The Monan Years

The University’s new president in September 1972, on the cover of the alumni magazine. (Photograph courtesy of John J. Burns Library Archive)

After the acquisition (in 1974) of the Newton Campus, Fr. Monan shows plans for the Law School’s relocation to the new site to Law School Dean Richard Huber, on March 3, 1975. (Photograph courtesy of John J. Burns Library Archive)

In his office, 1974. (Photograph courtesy of John J. Burns Library Archive)

With Cardinal Medeiros during Commencement, 1974. (Photograph courtesy of John J. Burns Library Archive)

Stopping on the Dust Bowl in the 1970s. (Photograph courtesy of John J. Burns Library Archive)

At the 1982 Harvard Commencement, with Harvard president Derek Bok (left), Mother Teresa, and her companion. Fr. Monan received an honorary doctoral degree for providing “fresh strength to the mission of an admirable neighbor.” (Photograph by Lee Pellegrini)

At the 1982 Boston College Commencement with University trustee David Nelson ’57, JD’60, H’79, and Vice President George H.W. Bush. (Photograph by JET Photography)

St. Patrick’s Day dinner in Washington, D.C., in 1986: Fr. Monan shared the dais with, from left, Irish Prime Minister Garret FitzGerald, Tip O’Neill, and President Ronald Reagan. (Photograph by Lee Pellegrini)

With President Ronald Reagan, Doug Flutie '85, and U.S. Representative Silvio Conte, JD’49, in 1986. (Photograph courtesy of John J. Burns Library Archive)

Fr. Monan with honorary degree recipient Lionel Richie at Commencement, on May 19, 1986. (Photograph by Gary Wayne Gilbert)

The Conte Forum dedication ceremony on November 1, 1988. From left are athletic director Bill Flynn, Corinne Conte, Fr. Monan, and U.S. Representative Silvio Conte, JD’49. (Photograph by Gary Wayne Gilbert)

In his office, 1989. (Photograph by Gary Wayne Gilbert)

Fr. Monan with executive vice president (1973–91) Frank B. Campanella (left) and chief financial officer (1970–91) John R. Smith. (Photograph by Gary Wayne Gilbert)

Fr. Monan with Vice President Peg Dwyer during “A Legacy of Excellence” tribute event in Conte Forum on May 1, 1996. (Photographer unknown)

Fr. Monan with Senator Edward Kennedy and his wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, in Bapst Library’s Gargan Hall in 2008. (Photograph by Gary Wayne Gilbert)

Chancellor Monan and University President William P. Leahy, SJ, presenting University trustee John M. Connors Jr ’63, H’07 with the Andrew Carney Medal for distinguished lay leadership, on October 11, 2008. (Photograph by Rose Lincoln)

At the Mass of the Holy Spirit on O'Neill Plaza, 2010. (Photograph by Suzanne Camarata)

Fr. Monan speaking at the 40th anniversary celebration of the University’s Lonergan Institute, on June 19, 2013. (Photograph by Lee Pellegrini)