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Board of Visitors minutes
October 2, 1970

THE RECTOR AND VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA October 2, 1970

ELECTION OF MR. WILLIAM C. SEITZ as WILLIAM R. KENAN, JR., PROFESSOR OF HISTORY OF ART

ELECTION OF MR. FRANKLYN N. ARNHOFF as JOHN EDWARD FOWLER PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PROFESSOR OF PSYCHIATRY

ELECTION OF MR. RICHARD E. SPEIDEL as HENRY L. AND GRACE DOHERTY PROFESSOR OF LAW

ELECTION OF MR. THOMAS F. BERGIN as WILLIAM MINOR LILE PROFESSOR OF LAW

ELECTION OF MR. JOHN C. MCCOID as ARMISTEAD M. DOBIE PROFESSOR OF LAW

ELECTION OF MR. WALTER J. WADLINGTON, III, AS JAMES MADISON PROFESSOR OF LAW

CANCELLATION OF THE ELECTION OF DR. JAMES R. BEATY

CANCELLATION OF THE ELECTION OF DR. LUIGI ROSSINI

CHANGE OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF ELECTION OF DR. COVIE E. SEE

CHANGE IN TERM OF THE ELECTION OF MR. CHARLES JONES

CORRECTION IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS, JUNE 5, 1970

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

CHANGES OF TITLE

SPECIAL SALARY ACTIONS

ARMISTEAD M. DOBIE PROFESSORSHIP IN LAW

WILLIAM MINOR LILE PROFESSORSHIP IN LAW

REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION

REPORT ON ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT

REPORT ON MOUNTAIN LAKE

NAMING OF THE FINE ARTS LIBRARY

REPORT OF THE HOSPITAL ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

REPORT BY DR. J. HARTWELL HARRISON

ELIMINATION OF SPECIAL PROCEDURE FOR GIVING PROFESSORIAL STANDING TO ROTC OFFICERS

REPORT ON ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

RESEARCH FUNDS IN THE STATE

REGIONAL COMPUTER PLAN

CABELL HALL FIRE

WILLIAM FAULKNER GIFT

REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF SPACE BY THE RECORDING FOR THE BLIND, INC.

REQUEST FROM THE STUDENT COUNCIL

STATEMENT OF DR. J. HARTWELL HARRISON

APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTS

REPORT BY STANDING COMMITTEES

MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE MATTERS

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

CHANGES OF TITLE

REPORT BY THE CHANCELLOR

REPORT ON ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT

GEORGE MASON COLLEGE MATTERS

SPECIAL SALARY ACTION

FUTURE OF GEORGE MASON COLLEGE

CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE MATTERS

RESOLUTIONS ON CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE LOAN

CENTRAL VIRGINIA REGIONAL OFFICE MATTERS

EASTERN SHORE BRANCH OF THE SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES

NORTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES

PATRICK HENRY COLLEGE

ROANOKE REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES

RICHMOND REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES

Student Council UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA NEWCOMB HALL CHARLOTTESVILLE 22901 September 30, 1970

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CABELL HALL FIRE

The President reported that a fire was started by a bolt of lightning in the electrical system of a Cabell Hall elevator on September 21. The estimated damage to the attic was $50,000. Great quantities of water poured through the building after firemen cut openings in the roof to gain access to the burning areas. The heroic actions of the students prevented serious damage to books, records, and office equipment. Students also volunteered to clear the building of excess water, and to restore the building to serviceable condition so that classes could be held the following day. The Board joined the President in expressing gratitude to the students for their assistance.