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Accept Gifts and Grants
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that the following research grants, training grants, and fellowships be accepted as recommended by the Research Administrator.
Research Grants
$1,500 from the Aluminum Company of America through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. Paul E. Schleusener and Mr. B. R. Somerhalder of the Department of Agricultural Engineering: Sprinkler Irrigation Research Studies. ( continuation )
$500 from Velsicol Chemical Corporation for research by Dr. Roscoe E. Hill of the Department of Entomology: Control of Soil Insects. ( Continuation )
$500 from the Association on American Indian Affairs for research by Dr. K. O. Broady of the Extension Division: Field Study of Nebraska Indians. ( continuation )
$1,782 from the U. S. Public Health Service for research by Dr. R. E. Feeney of the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition: Comparative Biochemistry of Egg-White Proteins.
$1,800 from Lakeside Laboratories, Inc. for research by Dr. R. G. Holly of the College of Medicine: Study of Intra-muscular Iron.
$3,000 from E. R. Squibb & Sons through the University of Nebraska Foundation for research by Dr. J. Matsushima of the Department of Animal Husbandry: Hormone Implants for Suckling Calves.
$2,000 from National Soybean Crop Improvement Council for research by; Mr. B. R. Somerhalder of the Department of Agricultural Engineering: Water Usage of Irrigated Soybeans.
Training Grant
$17,000 from the U. S. Public Health Service for graduate training program in cardiovascular medicine to be directed by Dr. P. L. Dunn of the College of Medicine: Graduate Training Grant. (Continuation)
Fellowships
$3,545 from U. S. Public Health Service for Post-Sophomore Fellowships in the College of Medicine. (Continuation)
$2,500 from Phillips Petroleum Company for graduate fellowships in chemical engineering.
$2,840 from Eastman Kodak Company for graduate fellowship in Chemistry, ($1,600 to the student, $240 for tuition and $1,000 to the department to assist in defraying research expenses).
Renew USAF Institute contract Extension Division
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, that the president and assistant corporation secretary be authorized and directed to execute in behalf of the Board of Regents a renewal contract with United States Armed Forces Institute covering correspondence instruction to be given by the University Extension Division on a fee-per-course basis.
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried that all resolutions of the Board of Regents, relative to the employment of Earl Cline as attorney, or Cline, Williams, Wright & Johnson
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Resolution re retainer fee of Cline, Williams, Wright & Johnson
as attorneys for the Board of Regents, be rescinded, and that in place thereof, the following resolution be adopted.
"RESOLVED, that Cline, Williams, Wright & Johnson be retained as attorneys for the Board of Regents, and be paid yearly such retainer fee as shall be provided in the annual budget of the University; and that for such fee, said attorneys shall perform the following services:
"Examine or draft all contracts relating to the University; examine all abstracts relating to University property, or other papers submitted in connection with University matters; engage in necessary routine conferences with members of the Board of Regents, the Chancellor and administrative heads of the University; make all necessary legal research; and give generally advice and opinions, as requested, on matters connected with University affairs.
"Said retainer fee, as fixed in the University budget, shall not include investigation or preparation for hearings of any kind or for trial of actions (including workmen's compensation cases), for the Board of Regents of the University or any of the subsidiary institutions comprising the University of Nebraska, and for the same, payment is to be made by the Board of Regents for such services rendered on a quantum meruit basis upon the submission of bills therefor, when approved by the Board of Regents."
Bids -New Roof-City Campus Power Plant
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Swanson, motion put to vote and carried that the low bid of Kirkpatrick Bros., Inc. for installation of a new roof on the City Campus Power Plant be accepted. Bids received were as follows:
NEW ROOF FOR CITY CAMPUS POWER PLANT
Vendor Bid A Bid B Bid C Kirkpatrick Bros. Inc. $14,399.00 $12,415.00 $11,411.00
Hinman Brothers, Inc. $16,500.00 $15,400.00 $13,000.00
Accept additional federal funds-Ag. College
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, that proposed additional federal funds to be appropriated by the present Congress in support of activities in the College of Agriculture be accepted and that the 1958-59 general current funds budget be amended accordingly.
Regent Greenberg authorized to sign diploma as president of the Board
It was moved by Regent Elliott, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that Regent Greenberg, president of the Board during the year 1957, serve temporarily as president of the Board of Regents and that he be authorized and directed to sign the following diploma as president of the Board:
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
For the degree, Doctor of Medicine
Michael Lee Greenberg (cum laude)
In Absentia Fee Waived Sara Welsh
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Elliott, motion put to vote and carried, that Sara Welsh unable to attend the June 7 Commencement exercises be excused therefrom and that the in absentia fee be waived. Mrs. Welsh, an expectant mother, had been advised by her physician that attendance would be inadvisable.
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Bishop Clarkson Hospital request review of plans re new addition
From Mr. Robert H. Storz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, was received a letter requesting that the Board of Regents review the preliminary plans for the College of Medicine Addition with the objective of changing the proposed ambulance entrance, service entrance and loading dock locations. This matter will be considered by the Board of Regents at its meeting to be held June 14 in Omaha.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
CYThompson (signed) President
Attest:
Joseph Soshnik (signed) Asst. Corporation Secretary
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Special Meeting June 14, 1958
Omaha, Nebraska June 14, 1958
The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska met on this day for a special meeting at 12:30 P.M. at the University Hospital, College of Medicine at Omaha.
Regents present: C. Y. Thompson, President J. L. Welsh B. N. Greenberg Frank O. Foote
Regents absent: J. G. Elliott C. E. Swanson
University officials present: Messrs. Clifford M. Hardin, Chancellor A. C. Breckenridge, Dean of Faculties Joseph Soshnik, Assistant Corporation Secretary Carl A. Donaldson, Business Manager
Minutes Approved
The minutes of the proceedings of the Board at their meeting held June 7, 1958, were approved, copy of the same having been transmitted to the several members of the Board under its order of October 1, 1926.
From the Chancellor's Office come reports of resignations, leave of absence requests, new appointments, adjustments in work and salary and retirement. Money being available for those purposes from former apportionment by the Board, the following actions are taken.
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, that the following resignations be approved as recommended by the Chancellor's Office.
Resignations Approved
RESIGNATIONS
Jerome Ritter, Internal Medicine Specialist, University Health Service, effective June 1, 1958.
Catherine Elizabeth Moodie, Instructor in Pre-school Children's Speech Clinic, effective June 6, 1958.
Esther S. Chamberlain, Extension Assistant in Home Economics and County Home Extension agent, effective June 14, 1958.
Melvin L. Henning, Agricultural Extension Assistant, effective June 10, 1958.
Vaunia B. Miyoshi, County Home Extension Agent and Assistant Extension Home Economist, effective June 14, 1958.
Bonnie A. Lindau, Extension Assistant in Home Economics and County Home Extension Agent, effective June 15, 1958.
Joe J. Huckfeldt, Jr., Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent, effective June 30, 1958.
John R. Reynolds, County Agricultural Extension agent, effective July 15, 1958.
Mary Jane Thompson, Instructor in Piano, effective August 31, 1958.
Harry E. Stiver, Jr., Instructor in Speech and Dramatic Arts, effective September 1, 1958.
Clare R. Porter, Research Associate in Agronomy, effective June 30, 1958.
Vern E. Youngman, Assistant Agronomist, effective
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June 30, 1958.
Mary L. Scott, County Home Extension Agent, effective July 14, 1958.
Loren Brown, Staff Physician, University Health Service, effective September 1, 1958.
It was moved by Regent Greenberg, seconded by Regent Welsh, motion put to vote and carried, that the following leaves of absence be approved as recommended by the Chancellor's Office.
Leaves of Absence Approved
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
C. Bertrand Schultz, Director of the Museum and Professor of Geology, leave of absence with pay for the period July 15 to 31, 1958, to do research and complete manuscript at Frick Laboratory, New York City.
Lloyd K. Jackson, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, leave of absence without pay for the academic year 1958-59; to accept visiting professorship at the University of Oregon.
Karl J. Shapiro, Professor of English, leave of absence without pay for the period February 15 to April 11, 1959; to deliver Elliston lectureship at the University of Cincinnati.
It was moved by Regent Welsh, seconded by Regent Greenberg, motion put to vote and carried, that the following new appointments be approved as recommended by the Chancellor's Office.
New Appointments Approved
NEW APPOINTMENTS Interim appointment from Chancellor's Office (Funds available)
College of Agriculture Martha G. Hansen, Extension Assistant in Home Economics and Assistant County Home Extension Agent, at $4000 per year effective June 9, 1958.
Mr. Kay F. Knudson, Agricultural Extension Assistant and Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent, at $4200 per year effective June 2, 1958.
Patricia A. Mitchell, Assistant County Home Extension Agent and Extension Assistant in Home Economics, at $3900 yer year effective June 16, 1958.
Mrs. Nancy A. Sutton, Extension Assistant in Home Economics and Assistant County Home Extension Agent, at $3900 per year effective June 16, 1958.
Robert M. Voboril, Agricultural Extension Assistant and Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent, at $4500 per year effective June 9, 1958.
Paul O. Yeutter, Agricultural Extension Assistant and Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent, at $4000 per year effective June 9, 1958.
Grace M. Bruno, Assistant County Home Extension Agent, at $3800 per year effective June 16, 1958.
Kendrick A. Holleman, Assistant County Agricultural Extension Agent, at $4800 per year effective June 2, 1958.
John Kronschnabel, Assistant in Animal Pathology, at $350 per month for the period June 1, to July 31, 1958.
Carolyn S. Mock, Assistant County Home Extension Agent at $4000 per year effective June 16, 1958.
College of Arts and Sciences Glen R. Driscoll, Lecturer in Summer Science Institute, at $300 for the period June 19 to July 10, 1958. Account 4782W.
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