When did the tradition of the Norlin Charge to graduates at Commencement begin?
1943 is the year President Stearns first started using the Norlin charge in the commencement addresses. Please read the following: Commencement Address, June 14, 1943 entitled, “A Travel Guide for the Future.” Excerpt: “Members of the Classes of 1943 here and elsewhere: In addressing you for this last time as students of the University, I cannot do better than use the words with which my distinguished predecessor addressed the graduating classes some years ago. Perhaps in this way we can perpetuate, in some small measure at least, for you and for me, his influence, his wisdom, his warmth and his very human presence. I speak to you now in the words of George Norlin.” Building and Facility Names Aden Hall Frederic Edward Aden, registrar and counselor, 1929-1943. Andrews Hall George A. Andrews, early benefactor of the University. Arnett Hall Anthony Arnett, early benefactor of the University. Baker Hall James H. Baker, 3rd president, 1892-1914. Balch Field House Roland Balch, swimming coa
