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UNIVERSITY OF I l i l N O I S

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Proposal, Lions of Illinois Foundation, to Fund Construction of an Eye Research Building, Medical Center

(29) T h e Lions of Illinois Foundation proposes to initiate a fund-raising effort and to contribute the proceeds to the University of Illinois Foundation for the construction of an Eye Research Building at the Medical Center campus on land to be provided by the University. T h e l i o n s organization has a continuing interest in problems related to visual disabilities and has provided substantial amounts of financial assistance to the visually handicapped in Illinois. Before engaging in an extensive fund-raising campaign, the Lions of Illinois Foundation seeks assurance that a gift for this purpose will be acceptable to the Board of Trustees. T h e gift would be contingent upon the University: (1) identifying the building as a Lions of Illinois Foundation project and (2) locating the building near the present Eye and Ear Infirmary on a prominent and readily visible site. Although the Lions foundation plans to continue its present support of basic and clinical research within the proposed new facility, the operation and maintenance of the building will be a University responsibility. The Chancellor at the Medical Center has recommended that the Board of Trustees indicate a positive interest in the proposal and authorize the University's administrative officers to negotiate a definitive agreement with the Lions of Illinois Foundation; the terms would be presented to the Board for its approval prior to June 1, 1977, and prior to initiation of the fund-raising effort. T h e Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Administration concur. I recommend approval. O n m o t i o n of M r . L i v i n g s t o n , this r e c o m m e n d a t i o n w a s a p p r o v e d .

Addition to Approved Expenditures from the George A. Miller Endowment Fund, Urbana

(30) Upon the recommendation of the George A. Miller Endowment Committee, the Chancellor at Urbana-Champaign has recommended that support for creative and performing arts events on that campus be added to the programs for which the income from the Miller Endowment Fund may be used. The Trustees have authorized the following uses of the income of the Miller fund: support of the Illinois Journal of Mathematics, visiting professorships, lectureships, graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, and specialized pilot programs in certain areas. T o add support for programs in the creative and performing arts, such as an annual or occasional festival, is in keeping with the purposes of the Miller fund to enhance the scholarly and cultural life of the campus. It is anticipated that the Miller funds would be used to supplement other sources, including outside agencies, to support creative and performing arts events. T h e fund now provides approximately $75,000 annually. T h e support for programs in the creative and performing arts will be possible without curtailment of the other approved Miller programs. I recommend approval.

On motion of Mr. Livingston, this recommendation was approved. Easements Affecting the Peoria School of Medicine Site

(31) T h e entire site for the Peoria School of Medicine has now been conveyed to the University subject to certain easements for gas, sewer, water, and drainage previously identified to the Board. I t is now desirable for the University to grant additional easements which will not interfere with planning for the use of the site.