Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Board of Trustees The 1965 Board of Trustees ac- complished more as far as the stu- dents were concerned than had any other board. A great step toward pro- gress was made as these men re- affirmed the university's admissions policy making it possible to accept any student regardless of race, creed, or color. They approved a new building program that will make a bigger and better tomorrow for Fur- man University. These men under the chairmanship of lVIr. J. Wilbert Wood are to be commended for help- ing to continue a progressive influ- ence in the field of higher educa- tion. Individuals of distinction. Good food and the right atmosphere means progress for Furman. 28

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Dr. Blackwell inaugurated as Eighth President Greetings come from one who knows. Encouraging words from the students' friend. What 1, , V, M. ' r -55314,-r5Q fil- 2 7 i

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Perfection is his goal 'Someone called? BONNER . . . synonymous with PROGRESS The new locks will be installed soon. Dr. Francis Wesley Bonner came to Furman University in 1949 as a professor of English, and in 1953, he found himself in the office of Dean of the Men's College. Having moved into this position, he has grown into the office as the Univer- sity has progressed toward its goal of academic excellence. As a result of his achievements, Dr. Bonner was named Dean of the University in 1961 and Vice Presi- dent and Dean in 1964. During the interim period between the retire- ment of President Plyler and the ar- rival of the new president, Dr. Gor- don W. Blackwell, it was the respon- sibility of Dr. Francis W. Bonner to see that every phase of the Univer- sity functioned properly. Dr. Bonner has associated himself with the achievement of academic excellence and with attracting and maintaining a faculty of the very highest quality. His name has be- come synonymous with the progress and development of Furman Uni- versity. 29