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CHANCELLOR JOHN R. RICHARDS CHANCELLOR JOHN R. RICHARDS Faculty members and students of Portland State College are sharing in an experience new to the State of Oregon-higher education through the medium of a state-supported urban institution. Since \V"orld War II an ever increasing portion of American college students attend such schools, established in the hearts of populous urban areas where the opportunity for higher education is augmented by the cultural amenities and economic advantages charac­ teristic to large metropolitan centers. A new institution each day forecasts its Own future. And, acutely aware of this, the men and women of Portland State are proceeding with thought and purpose. They are ex­ amining the place of the institution in the life of the community and the student body. They are exploring new curricular concepts. Theyare demonstrating that capable young people can earn for themselves a good education without sacrifice of benefits from participation in studen t activities. In the years to come, when you are Portland -State College alumni, you will be proud to remember that you helped "forecast the future" of a proud and respected institution. John R. Richards Chancellor 26