Chancellor Carey H. Bostian and his wife greeting Chancellor Emeritus John W. Harrelson and his wife at formal dress party. (0004340) : Historical State

Chancellor Carey H. Bostian and his wife greeting Chancellor Emeritus John W. Harrelson and his wife at formal dress party.

Date:	1954
Description:	Carey Hoyt Bostian (1907-2000): Carey Hoyt Bostian obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 1930 and 1933, respectively. Bostian first joined NC State as Assistant Professor of Zoology in1930 but was promoted to Professor of Genetics prior to becoming Director of Instruction in the School of Agriculture, a position he held from 1946-1953. In 1953 he was named Chancellor of NC State College but returned to teaching in 1959 at his own request. Before retiring from NC State in 1973, Bostian participated in many areas of campus life including the Faculty Senate. In 1980, the University named Bostian Hall to honor the former Professor/Administrator. J. W. (John William) Harrelson (1885-1955): Harrelson graduated from N.C. State College in 1905 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree, staying on as an Instructor in Mathematics. In 1934 Harrelson became Head of the Mathematics Department. He served as an Officer in the Army Reserves and saw active duty in both World Wars. Between wars, he served as Director of the Department of Conservation, North Carolina from 1929-1933. Harrelson was Chancellor of N.C. State College from 1934-1953. During his 19 year administration Harrelson led State College through its two largest building programs, including 7 dorms, 11 new and 4 renovated teaching-research-extension buildings, a new library, Reynolds Coliseum, a College Union, and a nuclear reactor for civilian training. The NCSC student population was 1,800 in 1934 when he became Chancellor, and grew to 4,000 students when he retired in 1953. Harrelson Hall, the round classroom/office building facing the Brickyard at NC State, was named in his honor.
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