University of Illinois - Illio Yearbook (Urbana Champaign, IL)

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Diuoixax. jgmycriu' Bciiiusc. Usiviizsiivl-1.111 T E .,-..-1-' 5-51, ,...- J, 4x7 .Sf C' ..-f-X. wr 189-1. Acting Regent l3urrill's lirief administration w as marked as an era of improvement in internal feeling. Andrew Sloan Draper, president from 189-1 to 1911-1. was the chief administrator of thc L'niversity in the period which saw it change from a teclmical school to a true L'niversity'. Great changes in internal organi- zation, in liusiness practices and educational plans were adopted, many' of which stand to this day. Numerous Colleges and Schools were organized: the Seliool of Law in 1896 lhecoming the College of l.aw in 1911111, the School of Xlusic in 1897, the School of Pharmacy in 1896. the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1891 the Ialirary School in 1897, the School of Den- tistry' in 19111. and the Engineering lfxperiment Station in 19113. Ifnrollments grew, liuildings were con- structed. and under President Draper. the L'nivcrsity of lllinois was hrst recognized as one of the great universities of America, President lfdmund .lanes james. who served from 1911-1 to 19211 continued the great worlt uf President Draper. in assemliling a distinguished faculty. his ad- ministration was characterized hy the emphasis on great teaching and high academic ideals. ln 1913. the College of Literature and Arts. and College of Sciences were united to form the College of Lilieral ,-Xrts and Sciences. The School of lfducation, established in 19115 was made a College in 1918, the College of Commerce and Business :Xdministration was estalilished in 1915g the State Surveys on the campus were united into the State Natural History Sui'vey in 191'. President David Kinley. acting president from 1919 to 19211 and president from 19211 to 19311. carried the work of his two predecessors to a logical conclusion. 1Yhere President Draper had perhaps centered his work on internal organization and administration. President james had emphasized academic ideal and the liuilding of a great faculty, President Kinley con- tinued these two activities and in addition sealed sound relationships with the oHieials and people of the State. An extensive building program was carried on. and the deeade was one of great confidence in the L'niversity. QA President Harry 1Yoodl1urn Chase. serving from 19311 to 1933. saw the addition of three units: the College of lfine and Applied Arts in 19?-1, the School of Physical lfducation in 1932. and the lfvtension Di- vision in 1933g the School of journalism was estalw- lished in 192f under President liinley. During the administration of President Chase. the L'niversity undertook a vast program of self examination which resulted in marlted administrative changes. .Xcting President .Xrthur Il. Daniels served for one year from 1933 to 1934. as the interim chief administra- tor lietw een the aduiinistrations of President Chase and President 1Yillard. President Daniels had served on the faculty' under four presidents. and for many years was dean of the Graduate School, President pXrtliur Cutts 1Yillard. elected in 19?-1 and the present president of the L'niversity'. an internation- ally' famous engineer liefore his election as president. has continued the distinguished work of the Presidents who have preceded him. He has already seen the L'iiiversity grow to its greatest enrollment of students and faculty. Under his administration. the three col- leges of the L'nivcrsity' in Chicago. Xledicine. Dentistry. and Pharmacy have reached new standards of organi- zation and professional recognition. Research and in- ternal organilatiou have progressed. Perhaps the out- standing' worlt of President 1Yillard to date has lieen a liuilding program which has reached every phase of student life and which has included the new lllini Union lluilding. touching the social life of the student, the Residence Halls for Klen meeting' living needs. the addition In Xlcliinley' ldospitill for lietter health facili- ties. Gregory Hall. a new classroom liuilding. an ad- dition to the lilrrary. a new pow er plant which services the University in its operation. and the new Xatural Resources liuilding which deals in research and state services, At present his duties are centered in direct- ing the activities of the L'niversity' to malte the great- est possihle contriliution to the nation in its emergency. --lfiufn ll. 'ltitsifit 23

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OF TRUSTEES The lfniversity of Illinois is 75 years old this year. It is still in its youth as compared with many sister institutions, but its record is one of achieve- ment and service, and it is rich in traditions of which students, faculty. and alumni may well be proud. The founders of the University were men of great vision and courage, but even many of their fondest hopes have been exceeded. What those who have gone before us have done during the first 75 years of the University's life will be an inspiration to achieve even greater glory in the future. Alumni of the University have previously served in two major wars. As this is being written. over 8,000 are now in the armed forces of our country and their number is steadily increasing. Over 350 members of the faculty and staff are now partici- z- ...V A ,fa- Kxtu A Minn l'uiw.ltf,'.x litfaol of Invert, pating in military and other defense services. When the war is over. they will have become a part of a great lllini tradition of service to their country. On the home front. the R.O.T.C. is carrying on its training of over -Lino men. and the educational program of the University has been accelerated. Scientific research and special courses of instruc- tion on war problems are important contributions of staff members. In the name of the Board of Trustees of the University of lllinois l extend greetings to all lllini and our felicitations to the entire University family on this Tith anniversary of our Alma Xlater. qs- . 'K JENQIFN 1t'ss1xi,HtAi Kill Hu yoxxrv XX ni un l,lVIINt.-SIGN f if 6 l KARRAKFR Gonuox Motu v 1 5 ,tx sf lx: - ' 3.4 wg... xg .. I .y.u.- , '-asv Q ti AIO . FURNUI Gmtsio Duls 1 S