Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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(Above) Spectators fill Pigott Auditorium to witness the academic session on Teilhard de Chardin, as part of the inaugural events. Guest lecturers included (Far left) Fr. Ernan McMullin, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame; (Left) Dr. Pierre Dan-sereau, New York Botanical Gardens; (Below left) Fr. Christopher Mooney, S.J., Ford ham University; (Below right) Michael Polanyi, Merton College, Oxford; and (Right) Fr. Robert O'Connell, S.J., Ford-ham University. 10

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cherished convictions. Father Arrupe added that the Catholic university must play a decisive role in the community “with boldness and great confidence, facing frankly the problems of the times and ready for all innovations, even the most radical.” The Very Rev. John A. Fitterer, S.J., has shown his ability and desire to prepare for a better future at the University. In January 1964, Father Fitterer, then Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, was appointed chairman of the Core Curriculum Revision Committee. Under his skillful direction, the committee devised the Seattle Plan, a new core of studies for the University. On April 8, Father Fit-terer became president of the University. His inauguration took place October 13, 1965. At the same time the new core curriculum was also being initiated at the University. The new core, designed for the academic growth of the University, was described by Father Fitterer as, the best practical program for giving our potential graduates the basic ingredients of a truly liberal education at a Jesuit University. Aegis 1966 wishes the Very Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J.. and the Very Rev. John A. Fitterer, S.J., new leaders of the New Breed, continued success and God's blessings in forming a better future. DEDICATION Aegis 1966 is respectfully dedicated to the Very Rev. Pedro Arrupe. S.J., newly elected Superior General of the Society of Jesus, and to the Very Rev. John A. Fitterer, S.J., newly appointed President of Seattle University, who exemplify the spirit and form the leadership of the New Breed. The questioning of the past and the confidence in the ability to form a better future, which identify the New Breed, are characteristic of the Very Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., elected Superior General in May, 1965. In a precedent-breaking trip, Father Arrupe recently visited the Jesuit Houses in the United States, thus becoming the first Jesuit superior general to visit this country. Speaking at a special convocation at the University April 14 he said, “Catholic educators cannot be satisfied with methods just because they were considered excellent in the past.” Catholic educators, he noted, must seek new methods “in order to show themselves prudently, but realistically, faithful to the mentality of their generation, even if this means giving up some 9

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New President Inaugurated (Left) Dr. J. F.. Wallace Sterling, president of Stanford University. delivers the Inaugural Address at formal inauguration ceremonies. October .?. 1965. (Below left) The Honorable Daniel J. Evans, governor of the State of Washington, delivers an address of greeting from the community. (Below) The Very Rev. John A. Fitlcrer, SJ.. listens as the notification of appointment from The Very Rev. I'edro Arrupe. S.J.. Superior General of the Society of Jesus, installing him as President and Religious Superior of Seattle University is read. 6 PeaTTLE UNIVERSITY’S students this past fall had the unique privilege of taking part in the color and pageantry that goes with the inauguration of a new president. The ceremonies on October 12 and 13 were the first formal installation of a president held at the University. Joining with the University’s students and faculty in observing the inauguration of the Very Rev. John A. Fittercr. S.J., as president, were an impressive array of educators, scholars, scientists, civic leaders and government officials. 11