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THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Lee Flowers DR. ROBERT LEE THE PRESIDENT FLOWERS CAME TO Duke in 1891 immediately upon graduation from the United States Na al Academy to ser e as an instructor in mathematics. The following hear he was elected professor and head of the department, in which connection he continued until 1934. In 1910 he was chosen sec- retary of the corporation of Trinity College, in 1924 he was elected secretary and treasurer of the newly organized Duke Uni crsity, in 1925 the position of vice president in charge of business division was added to his duties, in 1927 he was elected trustee of the institution, in 1940 became acting president, and in 1941 was elected president. Dr. Flowers belongs to the Alpha Tau Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. The honorary degree of Master of Arts was bestowed upon him by Trinity College in 1900, while he re- ceived a degree of Doctor of Laws from Da idson College in 1927 and from the University of North Carolina in 1942. Dr. Flowers has a background of nearly fifty-one years of service to Duke. This service has been competent and diligent, and, wiiii the help and loyalty of Duke men and women, it will continue to give Duke its high standing among the universities of the country. THE BOARD OF TRUS- THE BOARD OF TEES IS ONE OF THE TRUSTEES governing bodies of Duke Uni- versity. Its powers include the appointment of the University President, the forming of rules and regulations for the government of the institution, and the management of the prop- erty and funds of the university. All degrees and marks of honor are conferred by the trustees. The Board consists of thirty-six members, twenty- four of whom are elected by the North Carolina conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and twelve are elected by the Alumni Association. Each trustee is elected for a term of six years, elections be- ing held every two years so that the trustees are constantly changing but keep enough exjDcrienced men in power to guide incoming members. Left to right: Mr. John F. Bruton, Chairman, Board of University Trustees; Dr. R. L. Flowers, President of the University; Mr. George G. . llen, Chairman, Endowment Tnastees. 23
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I ' ADMINISTRATION Behind the scenes of every great institution of learning, there are those who form the competent group, responsible for all the worthwhile ac- complishments of the University — the members of the Administration. Mr. Henry R. Dwire Mr. Ch. rles E. Jord. ' VN AIR. HENRY R. DWIRE, VICE DIVISION OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNI- Rl ' SINESS versity in the Business Division and Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs, graduated in 1902 from Trinity College. He received his M.A. degree a year later. Before coming to Duke in his administrative ca- pacity, he was busy in a wide field of activity, both in school and newspaper work. In 1904 he became editor of the Twin City Sentinel of Winston-Salem; in 1918 his duties on this paper were enlarged when he became a co-publisher. Since 1930, when he returned to ser e Duke, he has maintained his pre- vious interest in the educational progress of the State of North Carolina. MR. CHARLES E. JORDAN, ADMINISTRA- TIVE SECRETARY OF DUKE UNIVERSITY, graduated from Trinity College in 1923. After his graduation from the Duke Law School in 1925, he immediately entered the scr ice of the University as Assistant Secretary. He has ser cd as the Secre- tary of the Scholarship Committee, Secretary of the Duke Faculty, and Chairman of the Publications Board. In the latter function he has been especi- ally important and essential to the ecUtors and busi- ness managers of the Duke publications. In June, 1941, he was appointed Secretary of the Uni ersity. MR. CHARLES BLACKWELL MARKHAM HAS BEEN THE TREASURER OF DUKE UNI- ersity since January, 1941. He graduated from Trinity in 1906 and a year later receixed his M.A. When he was an undergraduate he was a member of several outstanding honoraries, 9019, Pi Beta Kappa, and ODK. In the two years after his grad- uation he went to Columbia to do graduate work. In 1908 he returned to Duke in the capacity of Acting Professor of Engineering. DR. FRANK C. BROWN, COMPTROLLER OF DUKE UNIVERSITY, CAME TO DUKE UNI- ersity in 1909 in the capacity of Professor of Eng- lish. In 1 91 8 he assumed his present responsibilities of the maintenance of the two campuses; he has car- ried out the duties of this office capably. It was through his guidance that the graceful modern buildings of both campuses were constructed. Be- sides being Comptroller of the Uni ersity, Dr. Brown has continued in his interest in the English Depart- partment and now ser es as its head. Mr. Oharles H. . 1arkii. m Ur. Frank C. Brown
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