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

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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.

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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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