Vincennes University - Le Revoir Yearbook (Vincennes, IN)

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-1--.'---'-- Left to right: Rep. John F. Shawley, Chairman of the Ways and Means committeeg Rep. William D. Standing under the Seal of lndiana is Le Revoir Editor, Ruclcelshaus, Maiority Floor Leaderp Dr. Otis R. Bowen, House Speakerp Rep. Richard C. Bodone, Royce Mason, flanked by Representative Ben Rickets, and Minority Floor Leader and Royce Mason. Senator Robert Fair. Royce Mason presenting a copy of the 1966 Le Revoir to Lt. Governor Robert L. Rock, President ofthe Indiana State Senate. Other legislators are, from left, Senator Jack H. Mankin, President pro temp Senator Marlin K. McDaniel, Minority Floor Leader and on ex- treme right, Senator Robert O'Bannon, Chairman ofthe Finance Committee. 7 .

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Dcdir firm The Staff of Vincennes University's annual, LE REVOIR, takes pride and pleasure in dedicating the 1967 annual to the Indiana Legislature and to all members of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, who recog- nized the significance of a broad, comprehensive program of post high school education in an accredited institution whose doors are open to all the Statejs youth, and thereby expanded financial support for lndiana's one junior college. Indiana Governor Roger Branigin is shown here addressing the General Assembly of I967. He is delivering his speech in the House of Representatives. VINCENNES UNIVERSITY: 'tln 1965, the Legislature for the first time appropriated funds for the support of Vincennes University. The S300,000 was wisely used. The en- rollment of this junior college has trebled in three years. And it today serves 1.939 students. some of whom were in the lower half of their high school class. 'tThe budget committee approved a biennial appropriation of 3S400,000. . . . I recom- mend that you reward the efforts of the institution by increasing the appropriation to S500,000 and an additional sum of SI00,000 for the rehabilitation of some industrial buildings which these frugal people will use for college purposes. I cannot help but com- mend their resourcefulness and fiscal magic. Excerpt from the G0vernor's Budget Message to the General Assembly

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DR. ISAAC K. BECKES President of Vincennes University The academic year 1966-67 will be remembered as the year Vincennes University's resources were expanded to the limit in an effort to serve the increasing number of young people who sought her ser- vices. In spite of strained resources of all kinds, it has been a good year, indeed, an outstanding year. This year's achievements are traceable quite clearly to an earnest student body, a dedicated faculty, and the continued support ofthe friends and alumni ofthe new Vincennes University. Isaac K. Beckes