The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-29


beyond Thirteenth East street, on the
bench overlooking Salt Lake City, en-
joys, in the Judgment Of good critics.
the distinction OF being one of the four
institutions Of higher learning in the
United States that have sites perfect
~ ideal, unaffected by any objection
able attendant circumstances. 1t is
within the borders of the metropolis
and capital city, near the center of
population of the state, with pleasant
surroundings, inspiring scenery, good
air, unimDeded view, ana easy of ac-
cess.
On the grounds are nine buildings.
The library is the largest and best
equipped in the state for scholastic
work of all kinds. There are six labor
atorles, of chemistry, physics and cleo
tricity, mechanics, hydraulics, metal
lurgy ana biology; there are also eX-
cellently equipped shops for work in
wood and iron. Six acres of fertile land
under close cultivation constitute the
normal school garden.
But il is not chiefly in its ideal geo
graphical situation that the renown
and good fortune of the state university
are most manifest, but in the affections
and hopes of the people. 1t is in this
that the Institution, really holds its
distinguished and honorable position.
The university is our oldest state in
stitution. 1t was organized and incOr-
porated in 1850, less than three years
after the arrival of the pioneers in
Utah. 1t was a product of the educa-
tional hopes and aspirations of the
earliest settlers, and il represents to-
Gay the highest aims of the citizens.
1t is the recognized legal head and
elimination of the public school sys-
TEN.
Three schools fully organized, be-
-
that are doing part of the full col
legiate work, represent the present
status of the university.
Faculty and Students.
4 thousand students receiving in
structions from seventy-five professors
and assistants, the whole presided over
by a board of ten regents constitute
the organized society Of the university.
The graduating class of 1907 num-
bered nearly fifty college students, who
received degrees, and about $50 normal
students, who received normal certifi-
Gates.
School of Arts and Sciences.
The school of arts and sciences Of !
fers the following courses: l, general
science; ., liberal arts; 3, commerce and
industry; 4, government and admins
JratiOn; 5. journalism; g. teachers
course; Z, law first two years.; 8, med
iCine first two years..
On the completion of four years ap-
proved college work along any of these !
lines. the university confers the degree |
Of Bachelor OF Arts.
Student Activities.
All students activities are practical |
ly under the management of the stu |
dent body organization. The university |
athletics, which have become a matter !
Of state pride and interest, center |
largely III the fine athletic campus of |
Cummings field-the scene of the many |
spirited and exciting contests-and in |
the well equipped gymnasium, in which |
several specialists give modern courses |
in physical education and training. The |
students of the university each year |
constitute themselves into an active, |
working organization, choosing their
new officers. and acting periodically
for the good of the school. They MAIN !
tain the Chronicle. a first-rate weekly |
publication; they have a talented dra-
matte club, which regularly presents
high-class dramas; the student debat- |
ing club engages in successful inter- |
collegiate debates with the students of |
other institutions, such as the Univer-
sity of Colorado, Idaho, etc. A we'll
ordered lunch room is maintained by
the university for the good of the stu
dents. and suitable places for comfort |
able living abound in the vicinity.
A notable addition to these facilities
is a large and thoroughly equipped
private dornnitory recently constructed |
a short distance in front of the univer-
sity grounds.
State School of Mines.
Graduates of the State School of
Mines have been almost uniformly sue
fpSEfTgl and of fhan1 fndaNy fill
responsible and lucrative positions.
This department is quite generally |
regarded as one of the best mining !
schools in the country.
During recent years there has been |
a remarkable increase in the demand !
for engineering graduates. Even now
the supply has not kept pace with the |
demand for engineers. Any energetic |
young man of ability can find a posi-
ton at good salary as soon as he |
graduates from the State School of
Mines.
The department affords instruction |
in those subjects and branches of en-
gineering that find application in the |
mining industry. But this industry es-
peciaIly calls for the services of chem |
teal, civil, electrical hydraulic and me-
chan1cal engineers as well as those of |
mining and metallurgy.
Each course leads TO the degree of |
Bachelor of Science in the branch of |
engineering specified. The school of |
mines offers courses also to graduate |
students, leading TO the degree of Mas |
ter of Science.
A large amount Of work common to |
all these courses, but each is charac- \
terized by the special studies of the /
corresponding courses given by other 1
engineering colleges. These studies pre-
pare a student for a professional career
in his chosen branch of engineering.
Work of investigation.
The mining school is now engaged. in |
working out certain problems of the |
mining and building industries. Tests
are being made of the building stones, /
rock for macadamized roads. brick, ce- |
ment and lime mortar, with q view of /
ascertaining the value of these several |
materials in use or obtainable here for |
the purposes Indicated. Another series /
of experimental Investigations that will /
extend over many years before they are
finally completed will be directed to-
ward solving practical problems, and
removing difficulties met with in the
reduction OF ores. The mill equipment !
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