Doctor Ernest Hartung, who holds a Bachelors degree from Dartmouth College and Masters and Doctorate degrees from Harvard University, is the second president since 1928 to be honored at a U. of I. presidential inauguration.
The U of/ Inaugurates a New President The twelfth president of the University of Idaho, Dr. Ernest W. Hartung, was officially inaugurated October 30, 1965, at ceremonies honoring him. Greetings were extended by: Governor Robert E. Smylie ; English professor, William C. Banks; Idaho Alumni President, Mr. Charles Herndon; and ASUI President, William McCann. The new president was presented with a medal which symbolizes the three major Idaho industries-agriculture, mining and lumbering. The address by the new administrator emphasized the four-way partnership of the state, the students, the faculty , and the administration involved in keeping a university at its best.
Curtis Eaton, President of the Board of Regents, officially inaugurates the U. of I. president.
George H. Roberts, associate professor of Art and Architecture, and his wife Madey prepare the medallion to be prese nted to President Hartung and the University. Doetor Francis Horn, President of the University of Rhode Island, where President Hartung served as vice-president, speaks before the post-luncheon crowd. From left: President Hartung , Curtis Eaton, Doctor Horn, and Governor Smylie.