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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MarcH eOJllJllcJtcclllcJtt 1949 NORTHROP MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 17 AT EIGHT O'CLOCK UniVCfsitv (1/ Minncs(lta THE BOARD OF REGENTS Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President Mr. William T. Middlebrook, Secretary Mr. Julius A. Schmahl, Treasurer The Honorable Fred B. Snyder, Minneapolis First Vice President and Chairman The Honorable Ray J. Quinlivan, St. Cloud Second VicePresident 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 George W. Lawson, St. Paul The Honorable Albert J. Lobb, 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. '"C!tis Is VOllr Universil/l The University of Minnesota: "FOUNDED IN THE FAITH THAT MEN ARE ENNOBLED BY UNDERSTANDING, DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING AND THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH, DEVOTED TO THE INSTRUCTION OF YOUTH AND THE WELFARE OF THE STATE"-this is your University. CHARTERED in February, 1851, by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Min· nesota, the University of Minnesota will soon celebrate its one hundredth birthday. While nearing 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 actively participate in the upgrading of the welfare of the citizens of our state. During the period of its existence, the University has awarded 89,574 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 some twenty-seven 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, the Master Piano Series, the University Theatre, and of the local performances of the Metropolitan Opera Com pany. 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 because it is the second largest state university 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 great Mayo Memorial building and for the new Variety Club Heart Hospital to be erected over the coming months. Through the American Legion and auxiliary posts all over the state, thousands of friends have made relatively small gifts to provide an endowed research professorship in heart dis eases. Gifts to the Greater University Fund, each appropriately called "A Share in Great ness," now being made especially by alumni, are worthy of special mention. The graduates at this March commencement, 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 University Fund and to return as frequently as possible to visit us here at the University. Order (1/ events THE ASSEMBLING OF THE AUDIENCE: Guests will be seated as they arrive at the Auditorium and will remain seated until the colors are presented. PRELUDE CONCERT: Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the University Concert Band, Mr. Gerald R. Prescott, Associate Professor and Bandmaster, will play: Prairie Legend Siegmeister Bullwhackers Dance Harvest Evening County Fair Rhapsody based on themes from the opera, "The Legend of Tsar Saltan" Rimsky-Korsakov French Military March Song from "The Desert Song" -- Romberg 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 drawn. Seated on the platform left to right, are: Dr. Tracy F. Tyler, Associate Professor of General Education, Acting Chief Marshal; Mr. Keith McFarland, Assistant to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics, Acting Marshal; The Reverend Kenneth E. Wade, Member, Minnesota Councils of Religion and Adviser to Congregational Students, University of Minnesota; Dr. R. K. Gaumnitz, Assist ant Dean of the School of Business Administration; Mr. True E. Pettengill, Recorder; Mr. Maynard E. Pirsig, Dean of the Law School; Dr. Athelstan F. Spilhaus, Dean of the Institute of Technology; Dr. Horace T. Morse, Dean of the General College; The Honorable E. E. Novak, Member of the Board of Regents; Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice President of Academic Administration; Mr. Howard Pierce Davis; Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President of the Univer versity; The Honorable Fred B. Snyder, First Vice President and Chair man of the Board of Regents; Dr. Theodore C. Blegen, Dean of the Graduate School; Mr. W. T. Middlebrook, Vice President of Business Administration; Dr. Henry Schmitz, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics; Dr. Myron M. Weaver, Assistant Dean of the College of Medical Sciences; Dr. T. Raymond McConnell, Dean of the College of Science, Litera ture, and the Arts; Dr. Wesley E. Peik, Dean of the College of Education; Dr. Katharine J. Densford, Director of the School of Nursing; Mr. Roy A. Schuessler, Assistant Professor of Music; Dr. Ernst C. Abbe, Professor of Botany, Acting Marshal. PRESENTATION OF COLORS: As the color guard, made up of University ROTC and NROTC cadets, enters the Auditorium, the audience will rise and remain standing. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (first stanza only): The entire audience and Mr. Roy A. Schuessler, M.A., Assistant Professor of Music, soloist. 4 Order (1/ events INVOCATION: The Reverend Kenneth E. Wade, B.D., Member, Minne sota Councils of Religion and Adviser to Congregational Students, University of Minnesota. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: "Tear-Marks of Progress," Mr. Howard Pierce Davis, Observer and Analyst of World Affairs. CONFERRING OF DEGREES: Dr. Tracy F. Tyler, acting as Chief Marshal, will introduce the various deans or their representatives who will present the candidates for the degrees in their respective colleges. These, in order of their introduction, are: Dean Horace T. Morse, Ph.D., for the General College; Miss Katharine J. Densford, D.Sc., for the School of Nursing; Dean T. Ray mond McConnell, Ph.D., for the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Dean Athelstan F. Spilhaus, D.Sc., for the Institute of Technology; Dean Henry Schmitz, Ph.D., for the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics; Dean Maynard E. Pirsig, LL.B., for the Law School; Assistant Dean Myron M. Weaver, M.D., Ph.D., for the College of Medical Sciences; Dean Wesley E. Peik, Ph.D., for the College of Education, and for the College of Education and the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics; Assistant Dean R. K. Gaumnitz, Ph.D., for the School of Business Administra tion, and for the School of Business Administration and the College of Agri culture, Forestry, and Home Economics; Dean T. Raymond McConnell, Ph.D., for the University College; Dean Theodore C. Blegen, Ph.D., for the Graduate School; Assistant Dean Myron M. Weaver, M.D., Ph.D., for the College of Medical Sciences. All degrees will be conferred by President James Lewis Morrill, LL.D. Immediately afterwards, certificates and diplomas will be pre sented by each dean to the graduates of his college. The candidates for