Veritas, Vol. 01, No. 19, February 6, 1961

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UC BUILDING READY NEXT MONTH - Because of unexpected construction delays, the new University College building will not be ready for use at the start of the second semester. Completion of the building is promised definitely between March 1 and March 15. Meanwhile, classes scheduled for the UC building have been rescheduled temporarily in the Ring Theatre, the Fillmore Band Rehearsal Hall, a large laboratory in the J. Neville McArthur Engineering building and 315 Merrick. A bulletin with detailed schedules is available at the offices of the academic deans and the registrar. It also is posted on two new bulletin boards at UC building entrances.
TRUSTEES SET OPEN DOOR POLICY - With 25 of the 34 voting members present, the UM Board of Trustees at its annual meeting January 31 unanimously declared that UM was open to any qualified student. The policy-defining resolution, proposed by Trustee Harry Hood Bassett as adopted by the Board, reads: ^Resolved that it is the policy of the University of Miami to accept any qualified student in any of the schools or colleges of the University, regardless of race, creed or color.”
SPEAKING OF FACULTY - Three departments will begin the second semester’s work with new chairmen. These are: Dr. James C. Vadakin, Economics; Dr. Bruce V. Moore, Psychology; Dr. John I. McCollum, Jr., English. They succeed Dr. John C. Fetzer, Dr, Granville C. Fisher, Prof. K. Malcolm Beal, all of whom asked to be relieved of their responsibilities after distinguished service. Dr. Fetzer and Dr. Fisher return to full schedule teaching. Professor Beal will devote all his time to the chairmanship of the UC humanities division. Dr, Harry P. Schultz is general chairman of the 1961 meeting-in-minia-ture, Florida section, American Chemical Society, to be held May 5-6, Hollywood Beach hotel. Dr. Arturo di Filippi will supervise an evening of opera to be presented at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at Beaumont Hall. Dr«, Joseph W. Ballantine, visiting professor in government, has left UM to join the Columbia Lecture Bureau in New York as lecturer on the Far East. Dr. Roger M. Bellows, professor and chairman, Department of Psychology, Rutgers University, is joining the School of Business Administration faculty for this semester as visiting professor of management. Dr. Bellows has written extensively on personnel and executive techniques and problems and has served widely as consultant to business firms.
AS OTHERS SEE UM - Under the headline ’’Academic Realism,” the Miami Herald Feb. 2 commended the open door admissions policy defined by UM’s trustees Jan. 31. Said the editorial:	’’The University of Miami acted realistically when it opened its doors to all
qualified students, without reservations as to race, creed or color. It was, as President Jay F. W. Pearson said, in line with accepted educational practices. Being a private institution, the University was not bound by court decisions in this area. No applications by Negro students were pending. There had been some campus discussion but there was no compulsion on the Board of Trustees which approved the policy unanimously. This is the way it should be. The action will enhance the reputation of this young and vigorous university, particularly id Latin America where many find it difficult to understand how segregation and higher learning could ever be compatible.”
MEET OUR NEW TRUSTEES - Here are ’’little finger-nail” sketches of UM’s three new trustees elected January 31:
Dr. Warren W. Quillian, 59, is a Georgian who came to South Florida in 1926 to rise to national prominence in his chosen branch of medicine - pediatrics. He holds his MS and MD degrees from Emory, served three years in the Navy in WW2, has been president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. An ardent supporter of UM’s Medical School from its beginning, he is clinical professor of pediatrics.
Radford R. Crane, 49, is a California native who chose to become a South Floridian, moving to Miami Beach in 1950. Educated at Mercersburg Academy and Washington and Jefferson College, Mr. Crane spent most of his business life at Ford City, Pa., where he achieved national leadership in the plumbing fixture and coal industries. Since moving to South Florida, he has been active in real estate, cattle raising and citrus growing. As president of the Raymond B. and Ellen S. Crane Foundation, he has long been interested in education and cultural programs.
Dr. Walter W. Sackett, Jr., 55, is a native Connecticut Yankee who elected to become a Floridian more than 30 years ago. After attending Bridgeport High School and Harvard, Dr. Sackett finished undergraduate work at UM, receiving his AB in 1932. He obtained his MD from Rush Medical College in 1938, came to Miami in 1941 to practice general medicine. He has been president of the Dade County Medical Association and the Dade ^County Academy of General Practice. He comes on the Board to speak for alumni as President of the General Alumni Association, succeeding William C. Hartnett, former president of the GAA, whose term expired.
TO AID DECORUM, MAINTENANCE - At the request of the Administrative Council, ”No Smoking,” ”No Beverages,” ”No Eating” signs have been placed in all classrooms to improve decorum, reduce maintenance costs, assist in the improvement of classroom work. Cooperation of students and faculty members is earnestly requested.