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

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George A. Bowman, A.B., A.M., LL.D. President of the University President George A. Bowman found in his third year at Kent State University that leadership of a rapidly expanding institution involved more than just desk work. Through his efforts and many trips of inspection to government surplus piles all over Ohio, he was able to supply the campus with dor- mitory space, cafeteria equipment and classroom space necessary to meet demands of a veteran-swollen population. His additions to the faculty have not only provided much needed instructors but have done much toward raising the prestige of the school. President Bowman, aided bv his secretary, Mrs. Alice iVlakinson President With a personal interest in the welfare of each individual, Dr. Bowman has attempted to bring a wider scope of educa- tional possibilities to every student at the University, keeping in mind that in several years college training will not be merely desirable but virtu- ally necessary for entrance into crowded technical and special- ized fields. His background of school administration prepares him well to act the role of ad- visor and aide.

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Year z ij UCH ado was made over the atomic bomb and its possible effects upon civilization during the year. The above photograph of the atomic bomb experiments at Bikini was taken by an automatic camera mounted in a tower on the beach. The picture shows the huge tower of water and steam created by the underwater ex- plosion in the second test. All the world shuddered at the thought of another war in which atomic energy would be the basic explo- sive force employed. To forestall this occurrence, the United Nations deliberated at length over methods of controlling the production and use of this brute energy. Whether or not these discussions have been of any avail will be known through the passage of time. While most of the world cringed at the devastating power of atomic energy, scientists were absorbed with the problem of harnessing the energy for peaceful purposes To gainfully employ atomic power presents per- plexing problems but it is hoped that eventually the world will benefit from the development of atomic dis- integration. 19

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Robert C. Dix Otto J. Korb John R. Williams Joseph B. Hunan Charles H. Lake Truste At regular meetings in President Bowman ' s office, members of the Board of Trustees oversee the development and expansion of the University. John R. Williams continued as president for the past year, assisted by Joseph B. Hanan, vice president; Robert C. Dix, secretary; Otto J. Korb, treas- urer; and Charles H. Lake. Clyde Hissong serves in an ex-officio capacity. 21