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Mathematics Chairman

Dr. Whyburn, who came to
the University in 1934 as a professor
and the chairman of the
mathematics department, served
in that capacity until 1966 when
he was named one of the first
three members to the University's
center for advanced studies in the
sciences.

When presenting the Award to
Dr. Whyburn, President Edgar F.
Shannon Jr. said, "Mr. Whyburn's
excellence as a teacher is
known to all of us. The fact that
the recent surveys of opinions of
the country's leading mathematicians
have rated the University's
mathematics department among
the best in the nation is striking
evidence of his good judgment
and leadership in building up departmental
strength."