University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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Distinguished Professors Award Greater than the tread of mighty armies is the idea whose time has arrived. Victor Hugo Each year, the University student body and staff nominate those individuals whom they feel typify what a good professor should be. The ideals vary, but generally a man who knows and loves his field and can impart his interest and knowledge to his students is such a professor. Those accorded recognition this year were Dr. Richard Kofier, Physics, Dr. George W. Cannon, Chemistry, and Dr. Glenn Gordon, History. Those lucky enough to have courses with these men can fully appreciate and recognize their greatness in presenting ideas rather than rote facts, in stimulating rather than stunting freedom of thought.

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To most students he was known as the phantom . There were those who spent 4 years here and did not see him until graduation. But, he was here. His door was always open to those who wanted to see him. He was the 15th president of the University and presided during the years of greatest growth. During his tenure some 70 buildings were built, and faculty salaries almost doubled. His main function was that of lobbyist, for it is in the nature of the state university that the legislature keep a close eye on the purse. As Speaker of the House Bartley once said. President Lederle was a darn good lobbyist . He will remain at the University as a professor as he steps down from his role as president. Future students will have the opportunity of more direct relationships with one of the men responsible for the dynamic institution that the University now is.