Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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-Tulcn L V- tewn CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD cat Progress and achievement, those twin pillars in the foundation of Butler University, vividly bring the center of attention to our Board of Directors, that body of 20 members, directing the policies of the university, and providing ways and means for the mainlainance of the institution. Through the foresight and generosity of these men and women another beautiful building has been added to our 246 acres of rolling campus. Construction of the new S250.000 College of Religion Building, which started last necembcr was largeU ma le possible l)y a gilt of . 1()0.()0I) hs Mr. William G. Irwin. Columbus, a member of the Bo:;rd and chairman of the building committee, and through the untiring efforts of J. W. Atherton, secretary-treasurer of the university, who raised -SI 50.001) among Disciples of Christ Church members of the state. Lnending are the efforts of this body to build a better Butler for the future. In 1920 the Board of Direitors. realizing the necessity of increasing the endoument and providing new buildings, appointed a financial secretary. J. W. Atherton. and opened a dowiitown business office. At this time the assets of tJK ' uni ersily were a])proximatelv 8600.000. Largely to liMller ' s jack lherton. goes the credit of increas- ing tlie assets of the school from tliat small figure to Ltec tou about $6,000,000 today ' s assets. The move to the Fairview campus in 1928 and the Arthur Jordan Memorial hall stand as achievements to his splendid yvork and that of other members of the Board. Heading this group of distinguished citizens is Hilton U. Brown, Chairman, who has served the school for more than 50 years. Known to all for his loyalty, devotion, and wise leadership of his alma mater, Mr. Brown has endeared himself to all Butler alumni. Death took Dr. James W. Putnam. President Emeritus of the University. and Judge John A. Titsworth. members of the Board. The present membership of the Board consists of Mr. Brown. President; Emsley W. Johnson. Vice- president: Mr. Irwin. President of Butler Foimdation: Mr. Atherton. Secretary-Treasurer: Crate D. Bowen. Miami, Fla.: Arthur V. Brown; Lee Burns: Earl Craw- ford. Connersville. Ind.: Edwin Errett. Cincinnati. Ohio; George A. Frantz; John L. H. Fuller: Glen R. Ilillis. Kokomo. Ind.; J. I. Holcomb: Hugh T. Miller. Columbus. Ind.: John F. Mitchell. Greenfield. Ind.: Peter C. Reilly: Mrs. A. M. Robertson: W. A. Shullen- berger. Dr. D. S. Robinson. President of the L ' ni- versitN and l ' ] an B. Vi alker. Alumni Representaliye. The latter two men were appointed this year. Ql EST10 : hii is knnwn an the grand old man of Butler L niversityY

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ANStT ER: There die 2 Id iicn-a roniimsed of the Arthur Jordan Hall, rarimis alhlelic fields, botanical gardens, and wooded sections along the citaal. Co-Ed Chatter •

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mn l i . :::A-tkettcn SECRETARY OF THE BOARD Board of Directors John W. Atherton Crate D. Bowen Arthur V. Brown Lee Burns Earl Crawford Edwin Errett John L. II. Fuller Rev. George A. Frantz Glen R. Hillis j. i. holcomb Willl m C. Irwin Emsley W. Johnson Hugh T. Miller John F. Mitchell James W. Putnam (Deceased) Peter C. Reilly Mrs. a. M. Robertson Rev. W. a. Shullenberger John A. Titsmorth (Deceased) Till ' i ' ollowing members sf the Board are not represented in tlie pietiire; Daniel S. Robinson Evan B. Walker ANSW ER: This distinction is aiven to Hilton U. Broun, irho has served the university for flftv-luo years, and has been chairman of the Board of Directors since 1903.