University of Colorado - Coloradan Yearbook (Boulder, CO)

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Governor McNichols Intr itf Citlurnftir EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS October 14, 1957 GREETINGS TO THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO: The significance of our Universi- ties and of the University-trained man and woman in the affairs of the world of today is self-evident. From the ranks of our college graduates come the lead- ers in every phase of our social, eco- nomic and political life. These leaders will determine the future of our nation and of democracy. Here at the University of Colorado all the educational facilities are at your command — an outstanding faculty, a wonderful physical plant, and a rich extra-curricular program. What you do with these advantages is up to you. We are counting on you to make the most of them and expecting that from among you will come some of the great leaders we need so much. you. Good luck and best wishes to all of Sincerely, SMcN:vr GOVERNOR OF COLORADO Sfephen L. R. McNichols in his firsf year in office has set up machinery to modernize nafurol resources development and utilization, budgeting and taxation. A native of Denver and the father of five children, Governor McNichols served as Deputy District Attorney, an agent for the FBI, and senator prior to his election as Colorado ' s Governor. 20

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Board of Regents BOARD OF REGENTS — From left to right: Charles Bromley, Virginia Blue, Elwood Brooks, President Quigg Newton, Fred M. Betz, Jr. Thomas Gilliam, Albert E. Smith. Regents play host to convention in fall; approve new method of planning budget. The governing body of the University of Colo- rado, the Board of Regents, participated in many University functions this year, including the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new Student Health Center, Early in the fall the Regents played host to the Association of Governing Boards at a four-day con- vention on the Boulder campus. Set aside and organized by the state constitu- tion, the Regents possess many liberal powers, including the formulation of all University policy. The Board of Regents has complete governing power over the University ' s Boulder campus, the Colorado General Hospital, the Colorado Psychopathic Hos- pital, and the Medical and Nursing Schools. This year the Board approved a new method of planning the University budget. They authorized the request for a grant from the Atomic Energy Commision for an atomic reactor to be used in a new program of nuclear engineering. The construc- tion of a new medical center hospital in Denver was approved. The new center is to include facilities for a dental school and library expansion, more space for the School of Medicine, and a new School of Nursing building. This six-member governing body of the Univer- sity is elected by the public biennially. Each regent remains in office for a six-year term. The present members of the Board are Fred M. Betz, Jr., Mrs. James E. Blue, Charles D. Bromley, Elwood M. Brooks, Thomas A. Gilliam, and Albert E. Smith. Meetings of the Board of Regents are usually held in Denver or Boulder on the average of twice monthly, with occasional special meetings.