University of Wisconsin Madison - Badger Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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It is with new significance that of late Charles Augustus Lindbergh has been honored. The world always worships the hero of a spectacular deed, hut it quickly turns that worship into criticism unless heroism is enforced by a character sound enough to accept it. When a hero refuses to capitalize on popular acclaim, but turns personal worship into energy to develop a new industry; when lie gives his own technical efficiency,enhanced by experience and accomplishment,into the vocation which has called his spirit; and when he wears his honors with a simple grace and dignity, he attests himself a man. This combination of qualities depicts true leadership, and because of these qualities, the University of Y isconsin recalled Charles Augustus Lindbergh to confer upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws. Because of these same qualities we here list him among our famous Badgers.

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Edward asahel birge There is a satisfaction arising from a lifetime of productive work which saturates a whole personality. To an individual who has found such satisfaction, age is nothing but an indication of the passage of well-filled years. Edward Asahel Birge, succes- sively instructor, professor, dean, president, and President-Emeritus, lias served the University through 55 long years. Now, when relieved of the daily grind of classes and administrative work, instead of turning to retirement, he is happily at work on the gigantic task of studying the lakes of Wisconsin for the State Geological and Natural History Survey. To see this scholar, white- haired but still happy at work, is an inspiration to any student or associate. It is because he has given a life time of service to the University, and because his work has the inspirational quality of a great scholar that we here list Edward Asahel Birge on our roster of famous Badgers.