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Caption: Course Catalog - 1868
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14 Illinois Industrial University. together with such other scientific, literary, and philosophical studies as may be useful to develop the mind and practical talent. It is hoped that at an early day this Department of the University may be fully developed, and an institution of solid worth, rather than of mere splendid pretension, maybe opened to young men who wish to fit themselves for the arduous and riskful responsibilities of the merchant and business man. The course in Bookkeeping will be opened at once, and the full course will be developed as soon as the wants of students shall demand it. LECTURE COURSES. It is a part of the plan of the University to provide courses of lectures in special departments of knowledge and art. These lectures will be given by regular members of the Faculty, or by emiuent scholars and authors whose services may be secured for this purpose. Dr. John A. Warder, the eminent American pomologist, has already accepted an appointment, and will deliver, during the winter term, a course of lectures on fruit growing, etc. Rev. Edward Eggleston, an eminent writer and editor, is also under appointment as lecturer on English Literature, and negotiations are in progress to secure other lecturers. A weekly lecture is delivered to all the students, on manners, formation of habits and character; on the conditions of health, happiness, and success in life ; on the general duties and affairs of life ; on methods of study, courses of reading, etc. AGRICULTURAL LECTURE SESSION. It is also in contemplation to hold at the University, during the winter, a lecture session of two weeks, for several courses of lectures on the several branches of Agricultural and Horticultural science, to be delivered by gentlemen of eminent acquirements and experience in these departments. Due notice of the time of this course will be given. It is hoped and expected that these lectures will bring together a large number of the practical farmers and fruit growers of this and adjoining States, and that discussions of great value will follow the several lectures. Arrangements will be made to provide board at reasonable rates, and comfortable quarters, for as many as may attend.
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