Hesperian student / (Lincoln [Neb.]) 1872-1885, December 10, 1886, Image 14

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    THE HESPERIAN.
The UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA,
IRVING J. MANATT Ph. D., LL. D., Chancellor.
Terms begin Sept. 16, 1886, January 4, and MarJi 31, 1887.
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The University is the head of the public educational sys
tem of the State. It aims to continue and complete the work
begun in the public schools, and secure to all an opportunity
of liberal culture in literature and science, and in such tech
nical and professional courses as shall from time to time be
added. These advantages arcofTercd to all free of charge for
tuition, without regard to sex or race, or place of residence,
, on the sole condition of possessing the intellectual and moral
'qualifications requisite for admission to such an institution.
t THE LATIN SCHOOL.
Sin this school preparation is afforded for the Undergraduate
Courses in the College of Literature, Science and the
Arts, and also for those in the Industrial College.
The preparatory studies run through two years. Applicants
for admission to the First Year will be examined on the fol
lowing subjects: English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography
and History of the United States. Graduates of
high schools accredited for the Minor Course
(now including Fairmont, Friend, Gibbon, Har
vard, Hebron, McCook, Sutton, Red Cloud and Wilbcr) arc
admitted to the Second Year class on presentation of diplo
mas. THE COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND
THE ARTS.
In this College are olfcrcd three Courses of Study, designat
ed as the Classical, the Scientific, and the Literary,
leading to the degrees of B. A., B. Sc, and B. L. respectively.
Graduates of the Latin School, or of the high schools ac
credited for the Major Course (including now Beatrice, Grand
Island, Kearney, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Flattsmouth and
Tekamah) are admitted to the. Freshman class on presentation
of diplomas.
THE INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE.
The Course in Agriculture offers a liberal education in the
sciences which bearupontiie Arts of Horticulture, Agricul
ture, Stock Growing and other rural occupations.
The Course in Civil Engineering offers such training as will
fit a young man for the practice of civil engineering.
The courses have recently been carefully revised, and arc
' now made equal to the other courses of the University. Stu
dents in this college attend classes with other university stu
dents, and have every advantage afforded by contact with
those studying in other departments, and the instruction of
trained and experienced University Professors.
For those who can spend but a year or two in study an
Elementary Course in Agriculture has been arrranged. Dur
ing the first year the studies pursued are Arithmetic, Algebra,
Elementary Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and Physics (Natur
al Philosophy), Civil Government, and lectures upon Agricul
ture. This year of study affords, also, an excellent short
course for teachers in the public schools.
At the College Farm, just outside of the city limits, stu
dents may obtain board AT COST. Opportunity is also giv
en for labor in the fields, gardens and stables. In this way
some students defray a considerable portion of their expenses.
THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
This College offers a three years' course in both Regular
and Homoeopathic Medicine. Candidates for admission must
be eighteen years of age, and present to the Chancellor satis
factory evidence of a good moral character. They must fur
ther sustain a satisfactory examination on the subjects re
quired for a county superintendent's certificate of the second
giadc, with the addition of elementary chemistry, and,
must show ability to write the English language cor
rcctly. Graduates or matriculates of any other college of
this University, or of any other reputable college or universi
ty, or graduates of any high school or academy with a course
of study equal to that of the Latin School of this University
may be admitted without further examination.
SCHOOL OF THE FINE ARTS.
Instruction given in drawing and painting from the flat.casts,
still life, nature, and models in the progressive order. Pupils
are required to provide easels and material; an ample selec
lion of casts and studies arc furnished in the studio. The
charge for daily lesions during 12 weeks is $25.00, payable
in advance. Free instruction is given to-classes in rt Histo
ry, Plastic Anatomy and Perspective.
The Course in Music includes instruction -on the Piano
Forte, Organ and Violin, Voice U, lining and Musical Theory.
Fees for individual or class instruction arc moderate.
For catalogues or fuller information apply to the Chancellor
or
J. STUART DALES, Steward,
Lincoln, Neb.
F. A. FALKENBURG,
Books, Bibles, Albums and Stationery
1 1 100 O Street, under Lincoln National Bank, in the Richards Block.
A.EeMI.A. JL ATER IsTQTE books.
And other Specialties for sale,