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

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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.

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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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I it tCHilCH. i DR. DANIEL S-IROBINSON Upon graduation from Butler in 1910. President Daniel S. Robinson, who had trained for the ministry, was ordained that same year into the Christian Church. Since that eventful time he has served as Lieutenant in ihe Chaplain ' s Corps of the U.S. Navv during the World War, as a member of the Philosophv department of tlie University of Wisconsin from 1919 to 1922: at Miami University. Oxford, Ohio, from 1922 to 1929, and as head of the Department of Philosophv at Indiana University from 1929 to 1939. and at the present time is serving as President of this university. During his early religious career. Dr. Robinson con- tinued his ministry in churches located in Montana, New Hampshire, and many other states. He has attend- ed such institutions of learning as Yale, Harvard, and Hreslau University in Germany. Two of the honors he has been awarded are the Bowdin Essay Prize. «hiif a slud.nl al Harvard in 1916. and the Lit. D. h U(ir;u de;;ri-c at Marietta College in 1937. During the two years that President Robinson has held office at Butler, he has proven himself worthy and capable by doing great things for Butler. He is a progressive leader and an enthusiastic worker for the benefit of the school and its students. Because of his determined manner and leadership, he has already introduced several new ideas. Outstanding among these are the freshmen sponsorship program which guides freshmen upon their entrance to Butler and the new required courses in citizenship and hygiene. He is also the originator of the annual all-school Halloween and Valentine parties and the executive force which pushed forward plans for the student lounge which is now a reality. His whole-hearted interest in the activities of the student body and his willingness and eagerness to please them as a group has won President Robinson the loyalty and friendship of every student on Butler ' s campus. Three cheers for our president!