Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-07-01
NEW ERA FOR THE UNIVERSITY

We have already shown in these columns
University Of Vermont found a new at
mosphere pervadng these halls of learn
ing. The psychology Of the situation has
proven contagious. A new spirit dominates
every individual connected In any way
with the University. Even stately Lafa-
yette on the campus looks down from his
pedestal with more hopeful vision. All
visitors have carried away with them the
belief in larger and more glorious future
| for the University Some of these have
already translated their hopes and as
pirations for alma mater into words
| Editor Rabbit of the Rutland News says
that the unprecedented enthusiasm which
greeted the announcement that Guy W.
Bailey has been unanimously elected pres
ident of the University of Vermont by
secret ballot of the board Of trustees au-
gurs well for the future of the insttu-
ton as acting President Mr. Bailey has
set Alright many Of the affairs that for
mer president knocked askew. He has en-
deared himself to the hearts OF the un-
dergraduates; he has brought the alumni
loyalty and soidly behind the institution;
and he has raised substantial sums of
money for new buildings. to raise the
salaries Of the underpaid men who form
the teaching force, and for general pur-
pose of improvement. The University Of
Vermont under his administration bids
fair again to take her place, and in a very
short time, as one of the leading univer.
sites of the East"
Another alumnus in the person of Edi-
tor Perry of the Barre Times says
THE election of Guy W. Bailey as pres
ident of the University Of Vermont follow
ing his service as acting president for a
year meets with approval of the people Of
the State as we'll as of the graduates and
in which he has served as controller Of
the University and then as acting presi-
, dent when Guy Potter Benton finished his
duties as president, Mr.. Bailey adapted
himself quite readily to the needs of the
position and he has succeeded in inaugu-
, rating a period of good feeling both inside
and outside of the University, thus laying
foundation for the best progress in the
, life of an educational. institution. 1t s OK
: pected. too. that President Bailey will
bring the University of Vermont III closer
touch with tho ueople Of tho State and
with those who are interested in the sub
ject Of education during the length OF
| service that may be allotted 40 him. The
Y University is likely to prosper greatly un
a dications already in the splendid gifts ant
s donations announced at the commence
e ment exercises Saturday"
d In this connection we desire to empha
t size the need Of greater accommodation!
= for the University. With enthusiasm a
n white heat, we expect to see a msterfa
d addition TO the, attendance next year It 4
l. no secret that the College Of Medicine II
particular could have many more stu
y dents IL it had greater clinical accommo
& dations. More skilled and devoted doctor
l. are growing need of the country at large
n In other directions also the University ha
l. pressing needs.
is People like to give money to~a live in
B. stitution. to going concern" The Uni
l. verstty of Vermont is thoroughly backe
ID by an enthusiastic graduate support, alive
g. with student body devoted thorough
is TO the new head of the institution. Their
e. are evidenoes that a new era OF fnancis
f. growth 10 10 accompany this outburst {
In homo support. The next few years bi
O. fair to witness the pronounced growt
70 Of the University In every way.
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