1903-04 Volume 28 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

THE SCROLL. 333and weak institution to one of the strongest universities inthe middle west. The first and most noticeable structure onthe main campus is the "Old Capitol," which stands in thecenter and at one time was the home of the executive bodyof Iowa. It is a three story building of sandstone, and,although the corners have crumbled away and the stairs arerickety, it is thought much of by the students and is occupiedby the law department. On the south of this historicstructure are the engineering building and the new "Hall ofLiberal .Arts." This building is a new 8400,000 structure ofgray stone, is four stories high, fire proof and modern inevery detail.North of the Old Capitol is the Science Hall and directlynorth of this is the Dental Building which is one of the finestequipped colleges of dental surgery west of New York. Thenew medical buildings, which have just been completed at acost of 8225,000, are of the most modern designs. They aresituated one square east of the main campus, and directlyeast of these are the two hospitals and the Pharmacy Departmentand the College of Homeopathic Medicine. Severalheads of departments are Phis, some of whom have achievedconsiderable fame and are known throughout the state as ableteachers and authors. Perhaps the most famous of these isDr. Samuel Calvin, who for several years has been StateGeologist and is the author of several text books and treatiseson geology and mineralogy. Dean, L. G. Weld is at thehead of the graduate college, and is one of Iowa Beta's earlymembers. Brother A. G. Smith is at the head of the departmentof mathematics. Bro. McGowan is a professor in thedepartment of engineering, Bro. Stewart has the chair ofPhilosophy and Bro. W. S. Hosford, one of our charter members,is dean of the College of Dental Surgery. All theseloyal and able brothers have helped us much and we are underobligations to them for the loyal manner in which they haveupheld Phi Delta Theta and for the aid they have given us.CHARLES E.LOIZEAUX.STUDENT LIFE AND COLLEGE FRATERNITIES,Student Life and Customs, by Heniy D. Sheldon, Ph. D. New York:D. Appleton and Company. 1901. Cloth; pp. 366, 800.This book is unique. It is the most comprehensive treatiseon the customs of college students that has ever appeared inAmerica; and it contains more information about Greek letter