Title
Program for Formal Opening of the Stedman Hall of Science. September 1-6, 1963
Subject
Central Methodist University (Fayette, Mo.)
Description
Program for Formal Opening of the Stedman Hall of Science, from Monday to Friday, September 1-6, 1963. 4 pages, folded pamphlet.
Creator
Central Methodist University, Smiley Memorial Library
Date
1963
Rights
Creative Commons License
Format
PDF, 1.97MB
Language
English
Identifier
ARC020304_FormalOpeningStedmanHallofScience1963.pdf
Coverage
Text
FORMAL OPENING OF THE
STEDMAN HALL OF SCIENCE
SEPTEMBER FIRST TO SIXTH 1963
SAMUEL LEE STEDMAN
The largest benefactor in the history of Central Methodist College Samuel Lee Stedman was born in Sedalia, Missouri, where he graduated from Smith-Cotton High School. After completing his secondary education he entered Central Methodist College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1935 with his major field of study in economics. The late Dean E. P. Puckett, of Central, recognized Stedman’s aptitude for business and recommended that he continue his studies in the Graduate School of Business at Harvard University where he was awarded the Master of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1937.
After graduation from Harvard he began his business career with J. S. Bache and Co., where he specialized in analyzing securities and investment portfolios for clients. During this time he pursued the study of law in the evening classes of the City College of New York and attained the degree of Bachelor of Law in 1940.
After a period of service in the United States Army he returned to J. S. Bache and Co., and in January of 1952 he became as- sociated with the firm in which he later became a partner, the Carl M. Loeb, Rhoades and Co., of New York City.
Becoming one of the most powerful young men of Wall Street, Samuel Stedman never forgot the school that had given him his background for success. Throughout the years he was one of the colleges most loyal alumni, giving both of his time and his material resources.
In 1952 Dr. Stedman was honored by Central as a distinguished alumnus and in 1960 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. He was elected a member of the Board of Curators in 1959, and frequently made trips back to the campus to discuss college matters.
It was because of his wish to repay his alma mater for his education and to show his appreciation for the success he had achieved in the business world that Stedman gave one million dollars to Central Methodist College to build a new science building on the campus. It had been his desire that the name of the donor be kept anonymous but before the final financial transaction for the building had been completed, Dr. Stedman died unexpectedly at the early age of 44. However, his will carried out his plans for the college to have this building.
By arrangement with the widow of Mr. Stedman and by vote of the Central Methodist College Board of Curators, it was decided tlfiat the new science building be designated as the Stedman Hall of Science.
The unselfishness of one man in sharing his fortune with others will make it possible for thousands of young men and women to have the opportunity to build a better foundation for their own success. It is to the memory of Samuel Lee Stedman that we dedicate this building.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
1:30 p.m. —The cutting of the ribbons and the official opening of the Stedman Hall of Science.
5:00 p.m. -- Freshman Convocation
Paul H. Linn Memorial Church
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
ALUMNI DAY
Tours of the Stedman Hall of Science will be conducted throughout the day.
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. Byron Riegel
Director of chemical research for the G. D. Searle Co., pharmaceutical firm. THE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY HALL 2:30 p.m. — Reception for Alumni and Guests
Epple Parlors of Howard—Payne North.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. Urner Liddel
Chief of Sciences of the Lunar and Planetary Programs, National Areonautics and Space Administration.
THE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY HALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. Frits W. Went
Director of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, Missouri
PAUL H. LINN MEMORIAL CHURCH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. George K. Schweitzer
Professor of chemistry and lecturer in religion at the University of Tennessee.
PAUL H. LINN MEMORIAL CHURCH
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
10:30 a.m. — Address Dr. Homer Edward Newell
Director of the Office of Space Sciences, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Following the address, the Stedman Hall of Science will be dedicated and ground will be broken for the new Men's Dormitory.
STEDMAN HALL OF SCIENCE
SEPTEMBER FIRST TO SIXTH 1963
SAMUEL LEE STEDMAN
The largest benefactor in the history of Central Methodist College Samuel Lee Stedman was born in Sedalia, Missouri, where he graduated from Smith-Cotton High School. After completing his secondary education he entered Central Methodist College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1935 with his major field of study in economics. The late Dean E. P. Puckett, of Central, recognized Stedman’s aptitude for business and recommended that he continue his studies in the Graduate School of Business at Harvard University where he was awarded the Master of Arts degree in Business Administration in 1937.
After graduation from Harvard he began his business career with J. S. Bache and Co., where he specialized in analyzing securities and investment portfolios for clients. During this time he pursued the study of law in the evening classes of the City College of New York and attained the degree of Bachelor of Law in 1940.
After a period of service in the United States Army he returned to J. S. Bache and Co., and in January of 1952 he became as- sociated with the firm in which he later became a partner, the Carl M. Loeb, Rhoades and Co., of New York City.
Becoming one of the most powerful young men of Wall Street, Samuel Stedman never forgot the school that had given him his background for success. Throughout the years he was one of the colleges most loyal alumni, giving both of his time and his material resources.
In 1952 Dr. Stedman was honored by Central as a distinguished alumnus and in 1960 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. He was elected a member of the Board of Curators in 1959, and frequently made trips back to the campus to discuss college matters.
It was because of his wish to repay his alma mater for his education and to show his appreciation for the success he had achieved in the business world that Stedman gave one million dollars to Central Methodist College to build a new science building on the campus. It had been his desire that the name of the donor be kept anonymous but before the final financial transaction for the building had been completed, Dr. Stedman died unexpectedly at the early age of 44. However, his will carried out his plans for the college to have this building.
By arrangement with the widow of Mr. Stedman and by vote of the Central Methodist College Board of Curators, it was decided tlfiat the new science building be designated as the Stedman Hall of Science.
The unselfishness of one man in sharing his fortune with others will make it possible for thousands of young men and women to have the opportunity to build a better foundation for their own success. It is to the memory of Samuel Lee Stedman that we dedicate this building.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
1:30 p.m. —The cutting of the ribbons and the official opening of the Stedman Hall of Science.
5:00 p.m. -- Freshman Convocation
Paul H. Linn Memorial Church
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
ALUMNI DAY
Tours of the Stedman Hall of Science will be conducted throughout the day.
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. Byron Riegel
Director of chemical research for the G. D. Searle Co., pharmaceutical firm. THE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY HALL 2:30 p.m. — Reception for Alumni and Guests
Epple Parlors of Howard—Payne North.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. Urner Liddel
Chief of Sciences of the Lunar and Planetary Programs, National Areonautics and Space Administration.
THE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY HALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. Frits W. Went
Director of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, Missouri
PAUL H. LINN MEMORIAL CHURCH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
1:30 p.m. — Address Dr. George K. Schweitzer
Professor of chemistry and lecturer in religion at the University of Tennessee.
PAUL H. LINN MEMORIAL CHURCH
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
10:30 a.m. — Address Dr. Homer Edward Newell
Director of the Office of Space Sciences, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Following the address, the Stedman Hall of Science will be dedicated and ground will be broken for the new Men's Dormitory.
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