Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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President Hovde, who heads the Administration of Purdue, has the responsibility of guiding the University in retaining its position of educational leadership in the United States. Iiesldc nt Hoxde ls ilurus xelx interested in hearing' Purdue students ittitudes ind opinions rbout current campus issues.

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The Administration: Demigods of knowledge in the classroom and the Executive Building. Demigods? Yes, but still human and humble in their approach to and contact with the students. Knowledge with the personal touch stimulates thought and develops the minds of those who care enough to try.

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M use-, :-xv.-was . .- wwssswwa .Vw mvswnvni President Hovde displays the Oozlefinch award for non- military people who are distinguished in missile research. E, President Hovde, recipient of many honors ' Frederick L. Hovde, Purdue University's seventh president, heads an administration whose task is to mold into maturity and depth the minds of many students. This man of stature is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has served on the facul- ties of the Universities of Rochester and Minnesota. President Hovde has had many achievements. for he has been a Rhodes Scholar, an All-American football player and a recipient of many honorary degrees. In his administrative responsibilities, President Hovde speaks for many special functions and occasions. This year the President opened the Leadership Training Program by giving a talk on his views on the role of a leader. Though the task of heading Purdue demands much of his time and energy, the President always finds time to talk to the students on his campus. President Hovde is also an enthusi- astic booster of Boilermaker sports. Through his tireless efforts, President Frederick L. Hovde has made many contributions to Purdue. :says 'QQ' In 1957 President Hovde was awarded an honorary degree in Civil Law by England's Oxford University. 25