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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle, Wednesday, June 29, 1983 Page Six Gardner hopes students have learned to love liberty, pursuit of excellence 1940s. Although his first 16 patients died, Kolff said he refused by Cathy McAvoy Chronicle staff to be discouraged. He quoted William of Orange: " 'Even In his 10th and final commencement appearance at the University, President David P. Gardner awarded degrees to 4,324 students June 1 1 at the Special Events Center. "Whatever else you have learned, I hope you have learned to love life, liberty and the pursuit of excellence," Gardner said. "Excellence exacts its price, and many are unwilling to pay it. I hope you will, for out of effort, adversity and trial we emerge stronger and more tempered." Gardner, who will assume presidency of the University of California system August 1, spoke of his "mixed feelings" on leaving the University. When he came to the University 10 years ago, Gardner said, "I understood the University to be a solid, research-oriente- d institution headed for first-tiranking at an accelerating pace. The reality, I discovered, surpassed the reputation. While the material resources available to the University seem to be chronically marginal, the human resources here have been all one might have wished for." However, Gardner said, despite the University's high level of academic stature, it is "sometimes taken for granted, and somewhat underestimated because it is so familiar a part of the Utah scene." Gardner said the academic standards of the University, and the range and character of its programs dramatically affect all of education in Utah. "It is the state's second largest employer and one of its most significant sources of economic strength," Gardner said. "It warrants proper financial support from the state as it also deserves the best that those of us associated with it can give." During his presidency, Gardner sought increased funding for the University to assure high academic standards. This year, he served as chairman of the National Commission on Excellence in Education. In his report to President Reagan, he characterized the state of American education as being at risk. Gardner was awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree during the ceremony. The commencement address was given by artificial organs pioneer Dr. Willem J. Kolff, distinguished professor of medicine and surgery at the University and inventor of the artificial kidney. Kolff is director of the University's Institute for Biomedical Engineering. In his address, Kolff used his own career as an illustration of his belief that individuals should pursue their dreams despite initial failure or criticism. "If you have a plan and are convinced it will work, don't pay any attention to your critics," he said. A native of the Netherlands, Kolff developed the first practical artificial kidney during the German occupation in the early well-balanc- er , without hope, you shall undertake. Even without success, you shall persevere.' " Kolff noted that although doctors were criticized for implantation of the artificial heart because its recipient, Dr. Barney Clark, ultimately died, researchers gained information from the experience which can be applied in future cases. Kolff received an honorary degree of doctor of science at commencement. Honorary degrees were also awarded to Elmo R. Morgan, former business vice president of the University and the University of California, who oversaw the expansion of the hospital; Spyridon P. University Medical Center and intra-aortballoon pump and of the Moulopoulos, and of philanthropist rector president of the University Athens; Richard Ahrnell Harrison, president of the Norma Eccles Treadwell Foundation, whose contributions aided University research in heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and laser surgery. Distinguished teaching awards were conferred upon Kenneth L. DeVries, professor of mechanical and industrial engineering; William N. Whisner, associate professor of philosophy; and J.D. Williams, professor of political science. Mathematicss professor C. Herbert Clemens received a distinguished research award. The graduating class of 1983 received 2,977 bachelor's and 238 degrees, 872 master's degrees, 237 professional degrees doctorates. tor ic Lot meters violated, two U coeds arrested University Police arrested two women students early Tuesday suspected of vandalizing 176 parking meters for "political reasons." The names of the women, ages 20 and 28, were not released because they have not been formally charged. They are suspected of spray painting black meters in lots at Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Park Circle, OSH, Business and the Union. They were arrested about 2 a.m. after a passerby noticed their activity and alerted police. One of the women was intoxicated, according to police reports. Parking Services officials began cleaning the paint off the meters later Tuesday morning before it became baked on. Damages were tentatively set at $350 to $400, excluding lost revenue resulting from individuals parking at but not paying the damaged meters. Police say the women could be charged with vandalism by the County Attorney, or they could be referred to the Student Behavior Committee. Med's well; Pay restored U. by Richard Adams Chronicle staff University Hospital employees will again receive full pay beginning July 1, Hospital Executive Director John A. Reinertsen announced on June 17. Employee sjferies were cut by 5 percent on April 9 to ensure the financial viability of the University Hospital. On June 10, the hospital board unanimously agreed to restore full salaries to all hospital employees. Dale Gunnell, hospital administrator, said reduced patient volume and inflation were the reasons for the pay cut. With the 5 percent cut, the hospital saved $60,000 each pay day, total savings of nearly $400,000. Because of increased patient volume, brigher economic conditions and recent hospital program changes, the restoration was made without diluting the hospital's cash position, Gunnell said. Among the program changes is a plan to reduce the number of budgeted positions by 144 by June 30. Jerry L. Smith, hospital administrator, said, "One hundred and two of those positions are not presently filled, so the actual number of people to be reduced is only 42." One step the hospital is taking to avoid reducing the number of people who might be laid off is to ask for the voluntary reductions in employee worktime hours. "This means that a number of individuals may work a few hours less each, allowing us to accomplish the seven percent goal without having to lay off anyone," said Smith. The hospital will discontinue microfilming medical records, as well as combine some nursing units and trim employee travel funds. Gunnell said, "Absolutely no more pay cuts are forseen in the future," but added, "There will be no salary increases during th 1984 fiscal year which begins in July." "We are optimistic about the future," Gunnell said, "However, we hope our state legislators will realize the need to pay our hospital employees more. We have to compete with independent hospitals for personnel, so if we can't pay competitive salaries, we could lose some of our employees." According to Reinertsen, the hospital staff continued to perform well even though they were being paid less. "Throughout a difficult period of fewer patients and reduced hospital revenues, our employees' professionalism and loyalty have been exemplary," he said. "Their efforts to maintain excellent patient care never wavered." y depots PROBLEM: There has been increasing demand for short term parking west of the Library for patrons using the Library and the Bookstore. Also, due to increased use of discount movie tickets, the new Union Terrace and University sponsored conferences, demand for short term parking east of the Union Building has sharply increased. PROPOSAL: To provide more short term parking for students and visitors to the campus, Parking Services is proposing to expand the pay lots west of the Library and east of the Union Building. Pay lot validations would be available for purchases in the Union Building and the Bookstore. The pay lots would be built so that they could be enlarged according to demand. The east union pay lots maximum capacity would eliminate 150 "U" parking stalls while the minimum size would be equal to its present capacity. The west Library pay lot could potentially eliminate 62 "A" parking stalls. Please give us your opinion of this proposal and deposit it in the ASUU boxes by the Chronicle drops or bring it to the ASUU or Chronicle offices in the Union. Your Comments: |