Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Vic Pr $iiiinM REV. HICHAHD C. HARRINGTON. Ph.D. The Rev. Richard C. Harrington, S.J., presents a challenge to any efficiency expert. How he so well organizes his two university offices and other diverse activities mystifies all. As University academic vice-president, Father Harrington directs scholastic excellence at Creighton. In this capacity he chairmans the Scholarship Committee and the Committee on Rank and Tenure. The current status of student academic attainment and of faculty quality attest to the effectiveness of those two groups. Still, Father finds time to arrange the Visiting Scholar Lecture Series, but one aspect of his posi- tion as Dean of the Graduate School. This latter job also places him in the unique position of channel- ing top graduates into other graduate schools and helping them secure fellowship assistance. REV. THOMAS H. MURPHY. L.L.M. Operating Creighton University is big business; and with new and more ambitious goals in mind, the job of managing finances is becoming bigger every year. The very important — although, to stu- dents, inconspicuous — position of Vice-president in Charge of Finance is ably filled by Rev. Thomas H. Murphy, S.J., experienced Treasurer of Creighton University. Last year Father Murphy oversaw the manage- ment of an income and of expenditures both in excess of five million dollars. Total assets of Creighton University reached a high of more than twenty mil- lion dollars. Working under Father Murphy are Edward D. Murphy, University Business Manager; and Walter Jahn, University Controller. Father Murphy is the Administration ' s representative on the Financial Ad- visory Committee of the Board of Regents. A wide variety of other duties — the signing of University checks, for example — help constitute a full day ' s work for Father Murphy. REV. CARL M. REINERT, M.A. After having served as president of the univer- sity for twelve years, the Rev. Carl H. Reinert, S.J., now has an opportunity to devote full time to the university ' s development program, which was con- ceived, inaugurated, and carried into partial realiza- tion during his term as president. His present position as Vice president in Charge of Development is one to which Father Reinert is eminently suited by reason of his driving energy and dynamic personality. Father Reinert travels exten- sively throughout the country, visiting alumni groups in an effort to procure funds to sustain Creighton ' s rapid expansion and to inspire alumni to bring into reality improvements which will help make Creigh- ton into the great university Father Reinert has long envisioned. 13

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f lie Veiy fleV; Hi iijy i Zmn, SJ. The Very Rev. Henry W. Linn, S.J., began his first year as president with the grand vision of elevating Creighton University to the status of a truly great university. A bold New Goals Progr am envisages construction on seven new buildings in the next five years. Father Linn has had long experience at Creighton University and knows well its aspira- tions. He first came to Creighton in 1938 and has assumed numerous teaching and admin- istrative duties in the lines of development, alumni, and public relations. In 1944, after a term as liaison officer with the military stationed at Creighton, Father Linn was appointed dean of the University College, the School of Journa- lism, and the Graduate School. In later years Father Linn worked closely with Father Reiner! as Vice-president in Charge of University Rela- tions and traveled throughout the United States on fund-raising ventures. But running a university entails more than grand designs and high hopes. There are num- erous mundane tasks to be accomplished day in and day out. Ably assisting Father Linn in his administrative duties is his secretary, Rose- mary Reeves 12

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f bdrcl of Hegen is MILTON S. LIVINGSTON, Chainnan of the Board ol Regents. President, Major Appliance Co. Eighteen outstanding men of Omaha, who have proved themselves successful both in their professions and as citi- zens in their community, make up the Creighton University Board of Regents, which advises and aids the University administrators. These men, who devote much of their valu- able time and extensive energy to Creighton, meet once a month to discuss, analyze, and take action on the problems of the university, both scholastic and financial. In addition to its monthly meetings, the Board functions through three standing committees. The University Relations Committee, under the direction of John F. Davis, offers advice on matters involving the university and its relations to the community. A Financial Consultant Committee, with W. B. Millard, Jr., as chairman, advises the university on ways and means of securing and managing funds. And the third committee, the Campus Planning Development Committee, directed by Leo A. Daly, advises the University on the con- struction of new buildings. At present the Board includes members of the medical and legal professions and representatives of many of Omaha ' s leading businesses. New members ore elected for a term of five years by ' the present members, who vote for the most qualified man. A regent may be re-elected to sub- sequent terms provided he has not reached the age of sev- enty. After his term or terms on the Board of Regents expires, the member is honored with a lifetime position on the Presi- dent ' s Council. National representatives of the Board are Charles E. Becker of Springfield, Illinois; Frond Hand, M.D., of San Francisco, California; Charles H. Juergens of New York City, New York. LEO A. DALY, Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents. President, Leo A. Daly Co. GEORGE B. BOLAND Attorney L W. CARPENTER, IR.. Former Chair- man of the Board. Carpenter Paper Co. JOHN F. DAVIS President First National Bank of Omaha. WILLLAM F. FITZGERALD President, Commercial Savings Loon Assn.