University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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Biggest job confronting the Board of Regents during the year, was turning Nevada into a pre-flight training school, which was diffi- cult in view of priorities. . . . Plans were made for a summer session, while Paul Sirkegian was elected to replace Frank Williams as a member of the board. iScai ' d ( e en U Board of Regents, left to right: Mrs. Anna Wardin, President Leon W. Hartman, A. C. Olmsted, Silas Ross, George Brown, Frank Williams 12

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by the State Department of Vocational Education and the University machine shops is being given five nights a week for non-University men and women who are training to go into shipyards or industrial plants. A course in Engi- neering Science Management War Training is also being given. Defense bonds having a value of $236,51 1.50 have been sold through the comptroller ' s office since January, 1942, showing the University is truly aiding in the war effort. . . . The people of this battle-born State, as well as our staff, have a real sense of satisfaction and pride in the promptitude and success with which the necessary adjustments and requirements of the Army authorities have been met. Our facilities are placed at the disposal of the nation. At this time when our country is passing through its greatest crisis the motivating purpose which has governed the thought and labor of each one has been that so well expressed on our State Seal — All for Our Country. CHARLES H. GORMAN Vice-President and Comptroller GERALDINE HARDMAN Secretary to the President u

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1 ean4 ate Pecpie . . . LUCILLE B. BENSON Dean Benson spends her leisure time in weaving and reading good books. She loves to travel by automobile, taking her time, and not having to be any place at any certain time. STANLEY PALMER An unusual and interesting hobby is Dean Palmer ' s of photographing railroad equipment. His collection of pictures covers a period of forty years. He is also a very active member of the Masonic Lodge. ROBERT STEWART One of Dean Stewart ' s main interests is the farm labor problem. This is a vital matter with him, because a large olive crop, which must be harvested, is at stake. His granddaughter is tops with him. RUEEEN C. THOMPSON Hunting, fishing, and gardening are Dean Thompson ' s pet diversions, and a football game wouldn ' t be a game -without the dean there to measure the gains. He finds his greatest pleasure, however with his family. FREDERICK W. TRANER Landscaping his beautiful home at Lake Tahoe occupies a great deal of Dean Traner ' s summer time, but he cherishes most the hours he spends with his family and grandchildren. FREDERICK WOOD Dean Wood likes nothing better than to don his old clothes and head straight for the old fishing hole, or lor a day of hunting in the mountains. 13