Add to ORKGThe formation of Upper Iowa University began in 1855, two years before it opened its doors for the first classes. During that time of formation, the institution was known as the Fayette Seminary of the Upper Iowa Conference of the Methodist Church. We were a strict Methodist University until 1928 when the church decided to reduce the number of universities it sponsored. It was mandatory for all students to attend chapel during those years. In the beginning, chapel was held in College Hall / Seminary Hall (now known as Alexander-Dickman Hall). By 1890, the University had grown large enough to build a separate chapel. The chapel was also the location of many events and meetings on campus, including convocations and graduations.[Title], U...