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

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During a Distinguished Century of Progress ,ww 1 Wm' From the Old Green Street, used by the student body of 50 in 1868. . . '1From a distinguished past-a promising future set the theme for the University of Illinois Centennial, observed from February 28, 1967 to March ll, 1968. Officially designated the Centennial Year by the Board of Trustees, it served as a celebra- tion of past events and as a thoughtful reminder ofthe many chal' lenges which a University must face during its growth. One of the questions often asked is: why the specific dates for the, Centennial year? Records show that on February 28, 1867, Gov. Richard J. Oglesby signed the bills approved by the Illinois Legislature establishing and locating the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. March 11, 1869, marked the formal opening of the new institution, then called Illinois Industrial University. Five maior events, under the direction of Dean Fred H. Turner, were designated for the observation. The first day of the Centen- nial was opened by events in the state capitol. Honors Day in May celebrated the scholastic achievements of teachers and students. .Iune commencement in 1967 honored the graduating class designated by the Board of Trustees as the Centennial Class. Last September, the New Year Convocation marked the fourth major event. This included a reunion of alumni Illini Achievement Award recipients. The fifth and final event of the year was a week-long celebration in March of 1968. Classes were dismissed one day, allowing students and faculty to attend celebration activities. These five maior events set the pace for campus activities throughout the year. Other Centennial oriented events included the Homecoming, 1'I's on 100, and the Star Course Centennial Series. . . .tothe familiar campus rush known to over 30,000 Illini today, 27

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l J l i ii l i 'l i l l i l 1 i l , T i l the Same throughout the Past IOO Years at Illinois ii yy ,.i ' ' ' 5344 Wagga Autos in i920 were less dependable but more functional than l968 cars. n the past, students of the l94O's were served in this Union room. ' 'Qs K . Years pass, enrollment grows and building change as do hous- ing and transportation facilities at the U of I. The University will continue to develop and retain traditions long alter her Centennial year. One hundred years has brought drastic changes in university life. The turn of the century found U of I students buying Arrow collars ond shirts for 25a and Sl.5O, silk socks for 5Oit, silk ties for a low price of Sl and fine custom-made suits ranging from S3 to Sl5. The smokers on campus had to pay only l5it for 22 ciga- rettes or 54 if they wanted a tin of tobacco. The College Inn, 5lO E. Green, offered anyone a complete meal for 206. .iff , Now students serve themselves in the Union's casual surroundings. Today bikes and cars are used during any weather by almost everyone, fs- ray:-fgliislwa Kg' V -t arse.,- .vm