In Memory Of Prof. Greene

Engineering Classes Meet and Adopt Resolutions

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In New Building - Tribute From Prof. Davis

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Monday at 9 o'clock a. m., the Engineering classes gathered before the Engineering building to adopt the class resolutions and to take action upon the death of the late Dean, Prof. Charles E. Greene. Prof. Davis spoke to the students on the life of Prof. Greene, the conditions attendant on his death, and paid a high tribute to the man, living and dead.

"For the past two years," said Prof. Davis, "his physician, Dr. Vaughn, says there was danger of just such a termination. The real difficulty was the hardening of the arteries in the vicinity of the heart, they being filled with a lime deposit. But let us be thankful that he was permitted to die at home and among friends. We can congratulate ourselves that it was this way and not loss of powers and years of helplessness. When Prof. Greene wanted something done, he didn't ask you or me, but went and did it himself; and how many things his activity extended into. He was a director in one or more mercantile companies, an officer in the Farmers & Mechanics bank and had the position of trust as one of the committee on securities and loans. He was professor of Engineering, and the only dean that this department ever had, and as far as the faculty is concerned, the only dean this faculty ever wishes to have. He was an engineer in general practice, and did most remarkable work in his profession. More than any man of my acquaintance he was a man who knew the value of a theoretical result after he had obtained it. And among other things which most all will appreciate, he was an author. His works are standard, his works are authorities, and they are likely to remain so. Like the great iron bridge that replaced the old suspension bridge over Niagara, where his work was tried and nature pronounced the result good-so the man was tried and was not found wanting. You cannot pay a respect to his memory which will be too appreciative. You have for yourselves a treasure which this world cannot give or take away-the memory of one of the greatest teachers, advisers and friends."

Prof.  Davis made a suggestion that the students in conjunction with the faculty procure a bronze tablet which should be placed in the new engineering building or in the archway, commemorating the services of Prof. Greene and his life and which should be unveiled at the dedication of the new building. This met with favor and the class adopted the suggestion unanimously. 

The following are the resolutions adopted:

Whereas, With deep sorrow at the death of our beloved Dean, Professor Charles E. Greene, the students of the Engineering department of the University of Michigan desire to express their deep sense of loss; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in the death of Professor Greene the members of the Engineering department have lost a kind and loving friend, adviser and instructor, whose life and success may well be a model for us all; be it further

Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy in this their great sorrow; be it further

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, that they be spread upon the minutes of each class in the Engineering department, and that they be published in the college papers.