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The Coeducation Decade: The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Women At Wofford, Phillip Stone, Luke Meagher
The Coeducation Decade: The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Women At Wofford, Phillip Stone, Luke Meagher
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THE COEDUCATION DECADE: The 50th anniversary of Women at Wofford In February 1971, four women enrolled as day students at Wofford under a new policy that allowed for day student coeducation. The Board of Trustees had changed the policy to allow the admission of women in greater numbers, although women had been part of the student body in small numbers since the 1890s. Within five years, the college moved to full residential coeducation. No matter the status at Wofford, women have made contributions to the campus community. This exhibit celebrates the history of women at Wofford and the ways that …
Literary Societies Of Wofford College, Phillip Stone, Luke Meagher
Literary Societies Of Wofford College, Phillip Stone, Luke Meagher
Library Exhibits
Less than two months after Wofford College opened, on Aug. 1, 1854, eight students met to organize a literary society. Their primary purpose was to practice their skills in debating, oratory, parliamentary procedure and writing, all of which were important skills for college students to develop.
As the college grew, so did the number of societies, with a second one being organized in 1858, a third in 1905 and a fourth in 1920. Over the college’s first century, the literary societies were integral to student life, and they made many lasting contributions. The oldest societies established libraries, began building the …
The Dunlap Decade: The Presidency Of Benjamin Bernard Dunlap, 2000-2013, Phillip Stone
The Dunlap Decade: The Presidency Of Benjamin Bernard Dunlap, 2000-2013, Phillip Stone
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This exhibit featured elements of the 13-year presidency of Benjamin Dunlap, from 2000-2013