Union College - Stespean Yearbook (Barbourville, KY)

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Meet BWl mk£ Over a period of sixteen years, our president, Dr. Conway Boatman, has led Union College steadily forward in its quest to attain educational and Christian goals. He came to our campus in 1938 with a rich back- ground of experience in the fields of administration and Christian education. Under Dr. Boatman ' s leadership, Union College has experienced almost phenomenal material growth. The best known of the new buildings are the Abigal E. Weeks Memorial Library, the Veterans Building, Pfeiffer Hall for girls, the College Courts, and Union ' s pride, the Fine Arts-Chapel Building, a portion of which bears his name. Other additions are the athletic field, the temporary barracks, and the Snack Shack. These im- provements represent an investment of $800,000 and more than doubled Union ' s property value. Our college endowment and other sources of income have steadily increased so that at no time in Union ' s history has she been so well prepared to serve. In addition to material progress, Union has advanced in many other ways. The attendance of many students from other states has greatly broadened Union ' s horizon. New departments and courses make possible a much enriched curriculum. Union ' s instructors are known over a wide area for their academic and professional abilities. For all these advancements over the years, Union owes a great deal to Dr. Boatman, whose vision and perserverance have enabled him to see Union move forward in Christian higher education. DR. CONWAY BOATMAN 16

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THE DEANS The success of any college is determined in large measure by the efforts of the Deans, whose hard work often goes without recog- nition. We are proud of our new dean, John H. Boyd, who came to Union in June, 1954, from Benham, Kentucky. His friendliness and understanding have won the respect of the students and faculty. Dr. Boyd is currently President of the Kentucky Education Associa- tion. Mr. Eugene Taylor, A.B., M.A., serves as Counsellor of Men ' s Residence Halls, which include Stevenson Hall, Tye and Decker Houses, and the Barracks. Although this is his first year at Union, he has already won the admiration and respect of all the students Miss Florence Dewey, B.S., M.A., Dean of Women and Assistant Professor of Music, ably assists the progress of the college orchestra by teaching string classes in addition to her responsibilities at Pfeiffer and Speed Halls.