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Caption: Dedication - Swanlund Administration Building
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Reverend Miley Palmer JL-iternal God, we thank you this day for every memory of your faithful servants who have gone before us, and who have made for us a heritage we have not made. May the remembrance of their character and sacrifice lead us to follow their example of love for young people, of faith in the power of education to shape life for the better, and of commitment to humane service. Especially would we call to mind this day Lester H. Swanlund, in whose name this building is being rededicated. We offer thanks for his benefaction and the generosity of his dear wife and family. Help us to faithfully guard this gift as a trust, and to loyally pass it on to the coming generations, that they too may profit by his memory and follow in his steps. May this building house a ministry of administration which shall continue to conduct wisely the affairs of this great university. Save all who work here from strife and discord, from undue pride and arrogance, from the exhaustion which leads to discouragement, and from the broken dreams which lead to cynicism. Because of the labors done in this place, may young people be inspired to seek truth and excellence. May they gain grace of insight and strength of heart from the liberal traditions of the university. May they be granted a vision of service to humanity which transcends merely working for a paycheck. Now send us forth, ourselves rededicated as well as this building, that we may approach our several callings with steadfast purpose and upright mind, and be united in a common devotion to the broader good. Amen. F
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