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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Announces Its MOfCH eOJIIJllcJlCCJllcJlt 1953 NORTHROP MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 19 AT EIGHT O'CLOCK tiuivcrsitll oj fi;liuucsotll THE BOARD OF REGENTS Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President Mr. William T. Middlebrook, Secretary Mr. Laurence R. Lunden, Treasurer The Honorable Ray J. Quinlivan, St. Cloud First Vice President and Chairman The Honorable George VI. Lawson, St. Paul Second Vice President The Honorable James F. Bell, Minneapolis The Honorable Daniel C. Gainey, Owatonna The Honorable Richard L. Griggs, Duluth The Honorable Lester A. Malkerson, Minneapolis The Honorable Charles W. Mayo, Rochester The Honorable Karl G. Neumeier, Stillwater The Honorable E. E. Novak, New Prague The Honorable A. J. Olson, Renville The Honorable Herman F. Skyberg, Fisher As a courtesy to those attending functions, and out of respect for the character of the build ing, be it resolved by the Board of Rcgents that there be printed in the programs of all functions held in the Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium a requcst that smoking be confined to the outer lobby on the main floor, to the gallery lobbies, and to the lounge rooms. rids Js Vour Uuillcrsit/l CHARTERED in February, 1851, by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory f Minnesota, the University of Minnesota has this year celebrated its one ~undred and second birthday. As from its very beginning, the University is dedicated to the task of train~n~ th.e youth of today, the citizens of tomorrow. How well it has succeeded IS mdlcated by the number of doctors, lawyers, engineers, social workers, journalists, dentists, farmers, businessmen, and com munity and civic leaders in all fields-good citizens all-who have gone from its several campuses to participate actively in the upgrading of the welfare of the citizens of our state. During the period of its existence, the University has awarded more than 110,000 degrees to its students who have completed the rigorous training demanded by the complexities of modern society. In addition to the enormous task of giving collegiate instruction to nearly 19 000 students on its Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth campuses, the Uni ve;sity offers, through its Schools of Agriculture, its General Extension Division, and its short courses, specialized training designed to assist those who wish to study on a part-time basis. Still in addition, its staff members who are county agents, home agents, and recreation and health consultants give effective aid and assistance to citizens of the state in their very homes. But the University of Minnesota, like all great universities, has expanded far beyond its early teaching and training programs. In its diverse research labora tories on its three campuses, at the several agricultural experiment stations, at the Rosemount Research Center, and at the University Hospitals, its scientists at anyone moment are working on countless research experiments of vital in terest to the future health and welfare of all of us. These projects deal with such matters as cancer, poliomyelitis, taxation, low-grade iron ore, cheese-making, teacher training, municipal government, nuclear fission, new varieties and strains of grains and fruits, supersonics and transonics, to mention only a few. THE UNIVERSITY is recognized as the cultural hub of the Northwest; it is the home of the Minneapolis Symphony, the University Artists Course, radio station KUOM, the University Theatre, and the local performances of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Through the University of Minnesota Concert and Lecture Service and the School Assembly Service, the University brings to more than a million and a half people, in the area it serves, artists and lecturers of quality and talent. The people of Minnesota are proud of their University, not only because it is one of the leading state universities in the nation, but also because of the extent and quality of its services from which they, their families, communities, and organizations benefit. Their interest in the University is a dynamic, living thing and expresses itself in many ways. Contributions from them have made it possible for the Variety Club Heart Hospital to be constructed and for the great Mayo Memorial building to be erected over the coming months. Through the American Legion and auxiliary posts all over the state, thousands of frIends have made generous donations to provide an endowed research pro fessorship in heart diseases. All students at the University, their families and friends are invited to con tinue their enthusiasm and interest in the University of Minnesota. Graduates are especially urged to identify themselves with the University Alumni Associa tion and the Greater University Fund and to return as frequently as possible to visit us here at the University. Ordcr 0/ eVCNts ASSEMBLING OF THE AUDIENCE: As candidates for degrees at this evening's commencement and their friends and relatives reach the Minneapolis Campus of the University, from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. they will hear the Flemish bells being played from Northrop Memorial Auditorium, Mr. J. Frederic Goossen, M.A. '50, carillonneur. Admission to the March commencement exercises is by guest card only. Guests will be seated as they arrivc in the Auditorium and will remain seated until the colors are presented. PRELUDE CONCERT: From 7:30 to 8:00 p.m., the University Concert Band, Mr. Gerald Prescott, Associate Professor and Bandmaster, will play: Prelude and Fugue in G Minor - - J. S. Bach Coronation Scene from "Boris Godounow" - M. MoussorgSky Cake Walk from "Suite of Old American Dances" - - Robert R. Bennett Tirolese from "Soirees Musicales" Benjamin Britten Rondo from "Royce Hall Suite" Healey WiIIan Allegro Vivace from "Organ Sonata in D Major" - - Alexandre GuiImant PROCESSIONAL: Procession of the Nobles from "Mlada" - Rimsky-Korsakov PROCESSIONAL: As candidates for degrees enter the Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. the curtain will be opened. Seated on the platform, left to right, are: Dr. Joseph C. Olson, Associate Professor of Dairy Husbandry, Marshal; Dr. Raymond G. Price, Professor of Education, Marshal; Dr. John G. Darley, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School; Dr. Richard L. Kozelka, Dean of the School of Business Administration; Dr. Austin A. Dowell, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics, Institute of Agricul ture; Dr. J. W. Buchta, Chairman of the University College Committee; Dr. Alfred L. Vaughan, Assistant Dean of the General College; Captain Doyle M. Coffee, USN, Professor of Naval Science; Lieutenant Colonel Helmer T. Aasheim, USAF, Assistant Professor of Air Science and Tactics; Dr. Edmund G. vVilliamson, Dean of Students; the Honorable Karl G. Neu meier, Member, Board of Regents; Mr. True E. Pettengill, Recorder; Dr. Mal colm M. Willey, Vice President, Academic Administration; Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President of the University of Minnesota; Dr. Paul H. Giddens, Presi dent, Hamline University; Mr. William T. Middlebrook, Vice President, Business Administration; the Honorable George W. Lawson, Second Vice President, Board of Regents; the Reverend Joseph G. Vasiliou, Priest and Director of the Eastern Orthodox Fellowship; Lieutenant Colonel August R. Wood, USA, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics; Assistant Dean Huntington Miller, University Extension; Dr. Errett W. McDiarmid, Dean of the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Mr. Roy Jones, Pro fessor and Head of the School of Architecture, Institute of Technology; Dr. WaIter \V. Cook, Dean of the College of Education; Dr. Earl B. Fischer, Professor of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy; Dr. Harold S. Diehl, Dean of the College of Medical Sciences; Mr. Richard Halverson, B.A. '52; Dr. Edward B. Stanford, University Librarian, Marshal. PRESENTATION OF COLORS: As the color guard, made up of University Army ROTC and Air ROTC Cadets, and Naval ROTC Midshipmen, enters the Auditorium, the audience will rise. 4 THE NATIONAL ANTHE~ (first ~tanza only): The entire audience and Mr. Richard Halverson, B.A. 52, soloIst. INVOCATION: The Reverend Joseph G. Vasiliou, Priest and Director of the Eastern Orthodox Fellowship. SPEAKING FOR -r:HE .UNIVERSITY: President James Lewis Morrill, LL.D., President of the Umverslty. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: "Citadels of Truth and Freedom," Dr. Paul H. Giddens, Ph.D., President, Hamline University, St. Paul. CONFERRING OF COMMISSIONS: Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice Presi dent Academic Administration, will introduce Lieutenant Colonel August R. W o~d, USA, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics; Captain Doyle M. Coffee, USN, Professor of Naval Science; and Lieutenant Colonel Helmer T. Aasheim, USAF, Assistant Professor of Air Science and Tactics, who will present the candidates for commissions in their respective branches of the Armed Services. The commissions will be presented by President Morrill; the oath of office will be administered by Lieutenant Colonel Aasheim. CONFERRING OF DEGREES: Vice President Willey will introduce the several deans or their representatives who will present the candidates for cer tificates and degrees in their respective colleges. These, in order of their intro duction, are: Assistant Dean Huntington Miller, LL.B., University Extension; Assistant Dean Alfred L. Vaughan, Ph.D., General College; Dean Errett W. McDiarmid, Ph.D., College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Associate Dean J. W. Buchta, Ph.D., University College; Professor Roy Jones, M.S. in Arch., Institute of Technology; Assistant Dean Austin A. Dowell, Ph.D., College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics, Institute of Agricul ture; Dean Walter W. Cook, Ph.D., College of Education; Dean Richard L. Kozelka, Ph.D., School of Business Administration; Professor Earl B. Fischer, Ph.D., College of Pharmacy; Dean Harold S. Diehl, M.D., College of Medical Sciences; Assistant Dean John G. Darley, Ph.D., Graduate School. All degrees will be conferred by President Morrill. Immediately afterwards, certificates and diplomas will be presented by each dean to the graduates of his college. CONFERRING OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: Candidates for this degree will be presented individually by Assistant Dean John G.