Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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The President Speaks Following a luncheon for out-of-town and special guests, an academic procession, led by President Bowman and Dr. John E. McGi1vrey, president emeritus, opened the ceremony. Kenneth C. Ray, state director of education, administrative officers, fac- ulty members and the board of trustees were included in the procession. 7..- ,eg - -Q 'azz The formal inauguration ceremony was conducted No- vember 18 for George Arvene Bowman, who became fifth president of Kent State university. Former superintendent of schools in Youngstown, President Bowman was named successor to Dr. Karl C. Leebrick by the University board of trustees. Dr. Howard L. Bevis, president of Ohio State university, was the guest speaker, with Ohio Universities as his topic. The oath of office was administered by John R. Williams, board of trustees president. The Academic Procession Begins Board of Trustees President Williams Dr. Howard L. Bevis, O.S.U. President, Gives Bowman the Oath of Office Was the Guest Speaker Luncheon at Lowry .- fi -L .

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Y' T ww o OUR NEW PRESIDENT 'l George A. Bowman, we respect- fully dedicate this Chestnut Burr of 1945. After one year in office, President Bowman has become a symbol of the bright future in store for this institution. In one year's time, this tall, personable man has made himself known to students and faculty members, alike, as a sincere, helpful, friendly individual. Presi- dent Bowman is the shining reflection of our faith in the future of Kent State university. He typifies the con- fidence we all hold for the coming greatness of our alma mater. Besides The Bowmans at Home Working closely with the faculty, President Bowman has given many hours to listening to the problems of students. He has been instrumental in returning the University to its pre-war standing, as evidenced by his interest in varsity athletics, fraternities and other student activities. July 1, 1944, President Bowman came to us from Youngstown, where he was superintendent of schools, and carries with him a fine record of service to Ohio education. Now 52, he was born in Galion, Ohio, on May 11, 1893. After teaching in a one-room schoolhouse south of Mt. Gilead, and subsequently becoming village school superintendent, he received his bachelor's degree from Western Reserve university. He has taken graduate work at Columbia university, the University of Chicago and Harvard university. With his charming wife, President Bowman has many friends in educational circles throughout Ohio, and will continue to win additional supporters for himself and the institution he represents. The President Talks with Student Preparations for Fishing Angeline Zema Keeps His Eye on the Ball .+--1 I A. 9, ,. X

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VVilliams, Mrs. Bowman, Bowman and Dean Hyatt Informal Chatting at a Formal Reception receive Mrs. E. L. Novotny Following the inauguration, President and Mrs. George A. Bowman entertained special and out-of-town visitors at a reception at the president's residence on E. Main street from 3 to 5 p.m. Then in the evening, a reception for Uni- versity and training school faculty members was held with the president's home again as the place. Among the students who served at the evening affair were Peggy Curry, president of Student Councilg Mary Ellen Hoffman, president of Cardinal Key and Women's Leagueg Josephine MacDonald, president of the campus chapter of the Young Women's Christian associa- tiong and Jane Selzer, editor of the Kent Stater.