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What does Dr. C. say are the four major themes in MSU's history and traditions? correct answers The four major themes at MSU are Inclusion, Service, Expansion, and Research. What does it mean that MSU is a "land-grant" university? correct answers Land was allotted by the Morrill Act in every state of the Union for higher education in agriculture, mechanical arts, and military science What was the Morrill Act, in what year and under whose Presidency was it passed, and what did it provide? correct answers The Morrill Act was signed under President Lincoln and provided land in every state of the Union for higher education Why are we the major land-grant university in Mississippi, and not Ole Miss? correct answers Ole Miss had no interest in "A&M", and therefore had their 'land grant' status removed, and given to MSU. In what year was MSU authorized by the state legislature? correct answers MSU was authorized by the Mississippi legislature in 1878 In what year did MSU actually open for classes? correct answers MSU officially opened for classes in 1880 How many faculty and college students were there when we first started? correct answers In MSU's first year, there were 13 faculty, 87 students, and 267 students in a preparatory high school. Who was our first President of Mississippi State University? What had he done before coming here? correct answers MSU's first President, Stephen D. Lee, was a Lieutenant General in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. What was his connection to Robert E. Lee, and who was Robert E. Lee? correct answers Stephen D. Lee was distantly related to Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army. In the beginning, what training was required of all students, and how many students were required to work? correct answers Military training was required of all students, and all students were required to work. How did the first students heat their rooms, take baths, and tend to their personal needs? correct answers Students had to buy coal, and bathhouses were unheated. Faculty were expected to make sure students bathed once a week What common pastimes were forbidden to students? correct answers Forbidden pastimes included drinking, gambling, playing cards, dances, fraternities, etc