Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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DR. f. D. FARRELL who retired from arlive office as President of the College lo become President Kmeritus July 1. F. D. Farrel BECAUSE he felt the College in war-time needed a young, vigorous president, F. D. Farrell, presi- dent of Kansas State College since March 1, 1925, resigned his office, effective June 30. The Board of Regents accepted his resignation and made him Presi- dent Emeritus, beginning July 1 . The board commended his work as chief executive of the College for eighteen years as a magnificent contribution which advanced the College with steady and solid progress. Quiet dignity, conserva- tive judgment and educational leadership mark all his work with the College. A portrait of Doctor Farrell, which was made by Mrs. Charles Pelham Greenough, the former Margaret Sandzen, was presented to the College this spring. Arrangements for the portrait were made by the Alumni Association. Dr. Farrell maintains an office on the campus and is teaching a course on the conservation of natural resources.

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Eisenhower Is President A new first family came to Kansas State College when Milton S. Eisenhower was inaugurated President of the College September 30. The President, who was graduated from Kansas State College in 1924 with a degree in Indus- trial Journalism, succeeded Dr. F. D. Farrell who has been chief executive since the spring of 1925. Mrs. Eisenhower is also an alumna of the College. With their two children, Milton Jr. and Ruth, they are at home in the 18-room presidential residence on the campus. The home, which nestles among trees on the rolling slope of the eastern part of the College grounds, was the scene of a visit from General Dwight Eisenhower, the president ' s brother, on January 8 and 9- KANSAS STATE COLLEGE-S first family (helow )— PrcsidelU an,l Mrs. Millon S. Eisenhower with their thihlren, Mihon Jr.. 12, and Ruth. S. Close lo the President ' s chair is Telek, the Scottie dog given to the Eisenhower children by iheir uncle. General Dwight Eisenhower. J

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A. NOCK, Vice-President of Kansus Stale College, r prnspective students and the College. Old in years, but young in spirit typifies Dr. J. T. Willard, Kansas State College historian. Dr. Wil- lard, who has been with the College all but sixteen years since it was founded, still maintains an office on the campus and comes to work regularly. Willard Knows K.S.C. History Widely accepted as the authority on the history of Kansas State College, Doctor Willard is quoted fre- quently from his book, History of Kansas State Col- lege, published in 1940. In his long tenure at the College, Doctor Willard has been connected with a number of offices, includ- ing professor of chemistry, dean of Arts and Sciences and vice-president of the College. Resigns; Is President Emeritus Dr. Samuel Albert Nock, in his eighth year as vice- president of Kansas State College, is in charge of the correspondence with prospective students, and is closely affiliated with the office of the registrar. Doc- tor Nock succeeded Dr. J- T. Willard, College his- torian, as vice-president in 1936. Vying with President M. S. Eisenhower for the dis- tinction of being the youngest member of the admin- istrative staff. Doctor Nock transacts a large number of duties with efficiency and energy. He supervises the editing of the College catalog, correspondence with prospective students, induction and registration of students. Soon after his arrival at Kansas State, he was made a member of the Council of Deans, bringing the membership of that group to twelve and including all College officers charged with important executive duties. Doctor Nock holds degrees from Haverford college, Carleton college and Tartu University, Estonia. DR. J. T. WILLARD. wide State College.