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FULL
BOARD OF VISITORS
Friday, January, 1998
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Dome Room, The Rotunda
- I.
ACTION ITEMS (Mr. Casteen)
- A.
Establishment of Professorship
- J.
Francis Dammann Professorship in Pediatric Cardiology
- B.
Naming of Buildings
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New Classroom Building at Clinch Valley College
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Chancellor's Residence at Clinch Valley College
- A.
ESTABLISHMENT OF PROFESSORSHIP. Approval to establish professorship
in the School of Medicine.
- J.
FRANCIS DAMMANN PROFESSORSHIP IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY.
- BACKGROUND:
The Dammann Professorship honors Dr. Dammann, a retired member
of the Medical School faculty and a distinguished pediatric cardiologist.
Dr. Dammann was both a distinguished physician and outstanding
teacher, and he was known as a pioneer in the treatment of pediatric
heart disease. He was on the faculty for nearly 35 years.
- The
chair is being made possible by gifts from friends, colleagues,
former students and patients of Dr. Dammannn.
- ACTION
REQUIRED: Approval by the Board of Visitors
- ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE J. FRANCIS DAMMANN PROFESSORSHIP IN PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
- The
President will propose the adoption of the following resolution:
- WHEREAS,
J. Francis Dammann took an A.B. from Harvard University and an
M.D. from the University of Cincinnati and held distinguished
fellowships at several institutions, as well as an academic appointment
to the University of California at Los Angeles; and
- WHEREAS,
Dr. Dammann joined the faculty of the School of Medicine in 1955
as Associate Professor of Surgical Cardiology in the Department
of Surgery; and
- WHEREAS,
Dr. Dammann earned a reputation not only as a pioneer in the treatment
of pediatric heart disease and the care of children and adults
after open heart surgery, but also as a superb teacher and caring
and compassionate physician; and
- WHEREAS,
Dr. Dammann retired as Professor of Surgical Cardiology and Professor
of Pediatrics in 1987; and
- WHEREAS,
a number of Dr. Dammann’s friends, colleagues and former students
have contributed generously toward a professorship in his honor;
- RESOLVED,
The Board of Visitors establishes the J. Francis Dammann Professorship
in Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics in the
School of Medicine, commends the generosity of the donors who
have made the professorship possible, and thanks Dr. Dammann for
his contributions to medicine and his service to the University.
- B.1.
New Classroom Building at Clinch Valley College
- BACKGROUND:
In October 1997, the College completed construction of its first
new classroom building in twenty-five years. The building was
constructed with funds approved by Virginia’s citizens in the
General Obligation Bond program of 1992.
- DISCUSSION:
The building is currently being called the new classroom building
or the connector building. Rather than refer to the building by
a generic name, the College recommends naming the building "Commonwealth
Hall." The Clinch Valley College Advisory Council and the
University Names Committee have approved a resolution to make
this change.
- ACTION
REQUIRED: Approval by the Board of Visitors.
- B.2.
Chancellor's Residence
- BACKGROUND:
The Chancellor’s residence at Clinch Valley College was built
in 1991. The residence is, of course, a home for the
- Chancellor
and his family and it is used as well for many public functions
that support College programs and activities. The Clinch Valley
College Advisory Council and the University Names Committee have
approved a resolution to name the residence "Lila Vicars Smith".
- DISCUSSION:
The Smith family of Wise County has been extremely supportive
of the College over the years. Carl Smith has made generous contributions
to a number of things at the College, including gifts for the
Chancellor's residence in memory of his mother, Lila Vicars Smith.
Mrs. Smith, who was respected for her graciousness, had early
roots in the Town of Wise. She believed in the value of education
and she was determined that her son have a quality education and
to be prepared to succeed and contribute to his community.
- ACTION
REQUIRED: Approval by the Board of Visitors.
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