Proceedings and Addresses at the Inauguration of Andrew Sloan Draper, LL. D. As President of the University of Illinois: And at the Dedication of Engineering Hall, November 15, 1894 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Proceedings and Addresses at the Inauguration of Andrew Sloan Draper, LL. D. As President of the University of Illinois: And at the Dedication of Engineering Hall, November 15, 1894 (Classic Reprint)
Author: University Of Illinois
ISBN: 9780484703932

University Of Illinois

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ISBN 10: 0484703935 ISBN 13: 9780484703932

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Inauguration and dedication reveal a pivotal moment in the University of Illinois story.

This nonfiction volume presents the proceedings around the inauguration of President Andrew Sloan Draper and the dedication of Engineering Hall on November 15, 1894, including speeches, prayers, and the hopes of a growing state university.

The book frames the events in Urbana–Champaign, detailing how the university prepared for the ceremony, introduced its new leader, and celebrated a major new engineering facility. It blends historical context with the voices of students, faculty, alumni, and officials as they discuss education, public investment in higher learning, and the role of engineering in progress.
What you’ll encounter

A complete sequence of the day’s program, from opening music to the inaugural address
Excerpts and summaries of speeches about university mission, state support, and the future of education
Background on the Engineering Hall project, its design, construction, and purpose
Reflections on access, merit, and the responsibility of higher education to society

Ideal for readers of US university history, Illinois history, and the evolution of engineering education in the late 19th century.

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