Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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' nwute The accomplishments of President Harris have in no wise been limited to his service to the Brigham Young University. He is a distinguished writer, lecturer, and organizer. In these capacities he has reached thousands who were out beyond his teaching sphere. He has six books and more than three hundred fifty bulletins, circulars, and articles to his credit. Through these and his numerous radio talks and lectures throughout the state and nation, he has disseminated much knowledge and given great inspiration. His ability as an organizer perhaps more than any- thing else has given him opportunities for his widest influence. He was chosen in 1928 as chairman of the Icor expedition to investigate the possibility of colonizing 10,000,000 acres of land in Asiatic Russia for Jewish settlement, and he spent the year 1939-40 organizing the depart- ment of agriculture for the Persian government. Right, Mrs. Harris is pictured at the tomb of the poet Hafiz, in Persia. Lower right, President Harris and his assist- ants are inspecting a rice cleaning mill. Below, the president is shown in his official dress while acting as advisor on Persian agricul- tural problems. Nine

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President Harris ' s vision +or the Y included all aspects that would make it a great university. And the vision once seen was never lost, L)ut was followed with indefatigable planning and industry. He provided for broader scholarship for both faculty and stu- dents. He brought in new faculty members with higher degrees and encouraged advanced learning by providing for sabbatical leaves and attendance at educational conventions and conferences. For the students, he strengthened the various departments, enriched the curriculum, built up the library, and so lifted the standard of work that the school was admitted to accredited organizations of colleges and universities. With the continued growth of the university in mind, he has purchased land for future expansion and has planned and set into motion means of providing other buildings to the campus compar- able to those which have been constructed during his administration. His family life has been inspirational to all who know him, his charming wife, two brilliant sons, and four accomplished daughters. Orderliness, hospitality, friendliness, and co-operation are outstanding characteristics of the Harris home. Eight

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FACULTY APPRECIATION OF PRESIDENT HARRIS On July I, 1921 Franklin Stewart Harris becanne the President of Brigham Young University. After a near quarter of a century of successful achievement he now retires with the consciousness of a task well completed. hie found the University snnall and almost unknown. He leaves it as one of the Influential institutions in the nation. Its material growth Is measured in increased lands, buildings, libraries, and laboratories. But he will be remembered most because of his personality which Is indelibly impressed upon all who knew him. A fine executive, a masterful administrator, a keen judge of men. a wise counselor, a man possessed of rare powers of discern- ment, one prompt to make decisions, one logical and accurate In his judg- ments — these are the characteristics of the retiring president. But he has been more than a capable university president. He was interested In the welfare of all. His office door was always open. One could always approach him for advice and counsel. His jovial disposition bespoke good fellowship, his democratic attitude extended a welcome, his generosity was ever evident, his loyalty was unquestioned, his sympathy was ever felt. He was the sincere frieno of all. His memory is carved deep in the history of the institution and in the hearts of all the men and women who came under his Influence. CHRISTEN JENSEN Dean of Faculty Ten