Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 169, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1917 — Opening of Purdue University Postponed Two Weeks. [ARTICLE]

Opening of Purdue University Postponed Two Weeks.

In order to co-operate in the movement of the increased food production and conservation by allowing students employed on farms to assist in September work, the opening of Purdue University has been postponed from September 12 to September 26, according to the following schedule. Entrance examinations will occur September 10, condition examinations on September 20, opening convocation on September 26. Classes will begin September 27, and examinations for advanced credit will be held September 29. In special cases where students are employed on farms and submit evidence from their employers certifying to the necessity of still further postponing entrance, may be received at the university by notifying it as soon as possible in case they are to enter late under this provision.