University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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Above. (UW in 1901) Today, UW ' s campus consists of over 735 acres, housing nearly 50 major buildings: a sharp contrast to 20 acres and three buildings. UWSeal UW History The University of Wyoming was found- ed in Laramie in 1886, 18 years after the Territory of Wyoming was estabhshed and four years before Wyoming was ad- mitted to statehood. The history of the University ' s founding is a chapter in the last frontier ' s story, for Wyoming was one of the last areas in the West to be set- tled. The University began functioning Sept. 6, 1887, with one building (Old Main) constructed at a cost of $49,000. There were five professors, two tutors and 42 students. Population of the territory was under 50,000 and Cheyenne was the largest town with 9,000 people. Laramie was second with 5,000. The first president was former governor of the territory, John W. Hoyt, unquestionably a man of scholarly abilities. His salary was $2,000. Total fees listed in the 1887 catalogue were $7.50. Estimated cost of living for the entire year was $250. to $300. Those holding county nominations were ad- mitted free. No restrictions were imposed as to race or creed. Women as well as men were admitted- a trend west of the Mississippi. This last provision also was in accordance with Wyoming ' s granting women the right to vote and to hold office from the earliest territorial days. Many of the original 42 students were from Laramie. One of the greatest pro- blems of early presidents was interesting the entire state in its University. As the result of poor travel conditions, out-of- town students had to stay in Laramie for the entire school year. Steadily accelerating growth has mark- ed Wyoming and the University from those infant days. A territory of sagebrush and struggling pioneers has grown into a state of fine highways, modem schools and educated citizenry. The University has become a recognized center of learning. Did you know, 8 History

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William D. Carlson Hugh B. McFadden Edward H. Jennings Donald L. Veal UW Presidents from 1968 to 1982 William D. Carlson was the 17th presi- dent of UW (from 1968-79). At the time of his appointment to UW presidency, Carlson was professor and chairman of the CSU department of radiology and radiation biology, and director and presi- dent of the board for CSU Research Foun- dation. He is the author of the textbook Veterinary Radiology and author of single chapters in various multi-scientific volumes and reports. Throughout his years at UW, he hacl been accorded numerous honors, many of them stemming from his professional training as veterinarian and radiologist, his scientific activities and his deep per- sonal involvement in civic affairs. Hugh B. McFadde n was the 18th presi- dent of UW (from 1978-79). He was the vice president for extension when he was named by UW Trustees to serve as acting president until Edward H. Jennings was appointed president for Wm. D. Carlson who had resigned as UW president effec- tive March 1, 1979. McFadden received B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from Ohio State University. Edward H. Jennings was the 19th presi- dent of UW (from 1979-81). He came to Wyoming from the University of Iowa where he had held various positions deal- ing with business, industry and academic. He has written various books and articles on finance and management. In 1981, Jennings left UW to accept the appointed position of president for Ohio State University. Donald L. Veal, formerly vice president for Research and Graduate Studies, was designated acting president of UW August 15, 1981. He is serving until a permanent replacement for Edward Jennings is ap- pointed. He earned the B.S. degree in civil er gineering in 1953 at South Dakota State University. He came to UW as a civil engineering instructor in 1958, pursuing graduate studies at the same time. He earned his M.S. degree in 1960 and his Ph.D. in 1964. Over the years. President Veal continued to be promoted to higher positions within the University. He is the author or co-author of some 35 scientific publications and reports, and is a registered professional engineer and holds a commercial pilot ' s license. UW Mascot Wyoming Symbol . . .that until 1920, the official UW foot- ball field was Prexy ' s Pasture. Presidents 9