Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1964 [PAGE 484]

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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Since the Assembly Hall is financed by fees and income-producing events, it would seem inappropriate to adopt a name which would indicate that the building is a memorial to one person. Experience has indicated that names of buildings may be changed if there are sufficient reasons to warrant such action. As the functional uses of the Assembly Hall may develop in the future, the name selected first may need to be changed later. This project, identified as "Assembly Hall," has received nationwide publicity because of its design. There is considerable value in this publicity, particularly in view of the fact that every effort must be made to attract large conferences and conventions to increase the revenue available for operating costs. Reactions to the name "Assembly Hall" appear to have been favorable and no objections have been raised to this name which implies a multiple purpose building. The naming of University buildings is a function of the Board of Trustees. Under the Board's procedures, recommendations are received from the President of the University. In arriving at recommendations, the President consults the Executive Committee of the University Council and other committees and officers whose responsibilities may be involved. I have no recommendation on this subject at this time but if the Board of Trustees wishes to have further study of the desirability of a change and a specific recommendation in connection therewith, I shall be glad to submit a report following the usual consultations. Mr. Pogue asked that consideration be given to naming the Assembly Hall in memory of the late Coach Robert C. Zuppke, but added that he would not present a formal motion for such change in name if it was the consensus of the Board that no change be made at this time. Mr. Johnston and Mr. Williamson expressed their opinions that any action to change the name be deferred. On motion of Mr. Johnston, the President's report was accepted and received for record. Mr. Pogue asked to be recorded as not voting. SECRETARY'S REPORTS The Secretary presented for record the following lists: appointments made by the President; graduate fellows; cancellations, declinations, resignations, and terminations; leaves of absence. APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE PRESIDENT (The date in parentheses is the date on which the appointment was made by the President of the University. C = College; S = Station; E = Extension.) ASGAR, MOHD. An, Assistant in Ophthalmology (Medicine), one year from July 1, 1962, without salary (3-4-63). BASS, ALAN R., Research Associate in Psychology, V time, $800; and Research 5 Associate in Recreation (College of Physical Education), i/2 time, $1,200, February 1-May 31, 1963 (2-18-63). BAY, EDWIN, Adviser to Director of Extension U. P. Agricultural University, Pantnager, India, for service under Contract ICA-1258, two years from April 1, 1963, $13,255 a year (2-12-63). BLAU, ZENA, Assistant Professor of Nursing, 3/$ time, December 15, 1962-August 31, 1963, $372 a month, supersedes leave of absence without pay (2-15-63). BLOUNT, WILBUR C, Assistant in Ophthalmology (Medicine), six months from January 1, 1963, without salary (3-4-63). BOKENKAMP, ROBERT W., Instructor in General Engineering (C), V5 time, June 16August 15, 1963, $592; this is in addition to his present appointment and to his Summer Session appointment on V£ time (3-4-63). Bos, WILLIAM G., Research Associate in Chemistry, February 16-August 31, 1963, $6,300 a year (2-27-63). CARTER, CLIFFORD E., Research Engineer in the Digital Computer Laboratory, six months from March 1, 1963, $9,300 a year, supersedes his nonacademic appointment (2-20-63).