1973 Yearbook
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1973 Yearbook
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'73 Oaks Salutes Msgr. Sebastian G. Menke
The Rev. Msgr. Sebastian G. Menke, tenth president of St. Ambrose College, took office as president in June, 1964. As of June 1, 1973, he is
resigning his presidency.
Monsignor Menke has been associated with St.
Ambrose College since 1926, when he enrolled in
St. Ambrose Academy. Through the years he has
been a student, football coach, faculty member,
and administrator.
During his nine years as president of St.
Ambrose, Monsignor Menke's accomplishments
include adoption of a new alternative curriculum
plan giving students more choice in formulating
their educational programs. He was a leading proponent of the State of Iowa Tuition Grant-ln-Aid
Program for Iowa students attending private colleges, and was among the first leaders in higher
education to pioneer in the participation of students in institutional matters. He converted St.
Ambrose to a coeducational system, expanded the
degree offerings at St. Ambrose, inaugurated an
educational program for underprivileged students,
and directed a six-million dollar development drive
resulting in the completion of Hayes Hall, a seminary building; South Hall, women's dormitory and
food service complex; and the new Fine Arts and
Communications Center. Furthermore, to add to
his accomplishments, Monsignor Menke was selected by Quad City news media representatives as the
B'Nai Brith "Man of the Year."
Thus, the staff of the '73 "Oaks" dedicate
Volume 39 to Monsignor Sebastian G. Menke.
The Rev. Msgr. Sebastian G. Menke, tenth president of St. Ambrose College, took office as president in June, 1964. As of June 1, 1973, he is
resigning his presidency.
Monsignor Menke has been associated with St.
Ambrose College since 1926, when he enrolled in
St. Ambrose Academy. Through the years he has
been a student, football coach, faculty member,
and administrator.
During his nine years as president of St.
Ambrose, Monsignor Menke's accomplishments
include adoption of a new alternative curriculum
plan giving students more choice in formulating
their educational programs. He was a leading proponent of the State of Iowa Tuition Grant-ln-Aid
Program for Iowa students attending private colleges, and was among the first leaders in higher
education to pioneer in the participation of students in institutional matters. He converted St.
Ambrose to a coeducational system, expanded the
degree offerings at St. Ambrose, inaugurated an
educational program for underprivileged students,
and directed a six-million dollar development drive
resulting in the completion of Hayes Hall, a seminary building; South Hall, women's dormitory and
food service complex; and the new Fine Arts and
Communications Center. Furthermore, to add to
his accomplishments, Monsignor Menke was selected by Quad City news media representatives as the
B'Nai Brith "Man of the Year."
Thus, the staff of the '73 "Oaks" dedicate
Volume 39 to Monsignor Sebastian G. Menke.
Date
1973
Rights
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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