The Stetson Reporter

Science Hall Named Today At 10 THE FLORIDA'S OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER STETSON REPORTER Volume 80 Friday, November, 17, 1967 Number 10 Baptists Increase Aid To Stetson $216,000 Grant Still Below Pre-Federal Aid Feud Year v"""""> /-.*.'■_. •if. . OUR NEW CHANCELLOR receives the robes of his office from Doyle Carleton, Sr., (left) Chairman of Stetson's Board of Trustees and former Governor of Florida. The robes of the Chancellor are bright green with yellow stripes on the sleeves. The installation was held as a part of the dinner held in Dr. Edmunds' honor Saturday night. Looking on are Dean of the Liberal Arts College Ray V. Sowers and new University President Paul Geren. Edmunds 'Elected' To Chancellorship During Convention-Type Program Dr. J. Ollie Edmunds was elected first chancellor ol Stetson University Saturday night by acclimation of 600 enthusiastic, supporters at the first "political convention" on the campus. "Give us a chance. Give us a Chance. Give us a CHANCELLOR," the students roared. "Ollie's our boy. Jump for joy," echoed through the jam packed Commons. Up and down the aisles the students paraded wearing and waving their straw hats with the "Ollie for Chancellor" hat bands. Whistles blew. Gay bright colored balloons were released by the young supporters. Dr. Edmunds, the students' choice, the faculty's choice, the alumni's choice and the people's choice, was left speechless at the cheering support but smiled his approval at the demonstrators. The salute included praise from Florida educators, judges, past and present professors and student leaders. The alumni dinner testimonial was but one of several departmental functions on campus in which Edmunds was praised for his past 20 years at Stetson. The underlying theme of our entire homecoming was the tribute to Dr. Edmunds. This was detected in all of the lawn decorations, signs, posters, banners and student programs on cam-, pus. Dr. Ray Sowers, dean of the Liberal Arts school, presented J. Ollie with" the first book plate which will initiate the Edmunds collection' to be established in the library. The faculty presented a starter of 1,000 dollars at the banquet. This gift from faculty and administrative people will be used for an endowed book fund to commemorate "Edmunds interest and contributions to the students at Stetson." NO CHAPEL TODAY Faculty, trustees and alumni performed the investiture service for Chancellor Edmunds. This ceremony included an academic ritual and the presenta- tionof academic robe - for the office of chancellor. The new robe is of green silk faced with gold velvet, with gold. velvet bars on the sleeves. The __ (Continue-l On Page 2) Science Building Named Today At 10:00 A.M. Dedication ceremonies for Sage Hall for the natural sciences at Stetson University will be held November 17, according to President Paul F. Geren. The dedication will be held at 10:00 a.m., at the east entrance of the building. Completed less than a y e a r ago, the building houses Stetson's departments - of biology, chemistry, and physics. It incorporates many advanced features which are particularly desirable for the study of scientific material and examination of data. Eminent scientists from many parts of the country are expected to be on hand for the ceremony. The building is designed primarily for , undergraduate study in the physical sciences. It emphasizes the role of science in Florida'sGolden Triangle and continually draws attention to a need for such a structure near the Cape Kennedy complex. DEDICATORY ADDRESS Dr. John D. Maguire, associate provost of Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., will deliver the dedicatory address. In his capacity. Dr. Maguire is director of The Study of Educational Policies and Programs at Wesleyan. This will be the first building dedicated at Stetson under the administration of Stetson's new president, Dr. Paul F. Geren. Sage Hall was completed in January of 1967 and was occupied later that month. The building contains lecture rooms, and other, special features for the natural sciences. After a substantial reduction in the gift of the Florida Baptist Convention last year, the Convention this week increased its gift by $63,880 for 1968. This brings the total sum given to the University to $219,- 600 under the cooperative program, which is still less than the 1966 amount of $292,392. Last year's reduction came as the.result of the Board of Trustee's decision .to accept a grant from the federal government to aid in the financing of the science building. In cutting almost in half Stetson's gift last year, the Convention also stipulated .that if any further federal funds were accepted by Stetson, all aid would >be cut off. The question of Federal funds did not arise this year in connection with Stetson's grant and is still under-study by the Convention's Committee on Church- State Relations. This committee is chaired by ' Dr. Malcome Knight of Jacksonville who is also a member of Stetson's BoaTd of Trustees. However, it is understood by Stetson and tne Convention that the stipulation against federal funds is still in force for the next year. " The Convention passed an all- time high budget of 3.6 million dollars for the coming year of which 55' percent- is spent on in state missions and 45 percent on world missions. Stetson President Paul Geren spoke to the Convention Wednesday afternoon and moved for the acceptance of Stetson's official report to the Convention. This motion passed. Geren told, the delegates that he intended to get more Baptist students at Stetson 'and more ministerial students. He asked the ministers present to help him in this effort to increase the number of Baptist students both in proportional and in absolute terms. Geren's presentation was well received by the generally-quiet and uneventful convention and he was one of only two persons to receive applause. Since the Convention meets in a church, applause is generally not given. The Convention concluded its business yesterday. Dr. Geren arrived late last night in time for the dedication of the Sage Hall this morning. NOTICES SG Assembly Chairman Russ Buchan has announced that there will be no more Monday morning assemblies this semester. Registrar Barbara Rowe has announced that pre- registration for the Winter Term and the Spring Semester will be held during the week of November 27; iust after Thanksgiving Holiday. WEEKLY CALENDAR 1 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Dedication of the Science Building, Sage Hall, 10 a.m. at the entrance to the building.' There will be no chapel and all students are encouraged to attend the ceremony. Friday Luncheon Discussion, 12 noon in the Private Dining Room of the SUB. Mr. Richard Pierce, Professor of Business Law will speak on "Is Civil Disobedience Justified." SUB Movie, "The Chase" 7:30 p.m. in the Stetson Room. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Omega Soul. Dance, featuring The Swinging Soul- sters of Jacksonville and the presentation of the Omega Sweetheart. Garden Room, 8-12, All students invited. School dress. Florida Slavic Convention. Address by Miss Alexandra-Tolstoy. 8 p.m. Elizabeth Hall. ROTC Junior Leadership Training Program's Field Training exercise. Parts unknown. Invitation required. Honored guests at the affair will be Cadet Majors: Hurlbut, Perino. Johnson, and Miller. An Evening in 18th Century Opera. 8 p.m. Elizabeth Hall. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , SUB Cultural Committee sponsors a sliie lecture by Mrs. Kathleen Johnson on Japan. 8. p.m. Stetson Room. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Thanksgiving Holiday Begins, 6 p.m.