Two speeches on residential adult education were given on the occasion of the dedication of The Continuing Education Center at Rutgers University on June 1, 1970. After a brief review of the development of residential education, the first speech discussed the challenges presented to those responsible for the functions to be planned for the building. The second argues for greatly enriched and flexible programs of adult education and a commitment on the part of universities and the public in general to public service. (EB)