Stetson Cupola 1981-10-2

Lhe^^Stctson rt a 5c r~ jb c/j g </) Jt a ** i/> o -n -o rn r»r m «£ z i\j o m -J cj> *> ►-< » Z o 3* m m a* «i fcJ rt c Vol. 10 No. 2 (USPS 990-560) Fall 1981 KRESGE GRANT MOTIVATES WOMEN'S DORM FACELIFT The trustees of The Kresge Foundation have approved a challenge grant of $100,000 toward the renovation of Conrad and Chaudoin residence halls, it was announced by William H. Baldwin, chairman of the board of the foundation located in Troy, Michigan. The announcement was in a letter to Stetson President Pope A. Duncan. The two renovation projects have been cited by the university as top priority items in the STETSON/$50,000,000 campaign, the comprehensive, 10-year fund- raising program begun last year. The foundation considered 1,551 qualified proposals in 1981 and selected the Stetson request as one of a total of 176 charitable organizations in 39 states, the District of Columbia and Canada which will receive funds. New grant commitments by the foundation total $33,354,000 for the year, with the majority toward projects involving construction or renovation of facilities, according to the foundation. "We are very pleased and gratified to receive this commitment from the Kresge Foundation," Dr. Duncan stated. "Chaudoin Hall has been a vital part of Stetson since its earliest years, and our renovation program will insure the preservation and continued safe use of this historic building. Conrad Hall, though younger in years, is no less important, and this support from such a prestigious foundation is most meaningful." The Kresge Foundation was created solely by the personal gifts of the late Sebastian S. Kresge. Since 1924, appropriations of over $416 million have been made to institutions in the areas of higher education, health care and related services, the t rts and humanities, social welfare, science, conservation and religion. Renovations in Chaudoin Hall include carpeting throughout the building, the installation of ceiling fans in the rooms, and additional suites. The 99th academic year opened with the Convocation Service in the Forest of Arden. Dr. Carter Colwell, university macebearer, joines President Duncan [l\ and Provost Tom Turner on stage with the Concert Choir for the ceremony. Scholarships and Honors Announced at Convocation President Pope A. Duncan welcomed students and faculty members to the school's 99th year during an opening convocation September 9. He compared the time at college to the moments preceding an orchestra concert in which the university "helps students tune their strings" in preparation for "the concert of the rest of your life." He noted that "without this time of apparent discord" students would not develop the harmony of parts which education brings to the whole person, and that although students may be forgiven their mistakes in this period of learning, once they leave school, society will not overlook their errors. Duncan also announced appointments for the coming year to the endowed chairs of the university faculty: Dr. Richard T. Dillon, professor of law and dean emeritus, to the Charles A. Dana Chair; Dr. Calvin Arnold Kuenzel, professor of law, to the L. Leroy Highbaugh, Jr. Chair; Dr. John A. Hague, professor of American studies, to the William R. Kenan, Jr. Chair; Dr. E. Earl Joiner, professor of religion, to the Sam R. Marks Chair; Dr. Gareth Williams, professor of mathematics, to the J. Ollie Edmunds Chair; Kathleen A. Johnson, visiting associate professor of humanities, to the Kenneth P. Kirchman Chair; Dr. Michael W, Raymond, associate professor of English, to the Nell Carlton Chair; Joseph J. Master, professor of business administration, to the C. R. Lindback Chair; Dr. David W. Nylen, professor of business administration and dean, to the Eugene M. Lynn Chair and Dr. Paul R. Jenkins, professor of organ, to the John and Aliese Price Chair. Eighteen students were recognized with presidential scholarships for attaining the highest grades in their classes last year. All achieved 4.0 (straight A) grade point averages: seniors - Sandra Lynn Anderson of Titusville, Amy Lynn Brooks of Jacksonville, Mary Elizabeth Clemons (continued on page 2)