Video Focuses on History of Highland Park College

 

The Des Moines, Iowa Historical Society offers a very interesting presentation on their YouTube channel focusing on the history of Highland Park College. This has been researched and presented by L.M. Elm who also maintains a blog College on the North Side that includes photos and links to Highland Park yearbooks. The presenter lays out a story common to many institutions founded across the midwest.

Union University Bicentennial

Union University in Jackson, TN is beginning a bicentennial celebration. Union is an heir of three antebellum Tennessee schools, West Tennessee College and its predecessor, Jackson Male Academy, both located at Jackson, and of Union University, located at Murfreesboro.

Visit the institution's 200th anniversary web pages for a calendar of bicentennial events and other resources including a short YouTube video, "Union University: 200 Years."

The History page on Union's website includes more detailed information on predecessor institutions along with links to list of institutional presidents and other historical resources.

The University of North Georgia Begins Sesquicentennial Celebration

 

The University of North Georgia (UNG) began its yearlong Sesquicentennial Celebration in mid-August. 

The 150th Anniversary web pages offer a schedule of events, historical timeline, digital exhibits, and much more.

A short YouTube video, "Sesquicentennial at UNG," provides an overview of the history.

The institution was founded as North Georgia Agricultural College in 1873. The name changed to North Georgia College in 1929, then to North Georgia College and Sate University in 1996. It become the University of North Georgia in 2012 after a merger with Gainesville State College. 

UNG is one of only six federally designated senior military colleges, which also include The Citadel, Norwich University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Military Institute.

75th Anniversary for Manor College

 Manor College in Jenkintown, PA has been celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022. A post this week on the college website explores the history through stories and artifacts, "The Manor College Foxes? As evidenced by a small glass, Manor College once went by the Foxes."

The institution was founded in 1947 as St. Macrina College by the Ukrainian Sisters of St. Basil the Great. The name changed to Manor College in 1959.

You can visit the 75th Anniversary webpage for more information or view a short YouTube video, "Celebrating 75 Years: The History of Manor College."

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Manor College is related to the Ukrainian Catholic Church and works to increase awareness and appreciation of Ukrainian heritage and culture through the Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center located on campus.

Southern Utah University Celebrates Anniversary

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding in 1897.

You can explore SUU's history by visiting the 125th anniversary page with links to a calendar of events, timeline of institutional history, podcasts, artwork, videos, and more.

SUU was founded as the Branch Normal School. The name changed to Branch Agricultural College in 1913. It became the College of Southern Utah in 1953, Southern Utah State College in 1969, and finally, Southern Utah University in 1991.

You can travel through Cedar City and southern Utah on a scenic tour visiting historical sites associated with SUU's founding. The KSL.com website offers "Explore SUU's founding with a self-guided tour of southern Utah," that describes the route with locations in Cedar City and the surrounding area. The tour can be a full-day trip by adding additional locations in the region or you can drive the full loop in less than two hours.

Additionally, you can view a short historical reenactment, "Back Up the Mountain," that details the amazing story of determined men and women who founded SUU. The video was produced in the area and many cast members and extras are proud descendants of the university's founders.

D'Youville College Changes Name

 D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY announced last week that it will change its name to D'Youville University.

The Buffalo News posted "A college for 113 years, D'Youville is now a university," on February 18, 2022 with reporting by Jay Tokasz.

The institution was founded in 1908 by the Grey Nuns. It became coeducational in 1971 and added graduate programs after 1986. You can visit the Mission & History page to learn more about the founding and growth of D'Youville, including a short YouTube video,"Marguerite d'Youville History & Mission."

Elmhurst University: Celebrating 150th Anniversary

Elmhurst University is celebrating the sesquicentennial of its founding in 1871 during the current academic year. You can visit the Elmhurst 150th web page for links to information about remaining events and other resources. 

The About Elmhurst's Sesquicentennial page offers a number of interesting videos including a gallery talk by Dan Bartlett, curator of the Elmhurst History Museum, "An Ever-widening Circle: Elmhurst U at 150."

The Elmhurst History Museum page includes links to their exhibit celebrating Elmhurst University at 150 Years and their new mobile app Tour of Elmhurst University Campus...a walking tour around Elmhurst.

Caltech Campus in the early 1900s

Caltech Archives and Special Collections tweeted a couple of interesting photographs on their @CaltechArchives account this morning. 

The photo on the right is Pasadena Hall that served as the focal point of the campus for a number of years. The image on the left is a drawing from a 1908 campus master plan that proposed additional buildings.

Cal Tech was founded as Throop Polytechnic Institute in 1891. Classes were initially held in a four story building on the Wooster Block of downtown Pasadena. After moving in 1910 the institution transitioned to become a school of engineering and it became Throop College of Technology in 1912 and California Institute of Technology in 1920.

There is also a link you can follow for an interesting YouTube video, "The Greater Throop": Planning and Building a New Campus, a presentation where archivists discuss the growth of the campus from 1910-1930.

Newsreels and Year in Review Recordings Provide Window to Purdue's Past

Purdue University Archives and Special Collections maintains a YouTube playlist of Newsreels and Year in Review recordings that are annual audio-visual summaries of academics, student activities, campus structures, athletics, and special events that begin with 1943-45. The videos are 20-25 minutes in length.

Ohio University Interactive Web Map

Ohio University Libraries created an interactive web map, "Mapping Memories: OHIO Bobcats Share Their Stories," with information and images of the unique sites and experiences which characterize the Ohio University campus community. 

Students, alumni, and community members are invited to submit images and stories that reflect their memories of Ohio University, while exploring a growing collection of public submissions. In addition to crowdsourced content, the map features historic images from University Archives. Users are encouraged to utilize the Libraries' vast Digital Collections to locate images that represent their experience. 

Details about searching the online archives and using the map are presented in an excellent short Youtube video,"Mapping Memories: How To."

Howard Community College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1970. You can visit the the 50th Anniversary web pages for a short video, timeline, a gallery of historical photographs, and a schedule of planned activities culminating in early 2021. 

A History of Howard Community College 1970-2020 written by by professor emeritus Vladimir G. Marinich and associate professor of history Rosemary Williams is also available for online viewing.

Illinois Community College Preserves Its History

The Commercial-News of Danville, IL posted an interesting article "DACC records stories of its history on video," on an initiative at Danville Area Community College to preserve the memories of community members who played a significant role in the college’s history. 

Video interviews were edited to create the DACC Legends series, offering an opportunity for the entire community, DACC alums, and retirees to enjoy the history of the college and the area.

Several videos are available either by searching with a web search engine using,  “DACC Legends YouTube”  or via the college website at https://www.dacc.edu/legends.



DACC initially opened as an extension center of the University of Illinois with classes in the high school. When the center closed in 1949, courses continued with support of the public school system. The junior college separated and was reorganized as Danville Junior College in 1966. The name then changed to Danville Area Community College in 1979.

50th Anniversary for Mackinac College's Only Graduating Class

The Alpena News of Alpena, MI published an interesting article on May 18, 2020 by Jeffrey D. Brasie, "50th anniversary nears for sole Mackinac College graduating class." Mackinac College operated on Mackinac Island from 1966-1970 and Brasie provides many details about the institution and the campus in his article. Mackinac College operated as a a non-sectarian, co-educational 4-year liberal arts college.

A Mackinac College promotional video from 1966 is available on Youtube.

The property was acquired by Rex Humbard's Cathedral of Tomorrow and a nondenominational Bible college briefly operated from 1972-73.

Canisius College Celebrates Sesquicentennial

Canisius College in Buffalo, NY is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding by German Jesuits in 1870. 

The sesquicentennial web page offers links to anniversary events, merchandise, and other resources.

A short Canisius Sesquicentennial video is available on YouTube.  

You can find a brief historical sketch on the Canisius History page or browse the online digital collections from the webpage of the college archives for information on student life, college publications, memorabilia, campus buildings, and more.

The Internet Archive offers "A promise of quality; the first 100 years of Canisius College," written by James M. Demske, S.J., and published in 1970 by The Newcomen Society in North America. A few used copies of the publication are also available for purchase for nominal cost through AbeBooks.

Missouri University of Science and Technology Prepares for Sesquicentennial

The Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, MO is gearing up to celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of its founding in 1870 and a celebration is planned for the morning, Tuesday, February 25th, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

Initially known as the University of Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy, the name changed to the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1964 and to University of Missouri-Rolla in 1968. The current name, Missouri University of Science and Technology, was approved after 2008.

You can visit the 150th anniversary pages for planned events and other information. 

A new book written by Dr. Larry Gragg, Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus of history and political science, Forged in Gold will offer the institution's history, from its origins as a “country academy” to its position today as one of the nation’s top STEM-focused research universities. 

A short video interview with Dr Gragg describing the process of researching the book has been posted on YouTube.

You can also visit the web pages of the university archives for early photographs and other historical information.

The Missouri S&T Library website also includes links to several institutional histories where you can find digital versions hosted on ISSUU that are available to view or download.

IU's Bicentennial Celebration Begins January 20th

The Indiana Daily Student published "IU Bicentennial events honor university's history."  Reporter  Cate Charron provides details for a number of events scheduled on Monday, January 20th to begin a yearlong celebration.

IU was founded as Indiana State Seminary in 1820. The name changed to Indiana College in 1828 and then to Indiana University at Bloomington in 1838.

You can learn more about planned activities or related resources by visiting the IU Bicentennial web pages.

The IU Bicentennial history pages include a timeline and links to essays and podcasts focusing on key events from the institution's past. A number of interesting brief videos are available in a "Bicentennial Minutes" section that includes segments on 19th century student life and IU in the Big Ten. Indian University Press also offers a page with a number of books focusing on different aspects of IU history.

You may also enjoy reviewing several earlier College History Garden posts that feature IU history:

• January 8, 2018, Day in the Life of a College Student in 1890s...and, a few bonus links to other 
• resources...
• July 12, 2018, Impact of Significant Fires at Indiana University
• September 25, 2016, Indiana University Honors Frances Morgan Swain
• March 3, 2018, Tool Permits Easy Comparison of Two Photographs
• June 15, 2012, Indiana University in the 19th Century

Rose State College Preparing for Anniversary in 2020

Rose State College is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1970. The institution is located in Midwest City, OK and was initially called Mid-Del Junior College.

It was renamed Oscar Rose Junior College in memory of the Midwest City-Del City Superintendent of Schools and became Rose State College in 1983.

You can visit the college website to view a brief video of Dr. Jeanie Webb meeting with Oklahoman reporter, Dave Morris, to highlight some of the events taking place on campus this year. 

There is also another "Celebrating 50 Years" video where Dr. Webb reflects on the anniversary in the context of where Rose State is aiming to become in the future.

An earlier College History Garden post on December 12, 2013, featured a video history of Rose State College that is available on YouTube.

Zane State College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Zanesville, OH Times Recorder published "Zane State Celebrating 50th anniversary" with details for a public event scheduled on the campus September 21, 2019 at 3:00 pm. The college 50th anniversary web page offers more information on planned events and other resources.

Zane State College was founded in 1969 as Muskingum Area Technical College and the current name was assumed in 2004.

The college also posted an interesting short YouTube video, "Zane State College Celebrates 50 Years!"

United Tribes Technical College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

KXMB-TV, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, ND posted "United Tribes Technical College celebrates 50th anniversary," with reporting by Aaron Fields. Fields interviewed college administrators and provides an interesting overview of the institution's history and bright prospects for the future.

United Tribes was initially founded as a training center. It gained accreditation in 1982 from the Higher Learning Commission and now serves as a 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Institution operated by five tribes: Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, the Spirit Lake Tribe, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

The college web site offers a 50 Year Chronology as part of their Building a Legacy of Success campaign associated with the centennial. The book is edited by Dennis J. Neumann and the 132-page document is available as a .pdf.  It provides "...starting points for learning more about activities, events, accomplishments and people associated with UTTC."

Syracuse University Begins Sesquicentennial Celebration

Syracuse University is beginning a celebration of 150th anniversary of its founding in 1870. The sesquicentennial web pages offer links to a 150th Timeline, historical information, and the university archives.

 

A short Syracuse University Sesquicentennial Anniversary video is available on vimeo.

You can also view several YouTube video histories. The History of Syracuse University offers a playing time of 1:50 minutes.

And "The Syracuse Story - History and Traditions - 1995 home video about Syracuse University" with playing time of just over 30 minutes.

The Syracuse University Press is publishing a new history Forever Orange by Scott Pitoniak and Rick Burton that will be available after mid-September through the University Press or the Syracuse University Bookstore.