January 26-27, 1956
01-26-1956
Volume 7 - Pages 207-208
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
January 26, 1956
The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents met in the Presi-
dent's office at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 26, 1956. Pres-
ent: Regents Hardy, Thompson and Ross; Comptroller Hayden and
President Stout.
Southern Nevada Branch Site
A letter was received from the Southern Nevada Home-Siters,
Inc., requesting the University to reconsider its decision
to construct the Southern Nevada Campus on the land secured
from Mrs. Wilbourn on Maryland Parkway.
In the discussion, it was pointed out that if the University
does not act upon its original decision to use the Wilbourn
property, the University would lose the appropriation of
the Legislature for a building in Las Vegas, which was based
upon raising $35,000 by July 1, 1956 to take up the option
of the 20 acres so designated. The money has now been raised
for purchase on the option. In the meantime, enrollment in
the high schools of Las Vegas is increasing steadily and it
could become necessary at any time for the Las Vegas School
Board to ask that the University discontinue use of its
facilities for classroom purposes.
President Stout recommended that the $35,000 which was re-
ceived from the Las Vegas Fund Raising Group be placed in
escrow in the Washoe Title Insurance Company, and that the
Wilbourns give clear title to the land, including title
insurance, that the University pay 1/2 of the cost of title
insurance and escrow charges. He recommended further that
when the University secures the land, the State Planning
Board be asked to appoint the architects so that the Univer-
sity may work with them in drawing up the plans for the
first building.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that the recommenda-
tions be approved.
Motion by Mr. Hardy carried unanimously that a letter of
thanks and appreciation be sent to Mr. Guild Gray of Las
Vegas for his efforts in heading the Fund Raising Campaign
for the $35,000 and that the letter be made public.
Lowell Daniels House for the President
In view of the fact that the bequest of Lowell Daniels made
possible the purchase of a home for the President,
Motion by Mr. Thompson carried unanimously that the following
resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Lowell Daniels, a worthy citizen of Nevada,
named the University of Nevada as one of his benefici-
aries,
WHEREAS, $60,000 of this gift was used by the Board of
Regents to purchase a residence for the President of
the University of Nevada at 1080 Mount Rose Street in
Reno.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this residence be known
as the Lowell Daniels House for the President of the
University.
The meeting adjourned at 11 A.M.
Regents Hardy, Thompson, Lombardi and Ross then joined the Pres-
ident and party to go to Carson City for a meeting with Governor
Russell concerning the University's needs and their inclusion on
the agenda for a special session of the Legislature.