University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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The desire to get out of the megalopolis of New York and the feeling that Alaska would be a rewarding place to live brought Patrick O ' Rourke to this state in 1964. Since then, his rewards have been many. He has served as Chancellor of Community Colleges, Rural Education and Extension Service, as well as director of Upward Bound, a student service program. He became Chancellor of the University of Alaska — Fairbanks in August of 1981. His life in Alaska is shared with his wife, Charla Ranch, and their four children, Colin, Kirsten, Meghan and Conor. Unfortunately, most UAF students know the Chancellor only indirectly. How many know that Chancellor O ' Rourke played a major role in the provision of funds for new dormitory furniture? So next time you settle down into an oak chair or sofa... count your blessings... and remember that not everybody in the administration is out to get you! O ' Rourke receives publicity in SUN STAR end of year spoof. Chancellor 25

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