Baldwin Wallace University - Grindstone Yearbook (Berea, OH)

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Founderst Day October 19, 1978 Each year Baldwtn-Wallace holds its Founders' Day Ceremonies to hon- or those individuals who were asscnciw ated with the early development of the College. Specially remembered are John Baldwin, Holden Dwight. James Wallace, Fletcher Hulet, Iohn Whee- ler, Iacob Rothweiler, and William Nest. 1978 was the 133rd year that Baldwin-Wallace paid tribute to its founding fathers and those who fol- lowed. The festivities of October 19 began at 2:00 pm. with the Memorial Wall Dedication. The plaques on the wall located behind North Hall honor those people Who, since 1845, have brought quality and distinction to Baldwin- Wallace. This year Harold C. Beyer, Treasurer Emeritus; Carlton H. Bullis, Professor Emeritus of Music Theory: and Kenneth F. Steingass. Baldwin- Wallace Trustee, were honored for their significant contributions. This ceremony was followed by the dedica- tion of the Fawick Art Gallery. The Gallery. located in the Art and Drama Center, was dedicated in honor of the late Thomas L. Fawick, Cleveland in- dustrialist. inventor. philanthropist, art and music lover. and friend of Baldwin-Wallace College. The culmination of the day's events was the Founders, Day Convocation, presided over by President Alfred B. Bonds. Jr. Dean Malicky delivered the Statement for Founderst Day and then awarded the Living Memorial for great personalities in B-W'S history to the late Charles Irwin, who had served his alma mater for twenty-hve years. Irwin played a major role in the planning and development of the Art and Drama Center and. at the time of Top.- Dedication of the Fawick Art Gallery located in the Art and Drama Center. The Gallery is named in honor of Thomas L. Fawick. inventor. philanthropist and friend of Baldwin- Wallace College. Bottom: President A. B. Bonds presents plaques at the memorial wall honoring Harold C. Beyer. Carlton H. Bullis and Kenneth F. Steingass. 14 his death in 1973, had been head of the Speech and Theatre Arts Depart- ment for seventeen years. After the Founder's Day Address. given by special guest less A. Bell. President of Bonne Bell. Inc., the Bechberger Award was given to Dr. Andrew Talton and Professor Theo- dore Harakas, for their work in the Humanities Year Program. The Carl S. Bechberger Award, named in honor of the chairman of the Baldwin-Wallace Board of Trustees 1953-1965. is given each year to the faculty member who contributes most to studentst devel- opment outside of the classroom. Be- fore the conclusion of the con- vaation. honorary degrees were con- ferred upon the following: less A. Bell. Doctor of Laws; Betty Cope! General Manager of WVIZeTV. Doctor of Hu- ane Letters; James Adolphus Norton. Chancellor of Case Western Reserve University and former Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents. Doctor of Letters. The hnai activity of the day was a memorial service for Iohn Baldwin at Woodvale Cemetary. I ??vt

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Bechberger Award Received by Talton and Harakas At the Founders Day Convocation on October 19. Dr. Andrew Talton and Professor Theodore Harakas jointly received the Carl S. Bechberger Award for their work in the Humaniu ties Year. The award is named after Carl S. Bechberger. former chairman of the Baldwin-Wallace Board 0f Trustees t1953-1965i and honorary chairman until his death in 1958i This $1.000 award is presented annually by Bechberger's widow Hazel t0 the fac- ulty member whose outstanding work with students Outside the Classroom represents a major contribution to stu- dent development. The recipient is nominated by students and then se- lected by previous award winners and the staff of the Student Affairs Office The Bechberger Award was First given on Foundersi Day October 15, 1970, to Suzanne C. Strew. Professor of Health and Physical Education. Most recent winners include Charles F. Burke, Professor of Political Sci- ence; Belte Schaffner. Professor of Home Economics; and Coach Lee Tressel. Director of Athletics. Talton and Harakas are co-direutors of the Humanities Year, a program which, in addition to regular class- room instruction. includes a fall and winter series of cultural events and a spring tour of Europe. This was Hae rakas' and Talton's third year as direc- tors of the program. Harakas is an Assistant Professor of English, Talton is an Assistant Professor of French and Director of International Studies. Top: Dr. A B. Bends. Pmsidenl, teamed congratulates the 19m Benhbnrger Award winners. Dr. Andrew Talton 0er and Professor Theodore Harakas :rightj. Bottom: less Bell. Baldwin-Wallace alumnus addresses faculty and students at the Foundersi Day convocation. 15