California State Polytechnic University Pomona - Madre Tierra Yearbook (Pomona, CA)

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The Inauguration of Dr. Robert C. Kramer began with the faculty and honored delegates marching in full academic regalia, to the Inaugrual Pro- cession composed and conductedby Philip Browne. The mace, a gleaming metal object, is the tradi- tional symbol of authority. The five points of the coronet represent the four existing schools and the proposed School of Business. The cere- mony began and ended with the mace. When Dr. Kramer was invested by Chancellor Dumke, he was presented the presidental medal, which sig- nifies the authority and responsibility of his office. The medal and mace were created by Walter W. Glaser and Karl E. Winchell. In response, President Kramer, who spoke on the Competence and Conscience, told an audience of 2, 000 that conscience and competence are crit- ically important qualities. Dr. Mawby, of the Kellogg Foundation then delivered the main ad- dress, Reflections of a Friendly Collaborator. A luncheon was held for special delegates of over 250 universities, colleges, and learned and pro- fessional societies, Dr, Julian A, McPhee, pres- ident emeritus, was an honored guest, Later in the afternoon, President and Mrs. Kramer were honored at a reception given by the faculty and students. Many important meetings were also held in con- nection with the inauguration, The State College Presidents and the Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meetings on campus. H Pi H-

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I Dr. Kramer and Julian A, McPhee talk over old times, P hilip R. Browne composer of the 'inaugural Procession' 'W im Mr- 5 5 nazi 5 4 f Q K 5 iff 662.1 gk A st , Mrs. Kramer converses with hostesses.