Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Rev. P. J. Mahan, Rev. T. H. Murphy, Rev. E. P. Mullaney, Rev. W. J. Corboy, Rev. F. B. Cassiliy, S. J. S. J. S. J. S. J. S. J. E. F. Leary, A. B. The Board of Trustees THE guidance of the university in all of its connections and activities is the board of trustees, composed of some of the most prominent members of the faculty, and adminis- trative officers. The board is made up of the president of the university and representative faculty members and directs and supervises the business and educational affairs of Creighton. These men are the real powers of the institution. Much of the success cf Creighton and the hope for future advancement lies in their hands. The members of the board are specialists in their work and each handling his own work and cooperat- ing with the others has brought harmony between departments. Their constant endeavor and ability has been proved by the tremendous advancement of Creighton in the past years. They have built up the departments and the university as a whole until it has become outstanding in the educational field. The Rev. Patrick J. Mahan, S. J., president of the university, is chairman cf the beard cf trustees and guides it in its work. Other members are: The Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S. J., treasurer cf the university, who handles the financial end; the Rev. Eugene P. Mullaney, S. J., superintendent of buildings, who handles the property and maintenance of the university; the Rev. William J. Corboy, S. J., chairman of the athletic board and dean of men, who looks after the athletic depart- ment and represents the students; the Rev. Francis B. Cassiliy, S. J., and Edward F. Leary, legal adviser. The BLUE-JAY 1933 [9]

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Rev. P. J. Mahan, S. J. Frank J. Burkley William J. Coad Fred Hamilton The BLUE-JAY 1933 The Board of Regents MANY cf Creigh ton ' s accomplishments are dependent on the good will and support of the public. The co- operation en the part of the public is secured by the board of regents composed of some of the prominent and successful business men of Omaha. These men are the impelling influence behind many of the projects cf the university. Because of their executive ability and business connections, these men are able to establish and maintain the confidence and rerpect cf the people cf Omaha and the Middle West in Creightcn. The members cf the beard of regents are largely responsible for the prestige and prominence cf the university and the geed will they have created is of immeasurable value. These men do their wcrk quietly and are little known to students of the university but their sacrifices of time which might be de- voted to their cwn business interests are nonetheless important. The Rev. P. J. Mahan, S. J., president of the university, as chairman of the board, directly represents the university and the student bedy en the board and presents their interests to the members. The members of the board are: The Rev. Patrick J. Mahan, S. J., president of the university; Frank J. Burkley, president of the Burkley Envelope and Printing Company; William J. Cead, president of the Omaha Fleur Mills Company, and Fred Hamilton, vice-president cf the Omaha National Bank. [8]

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Rev. T. H. Murphy, S. J. Rev. W. J. Corboy, S. J. Rev F. G. Deglman, S. J. Rev. J. P. Zuercher, S. J. Lucilc A. A. Reynolds Schabinger Th BLUE-JAY 1933 Isabelle Keyser Claire McDermott Administrative Officers THE welfare of the student body and the conduct of the affairs of the university depends largely on the administrative of- ficers, who represent all the vari- ous departments of the university. The administrative officers are the most familiar of all the university officials of the university because their work brings them in constant contact with the student body. The Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S. J., university treasurer, handles the university finances. The Rev. William J. Corboy, S. J., as dean of men and regent of athletics is the man most closely associated with the student body in the conduct of athletics and the supervision of student affairs. The Rev. Francis G. Deglman, S. J., is student counsellor and has the spiritual guidance of the entire student body under his care. The Rev. Joseph P. Zuercher, S. J., is director of St. John ' s Hall as well as assistant dean of the Arts College. Other administrative officers are: A. A. Schabinger, director of athletics; Mrs. Lucile Reynolds, librarian; Claire McDer- mott, registrar, and M. Isabelle Keyser, bursar. [10]