University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT RALPH FREDE Trio Works to Join University and Public Serving as liaisons between the University of Houston and the public are Ralph Frcde, Walter Williams, and Farris Block. “In development, we are never satisfied because we always see more need than we’ve met,” states Mr. Frede, in his position as Director of Development Projects and Executive Director of the University of Houston Foundation. It is his function to help meet the financial needs of the expanding university by presenting such needs to members of the community in hopes of obtaining their support. As Director of University Relations, Walter Williams is concerned with changes, improvements, ami attitudes in the various facets of university life. Career Days. Honor Days, and commencement exercises come under his jurisdiction as he coordinates all activities with area high schools, as well as programs at the University itself. The Office of Information, which is responsible for the preparation and dissemination of all information pertaining to the University, is headed by Farris Block. It maintains its own photographic service. WALTER WILLIAMS FARRIS BLOCK 22

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AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES Student Rise Causes Need For Expansion Three auxiliary enterprises are maintained within the University community: the dormitory complex, the bookstore, and the printing plant. “The fire in Settcgast Hall prior to the o| ening of school, the planning of a high-rise housing complex for 2.000 students, and the surge of school spirit in the dormitories have made this one of the most exciting and challenging years for student housing. comments Bruce Curd at the completion of his twelfth year as Director of Housing. His office directs the operation of residence halls, which includes the planning of buildings, programs, and budgets, and managing the food service. BRUCE CUIU) Dudley M. Schroen manages the bookstore, which provides many services for students. Among these is a check cashing service, added only this year. Future plans include the establishment of a post office sub-station after the relocation of facilities in the University Center now under construction. The printing plant saw an addition of $ 17.000 in new equipment this year as it cx| audcd its facilities to meet the requirements of the increased enrollment. Under the supervision of S. Wayne Taylor, the printing plant handles all I ni-versity printing. Outside of his duties at the plant. Mr. Taylor serves as Director 21 S. WAYNE TAYLOR DUDLEY M. SCHROEN

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UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT GEORGIA A. ROBINSON ROY K. BARTMOI.I) Development Shows University’s Progress Progress at the University of Houston is readily illustrated by the records of three prominent services. The awarding of the first National Merit Scholarship on the l-H campus was only one of the firsts for the Office of Loans and Scholarships. Under the direction of Mrs. Georgia A. Robinson, this office also saw the first year of participation in the College Scholarship) Service and entered into the United Students’ Aid Loan Fund Program. A new transmitter and antenna complex at KUHT-TV that doubled the coverage area is one of the outstanding advancements in the two Iniversity-owncd ami operated communications media. The television station and KL'HF-FM radio are managed by Roy K. Barthold. The stations serve the University and the community through their educational programming, as well as through entertainment features. The Alumni Federation has the distinction this year of having the largest paid membership in UH history. The Federation, under the direction of Charles H. Gray, is a separate entity of the University that kccj s records of all students who have attended MI in the past. Serving as president of the alumni is Harry Hedges. 23 HARRY HEDGES CHARLES GRAY