Today in the History of the University of Illinois

• 1861: ...ntry found time to take a break from its war mongering to admit Kansas as the 24 th state on January 29, and Colorado and Nevada were first organized into United States territories on February 28 and March 2, respectively. The literary classic Great Expectations by Charles Dickens was published in this year, providing ample fodder for literary critics for nearly a century and a half. The cost of t... (Harvest)
• 1867: ...st act that only northern states had previously enjoyed. Harvest The incentives that Urbana and Champaign had offered Springfield were too great for the legislature to pass up and on February 28, 1867, 6 years and 7 days after chartering the Champaign-Urbana Institute, Governor Richard J. Oglesby signed the Griggs Bill into effect, granting the Illinois Industrial University its charter. 10 On Tue... (Genesis)

• 1856: ...he proposition had been presented to congress by the legislature of Illinois. And it was still another year before the idea of such a grant of land came to his attention, although on February 28, 1856, three months after he entered congress, Mr. Morrill had .introduced a resolution in the house of representatives that "the committee on agriculture be requested to enquire into the expediency of est... (Book - History of the University (Powell))
• 1867: ...mber 18, 1867, p. 548. "Voted April 10, 1867; in proceedings of the supervisors' meetings, p. 518. K ,The University Located 269 county committee in its report included in the law of February 28, 1867, at 450,000. There came to the treasury of Champaign county one hundred and forty-seven lots, the residue of those unsold and turned over to Champaign county by Stoughton and Babcock in May, 1867.29 ... (Book - History of the University (Powell))
• 1867: ...building 546,500 . Rest in laboratory 95,000 1,676,000 r f COO,000 len s residence 11 u n i t s a l , building projects 5,5 f,500 . V The University of I l l i n o i s uras chartered February 28, 1867, by the state ger. ral assembly as the I l l i n o i s I n d u s t r i a l unlv 3ity I t has t 3 ::nc Ion of beir the land grant college f the s t a t e In Lch the la z t :oll move nt o r i g i n a t... (Reference Folder - 1939)
• 1867: ...made by members of the Foundation Board of Directors, who are elected by the Alumni Association. Members of Actually, the day the University opened, in 1868. The University was chartered Feb. 28, 1867. will bejviaid about this Ah je mohtro to c o m e . ' Gap fuU estimates how that at least l,000;D M ai be needed for the cost of the building flfc ex, and 300,000 for the equipment and fttfnishings. ... (UI Foundation Series - Bulletin 6 (1937))
• 1867: ...t the University in idleness, or without full mental or industrial occupation." This Act passed the House by a vote of sixty-six to ten, the Senate by eighteen to seven, and was approved Feb. 28, 1867. The immediate result was a huge celebration in Champaign. Mar. 8 Passage of Supplemental Bill, providing that on the failure of the county authorities to comply with the requirements of the Act by J... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1867: ...offer of Champaign County, and, subject to certain conditions, located the University at Urbana. Governor Oglesby approved the act incorporating the Illinois Industrial University, February 28th, 1867. This act provided that five trustees were to be appointed from each of the three grand judicial districts of the state, and one trustee from each of the thirteen congressional districts, who with th... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1867: proved February 28, 1867, as amended by acts appro March 8, 1867, May 7, 1873, April 17, 1877, May II. I - . , . .Inn 1 , 1885, and June 15, 1887, is the governing body ol the I oiversity, and exercises jurisdiction in all m... (Booklet - UI Senate Committee for Establishing UI Constitution (1915))
• 1867: ...d under the protection of the general laws which govern all citizens. The Board of Trustees derives its powers from a charter granted by the General Assembly, evidenced by the Act of February 28, 1867. Illinois Revised Statutes, 1941, Chapter 144, Section 22, ff., to 57. This charter provides t h a t the University "shall have perpetual succession, have power to contract and be contracted with, to... (Booklet - UI Charter of Freedom (1942))
• 1867: February 28, 1867. Within ten days after the passage of the bill, the Governor of Illinois was required to appoint twenty-eight trustees to administer and govern the University. Upon completion of the organization of ... (Book - History of Illinois Land Grant Endowment)
• 1867: ...ng." Needless to say this amendment was promptly tabled. The bill having withstood all assaults was read a third time and passed by the senate with a vote of eighteen to seven, and on February 28, the bill was signed by the governor. Thus the long contest on the question of location was finally closed. Immediately upon the passage of this bill both houses hastened to take action to protect themsel... (Book - History of the University (Powell))
• 1867: Approved, February 28, 1867. Session. L., 111., 1867, p. 123 AN ACT supplemental to an act entitled " A n act to provide for the organization, endowment, and maintenance of the Illinois Industrial University ' Section I. Be it ... (Book - History of the University (Powell))
• 1867: ...ice of some of the more i m p o r t a n t steps taken during the subsequent fifty years. The University of Illinois was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly of the State on February 28, 1867. This action was taken under the terms of an act of the Federal Congress, known as the "Morrill Land Grant," whereby the national government was empowered to give to each state in the Union public la... (Dedication - Talbot Lab)
• 1867: ...al Railroad. It was first opened for the reception of students on MONDAY, the SECOND DAY o r MARCH, 1868. The Industrial University was founded by an act of the Legislature, approved February 28, 1867, and endowed by the Congressional grant of four hundred and eighty thousand acres of land scrip under the law providing for Agricultural Colleges. It was further enriched by the donation of Champaign... (Course Catalog - 1868 )
• 1867: ... Central Railroad. It was first opened for the reception of students on Monday, the 2d day of March, 1868. The Industrial University was founded by an act of the Legislature, approved February 28,1867, and endowed by the Congressional grant of four hundred and eighty thousand acres of land scrip, under the law providing for Agricultural Colleges. It was further enriched by the donation of Champaig... (Course Catalog - 1868-1869 VERSION A)
• 1867: ... Central Railroad. It was first opened for the reception of students on Monday, the 2d day of March, 1868. The Industrial University was founded by an act of the Legislature, approved February 28,1867, and endowed by the Congressional grant of four hundred and eighty thousand acres of land scrip, under the law providing for Agricultural Colleges. It was further enriched by the donation of Champaig... (Course Catalog - 1868-1869 VERSION B)
• 1867: ...d various sums for permanent improvements, as well as for maintenance. The present value of the entire property and assets is estimated at 1,600,000. The institution was incorporated February 28, 1867, under the name of the Illinois Industrial University, and placed under the control of a Board of Trustees, constituted of the Governor, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the President of ... (Course Catalog - 1899-1900)
• 1867: ...n the Chicago branch of the Illinois Central Railroad, and at the crossing of the Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Railway. It was founded by an act of the Legislature, approved February 28, 1867, and endowed by .the Congressional grant of four hundred and e't-glvty thousand acres of land scrip, under the law providing for Agricultural Colleges. It was further enriched by the donation of Cham... (Course Catalog - 1869-1870)
• 1867: ...d various sums for permanent improvements, as well as for maintenance. The present value of the entire property and assets is estimated at 1,600,000. The institution was incorporated February 28, 1867, under the name of the Illinois Industrial University, and placed under the control of a Board of Trustees, constituted of the Governor, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the President of ... (Course Catalog - 1898-1899)
• 1871: ...Chief O. n . Dennis. Foreman 0. W. Palmer. Business Manager J. H. Moree. SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION. Young Men's Literary Society. Motto: "Through Nature up to Nature's God." Organized February 28th, 1871. Meets in Society's Hall every Friday at 7 P. M. President. M. M. Stacy. Secretary, J. B. Moffett. UNIVERSITY BATTALION. Lieutenant Wm. T. Wood, TJ. S. A., Commander, and Professor of Military Scienc... (Course Catalog - 1880-1881)
• 1871: ...s. 3 Miss.T. M.'liammett, 3 J. C. Bley, 3 Miss E M. Watson, 3 , F. M. Pletcher, 3 A. E Davii, 3. Young Men's Literary Society; Motto: "Through Nature up to Nature's God." Organized February 28th, 1871; meets in Society's Hall every Friday evening at 7 o'clock ILUNI. p. M. Executive Committee H M Beardnley, J. A W. P. Johnson, President. Allen,'Miss Macknet, F. W. Hatch, Miss Mc- E. Pblllirick, Sec... (Course Catalog - 1878-1879)
• 1871: ...iday at 7 p. m. W. F. Spradling, President. W. A. Thompson, Secretary. SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION. Young Men's Literary Society. Motto : " Through Nature up to Nature's God." Organized February 28th, 1871. Meets in Soeiety's Hall, every Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Elisha Lee; President. R. P. Coburn, Secretary. Y. M. C. A. Room on second floor of Dormitory. Devotional meetings Wednesdays at 6.30 p. m... (Course Catalog - 1877-1878 Version A)
• 1871: Organized February 28th, 1871 ; meetings held in Society Hall every Friday at 7 o'clock, P. M., T. S. Abbott, President. J. F. Schmeltzer, Secretary. Y. M. c. A. Room on first floor of Dormitory. Devotional meetings Wednesdays at... (Course Catalog - 1876-1877)
• 1871: Organized February 28th, 1871; meetings held in Society Hall every Friday at 7 o'clock p M. T. T. Williams, President. W. Morava, Secretary. ALETHENAI. Young Ladies' Literary Society. Mot to: "Apo tou dunasthai, pros to einat." O... (Course Catalog - 1875-1876)
• 1871: Feb. 28. Scientific Association organized (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1895: ...nstructor in Biology in Hyde Park High School, 433 57th St. Moore, Albert Cutts, B.L., Capt., Clerk, O. R. N. Co., 209 Sumach St., Walla Walla,Wash. Powers, Mark, B.S., died at Evanston, Feb. 28, 1895. Richards, Albert L., U. S. Supt., Rock Island. U. S. Engineers' Office. Rinaker, John Irving, Jr., Architect, Springfield. Franklin Building. ,252 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. Spear, Grant Warner, B.S., ... (Course Catalog - 1894-1895)
• 1897: Feb. 28 A series of meetings was held in the interest of the Young Men's Christian Association. Dr. Clarence A. Barbour of New York, " D a d " Elliott, and other assisted. The annual dinner and business ,I XXXII ... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1900: Feb. 28 German Club organized. ,ANNALS LXI March 13 Unveiling of Library mural paintings. Department of Domestic Science established (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1901: Feb. 28 Installation of Sigma Rho Chapter of Beta Theta P i (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1912: February 28 Second performance of " P h a r a o h ' s P a l a c e , " historical play given by Architectural Club (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1913: February 28 Student volunteers cleaned walks to prevent spread of scarlet fever. Sigma Tau, national engineering fraternity installed (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1914: February 28 Fraternity averages showed Beta Thets P i in lead of fraternities, and Gamma Phi Beta of sororities (Book - Early History of University (1916))
• 1917: Feb. 28. The Zimmennami note i: published through the associated Tress (War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 49)
• 1924: ...race D. Phillips, '05, has accepted the position of Children's Librarian in the Wilmette Public Library. Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Stigers Marie Hedrick, M9 announce the birth of a son on February 28th. Lillian Guinn, 'lO-'ll, will teach cataloging this summer in the Chautauqua summer school. Edith C. Ware is now head of the Reference Department of the U. S. Air Service Library, Washington, D. C. Sabr... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 5)
• 1924: ...race D. Phillips, '05, has accepted the position of Children's Librarian in the Wilmette Public Library. Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Stigers Marie Hedrick, M9 announce the birth of a son on February 28th. Lillian Guinn, 'lO-'ll, will teach cataloging this summer in the Chautauqua summer school. Edith C. Ware is now head of the Reference Department of the U. S. Air Service Library, Washington, D. C. Sabr... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 4)
• 1926: ...t Michigan J a n . 22 Iowa a t Illinois Feb. 5 'Minnesota at Illinois Feb. 7 Ohio State at Illinois Feb. 12- Illinois at Iowa Feb. 16 Northwestern at Illinois Feb. 25 Michigan at Illinois Feb. 28 Wisconsin a t Illinois Mar. 5 Illinois at Wisconsin INDIANA J a n . 8 Indiana at Wisconsin J a n . 10 Indiana at Minnesota J a n . 17 Indiana at Northwestern J a n . 22 Michigan a t Indiana J a n . 29 Chi... (Book - Overview of University of Illinois for Chicago Alumni (1926))
• 1926: ...t Michigan J a n . 22 Michigan at Indiana J a n . 24 Minnesota at Michigan Feb. 15 Michigan a t Purdue Feb. 19 Indiana at Michigan Feb. 22 Chicago at Michigan Feb. 25 Michigan at Illinois Feb. 28- Purdue a t Michigan Mar. 5 Michigan a t Chicago Mar: 7 Iowa at Michigan Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. MINNESOTA 3 Illinois at Minnesota 8 Michigan at Minnesota 10 Indiana at... (Book - Overview of University of Illinois for Chicago Alumni (1926))
• 1926: ... Iowa at Purdue J a n . 15 -Minnesota at Purdue J a n . 21 Purdue at Chicago Feb. 12 Purdue at Ohio State Feb. 15 Michigan at Purdue Feb. 19 Purdue a t Iowa Feb. 23 Northwestern at Purdue Feb. 28 Purdue at Michigan Mar. 5 Purdue at Minnesota Mar. 7 Purdue at Northwestern Mar. 12 Chicago at Purdue WISCONSIN J a n . 8 Indiana at Wisconsin J a n . 10 Ohio State at Wisconsin J a n . 15 Wisconsin at No... (Book - Overview of University of Illinois for Chicago Alumni (1926))
• 1926: ...rn J a n . 17 Wisconsin at Chicago J a n . 22 Northwestern at Wisconsin Feb. 12 Chicago at Wisconsin Feb. 19 Wisconsin at Ohio State Feb. 22 Iowa at Wisconsin Feb. 26 Wisconsin at Indiana Feb. 28 Wisconsin at Illinois Mar. 5 Illinois at Wisconsin Mar. 11 Wisconsin at Iowa Advertising W h a t becomes of the university g r a d u a t e s after leaving college T h e y go into all b r a n c h e s of bu... (Book - Overview of University of Illinois for Chicago Alumni (1926))
• 1946: Goodwin on February 28, 1946, has been announced. The wedding was held at the Westwood Community Methodist Church, Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Goodwin has been reference librarian of the University of California at Los Angeles... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 38)
• 1947: ...Alexandria, .Minnesota, Public Library. Arthur E. Gropp, M.A 31, has accepted the directorship of the i W Library School of the University of Montevideo, Uruguay, for the year ending February 28, 1947. This is an unusual honor for a foreigner m that country. The School, created by a law of August 21. 1945, is a part of the University's School of Economic and Administrative Sciences. It has a facul... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 38)