1978 eat Sree june 1978 Comment Trust for performing arts A $1 million charitable trust donated to Weber State College by Ogden industrialist Val A. Browning will bring more outstanding performing arts to the campus. The WSC Institutional Council felt it appropriate to rename the Fine Arts Center the Val A. Browning Center for the Per- forming Arts, honoring the Ogden philanthropist. In commenting on the trust Dale T. Browning, chairman of the Institutional Council, said ‘Mr. Office of Some of the objectives possible from other sources of revenue. Mr. Browning said he envisions the trust as being used to bring “fine artists, musical productions and fine arts events,’’ to WSC, enrich our lives” at a Weber State College luncheon. The veteran former educator, whose teaching career spanned 38 years, was presented the H. Aldous Dixon award at the ninth annual in Mr. develop, build and campus-community The fund will be known as the Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation for the Cultural Arts at WSC and will be operated exclusively for the benefit of the school. Purpose of the trust is to allow the college to ‘“‘promote, develop and carry out its cultural arts program to an extent not otherwise was praised as a ‘teacher who enabled us to enjoy and greatly Development. step forward in the development and strengthening of a new image for the college and community.” ment of a perpetual endowment source which will greatly enhance and expand the cultural offerings of the college to benefit students, faculty, staff and area residents alike.”’ Dr. Leland H. Monson, a retired professor known for his influence in the forensic and literature fields. College Martin’s proposal were ‘“‘to further said “it represents the establish- ’s ok the Browning’s gift represents another Dr. Joseph L. Bishop, WSC president, announced the gift and Alumni honor Dr. Monson giving the people of Ogden ‘‘the opportunity to come in contact with the finest culture the world has to offer.”’ A favorable ruling to legally qualify the foundation was received from IRS, according to Dean Hurst, development officer. Creation of the foundation followed a proposal written by Daniel L. Martino, director of cultural affairs, and submitted through Page 3 Founders’ Day luncheon, spon- sored by the WSC Alumni Assn. The award is presented annually to either a present or former WSC faculty member for meritorious service. Dr. Monson received a prolonged standing ovation from the gathering, which included enrich a cultural program into an intellectual and humanizing experience. “Specifically the two main thrusts of the foundation should be for the development of creative cultural consciousness and qualities of humanness,”’ Mr. Martino said. The income from the trust will be present and former faculty, students, and others. Tim Morris, WSC alumni president who presented the Dixon plaque to Dr. Monson, said the retired educator was not only a used for the development of quality attractions for the Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts and the Dee Events Center. “Scholars and artists of national and international repute will be great teacher who _ inspired workshops, clinics, master classes, seminars, recitals, concerts, exhibits, productions, presen- countless students to live better and worthwhile lives, but ‘‘he is a great man, a noble and honest man. rc In his response, Dr. Monson, who retired from the College in 1968 extended his appreciation to the alumni for the honor and said he tations and classes,’ said Mr. Martino. Mr. Martino also anticipated an annual summer ‘‘Festival of the Arts’’ to begin the summer of 79. A three-member steering committee to head the foundation will include Mr. Browning, Mr. Hurst and Mr. Martino. brought in for short residencies, Dr. Leland H. Monson was proud to receive an award that honored also the late Dr. Dixon. Dr. Monson said he hoped that he had been able to pass on to his students his love for literature and “the finer things of life’ that he learned to appreciate while at Weber both as a student and a teacher. “‘Weber College . . is both a place of peace and a place of rest,”’ he said. “I shall never live long enough to repay this great in- stitution for the lessons I have learned and the associations I have enjoyed.” — Lou Gladwell Board nominations now open Nominations are now open for members of the WSC Alumni Board of Directors. Names and resumes should be submitted to the Alumni Office by July 14. New board members will be elected by the current board from the nominations submitted by the Alumni. Second-class Tips for buying new home 1. 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