TheHardingReview A look at the year throz.1gh. tile eyes of the Bison Ganus retires Comn1.ittee seeks replacement A seven-man committee will soon begin interviewing candidates for the successor to University President Clifton Ganus, Jr., who in May officially announced his intention to retire in 1987 at the age of 65. The Presidential Search Committee has begun receiving applications and resumes and is accepting suggestions for a possible successor. They will begin interviewing candidates late this month. The members of the committee were named in May by the University Board of Trustees. Board Chairman James H. Cone of Little Rock is chairman of the committee , which includes six other Board members: Richard H. Gibson of Longview, Texas; Roy Sawyer of Sardis, Miss .; Dr . Dan Russell of Shreveport, La.; Jim Bill Mclnteer of Nashville Tenn .; Dr. Russ Burcham of Kennett' Mo.; and Don Shores of Cave Springs~ He said the committee has received "six or eight" suggested candidates, adding that half of the candidates are now employed by the University. The committee has also set five areas of criteria to identify the ideal candidate. The candidate must first be "loyal to the scriptures, doctrinally sound," missionminded and an experienced leader in the Church of Christ, as well as holding high moral standards. The candidate must be "committed to Christian education," academically qualified, willing to work hard, and also be a "strong supporter of the free enterprise system, loving this nation and all its people." The candidate must also have proven business ability, while being able to express the ideals of the University, generate support and encourage the student body to develop in "all the ideals of Christian achievement." (The ability to generate financial support is considered a major quality.) 4 Shawn Goodpasture 48 Harding Review Gift of Life. Sue Birrell , a junior from Milan , Illinois, patiently waits for the nurse to finish taking her blood so that she can "give the gift of life ". - photo by Todd Glover. Blood drive held Sept. 7-12 The Red Cross blood drive was held 1-7 p .m. Sept. 7-12 on the stage of the Administration Auditorium. Hosted twice a year by Harding, the draw was sponsored by Oege women's social club and was publicized by the Levi's 501 Blues Crew, a publicity team of the Campus Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter. Oege' s goal was to have 700 units of blood collected from this drive. The blood draw has a more far-reaching effect than other service projects because of the number of people it benefits, according to Ellen Porter , Oege's project chairman. Jennifer Gifford, an Oege member, said, "It's important because it's the only service project involving almost the entire campus. It's a good way to meet people and it's a good way to work with the community." Oege members helped donors fill out cards, label the bags of blood and serve cookies and soft drinks. "People don't just come for the free cookies," said sophomore Cassie Banks, emphasizing the giving spirit of donors. ' 'Most don't even want any. We have to tell them they need to eat something." 'The Blues Crew is out for blood" was the PRSSA's publicity slogan. They helped in the drive as a community service aspect of their Levi's 501 Jeans publicity campaign. They distributed posters and gave away prizes at the draw, including jeans and a certificate to a local tanning salon for the donor that turned the palest. The need for blood was great throughout the year. Every seven minutes someone in Arkansas needs blood, according to the American Red Cross. Jm Staffwriter
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