Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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TCHE SZHZE if fV5.L,D ti, N- lil 5 A f ll I lil! 3, it gf if f u-it lx 1, ,aj gg! iii- TS 1909. Entrance Examinations begin Wediiesclay, September 1, 8:00 a. m. Registration for First Semester, September 4, 6, 7, 8. Examination of Delinquent Students, Tuesday, September 7, 8:00 a. m. First Semester begins Wednesday, September 8, 10:00 a. m. Thanksgiving Recess begins VVednesday, November 24, 12:00 m. Thanksgiving Recess ends Monday, November 29, 1:00 p. m. Christmas Vacation begins Thursday, December 23, 12:00 m. 1910. Christmas Vacation ends Tuesday, January 4, 1:00 p. m. Q Wiiiter Course in Agriculture begins Monday, January 17, 8:00 a. m. First Semester ends Saturday, January 29, 12:00 m. Second Semester begins Monday, January 31, 8:00 a. m. Entrance Examinations begin Tuesday, May 31, 8:00 a. m. Commencement Day, Wediiesday, june 8.

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History of urdue University -ii-, HE founding of Purdue University was made possible by the Act of Congress approved July Z, 1862, appropriating public lands to the states for the purpose of aiding in the maintenance of colleges. This act states 5 Y?ii5i4W35i' that the chief object of these colleges shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical subjects, and including military drill, to teach such branches of learning as are related to Agriculture and the Me- chanic Arts, in order to promote the liberal and practical edu- cation ofthe industrial classes in the different pursuits and pro- fessions of life. It was necessary for the states to take steps in the mat- ter, and on March 6, 1865, the state of Indiana accepted the provisions of the Act of Congress, thus providing for the es- tablishment and maintenance of the institution. The location of the school was assured to Tippecanoe County by the generous offers made from its citizens. John Purdue gave one hundred acres of land and S150,000. This was increased by S50,000, subscribed by the citizens of the county, and by nearly one hundred acres more granted by citizens of West LaFayette. These assets, put to immediate use, formed a working basis. 13 Instruction was begun at Purdue in 187-1, and the first class, consisting of one man, was graduated in 1875. Since that time the development of the institution has been remark- able, as those who have seen its organization from the first can testify. The presidents- Richard Owen ........... .... 1 872-1874 A. C. Shortridge .. .... 187-1-1875 E. E. Wliite .... .... 1 875-1883 DI. H. Smart .... 1883-1900 VV. E. Stone .............................. . ...... 1900- have contributed greatly to the success of the University, and under their supervision the enrollment of students has in- creased from one to two thousand and the faculty from six members to one hundred and thirty-five. In accordance with the provisions of its foundation, the University offers courses of instruction in Agriculture, Applied Science, Mechanical. Civil. Electrical and Chemical Engin- eering, and Pharmacy. As an educational institution, Purdue University has come to be ranked with the best schools in the country. And its rapid growth. together with the interest in its work shown by practical business men, is conclusive proof of its success.