
Norlin's Watch

In 1912 students presented George Norlin, professor and Greek department chair, with a pocket watch for significant contributions to the CU sports program. As Athletic Board chair, he instilled the athletic philosophy of “a spirit of mutual trust, friendly rivalry and true sportsmanship� into the region’s intercollegiate athletics programs. Norlin became CU’s president in 1919 and oversaw the campus architectural master plan, led the university through the Depression and was a proponent of academic freedom and excellence.
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