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

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ldixllt I' I5 P14 a farewell . . .

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university of wisconsin The 1953 badger Editor: Phil Skinner Business Dlanagerz llovvard Brinto Nl A D I S 0 N . VY l S C 0 N S l N Q

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To H. B. Fred, retiring president of the University of Wisconsin-gentleman and dis- tinguished sclrolar, scientist and administrator: We are proud and privileged to dedicate this. the 1958 Badger, to this carefully conscientious man wlrorrr we have known as Dr. Fred K bacteri- ologist, rrrernber of the National Academy of Sciences, receiver of the Medal of Merit for work on biological warfare, holder of honorary degrees from institutions throughout the coun- try, dean of the graduate school and Follege of Agriculture: as President Fred, who said, The important thing is that, as the University is compelled to grow, it should grow soundly in all its aspects. Vlve are trying to keep it a human institution where the individual is important. And perhaps, rrrost importantly. we have known him as Mr. Fr'ed - whom we have seen walking to work early every morning we who has spoken to us in front of Basconrawho has brought his gracious wife to Sunday dinner in our dining halls eand who has used his personality and position to make our life at the University of 'Wisconsin as enjoyable and profitable as pos- sible. To this rrran we say farewell e e good work we and thanks. Nlr. lfrecl .mtl l.lIllllX .ite Slrnrlay dinners Yan llise llr. l' red louml time to work in his garden