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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[September 17

MINUTES APPROVED T h e Secretary presented for approval the press proofs of the minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings of January 15 and February 19, 1975, copies of which had previously been sent to the Board. O n motion of Mr. Livingston, these minutes were approved as printed on pages 143 to 197 inclusive. RESOLUTION FOR DEAN FRED TURNER

T h e f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n w a s p r e s e n t e d b y M r . H a h n , w h o m o v e d its a d o p t i o n . By a s t a n d i n g silent v o t e , t h e T r u s t e e s a d o p t e d t h e r e s o l u t i o n : The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois records with deep sorrow the sudden and untimely passing on September 6, 1975, of Fred H. Turner, Dean of Students Emeritus. As student, alumnus, and administrator, he dedicated his entire career to the University and, especially, to its students. Beginning in 1918, while himself a freshman, he worked with students continuously until 1966. His kindliness, concern, and humanity enabled him to counsel students effectively over a period marked by substantial changes in the relationships between universities and their students. Recognition of his leadership in this field came in his selection to positions of responsibility in national student personnel associations. Although the focus of his career was on student life, his knowledge of the University as a whole made him a valued counselor through the years to administrators and to students of higher education. Two honors accorded him by the Alumni Association following his retirement characterize his life at the University — the Loyalty Award and the Achievement Award. The Board of Trustees pays tribute to the memory of a dedicated servant whose efforts enriched the lives of countless students and extends heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Turner.

RESOLUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION Mr. Neal announced the fortieth anniversary meeting of the University of Illinois Foundation on October 3-4 in U r b a n a . H e asked for a motion authorizing the Secretary to draft an appropriate statement to be incorporated in a plaque honoring the Foundation on its fortieth year of service to the University. O n motion of Mr. Forsyth, authorization was approved. (The statement is as follows: O n the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the University of Illinois Foundation, the Trustees of the University of Illinois express their gratitude and appreciation to the members of the Foundation for their continuing efforts to assist the University in maintaining her vital margin of greatness.) BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY President's Report President Corbally presented a report on selected topics of current interest, copies of which were distributed at the meeting, and a copy was filed with the Secretary of the Board.