THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA• Announces Its )larcH fcntcnnial fOIllJllcncclllcnt 1951 ,_:> NORTHROP MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 22 AT EIGHT O'CLOCK . FOUNDED IN THE FAITH TH.~T MEN ARE ENNOBLED BY UNDERSTANDING' 1951 1851 DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING AND THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH DEVOTED TO THE INSTRUCTION OF YOUTH AND THE WELFARE OF THE STATE Univcrsitg (1/ vMinncs(ltll THE BOARD OF REGENTS Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President Mr. William T. Middlebrook, Secretary Mr. Julius A. Schmahl, Treasurer The Honorable Ray J. Quinlivan, St. Cloud First Vice President and Chairman The Honorable George W. 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 J. S. Jones, St. Paul The Honorable Lester A. Malkerson, Minneapolis The Honorable Charles W. Mayo, Rochester The Honorable E. E. Novak, New Prague The Honorable A. J. Olson, Renville The Honorable Herman F. Skyberg, Fisher The Honorable Sheldon V. Wood, Minneapolis 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 Regents that there be printed in the programs of all functions held in the Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium a request that smoking be confined to the outer lobby on the main floor, to the gallery lobbies, and to the lounge rooms. 'Cllis Is V(llIr Universifll CHARTERED in February, 1851, by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Min­ nesota, the University of Minnesota is currently celebrating its one hundredth birthday_ While observing this milestone, as from its very beginning, the University is dedicated to the task of training the youth of today, the citizens of tomorrow_ How well it has suc­ ceeded is indicated by the number of doctors, lawyers, engineers, social workers, journal­ ists, dentists, farmers, businessmen, and community 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 103,532 degrees to its students who have completed the rigorous training demanded by the complexities and specialization of modem society_ In addition to the enormous task of giving collegiate instruction to nearly twenty thousand students on its Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth campuses, the University 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 demonstration 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 laboratories 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 interest 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 va­ rieties 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 Z University Theatre, and the local performances of the Metropolitan Opera Company. iii Through the University of Minnesota Concert and Lecture Service and the School 2 Assembly Service, the University brings to more than a million and a half people in :s the area it serves, artists and lecturers of quality and talent. :6 The people of Minnesota are proud of their University, not because it is one of the .... largest state universities in the nation, but because of the extent and quality of its services ~ from which they, their families, communities, and organizations benefit. Their interest .... in their University is a dynamic, living thing and expresses itself in many ways. Contri­ ~ butions from them now make it possible for the new Variety Club Heart Hospital to be dedicated 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 professorship in heart diseases. Gifts to the Greater University Fund, each appropriately called "A Share in Greatness," now being made especially by alumni, are worthy of special mention. All students at the University, their families and friends are invited to continue their enthusiasm and interest in the University of Minnesota. Graduates are especially urged to identify themselves with the University Alumni Association and the Greater Univer­ sity Fund and to return as frequently as possible to visit us here at the University. 1£189606 Order 0/ 8vents THE ASSEMBLING OF THE AUDIENCE: As candidates for degrees at this evening's commencement and their friends and relatives reach the Minne­ apolis Campus of the University of Minnesota from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., they will hear the Flemish bells being played from Northrop Memorial Auditorium, Miss Kay Kittleson, carillonneur. Admission to the March commencement ex­ ercises in the Auditorium is by guest card only. Guests will be seated as they arrive in the Auditorium and will remain seated until the colors are presented. BAND CONCERT: Beginning at 7:30 p.m., Mr. Ernest A. Villas, Acting Bandmaster, will lead the University of Minnesota Concert Band in the follow­ ing program: Mainliner March - - L. B. Smith Largo - - G. F. Handel Excerpts from Pictures at an Exhibition M. P. Moussorgsky Overture, The Marriage of Figaro - - W. A. Mozart Stars and Stripes Forever - - J. P. Sousa PROCESSIONAL: Coronation March from the Prophet G. Meyerbeer 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: Mr. Keith N. McFarland, Instructor and Assistant to the Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine, Marshal; Mr. James S. Lombard, Director of Concerts and Lectures, Marshal; Dr. Dwight E. Minnich, Professor and Chairman, Department of Zoology, College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Dr. R. L. Kozelka, Dean of the School of Business Administration; Dr. Henry Schmitz, Dean of the College of Agriculture, For­ estry, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine; Dr. J. W. Buchta, Acting Dean of the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Lieutenant Colonel Ralph M. Bitler, U.S.A., Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics; Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice President, Academic Administration; Mr. True E. Pettengill, Recorder; Dr. William S. Carlson, President of the University of Vermont; Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President of the University of Minnesota; The Honorable J. S. Jones, member of the Board of Regents; The Honorable Lester A. Malkerson, member of the Board of Regents; Rabbi Lewis Milgrom, member of the Minnesota Council of Religion, Director of the Hillel Foun­ dation, and adviser to Jewish students on the Minneapolis Campus; Mr. William T. Middlebrook, Vice President, Business Administration; Major Walter H. Grierson, USAF, Professor of Air Science and Tactics; Alfred L. Vaughan, Assistant Dean of the General College; Dr. Richard T. Arnold, Assistant to the Dean of the Institute of Technology; Dr. Wesley E. Peik, Dean of the College of Education; Dr. Charles V. Netz, Professor of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy; Dr. Howard L. Horns, Assistant Dean of the College of Medical Sciences; Mr. James W. Scheu, '51; Mr. Julius M. Nolte, Dean of the General Extension Division, 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. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (first stanza only): The entire audience and Mr. James W. Scheu, soloist. Order (1/ events INVOCATION: Rabbi Lewis Milgrom, member of the Minnesota Council of Religion, Director of the Hillel Foundation, and adviser to Jewish students on the Minneapolis Campus. SPEAKING FOR THE UNIVERSITY: President James Lewis Morrill, LL.D., President of the University of Minnesota. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: "Education for Whom?" William Carlson, Ph.D., President of the University of Vermont. CONFERRING OF COMMISSIONS: Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice Presi­ dent, Academic Administration, will introduce Lieutenant Colonel Ralph M. Bitler, U.S.A., Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics, and Major Walter H. Grierson, USAF, Professor of Air Science and Tactics. They will present their 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 Bitler. CONFERRING OF DEGREES: Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice President, Academic Administration, will introduce the several deans or their representa­ tives, who will present the candidates for degrees in their respective colleges. These, in order of their introduction, are: Assistant Dean Alfred L. Vaughan, Ph.D., General College; Acting Dean J. W. Buchta, Ph.D., College of Science, Literature, and the Arts and University College; Assistant to the Dean Rich­ ard T. Arnold, Ph.D., Institute of Technology; Dean Henry Schmitz, Ph.D., College of Agriculture, Forestry, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine; Dean Wesley E. Pcik, Ph.D., College of Education; Dean R. L. Kozelka, Ph.D., School of Business Administration; Professor Charles V. Netz, Ph.D., College of Pharmacy; Assistant Dean Howard L.