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On October 1, 1891, Stanford University opened its doors after six years of planning and building. In the early morning hours, construction workers were still preparing the Inner Quadrangle for the opening ceremonies. The great arch at the western end had been backed with panels of red and white cloth to form an alcove where the dignitaries would sit. Behind the stage was a life-size portrait of Leland Stanford, Jr., in whose memory the university was founded. About 2,000 seats, many of them sturdy classroom chairs, were set up in the 3-acre Quad, and they soon proved insufficient for the growing crowd. By midmorning, people were streaming across the brown fields on foot. Riding horses, carriages and farm wagons were hitched to every fence and at half past ten the special train from San Francisco came puffing almost to the university buildings on the temporary spur that had been used during construction. Just before 11 a.m., Leland and Jane Stanford mounted to the stage. As Mr. Stanford unfolded his manuscript and laid it on the large Bible that was open on the stand, Mrs. Stanford linked her left arm in his right and held her parasol to shelter him from the rays of the midday sun. He began in measured phrases: "In the few remarks I am about to make, I speak for Mrs. Stanford, as well as myself, for she has been my active and sympathetic coadjutor and is co-grantor with me in the endowment and establishment of this University..." What manner of people were this man and this woman, who had the intelligence, the means, the faith and the daring to plan a major university in Pacific soil, far from the nation's center of culture ? a university that broke from the classical tradition of higher learning?

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PNCA PREPARES STUDENTS FOR A LIFE OF CREATIVE PRACTICE. Pacific Northwest College of Art is a private, non-profit fine arts and design college. Founded in 1909 in Portland, Oregon, PNCA offers ten Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) degrees, a minor in Art and Ecology, seven graduate degrees including Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Arts (MA) degrees, a Post-Baccalaureate, and a range of Community Education.

Established in 1964 for the philanthropic benefit of Eastern Oregon University, the Foundation raises funds to support the mission of Eastern Oregon University.

The San Francisco Conservatory of Musiceducates exceptionally talented musicians from around the world to becomeartists of the highest caliber, as well as musical citizens prepared for thechallenges of the twenty-first century.

Corban University's goal is to equip men and women who will bring CHARACTER to their communities and COMPETENCE to their careers, all to the glory of CHRIST.

CSU EAST BAY FOUNDATION IS AN AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAY AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT AID, SUPPLEMENT, AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF CSU EAST BAY.

The MJC Foundation inspires community engagement and financial support to enhance the student experience, and strengthen the quality of education at Modesto Junior College.

See Schedule OPoint Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith. We aspire to be a learning community where grace is foundational, truth is pursued, and holiness is a way of life.

FLORIDA COLLEGE, AS A PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE, PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP STUDENTS SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SOCIALLY; TO INTEGRATE INTO THE STUDENTS' LIVES THE BIBLE AS THE REVEALED WILL OF GOD; AND TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF SERVICE TO THEIR CREATOR AND TO HUMANITY.

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