University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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BOARD DF REGEIVTS MEMBERS MARION fl SHflW, David City, President term expires 194! CHARLES Y THOMPSON, West Point, Vice-pres. term expires 1941 STANLEY D. LONG, Grand Island ARTHUR C. STOKES, Omaha - ROBERT W. DEVOE, Lincoln - - FRANK M. JOHNSON, Lexington - term expires 1945 term expires 1943 term expires 1943 term expires 1945 MARION A. SHAW President The Board of Regents is the governing body of the University. It supervises the faculty, administration, student body, buildings, and the disbursement of funds. The Chan- cellor, who is selected by the board, is the chief executive officer of the University. The six members of the board are elected at a state election, one serving from each congres- sional district. One or more meetings are held nearly every month of the year. When matters arise which need imme- diate attention, the president may call a special meeting. Seated are Regents Johnson, Long, Devoe, Thompson, Stokes. Standing are Chancellor Bouche.-, Secretary Gunderson, and Purcl ' .asing ftgent Seaton. [MJ

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THE GDVEMDR HDY L. CDCHflAM TO THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA: One of the most important obligations of gover n- ment is education of its youth. This obligation de- creases, however, in ratio with the progress made in education by the individual. Under our laws, an ele- mentary education is mandatory. High school educa- tion is encouraged by our free high school laws. With respect to higher education, however, government ' s responsibility is to maintain the facilities for those who can benefit by higher education and in return make a greater contribution to society. We should take just pride in the fine record of achievement that our state university has to its credit, and for its high standing among the universities and colleges of the nation. We should feel a responsibility for maintaining this standard in the future, and it is to this end that a survey of our educational needs has been begun in order that we can frame a sound educa- tional policy for the future. Speaking for the people of Nebraska who have supported our university, even during times of wide- spread economic distress, I extend sincere congratula- tions to the members of the class of 1939, and good wishes for their success and happiness. 128]

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THE CHANCELLOR C. S. Boucher Those of you whose names and photo- graphs appear in this volume will regard it as priceless in the years to come. There will be many occasions, long after you have left the campus, when you will wish to refresh your memories of pleasant and profitable exper- iences. If you have taken full advantage of the glorious opportunities afforded you during your years on the campus of the University of Nebraska, your experiences and associations in retrospect will become increasingly precious. We hope that you will always wel- come news from your alma mater and that you will return for a personal visit as often as may be possible. C. S. BOUCHER [80]