University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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President Armstrong PRESIDENT University of Nevada In this year 1 964, as we celebrate the centennial of our State and of the creation of the University of Nevada by the State Constitution, all of us in the University extend sincere congratulations and good wishes to our graduates, officially designated as the Centennial Classes of the University. As we stand on the threshold of our second century, we may look back with satisfaction and gratitude upon all that has been accom- plished in the University by our predecessors, taking confidence from the sound traditions of the past as we face the challenges of the next one hundred years. The campus itself, in its blending of the old and the new, symbolizes this transition. More importantly, we may take confidence from the new spirit which permeates the University community, where pursuit of excellence has taken on concrete meaning and become a guiding principle. If we may but hold steadfastly to this concept in the years ahead, in mutual conviction of purpose and firm resolve to that end, I am deeply con- fident that all that is past will have been but the prelude. Charles J. Armstrong, President University of Nevada 19

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Governor Sawyer GOVERNOR of the State of Nevada As Nevada celebrates its 100th year of Statehood, all Nevadans are increasingly aware of the changes that have taken place in our State and the University, and we can readily contrast the old and the new. As we look back over the years, we note great progress in the State ' s economy. Ranching and agricul- ture replaced mining as the leading industry; and, in the past few years, Nevada has forged ahead as an industrial state and as one making an important con- tribution to the atomic age. Our University, from very humble beginnings in Elko, moved to Reno where it occupied five brick build- ings with a limited staff of professors, few students, and few courses. Browsing through some of the first University yearbooks, one realizes the great changes that have taken place — buildings, student body, fac- ulty, curriculum, sports, activities, all are now geared to the present era. Yet with all these departures from the old, Nevad- ans and the University have held fast to the verities of the past. We steadfastly believe in God, courage, jus- tice, equality, loyalty, love and support of our country. For over forty-five years every graduating student of the University has pledged that their generation shall bequeath an even better and nobler civilization than came to it. This pledge reflects the ideals upon which our State and Nation were founded and confirms Carlyle ' s statement that Nothing that was worthy in the past departs; no truth or goodness realized by man ever dies. Grant Sawyer, Governor of Nevada. 18

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Board of Regents The policy formulation and the control of the university is the job of the Board of Regents who are elected by the people of the State of Nevada. There are eight members of the Board chosen from areas throughout the State. Their job is not easy nor does it offer financial reward. It has been under their guidance that the University has grown and pros- pered since its founding. Members of the Board of Regents are: Dr. Louis Lombardi, Reno Dr. Fred Anderson, Reno Mr. Harold Jacobsen, Carson City Mr. Archie Grant, Las Vegas Mr. Grant Davis, Fallon Mr. Raymond Germain, Las Vegas Mrs. Molly Magee, Austin Mr. Proctor Hug, Reno Dr. Juanita White, Boulder City Left to Right: Mr. Davis; Dr. White; Dr. Anderson; Mr. Jacobsen; Miss Terry, Board of Regents Secretary; Mr. Grant; President Armstrong; Mr. Germain; Mrs. Magee; Dr. Lombard!; Mr. Hug. 20