University of Illinois - Illio Yearbook (Urbana Champaign, IL)

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Ill lllflllllllllllll . . . With the passing of President Emeritus David Kinley on December 3, l944, the University of Illinois lost a great leader. David Kinley had a vision of a great university and made the University of lllinois fulfill that vision. He believed in educational opportunities for all, and hence, urged expansion of facilities instead of curtailed enrollment. During the 37 years he was asso- ciated with the University, it rose to front rank among American institutions of higher learning. President Kinley was a friend of the humblest stu- dent, and knew several thousand of them by name. He was an able and fearless fighter, and was esteemed by his colleagues and fellow citizens for his character and his ability. As an economist, he was an international authority on money and banking, and represented his country at several Pan-American economic conferences. During his administration, many campus buildings, such as the University Library and HuFf Gymnasium, were erected. Today's fighting Illini are better prepared to face the hazards of war because of President Kinley's wise policy of establishing an ROTC unit here, following World War l. Because he was an outstanding scholar, educator, and gentleman, and because he will live on as one of America's greatest university presidents, the lllio of 1945 is respectfully dedicated to David Kinley. THE EDITORS 4

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