University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE During the past year death has laid a heavy hand on the University. We mourn the loss of two distinguished citizens of our State, members of the Board of Regents, Dr. A. C. Olmsted of Wells and Judge George S. Brown of Reno, each of whom gave many years of faithful, unselfish service to the University, continually watchful of its interests and ever zealous for its continued development. . . . On August 27th, 1943, the State of Nevada was shocked by the sudden death of our President, Leon Wilson Hartman, while on vacation at Palo Alto, Cali- fornia. It is fitting that on these pages should be recorded, on behalf of the Regents, Faculty, Alumni, and Students, the profound appreciation of the long and efficient services of this beloved scholar, gentleman, friend, and their heartfelt sorrow that a life so distinguished and so useful to the State of his adoption has been brought to a close. He loved this University and, in the enthusiasm of his devotion, literally gave his life to its service. . . . The war has brought many problems to our campus. Our enrollment dropped from 787 men and 480 women, normal registration in the pre-war days, to 165 men and 322 women for the year 1943-1944. Of these 165 men, 66 already have entered the armed forces. . . . Sixteen mem- bers of our Faculty are on leave from the University, and are engaged in war work, a majority of them in the armed forces. ... At the present writing our service flag bears 1558 stars. Of these 22 are gold, representing those of our Alumni and Students who have given the last full measure of devotion. . . . In February, 1943, a special program of instruction was inaugurated for the Army Air Forces. A detachment of approximately 500 Aviation Students was enrolled in this program. A period of approximately five months was required to complete this course and as classes were graduated other Aviation Students were sent as replacements, so that the detachment was kept at full strength. In September, 1943, the Army Specialized Training Program was inaugurated in addition to the Army Air Force program. Approximately 100 Students were enrolled in this course. . . . Early this year both programs were terminated by the Federal government. . . . The Army Specialized Training program has been entirely liqui- dated. As the Army Air Forces Aviation Students are graduated no replacements are sent here and, by June 1st, 1944, this program also will be closed. A total of approximately 1877 students will have been graduated from these Army courses. It is a source of pride to the Regents and Faculty that this University was selected CHARLES H. GORMAN, acting President and inspirational leader