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

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Pres. M. 0. Ross Heads Butler For 18th Year MRS. FERN POND Secretary to The President. 22

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Pres. Ross listens aftentively to Governor Handley ' s speech during dedication ceremonies for the Ho comb Carillon Tower. Dr. Ross, the sixteenth president of Butler University, came to Butler in 1938 as dean of the College of Business Administration. He was appointed president in 1942, and during eighteen years in this position has done much to pro- mote the growth of the university. Many of the university facilities were constructed due to his efforts. His administra- tion continues to improve the university. He is one of the leading planners working to bring about the construction of the new library, an auditorium, and Jordan College of Music buildings on the Fairview campus. Besides being a busy administrator, he finds time to teach classes in the College of Business Administration as well as attending many Butler official and social functions. He is usually available to lend an understanding ear to members of the student body with problems deserving his attention. Pres. Ross discusses an important problem with two students. Pres. Ross lights the Christmas Tree. Dr. Ross instructs his three hour class.