University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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an ellor' nau uration E INAUGURATION OF Chancellor Jacobs was the outstanding feature the year, and one of the greatest ceremonial events in the 85-year story of the university. Into the north wing of the field house, which d been transformed into an impressively decorated auditorium, came e colorful academic procession of cap-and-gowned educators represent- g more than 4400 colleges 'and universities from throughout the world. ayor Quigg Newton and Governor Lee Knous joined with Denver 'siness and cultural leaders and dignitaries and representatives from arly every school in the Rocky Mountain'area to extend their personal lcome to the new chancellor. The university's famed marching band ve an outstanding performance. The elaborate ceremony, witnessed by ore than 5,000 persons, received the extensive newspaper and radio befitting the importance of this installation of the University Denver's eleventh chancellor. li' 'ig I rl-,fill it l e IL W 'ST7 'lille uf- fl if 55,4 'I A'-lit. 'A . , ,. , . ' Lugij :V luncheon at the Shirley-Savoy--Knous, Nelson, Hoyt, Jacobs. Thousands of carnations transformed into the DU shield. Daughters Sarah and Loretta at the reception. Watch what you're doing, girls. - ChancelIor's reception-Bob Selig receiving, and sending

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N N x' Chaiieelltne alzccbs ON NOVEMBER 19, 19449, Albert C. Jacobs was presented with the Charge of Office and officially became the University of Denver's eleventh chancellor. In the short time he has been here, he has demonstrated the ability to blend scholastic and administrative af- fairs which has made him nationally known in educational circles. His experience and talents have made him a man of inspired lead- ership. Chancellor Jacobs came to Denver from Columbia University, where he had been assistant to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. An internationally noted scholar and legal expert, he was the first American to become a don at Oxford University, where he taught law from '1920 to 1926. The University of Michigan is his under- graduate and law alma mater. During the war, the chancellor served as Captain in the Naval Reserve. Chancellor Jacobs is married, has three children: Loretta, who is attending the University of Michigan, and Sarah and Travis, both in Denver Schools. As the guiding authority of the University of Denver, Chancel' lor Jacobs has dedicated himself to academic and student freedom. He has shown his confidence in the future of our university by 'accepting the responsibilities of his office. IFJ Chancellor Jacobs and his family in a quiet moment clurmg the holidays The Jacobs in a formal pose at their new home . . . Travis, Mrs. Jacobs, The Chancellor, Loretta and Sarah. f, rl v I 21