1960
Citation:
The title of defender especially befits Mr. Simon D. Den Uyl, who in a world marked by the astonishing conquest of matter, energy, and space, has dedicated his interest and endeavor to the cause of those colleges committed to guard and maintain the integrity of the philosophical and humanistic disciplines which make man aware of his spiritual origin and destiny, developing him as a person at once morally mature and intellectually accomplished.
To Mr. Den Uyl, of the stout heart, the warm sense of humor, the soul of unflinching honor who for long years has given unflinching devotion to the ideal of free enterprise in education, Mercy College is proud to present on this occasion a merited accolade.
Awarded the first day of June, 1960 by Sr. Mary Lucille, RSM, President, Mercy College of Detroit.