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Show THE REPRESENTATIVE FACULTY SECTION ^EVENTY-SEVEN years ago the Mormon pioneers, in the second act of the Provisional Government of Deseret, provided for the establishing of the first university west of the Mississippi-the institution which has grown into our University of today. For a period of several years the institution barely existed; at first there was only one instructor. At one time it was even discontinued, but only temporarily. The zeal for knowledge, once kindled, was not easily extinguished. Under the guidance of a few men, the pursuit of learning was fostered and never allowed to lapse again. Too much cannot be said of these first professors, the men of vision whose inspiration and example sustained the University until such time as it could struggle to its feet. It was these enlightened men who gave the University the heritage of the scholarly tradition which it still retains. Since that time, as the enrollment increased, the faculty has grown, until today it numbers nearly two hundred. Many of these men have achieved marked distinction; some of them occupy positions of unique importance in their fields. Real izing the futility of attempting to deal adequately with the faculty as a whole, the Utonian has this year selected a group of sixteen representative members, concerning whose accomplishments brief accounts have been given. In making these selections especial emphasis has been laid upon achievements of national, scientific, and cultural importance. Period of service has also been taken into consideration. A number of men, who have unselfishly sacrificed the time which they might have devoted to research or to the pursuit of their favorite subjects for the welfare and advancement of their students, have, unfortunately, been omitted. Nevertheless, their sacrifices and work are appreciated and it is deeply regretted that, due to the concrete nature of this year's section, they cannot be given the recognition which they deserve. |