University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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ACAIDIEMICS Susan Whaley

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The Class of 69. University of Idaho. will, in a sense. always be a special one to me for we shared a common “fresh- min vear” together at this institution. Now as this is wrilften and we contem- plate the completion of baccalaureate work for many of vou, another item of special significance comes to mind. 1969 marks the 80th anniversary of the Uni- versity and emphasizes the facet that at the time most of you who graduate now will be reaching peak effectiveness in your chosen careers, roughly 20 years hence, Idaho will be entering its second century of existence as a University. Over the years this long and venerable history has produced a distin- guished and loval alumni body which vou who graduate now will join. We hope you will give serious thought to your status as alumni for during your undergraduate yveurs especially, the alumni organization has taken on increased significance for the University. As our impact on both state and nation increases we are finding un ever increasing need for the continuing active concern of our alumni in our policy determinations, This-yvear for the first time a National Advisory Council to the University President will meet with our Regents in June. Consulting councils in Law, Engineering, Forestry and other professions, largely featuring alumni in their membership, have joined the long- standing council in Agriculture giving our professional schools invaluable ussistance in the development of curricular. research, and service pro- grams. The Fund for the Performing Arts Center is an alumni developed and sponsored project. It has often been said that great universities are characterized by strong alumni organizations. As Idaho stands within a generation of the century mark it is fast achieving the library collections, the physical plant, the research range, and the traditions of excellence that make for greatness. Your help in the development of a strong alumni organization Gan assist in adding this needed element. Tor as the University grows in stature, so do its alumni. The effect is reciprocal. | have chosen therefore not to consider thix as a farewell message to the Class of ‘69 but merely the acknowledge- ment of a new relationship, Your University is proud of your achievements us a Class to date; we know we shall be prouder of them in the future. As Idaho sends vou forth it also goes forth with you. May both you and vour University enjoy continuing success Dr. Ernest W. Hartung Cc President