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281 Board Minutes 11--6-53 p.2 #721. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY The report of the Executive Secretary (pp.8--9) was read by Mr. Madison who then introduced Mr. John Blumberg, recent in-structor of journalism at A.U.C., who is now in the Philadelphia office for fund raising and promotional activities. Mr. Blumberg told of his constantly growing enthusiasm for A.U.C., the greatly increased enrollment this fall, and efforts t• solicit funds frm American corporations with interests in the Middle East -. A.-tong prom.nent visitors during the past year were President Butter.: e.d of Wesleyan University, Mr, Iverson of the Ford Foundatior. and Mr„ Adlai Stevenson. Each was re-ported as having publicly e1:pre sed appreciation for the Uni-versity and the work it is doing. It was noted also that wher-ever graduates of A.U.C. go in this country, they make a very good impression and are warmly received; some twelve or fifteen are studying here now On motion, the report of the Executive Secretary was received and ordered filed. #722. REPORT OF COMI This report (p.10) was presented by Mr. Thornton. The report MITTEE ON BUILD. was received and ordered filed, INGS AND GROUNDS #723 e REMOVAL OF TREFOILS #724.. HILL HOUSE Also speaking for the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Thornton called attention to Dr. Clelandts report that the trefoils at the top of the main college building had been re-moved by action of the property committee in Cairo. Council had been unable to approve the action of the property committee since the By-Laws require that such matters be referred to the Trustees. It was noted, however, that the trefoils were danger-ous, that some had fallen endangering students, and that the cost of removal was considerably less than reinforcement..- The Board suggested that in the future the property committee in Cairo consult with the Trustees before making any drastic change in the appearance of the buildings, and agreed that in the emer-gency the proper thing was done„ Dr. Horton spcke of this beautiful new building that "is a symbol to all of Cairo that we are doing business and moving ahead.. ,From every angle of utility and of beauty. it is a very great gain," Appreciation was expressed to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds for handling details relating to Hill House and its erection. The following resolution was adopted by unanimous vote: "The Board of Trustees of The American University at Cairo hereby extends t(i) Professor Herbert W, Vandersall its warmest appreciation and gratitude in recognition of his unselfish, painstaking and fruitful services in supervision of the construc-tion of the new student hostel, Hill House, and instructs the Secretary to forward this resolution to Mr. Vandersall in Egypt.