St. Louis

On March 14 the St. Louis Alumni Association had the pleasure of being host to Dean Myron Tribus of Thayer School. In the morning, an interview with Mr. Tribus by radio representatives was recorded for subsequent presentation on Station KMOX. At noon, fourteen high school students with ambitions and talents in engineering were guests of the Dean and the St. Louis Association at the University Club at a luncheon meeting which lasted about two hours.

In the afternoon, Dean Tribus conducted the second in a series of annual educational seminars of the St. Louis Association, the first having been directed last year by Prof. John Kemeny of the Mathematics Department. This year's discussion concerned "New Directions in Engineering." More than 100 high school students and instructors were in attendance at the conference, which was held at Clayton High School. The Dean stressed the urgency that confronts free society generally and this country in particular for producing skilled engineers. He emphasized the invaluable background of a liberal arts education for the engineer. He offered many practical suggestions for the presentday college candidate with scientific talent and interests. The audience was thoroughly attentive, and a lively discussion followed the formal talk.

That evening, Mr. Tribus was the guest of honor at the annual dinner of the Association. About fifty persons were in attendance including wives, with President BruceSymonds '45 conducting the activities. In his comments after dinner, the Dean mentioned that alumni who are concerned with recruiting candidates for admission to the College are important to the welfare of the Thayer School. He feels that a proper goal is thirty engineering graduates each year. Considering that 75% of those originally interested drop out of engineering along the way, it would therefore be desirable to have about 120 entering freshmen interested in that field. Keep your eyes out for them, gentlemen.

Altogether, it was a very enjoyable occasion. Dean Tribus certainly is a lively and enterprising spirit. Special thanks go to Bill Rench '34 who arranged the Dean's academic activities, and to Ernie Grinnell '42 who planned the entertainment.

Secretary, 7617 Carrswold, Clayton 5, Mo.