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“The Work of a University: Inaugural Address at Lake Forest, Ill., June 15, 1893” presents John M. Coulter's vision for higher education in the late 19th century. Delivered upon his inauguration, this address outlines the university's role in shaping individuals and society. Coulter emphasizes the importance of intellectual growth, moral development, and practical skills for students. He discusses the faculty's responsibilities in fostering critical thinking and contributing to the advancement of knowledge. This address offers insights into the historical context of American higher education and the challenges and opportunities faced by institutions like Lake Forest College. Coulter's words resonate with enduring relevance for educators, students, and anyone interested in the purpose and impact of university education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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