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U N I V E R S I T Y OF I L L I N O I S

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TRACY, P A U L H., Professor of Dairy Technology (Food Technology) ( C and S ) — leave of absence, without pay, for 62 per cent time for the period February II through June 30, 1958. MAY, J U N E , A N D JULY MEETINGS

President Livingston called attention to the Board's previous decision to hold the May meeting on Thursday, May 29, 1958, at Dixon Springs, and asked if the Board desired to confirm this or to change the place. On motion of Mr. Herrick, the Board voted to hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 29, 1958, at or near the University's Dixon Springs Experiment Station, and the President and Secretary were authorized to determine the hour and place of said meeting. On motion of Mr. Swain, the Board voted to hold its June meeting in Chicago, on Thursday, June 19, 1958, at an hour and place to be determined by the President and Secretary. President Livingston asked if the Board desired to fix the date of its July meeting. It was the consensus of the Board that it should be held during the week beginning July 28, 1958, but a decision on a specific date was deferred until the next meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Livingston announced that immediately following adjournment of the regular meeting, a special meeting will be held in executive session for consideration of reports and recommendations relating to property acquisitions.

MEMORIAL TO HERBERT B. MEGRAN

Mr. Herrick presented the following memorial:

In the passing of Herbert B. Megran, the University of Illinois has lost one of its finest friends, and the Board of Trustees a beloved former colleague. Many Illini throughout the country, numerous associates in business and civic affairs, and friends everywhere mourn his passing and feel deeply the loss of his personal service and leadership. Approximately a year ago, upon his retirement from the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board recorded his services as a Trustee and his other distinguished services to the University of Illinois, and paid tribute to him for the qualities which have endeared him to many people. This record is well known and it is unnecessary to recount all that was said on that happier occasion, but it may be repeated that the tradition of Illinois Loyalty has been nobly exemplified by his unselfish services to his Alma Mater over many years of his life. We honor him again today for all of his achievements, for his devotion to the University, his faith in its purpose, and we extend to the members of his family and his business associates our deepest sympathy in their great loss.

On motion of Mr. Herrick, this memorial was unanimously adopted by a rising vote, and as a further mark of respect, the Board adjourned. ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN EXECUTIVE SESSION APRIL 17, 1958 When the Board reconvened in executive session, the same Trustees, officers of the Board, and officers of the University were present as recorded at the beginning of these minutes.