THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
LAWRENCE, KANS., MARCH 16, 1893. No.24
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EDITORIAL BOARD.
T. D. BENNETT, Editor-in-Chief.
J. F. MESSENGER, Local Editor.
E. F. ROBINSON, Literary and Exchange Editor.
E. P. LUPFER, Athletic and Amusement Editor.
J. A. Rush, Managing Editor.
W. H. H. PIATT, R. R. WHITMAN, Business Manager. Circulator.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH annual catalogue of the University, just published, is a great improvement upon prior numbers, and its contents are certainly a source of pride to every friend of K. U. Not only have the courses of study been strengthened, but new courses have been added. The establishment of the various schools of Arts, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, and Music and Painting, with their respective deans and faculties, gives us a system of government most desirable, and systemetizes the work of the departments. The number of students taking University instruction has reached the flattering number of 1,038, of which 309 are in University Extension classes and 729 in actual attendance at the University. This is an increase of 99 over last year's enrollment.
THE UNIVERSITY is especially fortunate in securing such favorable recognition at the hands of the legislature. While the appropriations are not as liberal as had been expected from the action of the house, yet the senate left us a larger appropriation than has hitherto been secured. The total amount placed at the disposal of the University for the coming two years, including the $92,000 in the Spooner legacy, is $334,000. Besides the regular expenses this provides for the erection of a $12,000 Chancellor's residence, a $50,000 physics and electrical engineering building, and the $80,000 Spooner Library building. The appropriation of $12,000 for a Chancellor's residence is a very fitting recognition of Chancellor Snow's efficient services, and will secure his presence near the University at all times, as this residence must be built on land belonging to the state. It is provided that Chancellor Snow may occupy it so long as he shall live, and since the $92,000 came from his uncle, this provision is eminently just. The great services of Prof. Blake have been recognized in the $50,000 building to be erected exclusively for his department. The new Spooner Library building will be a handsome structure to commemorate the splendid benefaction of Mr. Spooner. Too much credit can not be given Senator Rodgers of the senate ways and means committee and to Senator Thacher and Dr. Simmons, and to Senator Scott and the many other friends of the University. Especially good service was rendered by Chancellor Snow and Prof. Blake and Hon. S. A. Riggs, in explaining the needs of the University. With the splendid start made this year the future is bright with propitious outlook for K.U.