Ottawa University - Ottawan Yearbook (Ottawa, KS)

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r v . I I I I: 1925 O'I l'A Vv'iX Our New Ipiresitileii and Fatnily DR. ICIQIJNIANX Shlllll assumed his duties as Presiclent of Ottawa l'niversity on july -I, 10.2-l. Dr. Smith is a C'auadian by birth. Ile did his undergraduate work in the University of 'lforonto and Oklahoma liaptist l7niversity, taking his A. li. and M. IX. degrees from the latter University. I.ater he was granted an l.l.. D. degree from the same institution. llc was professor and Dean of the Oklahoma institution from 1007 to 1020, and was acting president in 1907 and 1910. llis graduate work has been done in the University of Chicago and the University of Washington. ' Dr. Smith is a lecturer of some note- an official Masonic lecturer, has been a lec- turer for Rotary, and has served in this field quite extensively in sutnmer schools. lle is a firm believer in advert ising, and because of his frequent: and long trips tio various parts of the state interesting many I in coming to Ottawa University, he has been l with us very little this year. He has made many friends for the institution through his travels. Ile has made many friends among the students and townspeople, and under his guidance Ottawa University looks out 1021 bright and prosperous future. Dr. Smith and his family live in the residence formerly occupied by Dr. Price, which the Trustees have purchased as the home for coming Presidents of Ottawa University. Our Retired President DR. SILAS EBISR PRICE resigned his position as President of Ottawa University in january, 1924, after having served faithfully in that capacity for eighteen years. I-le stayed at his post until the new President was selected and ready to take up his duties. At the Commencement Exercises on June -1, Dr. Price was made President Emeritus and granted a pension of one thousand dollars per year. The University conferred upon him the degree of LI.. D. Dr. Price builded carefully aml well, and only those who knew him best, know how much of himself he has given in order that the pride of his heart, orr Alma Mater, might not perish. During all the years of his service I here, Mrs. Price stood staunchly by het' husband, aiding him in every possible way. It is the undeniable duty of those who come after, to carry out his plans and strive to reach his high ideal for the insti- tution. One need only to look about the campus to see his monument and his re- ward for the best years of his life 8110111 for Ottawa lfnivcrsit y. Dr. and Mrs. Price are now making an extended tour of liurope and Asia. having visited their son in Ifngland and their daughter in India. Page :3

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