1977 April 22 “Spencer rescinds job offer from Jewish Professor.”
1977 April 22 Student Government Association Boycott Spring Convocation, in response to Linden Affair
1977 April 23 Sam Spencer Statement at Alumni Luncheon, addressing the Linden Affair and Christian Tenure Policy
1977 April 26 Letter from President Sam Spencer about May 5 open meeting on Christian Tenure policy and future forum, with attachment
1977 April 27 A Reply by Earl R. MacCormac, Professor of Philosophy at Davidson College, challenging Christian Tenure policy in response to the Linden Affair
1977 April 29 Committee on Professional Affairs calls for removal of Christian Tenure Policy and support of faculty in May 3 faculty meeting
1977 May “Christian tenure issue: Background and main events of controversy” by Earl Lawrimore, the Davidson Update
1977 May “Trustees reaffirm Christian commitment, vote to change controversial by-law” by Earl Lawrimore, Davidson College News
1977 Oct. 19 Resolutions to by-law made by Board of Trustees in Oct 7 meeting; maintaining Christian tradition and dominantly Christian faculty, non-Christian hires are expected to respect Davidson’s Christian traditions
1990s
1995-2019 Jewish Students at Davidson College Statistics (courtesy of Rev. Rob Spach)
1995 April 24 “Crosses ignite religious furor.”
1995 April 24, “Trustees debate religion.”
1995 Oct. 23 “When We Outgrow Traditions: A discussion of the church-school relationship at Davidson”
1995 Nov. 27 “Davidson’s Religious Tradition Debated.” Charlotte Observer
1996 April 15 “Easter display crossing the line?”
1996 April 15 “Religion at Davidson? The trustee’s challenge: An in-dept look at the issue.”
1996 April 15 “Religion at Davidson? Crossing paths: angry students fight over symbols.”
1996 April 22 “Trustees uphold religious ties with vote: Non Christians can now be members of religion department, but not board of trustees.”
2010s
2015 March 18 Fiddler Cast, Crew, and Musicians ready for opening
2018 Nov. 14 Neo-Nazi Tweets Roil Campus Students and administrators grieve and seek answers
Others
2016 Dylan Goodman ’16 Honors Thesis: “Rainbow Nations and Orientalist Closets: Queer Representation of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine.”
