Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1870 [PAGE 40]

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A regular examination of all the classes is made at the middle and close of each term. A record is kept of the standing of each student at all the examinations, and from this his final certificate of graduation is made up. THE UNIVERSITY UNIFORM. Under the authority of the act of incorporation, the Trustees have prescribed that all the students, after^their first term, shall wear the University uniform. The University cap is to be worn from the first. This uniform consists of a suit of cadet gray mixed cloth, of the same color and quality as that worn at West Point, f and manufactured by the same establishment. The coat is a single-breasted frock, buttoned to the chin, with standing collar, and a trimming of black'mohair cord on the shoulders, in loops. The vest is also single-breasted, buttoned to the chin, with standing collar. Buttons for coat and vest are manufactured expressly for the University. They are gilt, of medallion style, the design being a sheaf of wheat surrounded with the words, "Illinois Industrial University." The pants have a welt of dark blue in the outside seams. The suit is a very tasteful dress, and is substantial and enduring. An arrangement has been made with responsible parties to furnish the suits to students at reasonable rates. Students can procure them ready made on their arrival here. The University cap is of dark blue cloth, and ornamented with the initials I. I. U., surrounded by a silver wreath in front. The arms and equipments used in the drill are furnished by the State. Students will wear their uniform always on parade ; but in their rooms and at recitation, may wear other clothing. An army blouse or fatigue dress can be purchased at low rates by those who want it. HONORARY SCHOLARSHIPS. The Legislature prescribed that one honorary scholar shall be admitted from each county in the State. These scholarships, which are designed " for the benefit of the descendants of soldiers and seamen who served in the armies and navies of the United States during the late rebellion," entitled the incumbents to free tuition. The trustees have also authorized the faculty of the University to remit the tuition of worthy young men whose circumstances are such as to require this aid. Students desiring admission as honorary scholars, will apply to the county school superintendent for examination, and for a certificate of recommendation. PRIZE SCHOLARSHIPS. A movement has been started to secure in each county of the State the endowment of a prize^scholarship, with a permanent fund of $1,000 for each. The plan contemplates that the income of this fund shall be annually awarded to the best scholar, from the public schools of the county, who shall present himself as a candidate for the University. The scholarship shall be determined by a competitive examination, to be held in each county, under the