Members of the first graduating class in June 1878 were Robert S. Bean, Nellie Condon, Matthew S. Wallis, George S. Washburne, and John C. Whiteaker. http://anniversary.uoregon.edu/history/index.html
The doors officially opened in 1876, with Deady Hall its sole building. The first year of enrollment contained 155 students taught by five faculty members. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oregon
The Oregon State Legislature established the university on October 12, 1872 despite funding woes. The residents of Eugene struggled to help finance the institution, holding numerous fundraising events such as strawberry festivals, church socials, and produce sales.
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