DWrrtiMMiMsat Mr. Tank I.lndrn T-ea VaoKlian William HmoKKlrr'n Hon Krrnorhan Kong of thr I'alanquln Brarrrs. . . hnw The It Sons : Rofrr Mr. Drckw Mr. HaniMn at thf piano Choral I'rrludr Walter Mourant Dedicated to and played by Mr. tinkle Trio In K Klat, Op. 1, No. 1. .Beethoven Allero Adagio rantabilc Heherio Kin ale Mini Wolfe, Mr. Harrhwrn. Mr. Wlnhnow Bittner leads Players in first comedy 'What a Life' opens Tuesday in Temple; Birk in top girl role Portraying the difficulties of Henry Aldrich, adolescent trouble's double, the University Players' first comedy of the season Tues day, Jan. 16. stars Jack Bittner. The play, "What a Life" written by Clifford Goldsmith, was chosen as one of the ten best productions of the year. After closing in New York it roadshowed for nearly a year, and has been released for only a few weeks to amateur com panies. Growing directly out of the pro duction is today's radio serial, "The Aldrich Family" taking Henry Aldrich from his scholastic difficulties into one of more do mestic nature, but the characters are portrayed as they were orig inally created. The movie, re leased this fall, starred Jackie Cooper. Papa's a P. B. K.M Henry is a boy with limited men tality and more limited inventive ness. He has the great affliction of a Princeton Phi Beta Kappa father, and this in itself is a handi- See PLAYERS, page 4 Ag holds fun feed for 100 Gustafson presides over third annual banquet More than 100 Ag students and faculty members attended the third annual Junior fun feed in the student activities building on Ag campus last night as members of the Ag cafeteria club gathered for their yearly banquet and program. Milton Gustafson was toaatmas ler at the banquet which opened the evening's entertainment. Max Brown gave a reading; Rhoda Chesley, Carol Brlggs, and Ruth Ann Sheldon sang; Jim Birming ham played guitar numbers, and Robert Rewinkel played accordion selections. The weather Today Is supposed to be fair all over the state, with the tempera ture going; up in Um north and west. Awgwan blackout shows uni ot.war -with. final exams In honor of final examinations. the Awgwan will come out to morrow with its January issue in the form of a blackout. "Sensational" will be its two center pages which are made up of snapshots, taken by Ernie Bih ler, of students studying for finals. The subjects were caught in poses they would never assume at any oiner time. "Moo-Cow Madness" Stories in the issue include: "Moo-Cow Madness," which de scribes a four year course in moo cow milking, by Gene Bradley; "Slap-Happy New Year," third article on the adventures of Ima and Happy, by Betty Jo Byllesby. Instructions for mobilization for finals day appear in "News from the Front," by Mary Kerrigan and Ann Beth Keith. "The Final Say," by Margaret Krause, illustrates all the damnfool questions which can be asked in a final examination. The cover is a picture of the horrible results of studying for finals. The issue also includes the usual Platter Chatter and Gore columns. YWmembers elect officers First women's election of year begins 9 Friday First women's election of the year will take place Friday of this week when Y. W. C. A. members select their officers for the com ing year. Announcement of can didates and their qualifications will be made in Tuesday's DAILY NEBRASKAN. Nominations for offices were made by a secret nominating com mittee last Thursday. To vote, a girl must be a Y. W. member and have paid her contribution pledge. Polls will be open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Friday. Hanya Holm brings modern dancers; to present satire i: r f Lincoln audiences will see one of the five most noted modern dance groups in action when Hanya Holm, European-born art ist, brings ten young dancers to Grant Memorial hall Thursday, Jan. 18, under the sponsorship of the W. A. A. Gathered from all parts of the country, the ten girls have been highly complimented by critics for their Interpretations of modern dancing. "Dance of Work and Play," story of man's need for la bor, "Metropolitan Dally." a satire on newspapers, and "Tragic Ex Registration opens at 8 tomorrow To get wanted sections, students must apply Monday or Tuesday Student who plan to ask for a particular section of any subject must register on either Monday or Tuesday, A. R. Congdon of the as signment committee announced yesterday. Since many sections are closed before Wednesday morning, it will be impossible to grant requests for special sched ules after that time. "No student can be sure of having a schedule fitted to his hours of employment unless he registers before Wed nesday," Congdon stated. Registration for resident stu dents will begin tomorrow and will continue through Saturday noon. See REGISTRATION, page 4 Grads donate engineering equipment Electrical specialties, strobotac added to NU laboratory stock Permission to order free of charge any electrical specialties manufactured by his company was authorized in a letter from Ralph S. Mueller, '98, to Dean 0. J. Fer guson of the college of engineer ing. Mueller, who also received a professional degree in electrical engineering from Nebraska, is president of Mueller Electric com pany of Cleveland. Members of the department of electrical engineering hastily con ferred and sent back a request for a considerable amount of equip ment which can be used in the See EQUIPMENT, page 4 V--V ' ! r It 1 ; ; U odus." telling of exiled peoples, are among the dances to be pre sented. Miss Holm has taught three summers at Mills college. This season she will teach at Columbia, New York university, Tyler School of Fine Arts, and Temple. She conducts her own studio in New York. Admission is 40 cents for stu dents, 75 cents for others. Tickets are on sale at W. A. A. headquar ters in Grant Memorial and at Danlelson's downtown.