Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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President orris.Travels Extensively During Year Delyte Wesley Morris was appointed president of Southern Illinois University in 1948. His appointment marked the beginning of a period of remarkable growth for Southern. As a result of his service, SIU now ranks among the larger institutions in the country, Although President Morrisls position is like that of an executive of a large corporation, he participates in many varied activities. He has been invited to speak at the annual meeting of the International Conference of Weekly Newspaper Editors in England. In August, President Morris attended a meeting of the International Association of Universities in Japan. Dr. Morris also acts as advisory counsel to the Forest Service, as director of the American Forestry Associ- ation and recently accepted membership on the Illinois Citizen's Committee of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. ' '- ' 'WVU' ' WY-' '11 President Delyte 'Wesley Morris reviews specifications before pre- Sffllflflg. the budget request to the State Board of Higher Education, Presililent and Mrs. Morrishost many official functions, among which are t e presidential reception, luncheons and watermelon feasts. 'N

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-2 - A HWIU I. l pb - 'T .Q WE H . .f, if -V-3:91131 x Through the inspiration and example an able faculty provides, stu- dents acquire the will to learn? CProfessor Willis Moorej V 9 W-.lp l 'Tag' ' tu ss iitt, till lllllflll A Southern Tells Students 'Learn to Learn' The foremost purpose of any academic institution should be that of education, education which prepares young men and women for their future roles in society. Here at SIU the academic program is oriented in two phases. One phase gives the individual the soundest possible academic and technical background in prep- aration for his chosen profession. Courses and training in a major Held give the student not only the necessary background, but they also provide actual experience. The second educational phase proposes to give the student a sophisticated view of the world. Designed to enrich the sum total of the student's education, the Uni- versity degree requirements encompass humanities, sci- ences and social sciences. Thus exposed to man and the world he inhabits, the student is better able to grasp the full significance of his role as an individual taking part in the many aspects of human interaction which combine to give form to society. 19

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Board of rustees Plans IU's Physical Growth Composed ol' seven members appointed by the gov- ernor and approved by the senate, the Board of Trustees serves as the 'Hnal authority on all business matters and changes in the curricula. Board action this past year involved the University .RTIN MERY Park complex, the Physical Science Building, and five educational units on the Edwardsville campus. iii i -las l. ,BW ' Governor Otto Kerner appeared in the Murphysboro Apple Festival Parade in September during his successful campaign for rc-clcction. john Page Wham Chairman, Centralia Lindell W. Sturgis G Harold R. Fischer Arnold H. Maremont MCTHbC1', MCITOPOIIS Member, Granite City Member, Winnetka 74: .. , la K . h 1 .. ' ' G .-Wi . 4, 'X -. Q . 1 uv' ' 5. i ' ii,.i . , l f,.-, -,.- . 4 'w3':-ef ',5A:.i by WT-K f 2 jf., ' 'Y R? 1 -t 'Q' M N, I ' if . HBNJ fx. :lp I A f YU.-5 gd' - ' -. , -mga ,. - P fr it 7 P P 'P P .. ..,, '-rf sf- ., 'Q ' . . ., ' f .,..., ,.r.,.g .,,.i P r i i as M 's ci s' is ...S- .1-S' , ' ts ' si'S?r 'iaW? 25 42235 3. 4' - Hf'3'i !3i??5g:: :,i:'ff.3'-f P 1 , cf N 'HP is . 5 t -1 . a 'tes ff ' ' ,s 5 O Y. .S L , '. 5 Q -f f ff '23 0- Q t l A 0 Q 'X ' 11 f X 5 ., A y 5 Y Q a, A I, 5 b 4 1 ,F a lg Y 4 N Pl' r ,Q , gg, , , fl If 1 Q .I A S gt X. if 'KX A c Q f fa N' X sm t' Q Q X M , 4' V ' art- 1 . QS t , ef-. . 4. 'f-2 ., .gy+'f,a, f W A ff ,fi -ts.-.' , a u mnfsm' ws 0 4 a - ' sa. ,f , ' mag. 0 ' :.,:::v' Az K' :zz :te I v ' , 4, -v 4-0 9 xv wg, x an a , W, , , , war, f,:,,:. 1 'muff - f is F pig, g7,,,,,.i. 4. ,gf ,. ,Y if ,Q ,y HS, ,ffm g,,.f.M5l: qs., 5, ff ' ' S' Q M 'v. at 'f ' N A U, zur ' A ff gba, , sm.. f 422' If ,' , ' f-sz.-as-mv: V-if iwv- Kenneth L. Davis Melvin C. Lockarcl lNlartin Van Brown Vice-Chairman, Harrisburg Secretary, Mattoon Member, Carbondale i 1v