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

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Recognized as one of the nation ' s leading educators and internationalists, Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid is also characterized as a leader who com- mands the devotion, admiration, and re- spect of his friends and associates. On April 16, 1946, Dr. von KleinSmid was made Chancellor of the University for life. Supplementing his duties in this capacity are his membership on the Board of Trustees, his position as head Public Relations Officer, and his activ- ity as director on numerous boards and committees. Undertaking the presidency in 1922, Dr. von KleinSmid stated in his first El Rodeo message to the students, It is ours to make the University proud of her children and to make possible to extend her influence to untold thou- sands who shall come after us. Through his dedication, intelligence and bound- less energy. Dr. von KleinSmid has in- deed made S. C. proud of him and he has built a great center of education for generations to come.

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Dr. Fred Dow Fag , former vice president and Dean of Faculties at Northwestern University became the sixth president of the University of Soiitliern California in September, IV l7. His iindertakint; ot the presi- tlency did not, however, mark his first administrative position at the University for in 1927 and 192 S he was Assistant Dean of the College of Commerce and associate professor of Economics at S.C. t-; Ernest in his effort and sincere in his friendliness, Dr. Fagg is also gifted with a warm sense of humor. He is fond of sports, particularly of fishing, and much of his recreational time is spent playing golf. He has long been active in avia- tion matters, dating back to the first World War when he served as a lieu- tenant pilot with the 92nd Aero Squad- ron.