CONANT LAYS STRESS ON FORMING OF CONTACTS

Speaking at a meeting of the members of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences last night, President Conant stressed the importance of making contacts with members of the School engaged in other fields of study. He warned against the practice of the members of one field forming a clique, thereby secluding themselves from men engaged in other work. And added that the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences was different from the other Graduate schools in the University. President Conant held that the latter are valuable for many fields, but the former is for those who are to be leaders in the business world. "It is only for men who are willing to put their whole heart and soul into their field."

Other speakers at the meeting were: George H. Chase '96, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Alfred Worcester '78, Henry K. Oliver Professor of Hygiene, James P. Baxter, Associate Professor of History, and Walter B. Briggs, Assistant Librarian at Widener Library.

Dean Chase stated that the School was planning to ultimately admit men fitted only for higher research, while Professor Worcester explained the duties of the Hygiene Department. Assistant Librarian Briggs urged intensive use of the library facilities.