NYU Washington Square College - Album Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Ckancefgw .Harry lvllzoclgurn Cherie A.M., Ph.D., L.H.D., Litt.D., LL.D.

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former home of industrial scions. M U R 'E M Fashionable HCOLONNADE RO W, The only monument erected to a brook is found in the lobby of the Holley Chambers Hotel, where the natural waters lj Min- etta Broolf are supposedly still flowing. Night falls on Minetta Tavern, named after the historical Village brook. Inside Rocky's Tavern, a popular meet- ing placefor Villagers and students. The smallest piece of real estate in the world, in the midst of 7th Avenue and Christopher Street. I5

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Our Cdancef or Mfired In these critical years through which the world is passing, a University like our own needs young and vigorous leadership. Thus, Dr. Harry Woodburn Chase, who has been Chan- cellor of New York University since July 1933, announced his plans for retirement effective as of .Iuly 1, 1951. Few jobs are more interesting, and few are more taxing, added Chancellor Chase, a soft- spoken, white-haired gentleman of sixty-seven. I feel that the time has come when I should seek a rest and a relief from responsibility, while I can still look forward to some years of freedomf, Despite the vast energies consumed by this office, Dr. Chase spent his successful tenure of eighteen years in brilliant and active service to the University. During his adminis- tration, the Chancellor participated in the de- velopment of the NewlYork University-Belle- vue Hospital Medical Center, the new Law Center at Washington Square, a million-dollar gymnasium at the Heights, and a vigorous athletic policy. Although the competent administration of such a large and sprawling University has cer- tain dehumanizing effects in the loss of in- timate contact with his students, the Chancellor carefully guided his course of action with their well-being foremost in mind. The unification of the libraries of several divisions, a reorganiza- tion of the budget, and a simplihcation of ad- missions procedures are some of the Chan- cellor's policies directly benefiting the students of New York University. A native of Groveland, Massachliset ls, Dr. Chase earned both his B.A. and M.A. at Dart- mouth College in 1904 and 1908, respectively. Two years later, he received his Ph.D. from Clark University. Among the numerous hon- orary degrees bestowed upon the Chancellor are Doctor of Humane Letters from Rollins College in 1931 and Doctor of Literature from Columbia in 1934. I-Iis administrative career began thirty-two years ago, when he was elected President of the University of North Carolina after having in- structed there as a professor of psychology. During Dr. Chase's next eleven years in office, the University became known as one of the Southls leading institutions. Both the student body and faculty were tripled in number during this period. In 1933, after having ofliciated for three years as President of the University of Illinois, Dr. Chase was appointed Chancellor of New York University. Aside from his academic duties, Dr. Chase is an active participant in community affairs. He is a trustee of the Phelps-Stokes Fund, Town Hall, and a board member of several other organizations within the city. Among his extra-curricular activities are the Bankers and Lawyers Clubs, and several honorary societies such as Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi. Leading the largest University in the world for eighteen successful years is, in itself, a tremendous undertaking. However, when the Chancellor,s dynamic academic and social im- provements are considered, the greatness of the tenure of Dr. Harry Woodblirn Chase cannot be overestimated. 17