University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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THE LEADING LADY of the university and her husband, President Ward Darley, relax at their university residence. President Ward Darley The Colomdan extends a cordial welcome to Ward Darley, the new president of the university. Although this was his first year as president, Dr. Darley is no stranger to the life of the university. He is a native Denverite and received his education at the University of Colorado, having also served many years in different positions in the medical school. For eight years he was director and dean of the School of Medicine. In addition to his duties as president of the university, President Darley is extremely active in professional organizations. He is a member of the American Heart Association, the Association of American Physicians, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He also serves as president of the Association of American Medical Colleges. In his address at the opening convocation, Dr. Darley told of his belief in the value of coopera-

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THE MARK of a great university is a fine stafi such as the one which distinguishes the University of Colorado. The excellent faculty and administration are under the leadership of President Ward Darley, who is shown here conferring with former President Robert Stearns Cleftb and Colorado's Governor Dan Thornton Ccenterj. Administration

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t l THE FIRST DAY at the office poses no problem for President Darley, who takes on work with a chuckle. tion and unity between the students and the admin- istration. Throughout the year the president has practiced this conviction in all of his dealings with student organizations. Although he was unfamiliar at first with the structure and functions of many of the student activities, he has, at all times, been in- terested in learning about them and eager to offer his assistance whenever possible. During one of the half-time shows in the foot- ball season, President Darley was presented with 'a green beany,', signifying his first year in office. But he has earned well the promotion to his sopho- more year, and under his thoughtful guidance the university will continue to expand and improve. CELEBRITIES FORMALLY DEDICATED the new Memorial Student Union to those of Colorado and the university who served in the armed forces. Shown below are Lisle Ware, Whit Miskell, CU President Ward Darley, .lan Willey, and Chuck Seashore.