University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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f)e resiibent ' s; jWegsiagc By the courtesy of the Junior Class the President of the University ex- tends cordial greetings to the readers of El Rodeo, and his congratulations to the Class of 1918. A year ago the world conditions were bad, but we thought we could see some signs of a rift in the war cloud through which we fondly hoped the sunshine of peace and good will might speedily come. Today, how- ever, we stand in the presence of a world condition the like of which is un- known to history. The awful European war has spread until it has become a world-war. Our own beloved country can no longer stand aloof, but must share in the responsibilities of solving the problems, the solution of which we earnestly hope may result in permanent world peace. In the midst of these trying times so tremendous in their potentialities, it is neither wise nor possible for us to localize our anxiety and plans of action. We must have a world vision, a world sympathy, and a world purpose as we relate ourselves to the daily tasks. Faithful performance of the little duties of today is, however, the best preparation for the larger responsibilities of tomorrow. We love our institution, our city, our state, and our country. To them all we will be true. The Trustees and friends of the University are deeply interested in the report of the increased enrollment of students for the current year. They are not unmindful of their responsibility. They have heartily approved the cam- paign plan of the Educational Jubilee Committee to raise a million dollars for the University, and they are now actively engaged in operating the plan under the general direction of John W. Hancher, Chairman of the Jubilee Commit- tee. The question of the permanent location of the University compelled long and very serious consideration. Now that the site of the Greater University is announced, there is but one thing for us to do, and that is to put forth unitedly our best endeavor to bring to full fruition at the earliest date possible the plans adopted. The rep- resentative of the Educational Jubilee Committee will push the work of rais- ing funds with all possible diligence, but he must have the cordial and aggres- sive cooperation of every friend of the University. GEORGE FINLEY BOVARD, A.M., D.D., LL.D.