The modem university is paradoxical at its core; while we work to preserve all that is good, we simultaneously strive to shape new forms of understanding the world about us. This evening, we confer an honor upon one of our own who is engaged in helping us toward that latter task, the shaping of new ways in which we may come to know ourselves. A. Gary Ames studied European history at the University of Vienna, and graduated with a degree in finance from Portland State University in 1967. In his nearly 30 years in the O0CT0ROF HUMANE LETTERS HONORIS CAUSA A.GARY AMES communications industry, he has worked for Pacific Northwest Bell, AT&T, Mountain Bell, and finally, US West Communcations. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of US West. He is also a board member of Albertsons, the First Interstate Bank of Denver, the Colorado State Board of Agriculture, and the Sance Fe Opera. His concern for the social implications of technological advance in the field of communications-one of his major interests as President of US West-is truly impressive; he has 8 demonstrated chat concern in a very direct way to Portland State University through his efforts on our behalf in the development of the EdNet project. At the same time, Mr. Ames has remained deeply engaged in developing opportunities for minority students, contributing his own funds, as well as helping to direct US West Foundation funds, toward the support of AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, and Native American students at Portland State University.
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