Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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The Administration Building

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Very Rev. Peter A. Brooks, S.-I. N recent decades we have had vivid illustrations of the effect of false phil- osophies of life upon society. These philosophies were responsible for two world wars and the appalling aftermath. In the work of repairing and rebuilding society, you as university men and women, have an important role. You must make felt your influence for good. It is not enough that you be well versed in the principles of the Chris- tian philosophy of lifeg you must put these principles to work in your daily social, economic, professional and spiritual contacts. You have an obligation to participate intelligently in constructive programs for the betterment of society. This is your privilegeg for this you were trained and equipped at Marquette. May God prosper you in the great task before you.

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Board of Governors N enrollment of more than 8,300 students this year caused special prob- lems for our presidents advisory group, the Board of Governors, whose function it is to guide our cultural and financial growth and progress. Under their leadership, improvements and additions to our facilities were effected during the year. Our university has erected three new classroom buildings, has added an ad- ditional wing to the gymnasium to house our Naval ROTC unit, has com- pletely renovated the basement and in- stalled a new lighting system in the gymnasium, and has repaired and im- proved both university heating plants. On Nov. 22, 1947, our gym was the scene of the first basketball game ever to be televised in Wisconsin. And, sec- ond year courses were added to the evening division of our College of Business Administration. Membership in the Board of Gov- ernors includes the Very Rev. Peter A, Brooks, SJ., our president, Charles O'Hara, retired president of the Mer- chants Dispatch Transportation Corp., as chairman, Matthew H, Carpenter, president, M. Carpenter Baking Co., Charles L. Coughlin, president, Briggs 8: Stratton Corp., Walter Geist, presi- dent, Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co., Harry S. Johnston, president, Robert A. Johnston Co., F. Sensen- brenner, chairman of the board of Kimberly-Clark Corp., and Robert A. Uihlein, vice-president, Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. A vacancy created on Feb. 22, 1947, by the death of Michael J. Cleary, former president of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., has not yet been filled. Mr. Walter Geist Mr. Harry S. Johnston Mr. F. J. Sensenbrenner Mr. Robert A. Uihlein Mr. Charles 'O'Hara, Chairman Very Rev. Peter A. Brooks, SJ. Mr. Charles L. Coughlin