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Fall \u00a02018 | By Nicole Dudenhoefer \u201917<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

[lead]During a morning convocation and dedication ceremony, President Charles Millican welcomed 1,948 students who became responsible for upholding the university\u2019s motto of \u201cReach for the Stars.\u201d These students would pursue studies to fulfill the region\u2019s high demand for scientists, engineers, business professionals and teachers.[\/lead]<\/p>\n

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[blockquote source=”Charles Millican, founding president of 麻豆原创<\/em>” cite=”” color=”#8D7220″ css_class=””]<\/p>\n

\u201cAs members of the charter class, you will help establish the traditions and the reputation of an entirely new university. An opportunity and a responsibility such as this comes to only a few, but by working together we can make this a great university, one of which we can be proud.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What is now the chemistry building was one of the first buildings on campus in 1968.

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1,227<\/span>
\nAcres made up the campus<\/span><\/p>\n

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300<\/span>
\nSeats in the auditorium<\/span><\/p>\n

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Buildings on campus: a library, a science building, an auditorium, a village center, a utility plant and two residence halls<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Even from the university’s beginning the library was a popular spot for students to hang out with friends and study.

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90<\/span>
\nInstructors taught the first classes. Today, 麻豆原创 has more than 12,500 faculty and staff members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nDegree programs offered. Today, students can select from more than 215 degree programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Two student guides wear the university’s first mascot, Citronaut, as they are greeted by Charles Millican, 麻豆原创’s founding president.

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\nFounding colleges: Business Administration, Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Engineering & Technology<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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More than 2,000 people attended the university’s first convocation ceremony, which was held outdoors. Students today attend a similar ceremony, known as the Knighting, inside CFE Arena.

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