Wisconsin, 1856 to 1863, when he became professor of Greek language and literature at Alfred. M., professor of the Greek language and the Italian Alfred University, 1867-1871, and also editor of the.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The income was allocated by the University to the snpport of the Chair of Mathematics. One hundred and twenty donations were paid into 011 account of the amount required for full donation. Tho Chapel CXCJ'ci8e.c; of the _kmleiJI!l is held in the great Hall on the second tioor.
Babcock of Plainfield, New Jersey, a warm friend of the university, who contributed 8100,000 to its endowment. KENYO;\, !\1EMORIAL, which was named in honor of the first president of the university, \Villiam C. A portion of the building' is deyoted for the use of the Department of Natural History.
Students are given free access to the bookshelves and encouraged to use books conscientiously. The library is managed by a board of directors, which consists of a president. The natural science cabinets of the University are well furnished with specimens illustrating th(~nLriol1~.
The aim of the University is to pay due attention to the mental well-being of its students, and at the same time to attend to the physical.
THE COLLEGE OF LIBEQAL ARTS
11)w credentials of the University of the State of New York are accepted in lieu of examination in subjects required for admission if these requirements are met. In the exam he will be expected to correct anel revvrite specimens of bad English and to write an original essay on two hunched and fifty or threchulldred 1,'lords, one of several topics announced during the eXHJtl1inatioll. . In any case, examiner 1,viD believes that book knowledge is less important than the ability to write in English.
This part of the exam will address content, literary form and logical structure, and will also test the candidate's ability to express their knowledge. It is recommended that the study of Greek composition be combined with the reading of Anabasis. Young or equivalent. The oxamination will presuppose a knowledge of pnnmples and the art of free-hand dl'i1wino', which is equivalent to half a year's study b.
Students, who cannot be prepared in the subjects of AU 1'eq to be sent to join a KUL'~e leading to a diploma, may, with the permission of the Secretary. Eaeh student will choose, not later than the beginning of the Junior year, one major and two minors from the following groups.
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION
The Greek read by the class has become the basis of a Demosthenes-style study. The work also includes an investigation of the origin and development of the Greek elrama. A study of the flora of vWestern New York. as FOUlH] in the region for Alfred, is inserted.
Palaeontology, Zoology and Botany have been incorporated and made part of the work in Natural History. Studies in this department are designed to ensure the discipline of the student in philosophical thought. The purpose of this d(~p:trttl1ent) is to give the student a thorough knowledge of the principles of scicncp.
Critical study IS mad about the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels. First and second prizes are awarded for the best original speeches by members of the College.
DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
It is the purpose of the clepal·tment to Jay the foundation for successful professional study in any of the Ivlechi:l.,nic Arts,-Architec- . hue; Civil. Annual additions are made to the library and equipment provided for the special use of this department. The facilities for work in all the related departments of the College are available to the student in this department.
For details of the work possible in this section, you can refer to the work described in the Graphics chapters.
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION
In this course, the doctrine of the Bible1 is taken up in comparative studies. This course seeks to provide a scientific presentation of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments in historical development. Selected passages are read in conjunction with an examination of the purpose and scope of Hebrew prophecy.
Passages from the Synoptic Gospels are read in connection with a study of the Harmony of such Gospels. Attention is paid to the structure of the book and its relation to the other gospels. This consistency includes a general study of Bible study methods! including textual and higher criticism.
The giver of fifty donations or more is asked to have their name used in connection with the gift in the university's reports. Questions on the subject of Blatter and literary form of the four above-mentioned productions.
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY
All schools in a district can compete for scholarships offered by that district. In foreign languages, one third of the exam will consist of a translation of the text (which the candidate is expected to read; one third is a sight translation). In English, the examination will consist of writing two essays of two hundred and fifty words each on topics chosen by the candidate from a list of several to be published for each examination.
At the examination in June 1899, the topics will be chosen from Shakespeare's 11Iacbeth, Milton's Paradise Lost, Books 1. b). The questions will be answered with the knowledge that the candidate has made a meticulous study of crochet, that he has studied a book comparable in scope to Genung's Outlilles (~r RhetOJ'ic, 01' Hill's Potlrulatio1t8 (~t 'Rheto ( jr.) No free scholarship will be awarded to any candidate who fails to achieve fifty percent standing in each of the four subjects of the competitive examination.
DE6QEES CONFERQED
ALFRED ACADEMY
Students entering the Academy are admitted to study any subject for which their previous training suits them. Library, laboratories, apparatus, offices, gymnasium and other additions to the work of the college. Under the Regents' system, the count representing a ten weeks' course of daily recitations in one subject is adopted as the unit of measure 01' credit for all Aca,demics.
A certificate detailing the work and proficiency in it will be given on application 011 to each student eligible for an honorable discharge. Students taking more than three courses per quarter will be charged one dollar for each additional course. Sports culture is compulsory throughout the two years of conrs, unless the student is excused by the principal.
Arranged by terms and years in an order that will give the student the best chance to continue his studies. With the principal's special permission, capable students can take {our subjects instead of three, thus shortening the time of preparation for college.
DEPA~TMENTS OF INSTQUCTION
During the year, the student becomes familiar with the general forms and words of the language. The translation of the Anabasis is accompanied by frequent lessons in Gram-nutr, the student is required to apply the lessons acquired in the grammar to the text "\vhich is rea (1. English Derivatives) and other linguistic, historical, and geographical interests receive attention.. Work in Greek the composition consists mainly of a written and oral translation into Greek of English sentences based on Xenophon's Anabasis.. This work is carried out in conjunction with the reading of the Anabasis.
In reading the first three books of the Iliad. a general grammatical exercise is continued, and special attention is paid to the comparison of Homeric forms with the corresponding Attic forms, the description and composition of Greek words and Antiquities, lVlithology and Prosody. The object of this study is the student's acquisition of knowledge about the surface features of the earth; of some of the forces that have combined to bring about the present conditions of its surface: atmospheric phe. Library readings are required for more extended treatises on some of the topics covered.
There will be an unusual recital in the direction of the section. The 11th and second prizes for the best recitals given by members of the Academy are followed.
TEACHERS' TRA.INING CLASS
110mena,-their laws Hind causes; about how these affect the propagation of plants and all life; and of the influence of the peculiarities of the earth's relief and its physical conditions in determining the course of human industry, commerce, and civilization. The sight-reading and choral classes of the Department of: Music and the free drawing e1valuations of the Fine Arts Department afford opportunities for], work in music and art, which are much appreciated by the members of the Training Class. Persons admitted to the class at the beginning of the second semester must be qualified/fully qualified for admission.
The third grade certificate requires a written examination in each of the following subjects: Reading, Arithmetic, Composition, Geography, Grammar, Orthography, Writing, Physiology and Hygiene, American History, and School Law. Vie, the subscribers, hereby declare that you object to requesting access to the training class to prepare our lessons (or teaching); and that it is our intention to teach in the public schools of the State of New York, at the end of such preparation. Actna) practice in teaching is also given under the guidance and criticism of the instructor.
Definition of terms; Mathematical; Physical; Descriptors: United States; New York; Main countries of the world; Races of men. Mistakes, struggles and triumphs of great educators!:.t; Growth and development of educational principles and systems.
