Syracuse University - Onondagan Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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WILLIAM P. GRAHAM, Vice-Chdncellor Vice-Chdncellor William P. Graham has served Syracuse University faithfully and well in various capacities. Beginning as associate professor of electrical engineering, he has since held the positions of professor of electrical engineering. Dean of the College of Applied Science for ten years and acting Dean of the College of Liberal Arts for three years. To him much credit is due for the advancement of this school. Vice-Chancellor Graham received his degree in 1893 from Syracuse. Here he became affiliated with Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He is also a member of the Technology Club of Syracuse, a Fellow of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Besides his degree from Syracuse the Vice-Chancellor obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Universi ty of Berlin. He also did some pioneer work on the conduction of electricity through ratified gases. The Vice-Chancellor has traveled considerably, having visited a large portion of Europe. During vacations, when not traveling, he seeks peace and rest at his summer camp in the Thousand Islands. 16

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CHANCELLOR ' S MESSAGE The appearance of another Onondagan reminds us that the record of another college year will soon be in the archives. The Juniors have done well to carry on and establish more firmly the tradition of an economical and attractive record of campus organizations and events in such form that it may be preserved as a momento throughout the years to come. In glancing over the proofs I am impressed anew by the realization that the college has functioned to its full extent throughout this year 1934-35, despite the fact that the world outside our campus is in strange turmoil and confusion. Inside our college bounds, studies have been pursued in the classrooms, important research conducted in the laboratories and all of those social enterprises which Syracuse considers also to be educational, in the field of music, dramatics, debating, and publications have been carried on with eagerness and fullness of effort. In this way does our weary old world renew its youth. You youngsters, carrying on heartily and hopefully, stimulate or shame us older ones into a similar state of hopefulness and self-assurance, and we surely need you in these times. I congratulate the Junior Class upon its record of accomplishment since it has entered the upper division. As incoming Seniors we are certain that we will find in you the sense of ownership and partnership with us in our university, and can count on your hearty cooperation in its upbuilding.

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Gentlemen, the University Senate will come to order ' 17