PRESIDENT AND CHANCELLOR Dr. Clifton Ganus, Jr. works behind the scenes at Harding For many people it is only their memories at Harding University that last for a lifetime. But for Chancellor Clifton Ganus, his experiences at Harding have truly lasted a lifetime, as Ganus has faithfully served Harding in many ways for more than 50 years. Ganus graduated from Harding in 1943, with degrees in Bible and history and was married the same day upstairs in the administration building, only a few hours after the graduation ceremony. "[ signed annuals until [heard the wedding music," Ganus said. After graduation, Ganus preached several gospel meetings in Louisiana before moving to Charleston, Miss. There he became the preacher for 10 congregations ' in the area and worked on a rotating schedule between the churches. After achieving his masters degree in history from Tulane University, Ganus returned to Harding to teach history and Bible. After two years at Harding, he went back to Tulane and obtained his doctorate in history. He returned to Harding once again in 1951, this time as the head of the department of history. Ganus became Dean of American Studies in 1952 and was promoted to vice president in 1956. "Dr. Armstrong never took any of my jobs away; [held all of these positions at the same time," Ganus said. He remained vice preSident for nine years Did You Know... President David Burks was a photographer for Harding's yearbook in 1963, and he was the Student Association President in 1965. Burks hales from Truth or Consequences, N.M. and was promoted to president in 1965. He served as president until 1987 when he became chancellor, the position he still holds today. "My duties as chancellor are like that of a grandfather," Ganus said. "[ do whatever Dr. Burks and the Board needs done, but [am not in the line of staff. [ am more like an advisor." Ganus works on fund raising, recruiting, public relations, and he works closely with Harding's foundations and trusts. Many of the relationships he has with people who contribute to Harding have been going on for more than 40 years. Ganus will forever be etched in Harding's history. The athletic center, which bears his name, will always serve as a reminder to what he has done for the University, and he will always be thoughtofasonewhodisplayedgreatChristian leadership. - Mac Bell President David Burks leads the convocation ceremony in chapel on the first day of classes. Burks, along with the faculty and staff, welcomed new and returning students. Photo by Daniel Dubois. l Chancellor Clifton Ganus serves students and alumni at the barbecue hosted by the Jennings Osborne family, Oct. 14. Photo by Daniel Dubois. President David Burks talks with freshman Emily Wade during the backyard luau at his house. The Burks opened their home to freshmen and transfer students during Student Impact and transformed their back yard into a Hawaiian tropic forthe occasion. Photo by Daniel Dubois. ~P~re~s~i~d~en~t~an~d~C~h~a~n~c~el~l~o~r __ ~ 135 Academics
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