University of Akron - Tel Buch Yearbook (Akron, OH)

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norman p. auburn Presidenf, Universify of Akron Dr. Norman P. Auburn, President of the University of Akron, is without a doubt the busiest man on cam- pus. An established figure in the field of higher edu- cation, Dr. Auburn has just been selected acting Pres- ident of the Council for Financial Aid to Education. He has been president of the Association of Urban Universities and the Association of University Evening Colleges. He is now chairman of the Commission on Public Information, Association of American Collegesg a member of the committee for the study of character development in education, American Council on Edu- cation, and a member of the Ohio College Association executive committee. One of his greatest achievements' was that of being appointed to the White House Com- mittee on Higher Education. Although busy with all these functions the President still presides over the University in his usually fine and dignified manner. The President lives in the- President's Mansion, a red brick home donated to the University by P. W. Litchfield, Chairman of the Board of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The President and Ml'S. Auburn are the parents of three children, two boys and a girl. His personal interests are in travel and photog- raphy. However, to the students of the University, Dr. Auburn is their beloved President, a counselor, and leader. His seat at all football and basketball games is almost always filled, and his support to the teams is that of an ardent fan. Withiii the next two pages We have tried to show the President in his duties as pres- ident and the part he takes in campus functions, social functions and his oHicial duties. In conclusion may We say that warmth, dignity, and congeniality describes the President of the University of Akron. His friendly greeting and warm smile always starts the day OH right at the University.

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eh ml I. 0' 'rl ,K . .I 11, I54.,f4 X, E I . . Ili: 0 U 1' 0 0 O ' ,, 0 'H' Wt' 7 i1Q.4: L, Englg. 1 4' 5' -J 'LeiI'6?fi-yy?-'f'x1f ' ' ' ...- ,Yq ., the busy president Ends time to enioy campus features The president chit-chats with Coach Beichly's Wife at a basketball game. university of akron mansion-home of the president. P. YV. Litchfield, chairman of the board of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, presented as a personal gift to the University a red brick, Colonial-style home. The home, featured in the picture above is to be used a residence for the University president. The property is located at 856 iilayfair Rd. Announcement of the acceptance of the gift was made by Hurl J. Albrecht, chairman of the University of Akron Board of Directors. The Board also accepted SL gift of 368,000 from lVIr. and lVIrs. E. J. Thomas to be used for furnishing and redecorating the residence. Dir. Thomas, president of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, is a member of the Akron University Board of Directors. -a ., .5 ,Q