Tl HE SPERIAN.
The UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA.
IRVING J. MANATT Ph. D., LL. D., Chancellor.
Terms begin Sept. 16, 1886, January 4, and March 31, 1887.
The University is the head of the public educational sys
tem of the State. It aims to continue and complete the work
begun iu 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 arc offered 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.
THE LATIN SCHOOL.
In this school preparation is afforded for the Undergraduate
Courses in the Collec.e ok Literature, Science and the
Arts, and also for those m 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) are
admitted to the Second Year class on presentation of diplo
mas. THE COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND
THE ARTS.
In this College arc offered 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, Plattsmouth and,
Tekamah) are admitted to tht Freshman class on presentation
of diplomas.
THE INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE.
The Course in Agriculture offers a liberal education in the
sciences which bear upon the Arts of Horticulture, Agricul
ture, Stock Growing and other rural occupations.
The Couvse 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
Elemental Course in Agriculture has been arrranged. Dur
ing the first year the studies pursued arc Arithmetic, Algebra,
Elementary Botany, Zoology, Chemistry and Physics (Natur
al Philosophy), Civil Government, and lectures upon Agricul
lure. 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-
her sustain a satisfactory examination on the subjects re
qiiircg for a county superintendent's certificate of the second
diadc, with the addition of elementary chemistry, and,
must show ability to write the English language cor
rectly. Graduates or matriculates of any other college of
'his University, or of any other reputable college or univcrsi-
y, 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 sclec
tion of casts and studies are furnished in the studio. The
charge for daily lessons during 12 weeks is $25.00, payable
in advance. Free instruction is given to classes in Art Histo
ry, Plastic Anaiomy and Perspective.
The Course in Music includes instruction on the Piano
Forte, Organ and Violin, Voice training and Musical Theorys
Fees for individual or class instruction are moderate.
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or
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Lincoln, Ned.
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