UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ;UafCH CommcNccment 1950 NORTHROP MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 16 AT EIGHT O'CLOCK Unillersitll 0/ jUinnesota 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 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 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. ~ltisls VOllf UniVefsilv The University of Minnesota: "FOUNDED IN THE FAITH THAT MEN ARE ENNOBLED BY UNDERSTANDING, DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNrNG 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 Univ~rsi~ of Minnesota 'YiIl soon c~le~rate its on~ hu?dr~dth ~irthday. While nearing thIS mIlestone, as from ItS very begmnmg, the Umvemty IS dedIcated to the task of t~aining the youth of today, the citizens of tOI?orrow. ~ow well it ~as suc­ ceeded is indIcated by th~ number of doctors, la~ers, en~ll~eers, SOCIa) workers, Journal­ ists dentists, farmers, busmessmen, and commumty and CIVIC leaders 10 all fields-good cit~ens 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 96,608 degrees to its students who have completed the rigorous training dellIanded by the complexities and specialization of modem society. In addition to the enormous task of giving collegiate instruction to some twenty-five 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 the 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. 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. Order o/8veJlts 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., th will hear the Flemish bells being played from Northrop Memorial Auditoriu:! Mr. Edward Berryman, carillonneur. Admission to the March commencement exercises in the Auditorium is by guest card only. Guests will be seated as they arrive in ~he Aud~torium but are asked to stan~ when the curtain is opened and rem am standmg throughout the presentation of the colors, the Singing of the National Anthem, and the Invocation. PRELUDE CONCERT: Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the University Concert Band, Mr. Gerald R. Prescott, Associate Professor and Bandmaster, will play: Trauersinfonie Richard Wagner Gold and Silver, Waltzes Franz Lehar American Folk Rhapsody Clare E. Grundman My Little Mohee Shantyman's Life Sourwood Mountain Sweet Betsy from Pike The French Quarter Suite John J. Morrissey St. Louis Cathedral Patio French Market Die Fledermaus, Overture Johann Strauss Processional: Medieval Pageantry Joseph De Luca 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: Mr. Thomas F. Barnhart, Professor of Journalism, Marshal; Dr. Errett W. McDiarmid, University Librarian, Marshal; Rabbi Lewis Milgrom, Member of Minnesota Council of Religion and Director of Hillel Foundation at the University; Col. Clarence H. Schabacker, USA, Professor of Military Science and Tactics; Dr. J. William Buchta, Assistant Dean of the College of Science, Literature, and the Arts and Chairman of the University College Committee; Mr. Thomas L. Joseph, Assistant Dean of the Institute of Technology; Dr. Horace T. Morse, Dean of the General College; Dr. Henry Schmitz, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, Horne Economics, and Veterinary Medi­ cine; Dr. Richard K. Gaumnitz, Assistant Dean of the School of Business Administration; Mr. True E. Pettengill, Recorder; Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, .. Order (1/ events 'ce President, Academic Administration; The Honorable Fred B. Snyder, V~airman of the Board of Regents; Dr. James Lewis Morrill, President of ~e University of Minnesota; Dr. Lewis Webster Jones, President of the Uni- rsity of Arkansas; The Honorable J. Seneca Jones, Member of the Board of ~egents; Mr. Willi~m T. Midd!ebrook, Vice President, Business Administra­ tion' Capt. Cornehus M. SullIvan, USN, Professor of Naval Science and Tactics; Mr. Stanley V. Kinyon, Assistant De~n of the Law S.chool; Dr. Wesley E. Peik, Dean of the College of Education; Dr. Earl B. FIscher, Pro­ fessor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy; Dr. Harold S. Diehl, Dean of the College of Medical Sciences; Dr. Theodore C. Blegen, Dean of the Graduate School; Major Walter H. Grie~son, USAF, Professor ~f Air Scie~ce and Tactics; Mr. Roy A. Schuessler, ASSIstant Professor of MUSIC; Mr. KeIth McFarland, Assistant to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry, Home Economics, and Veterinary Medicine, 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 for the National Anthem and the Invocation. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (first stanza only): The entire audience and Mr. Roy A. Schuessler, M.A., Assistant Professor of Music, Soloist. INVOCATION: Rabbi Lewis Milgrom, Member of Minnesota Council of Religion and Director of Hillel Foundation at the University. SPEAKING FOR THE UNIVERSITY: President James Lewis Morrill, LL.D., President of the University of Minnesota. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS: "The Crisis in Belief," President Lewis Webster Jones, Ph.D., President of the University of Arkansas. PRESENTING OF COMMISSIONS: Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice Presi­ dent, Academic Administration, will introduce Colonel C. H. Schabacker, CAC, USA, Professor of Military Science and Tactics; Captain C. M. Sullivan, USN, Professor of Naval Science and Tactics; and Major W. H. Grierson, USAF, Professor of Air Science and Tactics, who will present their candidates for commissions in their respective branches of the Armed Services. The com­ missions will be presented by President Morrill; the oath of office will be given by Major Grierson. CONFERRING OF DEGREES: Dr. Malcolm M. Willey, Vice President, Academic Administration, will introduce the several deans 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., General College; Dean J. William Buchta, Ph.D., University College and representing Dean T. R. McConnell, Ph.D., College of Science, Literature, and the Arts; Assistant Dean Thomas L.