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Loras College Among those receiving honorary degrees at the Inauguration Ceremonies were Sr. Mary Benedict Phelan, President of Clarke College here in Dubuque, and the Rt. Rev. Msgr. George N. Shulte of Loras. Monsignor Shulte is a graduate of Loras College and has devoted his life to this insti¬ tution. Under his administration, the Depart¬ ment of Chemistry rose to a position of undis¬ puted excellence. In h o n o ring Monsignor Schulte with the degree Doctor of Science, the Loras community expresses its gratitude for his diligent efforts toward realizing academic excellence. Also receiving an honorary degree on In¬ auguration Day was the honorable Jack Miller, United States Senator from Iowa. lie is seen speaking with the Most Rev. James J. Byrne in the photo to the right. Pictured above are Sr. Mary Benedict Phelan and Monsignor George N. Schulte receiving their degrees from Archbishop Byrne. 20
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Inauguration Weekend As a part of the Inauguration Ceremonies, Loras College awarded twelve honorary degrees. Awards were made by the Most Rev. James J. Byrne, Archbishop of Dubuque, as follows. CITATIONS SR. MARY BENEDICT PHELAN, B.V.M. Doctor of Letters L. A. VAN DYKE Doc tor of Letters THOMAS J. COOGAN v Doctor of Science GEORGE N. SCHULTE Doctor of Science THOMAS F. THORNTON, JR. Doctor of Science JOHN C. CULVER Doc tor of Laws NORMAN A. DU KETTE Doctor of Laws PETER FITZPATRICK Doctor of Laws MILTON L. KAPP Doctor of Laws JACK MILLER Doctor of Laics FRANCIS J. O’CONNOR Doctor of Laws FRANCIS L. SAMPSON Doctor of I.atcs 19
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Inauguration eckcncl In conjunction with the Inauguration Day activities, an Academic Symposium was held in the Loras College Fieldhouse. First to speak was Rev. Andrew M. Greeley (upper left) of the University of Chicago. Father Greeley spoke of love and its place in the academic community. His observations were as amusing as informative. Father Greeley’s program was entitled, “The Student, Learning and Life. Next to take the podium was Dr. Franklin H. Littell, Ph.D., (above), with a lecture called, “The Christian and His Education.” Following Dr. Littell was Congressman John C. Culver (left) speaking on “Education for the World of Tomorrow.” The Academic Symposium was a highlight of Inauguration Weekend and was attended by all segments of the academic community as well as citizens of the surrounding area. 21
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