# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S830
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SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES 1338

* the “Ginasio,” three years at the “Colegio,” and three years in the
"seminary department. In addition, a year of vicarage is required
“before graduation. This year affords the student opportunity for
valuable practical experience.

4 Although our school is not officially accredited by the State
E authorities, we nevertheless enjoy favorable recognition. Upon
;. presentation of a diploma by our faculty, our students are readily
z accepted for examination preparatory to entrance in state uni-
Eversities.

‘ There is a tremendous shortage of manpower in our midst,
snot only of pastors, but also of teachers. To meet the need for
L teachers, “a rapid course of instruction for teachers” has been
¥ inaugurated. This emergency course extends over a term of four
. years, after which the “graduate” is required to spend three years
. in actual teaching experience. At the conclusion of these three
, years a teaching diploma is granted to all who are found qualified.

Buildings and Improvements
A comfortable duplex dwelling has been erected for the families
; of Prof. W. K. Wadewitz and Prof. O. Schueler. Extensive repairs
F have been made in the homes occupied by Professors L. C. Reh-
F feldt, M. Strasen, and Director O. A. Goerl.
The building known as “the old building” is being remodeled
.. and renovated. When completed, it will offer housing facilities
| for two professors. The housing situation in Porto Alegre has
‘become acute, particularly during the last few years.
3 In the main building the stairways have been reconstructed,
-. reinforced, and fireproofed. In the new building we have a library
and a well-organized laboratory for our science students. The
. library ought gradually to be enlarged. It is still rather incomplete.
; The street in front of our seminary is being paved, and new
F sidewalks are being laid. This improvement contributes im-
f measurably to the fine appearance of our property.
, The supply of water for the seminary and for the homes of
| our professors is inadequate, especially during the summer season.
| The city authorities advise the placement of a larger reserve
; reservoir on our grounds in order to take care of our needs
adequately.
Our Request

In order to carry on our work efficiently, particularly in view
of our increased enrollment and the increased number of classes,
we plead that two instructors and one assistant professor be added
to our teaching staff for 1951. With the expected increase in the