University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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the honorable John A. Notte governor of the state of rhode island and providence plantations To the class of 1961 : I greet you at this time of fulfillment and re- newed challenge. You have sustained and proven the con- fidence reposed in you by your parents, your professors and the St ate of Rhode Island. Regard this academic accomplishment of yours as an event of great significance, but in the whole scheme of things, as your arrival on a new and solid plateau. At the University of Rhode Island you have received an excellent foundation of learn- ing. I say foundation because you will find that each day of your life, you will continue to learn. Your ability to gain from the experience of life will be based on the skills in thinking you have learned from your formal studies. Your ability to think, to analyze, ' and synthesize material, to search out facts will allow you to benefit from the knowledge and experience of reality. New heights of endeavor remain to be scaled, and you are now splendidly equipped for achieving the noblest rewards that life can offer. You will be successful if you continue to learn and if you hav e the moral and spiritual courage to stand and be counted. To take some position and stand on it. Greatness, success and happiness will come to those who have the courage to live strongly with their convic- tions. With you go my most sincere wishes for a rich, satisfying and rewarding life.

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university of Rhode Island presents THE GRIST

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dedication Dr. Mason H. Campbell 1894-1960 The entire university family deeply mourns the passing of an admired educator and warm friend, Dean Mason H. Campbell. His contribu- tions to the academic and research programs of the College of Agriculture during his 17 years as Dean stand as a memorial to a man whose dedication and sincerity were limitless and whose insight and ability were an inspira- tion to professors and students alike. The national reputation enjoyed by our College of Agriculture is a tribute to Dean Campbell’s record of service here. It is evi- dence, too, of the great personal popularity he enjoyed throughout the country. His ability to command respect, confidence and friend- ship prompted his colleagues throughout the country to honor him with election to many high professional offices, all of which prog- ressed under his able leadership. After his retirement last year, Dean Camp- bell continued his lifelong interest in agricul- ture and had been available at all times when faculty or students sought his advice or counsel. The death of such a fine administrator and teacher leaves a deep void in the college com- munity. But the affection and esteem which Dean Campbell earned throughout his life will continue to be an inspiration to all who have known him, and this is the richest legacy of all.