New York University - Violet Yearbook (New York, NY)

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chancellor harry woodburn chase TO THE GRADUATES OF 1950: The advent of the year 1950 found its celebrants in something of a quandary as to whether the century rightly passed its midpoint at that time or is not to do so until a year hence. There is no such question, however, that for you, the Class of 1950, the advent of this year-more especially its midpoint in June- is an occasion meriting special celebration in that it marks one of the maior transitions in your lives. 0 As far as your relations with the University are concerned, the transition is, I suppose, primarily that from student to alumnus, and while little I might say here could any longer affect the former, I should like to risk a few admonitory words on the latter. O Never in the history of American higher education has there been greater need, on the part of the privately controlled colleges and universities, for active alumni support. On the financial level, of course, this need appears in dramatic proportions, but I would not limit the meaning of the word to things purely financial. I mean even more the philosophical, if not moral, conviction of the vital necessity of the privately controlled and supported institutions of higher education to our whole cultural fabric. O As graduates of this University, you will be identified not only with this particular institution, but with the whole tradition of private higher educa- tion. lt will not be enough, therefore, for you merely to become members of the Alumni Association, though certainly this should be an initial step. But if you are convinced, as you should be, of the abiding value of the training which is represented in the degree you are soon to attain, then you should in every way possible insure its continued validity through actively supporting the concept of dynamic educational enterprise which has made American higher education what it is today. Cordially yours, ram, wma.. KN'-we Chancellor. The Chancellor at work in his office on the tenth floor of Main Building at Washington Square.

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,ff 1' ff gli I , 1 ,sf E if 6 - li f if fu- Q. F,,r,y.. 4 I ig ily Egg'-1 I we-l 'l st, ' Tl I . My If f ,q si ' Hfls L-R. , dean william bush baer TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS: Within a very short time you will be alumni of New York University, and because of your preoccupation with advanced studies or with employment during the first few years after graduation, you will be tempted to forget about your days here. But do not give in to that temptation. A man's association with his college should not end on the day that he receives his degree. The day should mark the beginning of a new kind of association but, I trust, an equally enioyable and valuable one. I speak from personal experience, for I have been to many alumni reunions and class dinners. The enthusiasm which has been evident at these gatherings is genuine, the desire to know how things are going at the Heights is sincere. I cannot overemphasize the importance to you of active participation in alumni affairs. 0 It is customary in these uncertain times, I know, to stress the enormous responsibilities we all are facing, yet I am not competent to advise you as to how you should meet them. If, however, you can make even the slightest contribution toward the goal that is in the hearts of everyone, a peaceful world, you may consider your iob well done. And if the training which you received here helps you in this effort, we too shall consider our iob well done. We are sorry to see you go, but we realize that you must be on your way. You leave us with our very best wishes for success in all of your enterprises. !cJ.,La..,l.. K5 lim.. Dean, University College.