Michigan State University - Red Cedar Log Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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1941 John A. Hannah became the twelfth president of Michigan State 1945 University launched post-war building program 1947 Dr. Hannah instituted the Spartan Roundtable 1948 Michigan State admitted to Western Conference tBig Tenl 1949 Establishment of Con- tinuing Education Service 1951 Alumni Memorial Chapel built Kellogg Center for Continuing Education opened: MSC adopted the Uni- versity of Ryukus in Okinawa, beginning first overseas tech- nical assistance project 1952 Department of Educa- tion became a separate school 1953 Ground broken for new S4 million library 1954 Opening of WKAR-TV, the third educational TV sta- tion in the nation 1955 Founderls Day tFeb. 121 marked opening of MSC's centennial year, July 1 - Dr. Hannah led a move to change name of institution to Michi- gan State University of Agri- culture and Applied Scienceg College of Communication Arts established tfirst college of its kind! 1956 Establishment of School of Labor and Industrial Rela- tions: Dean of International Programs named to direct Michigan State's expanding foreign assistance program 1957 Honors College estab-,ggi lished 1958 Completion of College of Education building, the Student Services building, and the Women's Intramural building 1959 Oakland University, an affiliate of MSU, began opera- tions 1960 Opening of Owen Resi- dence Halls for graduate stu- dents 1961 Residence hall instruc- tion initiated on campus in classrooms, laboratories, and offices in Case Halls, Institute of Biology and Medicine established 1962 College of Science and Arts became three colleges: Arts and Letters, Natural Science, and Social Science 1 963 Educational Develop- ment Program established 1964 Name changed to Michi- gan State Universityg MSU accepted for membership in Association of American Uni- versities 1965 Justin Morrill College established 1966 College of Human Medi- cine began instruction 1967 Adoption of the Aca- demic Freedom Report for Students g Lyman Briggs and James Madison residential col- leges admitted their first stu- dents 1968 National Science Foun- dation awarded MSU 34.3 million to create a center of excellence in science on the campusg Efforts to provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged minority groups were spotlighted is , r It , 'Mg aa: X,-g , in Presented by the staff of the 1969 WOLVERINE as a service to the University, its alumni and its friends on the occasion of the retirement of John A. Hannah. Direction ....... Eleanor Farrell Photography ...... Richard Best Lance Lagoni Copy ......... Mary Genovese Chronology ..... Bronwyn Harris Layout and design . . .Phil Stoffan

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2 ,n ,I iw President Hannahls leaving stirs mixed reactions. We are proud that his career, unmatched, is being capped by an appointment to one of the most important international responsibilities of this country. The loss to the University is deeply felt. One of the greatest qualities he possessed as an administrator and as a leader was to remain ahead of his time. In the process, he brought a quality of constant renewal and excellence to this University. -Milton E. Muelder Dean, Advanced Graduate Studies Acting Dean, International Programs In my infrequent visits to Cowles House, I have always been wel- comed at the door by John Hannah himself. When one talks with him in his office, a relaxed atmosphere prevails, and although the president is a very busy man he will never make you feel rushed. He makes you feel as if he has all the time in the world. 'Y'- Va 'l .2 9 'a It is astonishing to listen to what he knows about every facet of MSU, from details to generalities. In speaking with him, live noticed that he will never duck questions and if by chance he does not know an answer he is not afraid to admit it. -James D. Rust Ombudsman John Hannah has played a great role, not only in the university, but also in the state and country. He has given great impetus in higher education movements. If this board of trustees can do as good a job in selecting a president as the State Board of Agriculture did in 1941, we will have done a very goodjob. -Don Stevens, Chairman MSU Board of Trustees One of the nzost outstanding things about my husband is his tremendous foresight and ability to look far ahead. 1 have often heard hint say, We are where we are, not where we wish we were, and this is so typical of him because there is little gloat- ing or erjving over the past for him, but rather a forward look that reflects the idea that when one task is done we should open vistas for new tasks. -Mrs. John A. Hannah

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYfI969 WOLVERINE EDUCATION LIFE ATHLETICS THE UNIVERSITY academics services organizations RESIDENCES off campus on campus GRADUATES 2 36 86 166 168 200 232 270 288 350 370