Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Cold, damp weather moved the inauguration ceremonies inside to Sheridan Coliseum Oct. 5. Dignitaries from colleges across the nation as well as those in Kansas were on hand to witness the investiture of Dr. Gus- tad as president of Fort Hays State. Greetings from five elements of college life were included in the pro- gram. Gov. Robert Docking brought greetings for the State of Kansas; Steve Rayi for the students; Dr. Neil Walker for the faculty; and Dr. James McCain, president of Kansas State University, for the state institutions of higher education. Dr. Walt Rosfow delivered the in- augural address entitled The Irrele- vance of the Relevant. Presiding over the investiture of office was Thomas Griffith of Manhattan, chair- man of the Board of Regents.

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College Dignitaries Witness Gustad Inauguration BELOW: Many speakers grace the podium during inaugural week Among them are Dr Walt Rostow, Steve Ray!, Dr Neil Walker and Dr E Laurence Chalmers. FAR BELOW: The investiture of a president is not a completely serious matter BELOW RIGHT: Dr. Gustad enjoys a humorous remark made by Dr James McCain. FAR RIGHT: Faculty from various institutions pose an impressive procession

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Academic Activities Mark Inauguration Week BELOW: The inaugural platform party pro- vides much color and solemn dignity, BE- LOW LEFT: Gov. Robert Docking brings greetings from the State of Kansas. FAR BELOW: The Gustads make their way to the Country Club for luncheon. Charge to the President John W. Gustad, you have in- dicated your willingness to ac- cept the position of president of Fort Hays Kansas State Col- lege. . . .The questions that you, your faculty and students must seek to answer are myriad and complex. I can provide no solace by saying that the answer to these questions will be easy. The only encouragement that I can offer is that mankind, although it has demonstrated enormous capacity for folly, has also ex- hibited a hopeful capacity to achieve. My charge to you is to bring to bear all the resources and powers entrusted to your guidance to the task of insuring that Fort Hays Kansas State College plays its role in achiev- ing peace, harmony and broth- erhood for all mankind.