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Show 656 for the building of dormitories, inasmuch as these companies have not been confronted with the, expense of operating state agen- , cies since the beginning of his-administration in January 1949. Mr. Cannon reported that as 'a result of his intensive efforts for the past several months the response to his requests resulted in only a few hundred dollars. After a discussion, it was the considered, opinion of the Board that these gifts be not accepted, and further that all gifts from this source be returned to the donors. CANDIDATES ELEC TE D FOR HONORARY DEGREES: JAS. W. COLLINS WILSON McCARTHY Inasmuch as Regent Bennion asked to be excused early, voting for Honorary Degrees candidates followed. Regent Ballif, Chairman of the Committee on Honorary Degrees explained the Regents were at liberty to make other nominations at this time only from the names which had been submitted to the Committee as listed in its report of February 10, and read to the Board at its last meeting, but not included in the list recommended by that Committee following its meeting of February 10. The list of nominees recommended by the Committee were: Maurice Abravanel James W. Collins 2 Howard R. Driggs Robert, Strong Lewis Wilson McCarthy Elbert D. Thomas Inasmuch as there were no further nominations, Regent Browning moved that the nominations be closed, and voting proceed to elect two candidates, which motion was seconded by Regent Romney and carried. The Board proceeded to ballot and nominees Collins, Driggs and McCarthy polled the highest number of votes but did not qualify under the regulation providing for ten affirmative votes. Regent Ballif thereupon moved that the rules be suspended and the two men receiving the largest number of votes be elected. Regent Bennion seconded the motion. On the second ballot nominees Collins and McCarthy qualified as candidates for honorary degrees to be awarded at the June Commencement. Regent Browning paid a tribute to Chairman Sill for his CHAIRMAN SILL COMMEN DED untiring services to the University during his membership on the Board, which expires June 30, 1951, and his efforts in promoting a fund-raising project for the construction of a home economics house, which has been unusually successful. Regent Sill responded with brief remarks of acknowledgment. The President's report continued: LEGISLATION: He stated that enabling legislation had been passed and |
