Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Purdue students boast ot his accomplishments! lndiana citizens are proud to say, 'This is where he livesethis is what Purdue s greatest friend, David E. Ross, calls 'home ', Graduating with honors from the school of Elecf trical Engineering in 1893, Dave Ross conceived the idea ot the Ross stearing gear, Turning business man, he has since been the mentor ol the Ross Gear and Tool Company. ln 1921, he was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Purduefin 1927, advanced to the presidency of that body. 1-le conceived the idea ol a recreational field and Ross-Ade Stadium stands as a memorial to his tore- was DAVID E ROSS President ol the Board of Triis sight and generosity. His gilts made possible the Purdue Airport, the best in the Big Ten-were re- sponsible lor the housing research campusfpro' vided the invaluable Ross Civil Engineering Camp Dave Ross has assigned the rights of several inven- tions to the Purdue Research Foundationfrnany fel- lowships have been granted to the school through his thoughtlulness, One ot Purdues sons has gone out into the world and come back to make the Way easier for those who have come after. Purdue students salute him-and say sincerely, Thank you, David Ross. 27

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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Heading clockwise around the table Elliott Stewart Wheeler Thompson Stuart Mclflale 1-lockema Hughel Ross Hanley Sturm Hillenbrand Noel 26 Appointment for nine-eight men and a womanl Mysterious? No, simply very fortunate for 7,000 Pur- due students. Every three years, the governor of ln- diana selects six outstanding citizens to serve on the Purdue Board of Trustees-the remaining three mem- bers are elected by the Alumni Association to make up the balance. Veterans in experience, capability, and responsi- bility, these trustees, together with President Elliott, constitute the governing board of the University- are given the full power of conferring degrees, ap- pointing faculty members, and making all major de- cisions. At least four times a year, in scheduled busi- ness meetings, the trustees let the axe fall on prob- lems vital to Purdue. ln these concentrated two day sessions, Purdues future is planned. Prescribing grants for building contracts and laying out the school of tomorrow are typical of the important is- sues the trustees face and decide. Purdue has a fine campus, Purdue is justly proud and thankful for these men and women who, together with President Elliott, are making our university what it is today.

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A -,,-i-. fl- xi ,W H- s 4 F f is t X 5 yf if f QW' fi fs., XQQQMQ R i'KX i'j -til i,,tmm Martin L Fisher Dean of Men P,I - r r , YN - ji, V K ff f 1 I . I ' ' ' QRT ARS .-,. il ,.,, N . . . - a ta -v I Q - -- GWQKQII re Md? This passing tri u - tot eancv is s tif! i prove that there is s i . --v o appreci Q t ..i xpressed in gratif ve: rug9. e- A ell dOI'1e. Dean Fisher first became associated with the Uni- versity forty-seven years ago, as a freshman in the School of Agriculture. ln the gay nineties, Purdue was not activity minded, but the Dean made the most of offered opportunities by becoming a B.M.O.C. through his interest iriithe-,Agricultural Society, Y M,C.A., andrth rso ianxljterary Society, Dean Fisher was a g A Xtfiarld yefffrie was a nine year manl Fri! ears spe is sophomore an J nicfr, yea! aggfgg i a zfng statement. K sistanftfi ,' s 26, r, Fisher was ts S ' eff ftion, Pur- dues No. l troulo ooter, K off f, l942 marks De n ' K s em , t end of a successful caree , ut n t of he friendliness, ready Wit, and human qualities for which he shall always be remembered.