The Christian Telescope

Picture of the Week

Professor Loew and the Central College Biology Class

Many years ago at Central College (aka Huntington University), when funny hats and suits were in fashion for the well dressed naturalist, this happy bunch took time out from their adventures in creature catching to pose for this photo on the front steps of the College Hall (aka Becker Hall). Professor Loew is in the top row on the left hand side. Prof. Loew (the Loew part in Loew-Brenn Hall), after he took off his funny hat, became one of the most distinguished professors to serve this institution. His contributions included the botanical garden, the arboretum, the agricultural course, the alumni association and the Loew-Alumni Library. He is also credited with the introduction of the soybean as a staple crop in Indiana. Sadly most of his work on campus has now been lost or transformed but the memory of his tireless support of Huntington University still lingers.