Northwestern University - Syllabus Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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Mr. Kenneth F. Burgess, president of the university's Board of Trustees. BO RD OF TRUSTEE orthwestern's Board of Trustees plays an important role in the determination of the uni- Versity's policies and progress. Responsibility for decisions on all questions of policy, the election ofuniversity executive oiiicers, the administration of Hscal affairs, and the government of the corporation rests in the hands of members of the board. Among the board's forty-four members have always been men outstanding in business and finance Whose leadership has contributed much to the advancement onfstheppulniversity. eader of the universityls Board of Trustees is Kenneth F. Burgess, president. Appointed a trustee in 1933, he was chosen for his present position in September, 1937. Since that time he has given much of his time to the supervision of Northwestern's business and to representing the board at many Northwestern affairs. In recognition of his service to the university, Mr. Burgess this year was awarded an honorary life membership ln the Alumni Association at the annual Candle Lighting ceremony held by that group. A native of Wiscoiisin, Mr. Burgess graduated from the Uni- versity of VVisconsin's law school. Once a newspaper reporter, he has been an outstanding 'Chicago attorney for many years, serving as counsel for several large Hrms, and is the author of several books on law. T Top Row: Aubrey S. Moore, F. G. Seulberger, Thomas A. Harwood, Edgar Blake, Ir., Alfred W. Bays, Fred D. Fagg, Jr., H. Clifford INorthcott, Frank E. Spencer, Gilbert H. Scribner, Wm. A. Patterson, James R. Leavell, James M. Brooks, Wm. Ray Prescott. Fifi! Row: Edwin S. Mills, Mrs. Arthur E. Swanson, Mr. George B. Dryden, Franklyn B. Snyder, Kenneth F. Burgess, Bertram Cahn 'lmes F. Oates, Doris R. Corbett. v v v iv 1-,,.-f--- -,. np- ,- -,-,..-i,,,q.,.-f, . 5-rfiy- -,,-, --far.. ns., sue- ilu-as ig aqgpvus- Z.. 3 fi -.5

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PRESHDENT PRANKLYN BLISS SNYDER In his sixth year as president of North- western, Franklyn B. Snyder has been noted for his wartime eiliciency. He has continued to uphold the high standards of the university despite scarcity of faculty and increased student enrollment. His spirit ofcooperation and understand- ing ofcampus problems has made him the student's advisor and friend.

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Mrs Ruth O. McCarn, counselor to women. --aw' 'gi - George A. Olson, director for Scott Hall. PER ONNEL I ITRATIO eadquarters for all extra-curricular ac- tivities is the Division of Student Affairs. This year the division was under the direction of F. G. Seulberger, who was formerly engaged in personnel work at the Tech School. Mrs. Ruth O. McCarn, counselor to women, and her assistant, Mrs. Betty DeSwarte, act as advisors not only to individuals with prob- lems but also to such women's organizations as WSGA, Mortar Board, and Panhellenic. Managing Scott Hall is a full-time job in itself. Help scarcity and war priorities have increased the work of George A. Olson, newly appointed director of Scott. He keeps busy providing room, relaxation facilities, and activity schedules for the many N.U. students who utilize its conveniences. F. George Seulberger, dean of students and head of personnel. Mrs. Elizabeth DeSwarte, assistant counselor to women. Mrs. Jane Reid, admissions counselor. Inquiries of new students concerning uni- versity facilities, requirements, and living conditions are answered by Mrs. Jane K. Reid, the university's admissions counselor. She also advises the lNildcat Council, student promotion organization. .,,. , ,. :nv .l' . I, l... . iz'