Susquehanna University
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Excerpt from The Lanthorn, 1908, Vol. 11 We have again reached the time when it is altogether fitting and pro per that we should present our readers with a brief account of the record Susquehanna University has made for herself during the few years that have elapsed since the institution is known by the aforesaid name. Though comparatively young, Susquehanna has had a remarkable development. We note with pleasure that this development has eclipsed the expectations of her most ardent supporters. She sprung from what was formerly known as Missionary Institute, which was founded in 1858, - her growth not having been sudden, but gradual. Until the vear 1894, what is now known as Susquehanna University, comprised but one building, -that of Selin's Grove Hall, the money for which was provided by the generous and whole hearted people of Selin's Grove. In that year, in order to meet the demands for larger and better accommodations, the commodious building known as Gustavus Adolphus Hall was erected. It was also during that year that the Junior and Senior years of a college course were added, with conferring of degrees, and it was then that the institution received the more appropriate name of Susquehanna University. In 1897, three years later, another pressing need was supplied, and ever since that time the students have been enjoying the advantages of a chemical and physical laboratory, fairly well adapted in all its appointments to the requirements. The work of both Theological and Collegiate depart ments was continued with increasing success until 1899, when Dr. Dimm re signed the Presidency, remaining however, to continue his work as a Pro fessor. Rev. C. W. Heisler, D. D., of Denver, Col., was chosen to succeed Dr. Dimm, and it was under his jurisdiction that the departments of Music and Elocution were established, while various changes and additions were made to the other courses of study. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.