Vanderbilt University - Commodore Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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CHQ. 55535452 i Il:lllA5E'5llig5g' uring the past halt century and more Vanderhilt University has occupied a place ot prominence. lt has molded the pattern of education in the entire South. Under the distinguished leadership ot the late Chancellor James H. lflirl-iland it has heeii a heacon of inspiration to those vvho have sought to faster the highest ideals in education. sie Under the guidance ol Chancellor U. C. Carmichael the University cortinues to develop character and leadership and through research it enriches the cul- tural, economic and spiritual Qife of the South. Yet Van- derhilt is not resting on its larrrels. lnstead it is seeking to develop a program to meet more adeguately the needs of the youth in this section. if At the present time construction on the Joint Lihrary tor the University Center is vvell under Way. The success ot the movement JOINT UNI E SI Y LIBRARY-UNDER CONSTRUCTION r-I .?'zl' . I ..u.aiup 'I isxcilijt ttf i

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Wt llllllll To business associates, deans, pra- tessors and the many Eommodoie ians With Whom he comes in contait through his Worla as manager of the Vanderhilt Athletic Association lie is WiLLlAlVl ll. Sill-IWAHTZ, the competent and ohliging hnsiness executive. But to the many Van- derhilt students Whose privilege it has teen to lanovv him he is just ELlXlEll , the friendly counselor, the understanding companion, the encouraging coach. sk For the past fourteen years he has added mate- rially to the success ot the entire university as Well as to that of the Athletic Association. The greatest good he has done and is doing, however, is not to he found in the lHIS llltlll Written records of Vanderhilt his- tory. lnstead it is tound in the outstanding records ot those stig- dents Whom he has inspired, who have gone to him in time ot neel and have received the advice and encouragement that have heeii iesponsihle to a great degree fcr Tlceir accomplishments hoth While ir college and after. His profound lsnowledge of human nature ccm- hined With his clear understanding if the prohlems of youth is ot fm- nieasurahle value to this university. wtf May this dedication serve as our expression of appreciation for all that ELlVlEll has done for Vanderhilt students, and all that he will do in the future.

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PROPOSED WOMEN'S DORMITORY Wi Vllll WIlH PH which led to the erection of this huilding was due largely to the continuous efforts of Ehancellor Carmichael. aa Vanderbilt is novv entering upon a nevv era of de- velopment. Hy appropriate action of the Board of Trust in dune lfldd, a program' of expansion extending to jecemher dl, l945, was adopted loolsing to the improve- inent of every division of the University. We rejoice novv in Vanderhilts past achievements, hut anticipate even greater accomplishments in the future. Through the Zenturies to come it is destined to play a definite part in the progress of our civilization.