"Squirreling" Campus

The Board of Trustees Proceedings has the following entry on "squirreling" campus from a 1901 meeting:[1]

For some years I have had in mind the domestication of squirrels upon the grounds of the University and have made some investigations which lead me to believe that the suggestion is entirely practicable [sic]. Conferences with Professor Charles W. Rolfe have led him to ascertain where the animals can be found, and to look into the methods for housing and retaining them. The expense of such an undertaking is uncertain, but whould easily be within $250. To many such a movement at such a cost would seem chimerical. [sic] It does not seem so to me. If successful, the influence upon University life, and upon the feelings of students, would be considerable, and students would carry that influence to all parts of the State. I therefore recommend that Professor Rolfe be asked to initiate and supervise the enterprise, and that $250 or so much as may be necessary be appropriated to meet the expenses....The recommendation was adopted.