University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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INAUGURATION JVL, GOVERNOR YOUNG, AND THE REGENTS ENTER THE GxEEK THEATRE CLOSE BEHIND THE MILITARY ESCORT WHICH HEADED THE PROCESSION ' HE climax of the ceremony was reached when President Sproul delivered his inaugural address. He first traced the history of the University, and presented the high ideals on which it was founded. A critical review of our modern education system was given, and in conclusion he stressed upon the magnificent task which faces the State and University, that of guiding and pointing the way for business of higher standards, for even-handed justice, for un- stinted service, for the life abundant. After the conferring of four honorary degrees by President Sproul, the memorable exercises were concluded with the benediction by Dr. Hunter. The inaugural program commenced on Tuesday, October 21, when Giannini Hall and the Ernest V. Cowcll Memorial Hospital were dedicated, with President Sproul presiding. Among the notable speakers on this occasion which indicated the physical and spiritual growth of the University, were Claude B. Hutchinson, Dr. Albert R. Mann, Dr. Robert L. Porter, and Dr. Aurelia H. Reinhardt. In the evening more than eight thousand people gathered in the Greek Theatre to witness the celebration of the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Virgil. The fete was sponsored by the University, the Italy-America Society, Stanford University, the University of San Francisco, and Saint Mary ' s College. PRESIDENT SPROUL DELJVERS His INAUGURAL ADDRESS BEFORE THE TEN THOUSAND WHO GATHERED TO HONOR HIM [If]

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