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Editorial
July 22, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Tribute to Mike Walsh's 15-year tenure as University of Alaska regent, crediting him for the institution's expansion from a 1915-founded college to a major university with modern facilities, and optimism for successor Boyd Harwood.
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A Job Well Done
Mike Walsh has stepped down from an important assignment as regent of the University of Alaska, after having served in that capacity for the past fifteen years.
During that time, the integrity of the type of men and women on the Board of Regents, and their faith in the future of Alaska, has built a University from a small college, a substantial permanent institution from a few wooden buildings.
The cornerstone was laid on July 4th, 1915, as the Territorial School of Mines and Alaska Agricultural College, and opened for instruction in 1922. During its first 13 years, 98 degrees were awarded. In 1935, the college became a University, and its Board of Trustees became the Board of Regents.
Eielson Memorial Building contains the world-famous museum and several departments of the college.
The Brooks Memorial Mines Building provides space for the School of Mines; the Library contains 42,241 volumes and microfilm newspapers.
Ultra-modern dormitories house its ever-increasing enrollment, and its teachers are highly rated.
All of this, Mike Walsh has been a part of, and has contributed his efforts toward in the past 15 years.
The choice of Boyd Harwood to take his place brings the assurance that the same interest and zeal to further the advancement of the university will continue. Well-educated Alaskans from the University of Alaska are becoming the leaders for their own State.
Mike Walsh has stepped down from an important assignment as regent of the University of Alaska, after having served in that capacity for the past fifteen years.
During that time, the integrity of the type of men and women on the Board of Regents, and their faith in the future of Alaska, has built a University from a small college, a substantial permanent institution from a few wooden buildings.
The cornerstone was laid on July 4th, 1915, as the Territorial School of Mines and Alaska Agricultural College, and opened for instruction in 1922. During its first 13 years, 98 degrees were awarded. In 1935, the college became a University, and its Board of Trustees became the Board of Regents.
Eielson Memorial Building contains the world-famous museum and several departments of the college.
The Brooks Memorial Mines Building provides space for the School of Mines; the Library contains 42,241 volumes and microfilm newspapers.
Ultra-modern dormitories house its ever-increasing enrollment, and its teachers are highly rated.
All of this, Mike Walsh has been a part of, and has contributed his efforts toward in the past 15 years.
The choice of Boyd Harwood to take his place brings the assurance that the same interest and zeal to further the advancement of the university will continue. Well-educated Alaskans from the University of Alaska are becoming the leaders for their own State.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
University Of Alaska
Mike Walsh
Board Of Regents
Educational Growth
Alaska Leaders
What entities or persons were involved?
Mike Walsh
Boyd Harwood
University Of Alaska
Board Of Regents
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tribute To Mike Walsh's Service On University Of Alaska Board Of Regents
Stance / Tone
Appreciative And Positive
Key Figures
Mike Walsh
Boyd Harwood
University Of Alaska
Board Of Regents
Key Arguments
Mike Walsh Served 15 Years As Regent
University Grew From Small College To Substantial Institution
Cornerstone Laid July 4, 1915, As Territorial School Of Mines And Alaska Agricultural College
Opened 1922, 98 Degrees In First 13 Years
Became University In 1935
Buildings Include Eielson Memorial And Brooks Memorial Mines
Library Has 42,241 Volumes
Ultra Modern Dormitories And Highly Rated Teachers
Walsh Contributed To Advancement
Boyd Harwood To Continue Efforts
University Produces Leaders For Alaska