DePaul University - Depaulian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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The Presidents Message The Very Reverend Comerford I. O'Ma11ey. C.M.. S.T.D. As DePaul Universitys seventh presi- dent, the Very Reverend Comertord I. O'Malle'y', CM., S.T.D., has adminis- tered the affairs ot the largest Catholic university in the United States since l944 with consummate skill. lt is with confidence that DePaul can look to a future ot greater accomplishments with leaders of such caliber.

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Since DePaul University's incorporation on December 24, 1907, the Board of Trus- tees has been vested with the responsibil- ity of managing this institution of higher learning. The purposes of the Board have multi- plied in proportion to the growth of the University. One of its chief functions is the election of the president and treasurer of DePaul. lt likewise reviews all recom- mendations for degrees or diplomas 7 it ad- vises on budgets, expenditures and opera- tions for the continued efficiency and suc- cess of the entire institution. The contin- ued progress of DePaul is a problem of prime importance and needs the experi- ence of such well qualified men in the field of education as comprise the Board of Trustees. The Board along with the officers of the University constitute the adminis- trative body of the University. Convocation exerc Heading the Board are the Very Rev- erend Comerford l. O'Malley, C.M., S.T.D., president of the Universityp Reverend Ed- ward l. Kammer, C.M., vice-presidentg and Reverend Albert L. Dundas, C.M., secre- tary-treasurer. Other members include Reverend Wal- ter E. Case, C.M., Reverend lohn A. Over- berg, C.M., Reverend loseph Cf. Phoenix, C.M., Reverend Alexander P. Schorsch, C.M., Reverend Theodore I. Wangler, C.M., William P. Clarke, and David M. Sharer, all members of the school's administration and faculty body. Lay Board members are Britton l. Budd, president of the Public Service Company of Northern lllinoisg Sherman T. Sexton, president of lohn Sex- ton and Companyg and Iohn P. Mannion, a vice-president of the Continental lllinois National Bank and Trust Company. ises at the University Church

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presidents writ n : ibly :fi . ls ri au1-- Fathers DGLPLFICIL CIIZIVERSICY CHICAGO OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 2235 SHEFFIELD AVEN Fifty years of service to Chicagoland and the cou try arouses in one a profound sense of humility and gratitude, Of humil- ity, because of the privilege DePaul has enjoyed of contribut- ing to the advancement of Christian thinking and living in an era of confusion and indecision. Of gratitude to God for His manifold blessings, and to tis gage Chancellors of the Univ- ersity-- Archbishops F:a+4- ' ' fasdinals Mundelein and Fifty years of ami ,J reminds one .' games of the Byrne, Martin, ger material m cation to the City. Associ leaders of Chi cCabe van, coran, O With mea- 55,3 e g fted courag e s f t e 1 9 s an h f BoaQf T who time and experi: ce ti improv theifinancffl anm'organizat1onal stability of De 1 ph ce? - mplete dedi- mbined tal- professional ave of their Fifty years of edu Z2 o jr' j hw the hundreds of men and women of tmxg of faculty-- Vincentian Fathers and other Religifwsgpifg rash iile laymen-- who brought Y Stritch-- for their 1 9 1 1eadershiP. .Ji ET lm li V't' 1 . ' s s th V i? H , 1 I In r ' ents and energigsss Jldjgilaifgggpni lhgsr QQFQEQE, Country and ed ' 't t inn E NE? g T2 I X A v-if go-- F s o A ge: - F ng OS f X2 to the offices, classrooms an- iaioratories the charity of St. Vincent DePaul and the wisdom of Aquinas which constitute the spirit and essence of a DePaul education. Fifty years of pleasant association with thousands of men and women who sought intellectual and spiritual improvement at DePaul, who carried with them from the University a portion of its wealth to enrich the cultural, legal and business life of their communities, and Who constitute the endu ing treasure of DePaul-- for these blessings we return humble thanks to God with a fervent prayer forihis continued help in the years ahead, . K '