In this book, Berea College presents the speeches and proceedings from the inauguration of William James Hutchins as president of the institution. The event was an important moment in the history of Berea College, and the speeches reflect on the institution's past and present, while looking towards the future. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of liberal arts education in America. 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 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. 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.