# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S806
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES : 109

seen what an invaluable acquisition the Gorman Property presents
for any future expansion of our school.

Outstanding among the numerous improvements and renova-
tions accomplished during the past triennium is the redecoration
and refurnishing of our dining hall. This project, which has added
immeasurably to the beauty and atmosphere of the interior of our
commons building, was sponsored by the Women of the Lutheran
Education Society at a cost of $12,000.

During the past triennium we also completed the conversion
from AC to DC current for all electrical power used on our campus,
as authorized by Synod at the Chicago Convention.

Director of Public Relations |

In 1948 the Lutheran Education Society provided for a separate
department of Public Relations at our school by making available
an annual appropriation of $7,500 from its treasury. Mr. Herbert
Thien has been engaged as Director of Public Relations, and since
the beginning of 1949 he has established his headquarters in office
space made available in our administration building. Under super-
vision of a committee consisting of representatives from the faculty,
the Lutheran Education Society, and the Board of Control, the
Public Relations director is concentrating his efforts particularly
on student enrollment and financial support for the program of
general education as offered by our school.

Concordia Church

With the dedication of its new church building on April 23
on a corner lot directly opposite the campus across White Plains
Road, a hope long cherished by the members of Concordia Con-
gregation as well as by the Concordia campus family has reached
fulfillment. Our Board rejoices in. the completion. of the first
church building of this congregation, since the church plays so
vital a part in the spiritual life of our students.

Junior College Degrees

In the spring of this year the Regents of New York State ap-
proved the granting of two new degrees, the A.A. (Associate in
Arts) and the A.A.S, (Associate in Applied Science) by its ac-
credited junior colleges. As one of the accredited junior colleges
our Concordia hopes to award the Associate degree to its graduates
as soon as ‘the required technical arrangements have been com-
pleted.

Acknowledgments

The generous support of many congregations and individuals,
and especially of the Lutheran Education Society, the Women of
the Lutheran Education Society, the Ladies’ Aid Society of Con-

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