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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[April 9

BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President Ikenberry recognized and introduced observers from the campus senates and from the University Senates Conference. 1 Introduction of Other Guests Mrs. Gravenhorst introduced as guests at this meeting, M r . Bertram Skinner, Racine, Wisconsin, a 1919 graduate of the College of Agriculture; Mrs. Joseph Williamson of C h a m p a i g n ; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chamberlin of U r b a n a . (Mr. Chamberlin is a former director of the Division of Campus Development w h o retired in 1971.) President Howard then asked the trustees indicated to present memorials as follows: memorial to Samuel B. Shapiro presented by Mrs. Calder; memorial to Helene Foellinger presented by Mrs. Shepherd. Memorial to Samuel H. Shapiro The members of the Board of Trustees have noted with regret the death on March 16 of Samuel H. Shapiro, 1929 alumnus of the College of Law and member ex officio of this Board as Governor of the State of Illinois. A practicing attorney, he served as a State legislator for fourteen years and as Lieutenant Governor for seven years before completing the final months of former Governor Kemer's term in 1968. Memorial to Helene Foellinger The members of the Board of Trustees, as well as a multitude of alumni and others in the University, are saddened at the death of Helene Foellinger on March 25 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her long-standing support of the University was matched by few alumni. Her remarkable generosity in making possible the remodeling and expansion of the Foellinger Auditorium and the establishment of the Illinois Endowment for the Performing Arts were only the latest and most tangible manifestations of her dedication to her alma mater. Miss Foellinger set a high standard of leadership and loyalty for those who aim to serve the University and she will be remembered with affection and respect. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS At President Howard's request, Trustee Wolff reported briefly on his attendance at a recent meeting of the Athletic Association Board of Directors, expressing in particular his favorable impression of the program now underway regarding academic support of student athletes. Trustee Smith reported on a recent meeting of the Merit Board at which the board confirmed its earlier action to discontinue the "service bonus points" provision in the operation of the Civil Service System. REGULAR AGENDA T h e board considered the following reports and recommendations from the president of the University.

1 University Senates Conference: Gerald D. Brighton, professor of accountancy, UrbanaChampaign campus; Urbana-Champaign Senate Council: Geneva G. Belford, professor of computer science; Chicago campus Senate: Stanley K. Shapiro, professor of biological sciences, University Center.