Today in the History of the University of Illinois

UIHistories Project: A History of the University of Illinois by Kalev Leetaru

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Today in the History of the University of Illinois

Welcome to the new "Today in the History of the University of Illinois" feature! This is an extremely experimental project to build a database of major events in the University's history, currently totaling more than 500,000. The current database below was compiled using software programs that identified all dates in the pages on this site and in its more than 70,000 pages of digitized historical material. Since all dates were 100% automatically identified, there may be errors, and many date references may refer to routine events. This is a work in progress, please contact Kalev Leetaru with comments, questions, recommendations, etc. A total of 19 events are recorded for today.

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1949: ...y 15, 1949 and open to the public. Among other exhibitions, a radar installation and a "bucking-bronco motor" were demonstrated. ftn4 4 The building was finally dedicated 4 days later, on May 19, 1949. ftn5 5 The original building, as well as its 1961 addition, were both designed by Graham, Anderson, Probst, and White ftn6 6 The 1.05M addition ftn7 7 was to be completed by July 1963, ftn8 8 adding... (Electrical Engineering Building / Everitt)

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1852: ...ds to our new movement, and opposed it with zeal and ability throughout, though every one of them agreed with us, that the producer should be educated for his vocation, "Illinois Journal, May 19, 1852. "IUtooia Journal, June 9,185 ,82 History University of Illinois but they IT M that old colleges could accomplish this desirable result better than a new Institution. While we unanimously went for a ... (Book - History of the University (Powell))
1882: May 19 First Field Day at the University (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1893: May 19 Third Annual Field Day of Western Colleges at St. Louis won by Illinois with 71 points out of a total of 135 (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1895: " MAY 19. Tyman misses church. Terry walks home with a young lady MAY.21. Dr. Kinley a daily visitor at W. Uni. Ave (Illio - 1896)
1896: May 19 Illinois 16, Nebraska 9 (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1899: May 19, Friday (Course Catalog - 1897-1898)
1900: May 19, "Saturday (Course Catalog - 1898-1899)
1902: May 19 Dr.- Theobald Smith of the Harvard Medical School lectured at the University on The Eelation of Bovine to Human Tuberculosis. Twelfth annual Maypole Pageant on Illinois Field (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1904: " May 19 Regiment participated in competitive drills (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1908: May 19 Company C of the second battalion won the University Competitive Drill. The New University Medal for individual work was given to G. K. Tracy, a -sophomore in agriculture. The Hazelton prize was awarded t... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1913: May 19 Leland Stanford tennis team winners in local tournament. Professor J . D. Fitz-Gerald of Spanish department chosen as representative of American Association for International Conciliation on South America... (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1914: May 19 Athletic managers chosen (Book - Early History of University (1916))
1942: 5 de 39 MAY 19, 1942 T e Act of August 24, 1 ' J October 3, 1917, authorized Jul 31, 1V1 . O D e OTided for in lection 1103, Act o Wy except for vacations and holidays. i i ,School l iannicl was on leave "i absence from ... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 30)
1945: ...University of Illinois Library is: Ruth L. Schweickart, Sp Q 3c, WAVE Qts. D, Bk. 12-246, Washington, 16, D.C. Dwight W. Shannon, ILS 42, wrote to the Library School from the Philippines, May 19, 1945: "Being a loyal Illinois man and very much interested in the library world, 1 usually am Oil the prowl for prospective librarians. I think I have found one . . . I was a hospital librarian in the Arm... (UI Library School Alumni Newsletter - 37)
1949: ...s are invited to attend any of the events listed in the General Schedule including the luncheons and banquets. The following program has been especially prepared for the ladies: THURSDAY, May 19, 1949 There will be a speaker a t 2:30 P.M. followed by a tea at 3:30 P.M. and a reception and open house a t 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY, May 20, 1949 In the morning there will be a tour of the University of Illinoi... (Dedication - Everitt)
1957: ...Union Dance Class Union Wednesday Hop Twilight Band Concert 16 Union Co fee Hour Union Bridge Union Jazz-U 17 Union Movies Union Friday Hop Union GradStati Party Panhellenic Spring Rushing May 19 Orchesis Concc 18 Moms Uokm E z: : d a y 20 Union Foreign Film hess Club Union Grad-StaU Social Dance Union Composers ScrieM 21 Union Barbershoppers Union Barb 'tcs Union Square and Folk Dance Union Tuesd... (Booklet - Illini Union Calendar of Events (1956))
1976: ... Site Collins and Rice, inc. Springftt: Mine CONSTRUCTION General Contractor A Simmons Company, Venth Q 4 n'.cu ,I DEDICATION NORRIS L BROOKENS LIBRARY Sangamon State University Wednesday, May 19,1976 RSU ARCHIVE ,NORRIS L BROOKENS 1911 - 1969 DOCTOR OF MEDICINE AND CIVIC LEADER FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS WHOSE LEADERSHIP AND INSPIRATION GUIDED SANGAMON STATE UNIVERSITY AS THE FIRST UP... (Dedication - Brookens Library (UIS) (Proceedings))
1977: ...however, because costs were higher than anticipated, 70 units were actually constructed, 52 two-bedroom units and 18 onebedroom units. Board of Regents authorized initiation of project on May 19, 1977. Direct loan from HEW - College Housing Program - 2,065,000 at 3 for 40 years 219,500 from donations from local fund raising drive. 71,500 from Parking Fees. Contractor s ; General - R M Construction... (UIS History 1969-1995 (Sangamon State Univ))