Repository: UIHistories Project: Dedication - Grainger Engineering Library [PAGE 3]

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The $34 million project was funded primarily by "a gift of $ 3 8.7 million from The Grain|er Foundation. The gift has created the largest "engineering library in the nation and sets^inew standard of excellence in information management and access and opens a new era in innovative research opportunity. Grainger Center stands as a model for academic technical libraries. Its users include not only the academic community but the international engineering and scientific community as well. With cutting edge computer-based communications technology, the Grainger Center is redefining the role of the traditional library by serving scholars and business professionals worldwide through electronic access to information. The facility follows in the grand tradition of libraries and the rich architectural tradition of the Urbana-Champaign campus while embracing tomorrows technologies. Hands-on demonstrations of these new technologies as well as tours throughout Grainger Center will be held immediately after the dedication until 4:30 p. m. Friday Evening 6:00 p.m. Illinois vs. Iowa Memorial Stadium, Zuppke Field Schedule is subject to alteration due to change in football kick-off time affected by television coverage. Special Sessions Saturday Morning 10:30 a.m. Pre-Gaine Picnic Luncheon The President's House, Gardens Hosted by President and Mrs. Stanley O. Ikenbemy. Saturday 1:30 p.m. Afternoon

National Advocates Luncheon and Meeting Thursday, October 13, at 11:30 a.m. Krannert Center, Foellinger Great Hall, Stage Foundation Board of Directors Meeting and annual organization session. Friday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. Harker Hall, Executive Conference Room Hospitality Center Thursday, October 13. 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Illini Union, Presidents Lounge and Pine Lounge Saturday, October 15, 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon Harker Hall, Lobby

Champagne Reception and Membership Dinner Krannert Center, Lobby Honoring members of the Foundation and Presidents Council,-; Hosted by the Officers and Directors of the University of Illinois foundation. Foundation President Gayl S. Pyatt, presiding. 9:15 p.m.

Cordials and Coffee