Services set for President Emeritus Thomas Clifford Services for President Emeritus Thomas Clifford, who spent 21 years as UND's president, are detailed below. His association with this University spanned seven decades, beginning as a student in 1938. He joined the faculty in 1945 and served as a professor, dean, and vice president before being named president in 1971. When he retired in 1992, Tom Clifford tied John West (1933-1954) for the longest term as president. After retirement, he continued to work in development and fundraising for the University. * Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 524 Fifth Ave. N. * A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Wednesday, February 11, 2009 * Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., St. Michael’s Catholic Church Luncheon Reception 1 p.m., Ralph Engelstad Arena