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1929]

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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On motion of Mr. Trees, this recommendation was adopted, by the following vote: Aye, President Armstrong, Mr. Barr, Mrs. Busey, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Grigsby, Dr. Noble, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Trees; no, none; absent, Mr. Blair, Mr. Emmerson. RESIGNATION OF PROFESSOR T. E. LAYNG

(9) Dr. T. E. Layng, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, has resigned his position, effective October 1, 1919, in order to accept a position in one of the chemical industries. This report w a s received for record.

RESIGNATION OF MR. G. A. MILLS

(10) Mr. G. A. Mills, Assistant to the Comptroller, has resigned his position effective October 18. This report w a s received for record.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR PROFESSOR L. M. LARSON

(11) Professor L. M . Larson, Head of the Department of History, has been seriously i l for the last two or three weeks and i seems certain that he will not be able to return l t to his duties this semester. Dean Babcock recommends that he be given sick leave until February 1 on full pay. O n motion of M r s . Grigsby, this leave w a s granted.

SICK LEAVE FOR MARY L. BLACKWELL

(12) A recommendation from Dean Babcock that Miss Mary L. Blackwell, clerk in the Department of Chemistry, be given sick leave without pay from September 16 to December 1, 1929. O n motion of M r s . Busey, this leave w a s granted. EXHIBITION OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE (13) A recommendation from Professor E. J. Lake, Head of the Department of Art and Design, endorsed by the members of a Committee on Art Collections in Charge of the Purchase of Works of Art, for authority to arrange for an exhibition of painting and sculpture by the Grand Central Galleries of N e w York to be held in the Architectural Building from October 19 to November 4. The cost of this exhibition will be between $400 and $800, depending on the number of sales which result from the exhibition. I recommend approval, the cost of the exhibition to be charged to the appropriation for the purchase of objects of art. O n motion of M r s . Grigsby, this recommendation w a s approved.

NAMING OF STREETS AND BUILDINGS

(14) A considerable confusion is already beginning to arise in the naming of streets and walks on and around the campus under our control and also in connection with our buildings. From time to time the wish is expressed by sundry people that a definite policy be formulated for naming both buildings and streets. For example, we hear talk about East Walk and West Walk, South Drive and North Drive, and various other names of informal character. Since the portion of Burrill Avenue south of University Hall has been cemented a practice has grown up of naming it the Broad Walk. It seems to m e unfortunate that there should be any likelihood of the passing of the name of Burrill Avenue for all parts of this walk. That name should apply from its beginning at Springfield Avenue clear down to the road in front of the cemetery. Unless something is done, practice will establish some names that will not be favored by your Board. I think this matter might be referred to a special committee or else to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, as you think best, for report at a relatively early meeting. O n motion of M r . Barr, this matter w a s referred to a special committee of three m e m b e r s of the Board, to be appointed b y President Armstrong, for investigation and report at the next meeting of the Board. President Armstrong appointed M r . Barr, M r s . Busey, a n d M r s . E v a n s to serve o n this committee.