Florida State University - Renegade / Tally Ho Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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Going to Moll . . . Freshman an- thropology major Christopher Harkness, who has been selected for a four month Peace Corps in- ternship in Bamako Mali, looks looks for his destination. Bernard F. Sliger, popularly known as Bernie Sliger, has presided as Presi- slnce 1977. Before that, he studied Economics and Public Finance at Michigan State University and worked as a faculty member at Louisiana State University. He stands as the foreman of the entire student and faculty body. Publicly, his activities include giving various awards, such as the President ' s Award to Jody ON TOP of the School Spooner, the President ' s Humanitarian Award to Dinh Nguyen, and a Peace Corps internship award to Christopher Harkness. In addition. President Sliger holds informal events, like the Ice Cream Social, where he can meet and converse directly with the students. As the Semlnoles progress in fame and ac- ademic excellence. Presi- dent Sliger remains a supe- rior leader. -Cindy Richter FSU Photo Lob Acceptance with a smile. Pres- ident Sliger proudly presents the first annual Humanitarian Award to Dinh Nguyen. Sliger went on to nominate Ding Nguyen for the na- tional Robinson Humanitarian Award, which honors students for their exceptional dedication to both education and working for others. Batter upl Dr. Sliger shows his ath- letic abilities to the students dur- ing the fall ice cream social held at the President ' s mansion. FSU Photo Lob PRESIDENT 29

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Florida State UNIVERSITY Office of the President 211 Westcott Building Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1037 (904) 644-1085 Dear Students: This yearbook depicts a part of the magic to be found at Florida State University. We are a large research university with world renowned scholars and unexcelled technological and scientific capabilities. We are also, however, a friendly, happy school where students come first and are encouraged to develop as whole persons as well as scholars. This record of the innumerable clubs, organizations, and activities which thrive at Florida State explains how you found a home at FSU, made life-long friends, and discovered interests and skills which will bring you joy for many years. In those years to come, when you thumb through this volume, you will be reminded that part of life ' s greatest pleasure is to join with others in making something better or doing something better than it has been done before. I hope Florida State will continue to be one of the nation ' s great research centers, but I also hope it will continue to be a place where undergraduates enjoy a full life and participate in the organizations and activities that make our campus community a model. One of the greatest lessons you learn as you live at Florida State is that there are values and standards which make living in a community possible and worthwhile. My hope is that you will carry these values and standards with you wherever you go. It is a priviledge to be president at Florida State and a pleasure to be your friend. Sincerely, A ..Oiy f- - Bernard F. Sliger President standing ProudI Dr. Bernle Sliger stands proudly in front of the building named in honor of him. The Sliger building, locat- ed in innovation Park, is best known for harboring the ETA-10 super computer. 28 ACADEMICS

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TOP NOTCH Vice Presidents Robert Johnson, Vice President of Re- search and Graduate Studies, came to the University in 1968 as a Dean and professor. He was promoted to his cur- rent position in January, 1987. Previous experience includes Colorado State University, where he served as a pro- fessor and director and also The Na- tional Science Foundation where he held the position of Program Director. Among the organizations in which he is involved are The American Physiolog- ical Society and The American Asso- ciation for the Advancement of Sci- ence. FSU Photo Lab Ms. Sherrill Ragans is the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University and is currently serving as the Interim Vice President for Student Af- fairs. Ms. Ragans came to Florida State as a residence counselor in 1959 after earning a Bachelor ' s degree In history from Tift College in Forsyth, Georgia, and a Master ' s degree in counseling and student personnel from the Univer- sity of Southern Mississippi in Hatties- burg. She has also served as Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residence Programs and Director of Resident Stu- dent Development at the University. Harold D. Wilkins, Vice President for Development, was appointed in July 1986. He served as Alumni Director for Butler University where he graduated with a degree in Psychology. He was also Executive Director of the Illinois State University Foundation before coming to the University. Among some of the organizations he belongs to are The American Alumni Council and The Council for Advancement and Support of Education. FSU Photo Lab 30 ACADEMICS