Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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The Rosses At Home President and Mrs. Ross pose for a family prjrtrait with son Jere.

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M. O. Ross President of Butler University Dr. Ross first came to Butler University in 1938 as Dean of the newly organized College of Busi ness Administration. He later be- came acting President, and in 1942 he became permanent head of the University. Later in that same ear, the School of Religion building was first opened, and such other structures as Atherton Center, Pharmacy Building, and J. 1. Holcomb Observatory followed soon after. Since Dr. Ross ' tenure as President of the University, the school has progressed a great deal both physically and academically under his able leadership. He received his A.B. at Kentucky Wesleyan and his iM.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. 28]

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Hilton U. Brown President Emeritus of the Board of Directors i Ir. Brown became a member of the board of directors at Butler in 1885 and served as either a member or as president of that board until 1955. This is a total of 70 years of service, probably the longest of any official in a similar position in America. Mr. Brown first came to Butler as a student and when only two years out of college he was asked to become a member of the board. The grand old man of Butler has participated in the growth of the university since its former Irvington location. He has undoubtedly contributed more to the welfare and progress of the university than any other one man. .Mr. Brown has been present at almost every function that has concerned the university in the past half centurv. His presence at athletic events, banquets, cornerstone layings, and other important events has become a tradition. The distinguished alumnus of Phi Delta Theta was conferred with an honorary LL.D. by Butler in 1955 and an honorary LL.D. by Indiana University in 1945. The Butler faculty, alumni, and student body wish to thank Mr. Brown for his many years of enlightenment and inspiration. 30