Ohio State University - Makio Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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DEDICATION Charles F. Kettering, ' 04, ' 29, has reached a po- sition of esteem which places him among the truly great Americans of today. At Ann Arbnir, Mich., on July 13, 19-J8, Mr. Kettering was acclaimed the na- tion ' s Alumnus of the Year by the American Alum- ni Council, which represented five million graduates of 1,700 colleges and universities in the United States. • Mr. Kettering retired in 1947 after 27 years ' work with General Motors Corporation most of which was spent in the capacity of vice president in charge of research. In the text of an award of merit given to Mr. Ket- tering from the American Alumni Council the fo- llowing contributions which this man has given to society were cited. As a scientist, his research on chlorophyl and endowment toward this field may open many of the heretofore mysteries of life. As an inventor his efforts have resulted in improvements in electronics, fuels, and mechanics and have made the impossible appear easy. Kettering, the humani- tarian, has participated in numerous research found- ations for the study of cancer, being a co-founder in the Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research. As an alumnus of Ohio State University, he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees and di- rector of its Research Foundation. As an American. Charles Kettering has risen from a humble back- ground to international eminence and has demon- strated how free society and education can result in a productive citizen and a noble soul. In the eyes of the students of Ohio State Univers- sity, as well as the American Alumni Council, Charles Kettering is an American whose life and work will be honored for ail time as exemplifying the college-trained man at his noblest and best. To you, Charles Franklin Kettering, for your meri- torious achievements in the benefit of mankind, the glory which you have reflected up in your alma ma- ter, and for the inspiration you have given students everywhere, the 1949 Makio is humbly dedicated.