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Archival Project: Taylor University's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Day, Shelby Robbins
Archival Project: Taylor University's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Day, Shelby Robbins
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“We believe Dr. King’s life and deeds are a symbol for the entire world, and that he was a leader for all Americans. Taylor should honor him for the causes he advocated as well as his essential Christian approach. We should honor him not because he was perfect, but that he was a man of vision. We believe the U.S. was morally asleep until awakened by Dr. King” (Mucher et al., 1992). There is no doubt that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a very influential person whose lasting impact is still relevant today. The members of the 1992 Student …
Archival Project: The H. Maria Wright Fire And Its Effects On Taylor University, Eryn Marburger
Archival Project: The H. Maria Wright Fire And Its Effects On Taylor University, Eryn Marburger
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The 1960’s decade could be described as a tumultuous yet momentous time period for Taylor University. The institution underwent transitions in administrative leaders, vital decisions were made regarding long-term future planning, and Taylor was navigating the changes and challenges facing higher education in America. A formative experience that shaped the future of the institution was the unexpected and devastating burning of the H. Maria Wright Hall. Often described as the “nerve center” of Taylor’s campus in Upland, Indiana, the building housed faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, the library, the chapel, and other vital spaces for the successful operation of the …
Taylor In The 1940'S, Madison Miyakawa
Taylor In The 1940'S, Madison Miyakawa
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Taylor University in the 1940’s was very exciting time, not just for the university, but also for America. World War II was coming to an end, the GI bill was passed, Taylor celebrated their centennial and was working towards national accreditation. During the 1940’s, Taylor’s location in Upland provided a haven for students to study during World War II. It remained that haven for students post war. Soldiers came back from war looking to continue in their education. Even today, almost 75 years later, Taylor is still a haven for students from all over the world to study in the …
Taylor University's Black Cultural Society In The 1970s, Emma Hagan
Taylor University's Black Cultural Society In The 1970s, Emma Hagan
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This paper presents research on the founding of Taylor University's Black Cultural Society in the 1970s. The paper also provides a description and discussion of Black History Week at Taylor in the late 1970s, complete with student opinion pieces found in The Echo student newspaper.
The Echo: Pivotal Moments In The 40'S, Naomi Noyes
The Echo: Pivotal Moments In The 40'S, Naomi Noyes
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The 1940’s was a pivotal time for Americans during the rise of World War II and around the world. Americans could not catch a break, after World War I and the permeating effects of the Great Depression, the outbreak of a second world war left young Americans tired. During this time, the people relied on newspaper publications to stay up to date with the happenings across the world, in the country, and locally. Taylor University, a small Christian college in rural Indiana, struggled to feel the impact of world events on their campus. Taylor’s location in and of itself added …