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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) - Softcover
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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
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the events surrounding the inauguration of Andrew Sloan Draper as President of the University of Illinois in 1894. The author provides a detailed account of the ceremony, including the speeches given by various dignitaries, as well as the historical context of the event. The book also explores the broader significance of the inauguration, discussing the role of the university in the development of the state of Illinois and the nation as a whole. The author argues that the inauguration of Draper marked a turning point in the history of the university, and that his leadership helped to shape the institution into the world-renowned center of learning it is today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331384243_0
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