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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[April 12,

as follows: an 18 foot concrete pavement with 9 foot m a c a d a m shoulders and curbing on each side, from the corporation line to the south limit of the proposed tennis courts at the north-east end of the Stadium; and an 18 foot concrete pavement from this point to Florida avenue (including the intersection); also to approve the necessary grading of Fourth street and the construction of the tennis courts mentioned above. At this point, President Noble returned. O n motion of M r . Trees, the construction of a board walk 40 feet wide from the corporation line at First street diagonally across the field to the north-west corner of the Stadium was authorized. PLATTING AND SALE OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TRACT (10) A report on the proposal to plat and offer for sale a part of the tract near the Illinois Central tracks which was purchased from the Athletic Association. O n motion of M r s . E v a n s , this matter w a s referred to the C o m mittee o n Buildings a n d G r o u n d s for consideration in connection with the College Place projects a n d for report at the M a y meeting of the B o a r d ; a n d the Supervising Architect w a s instructed to obtain options a n d estimates of the cost of completing the purchase of the south half of College Place a n d the r e m o v a l of the houses to the Athletic Association tract. A t this point, M r . Blair withdrew.

USE OF THE GREEN ROOM IN THE WOMAN'S BUILDING

(11) Not infrequently we have requests for the use of the green parlor on the first floor of the Woman's Building for art exhibits. This use throws it open to the public for considerable periods of time. In m y opinion the limitation of the use of the building to the purposes of the young women of the University ought to be the controlling factor. I suggest that the Board Committee on Student Welfare consider and report to the Board on this matter at its next meeting. O n m o t i o n of M r . A r m s t r o n g , this matter w a s referred to the C o m m i t t e e o n Student Welfare for consideration a n d report.

HONORS DAY

(12) A problem which is being widely discussed in college and university circles is the promotion of interest in scholarship among undergraduates. W e have been considering the matter for some time. At the meeting of the University Senate held April 7 a report was made by the Committee on Educational Policy, discussed, and, in substance, adopted by the Senate for recommendation to the Board. It proposes the establishment of an annual University Honors Day, of which the main features shall be as follows: 1. O n Honors Day there shall be a University Convocation to be addressed by some speaker. The members of the Senate shall wear academic costume. 1. Announcements shall be made of undergraduate students who have distinguished themselves in scholarship during the previous University year, and also announcements of organized groups whose average of scholarship is above a certain grade. 3. Announcements shall be made of the winners of cups or other trophies for scholarship by the various fraternities, sororities, and other organizations, awarded by any individual or organization within the period between convocations, provided such individuals and organizations are willing thus to participate. Details of this general arrangement are not yet perfected.