Davidsonian article announcing Beadsie Woo's, Davidson College class of 1986, win as Student Government Association president and Christie Johnson's, Davidson College class of 1987, win as vice president of the Student Government Association in 1985. Woo was the first Asian-American woman elected to this position.
Photograph of Kaneisha Gaston, Davidson College Class of 2013, at the Davidson College Celebration of Service in 2012. Kaneisha Gaston is the first Black woman from the town of Davidson to graduate from Davidson College.
Photograph of Anne Elliot in the college yearbook, Quips and Cranks, 1984. Elliot is the first women elected as president of the Black Student Coalition in 1981.
Students participating in the Eight College Exchange Program implemented to introduce coeducation at Davidson College. These women included: Mimi Bain, class of 1973, Sandra L. May, class of 1973, Jane Farrar, class of 1973, Martha Finley Taylor, class of 1973, Linda Lee Lveders, class of 1973, Gardner Roller Ligo, class of 1973, Jennet Robinson, class of 1973, Marie Ferrara, class of 1973. The photograph was taken in 1971.
Photograph of Dr. Sally McMillen and students looking at texts at a table in the E.H. Little Library on the Davidson College campus. The photograph was taken for the Gender and Sexuality Studies program brochure in 1990.
Article published by Davidson News on May 7, 2013 highlighting the newly formed Gender and Sexuality Studies program at Davidson College. The article highlights Babcock Professor of History Sally McMillen as the faculty member who led the efforts to establish the program. The article goes on to describe the multidisciplinary nature of the major and highlights other faculty colleagues like Gayle Kaufman, Melissa Gonzalez, Patricia Tilburg and Jessica Taft.
Article published by Davidson News on May 7, 2013 highlighting the newly formed Gender and Sexuality Studies program at Davidson College. The article highlights Babcock Professor of History Sally McMillen as the faculty member who led the efforts to establish the program. The article goes on to describe the multidisciplinary nature of the major and highlights other faculty colleagues like Gayle Kaufman, Melissa Gonzalez, Patricia Tilburg and Jessica Taft.
Article from the third page of the March 19, 1897 Statesville Record and Landmark describing a recital in Davidson, NC led by "Miss Eulalia Cornelius" featuring Davidson College students and women from the surrounding area.
Article written by Davidson News staff and published on August 14, 2013 describing the formation of Davidson College's new Africana Studies program. Dr. Nancy Fairley was among the program's inaugural faculty and describes the importance of the addition of an Africana Studies major at Davidson College.
Photograph of Davidson College Anthropology professor Dr. Nancy Fairley taken around 1995. Fairley is looking away from the camera and there is a bookcase in the background.
This item is page 3 of the November 10, 1995 Rainbow Revue Newsletter. The newsletter was published by the Davidson College Black Student Coalition. On this page, there is an excerpt describing the inaugural trip of the Davidson in Ghana summer program established by Dr. Nancy Fairley.
Article written by Danielle Strickland for the Davidson News on August 2, 2019 describing the leadership of Dr. Verna Miller Case for the Game Changers funding campaign. The article states Case worked at Davidson College for over 4 decades and led public health service trips to Mwandi, Zambia for generations of Davidson students. Case was also the first director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Davidson College and the annual student scholarship symposium, the Verna Miller Case Symposium, is named in her honor.
The by-laws of the Office Support Staff organization, formerly known as the Chambermaids, from the 2005-2006 organization president's binder. The by-laws state the organization's purpose is as follows: "The purpose of Office Support Staff shall be to encourage its members to assist the students, faculty, and administration of Davidson College in a professional manner; to provide opportunities for education, enhancement of job skills, service, personal growth, and fellowship; and to serve as an official voice between its members and the College administration." The organization ceased meeting in 2009 and was largely made up of staff who identified as women.
Statement of Purpose for the staff organization known as the Chambermaids from 1975. The document states the organizational mission is as follows: "The purpose of The Chambermaids shall be to support the students, faculty and administration of Davidson College; to encourage in a considerate and professional manner the full potential development of its members; to foster fellowship; and to establish an official line of communication between its members and the College in order to promote greater understanding and cooperation."
Article published on August 4, 2021 and written by Mark Johnson announcing the resignation of Dr. Carol Quillen from her position as president of Davidson College. The article describes the success of Quillen's various fundraising, building, athletic, academic, and diversity initiatives on campus during her 11 year tenure, as well as her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article includes Quillen's personally penned letter to campus announcing her resignation.
Article published on August 4, 2021 and written by Mark Johnson announcing the resignation of Dr. Carol Quillen from her position as president of Davidson College. The article describes the success of Quillen's various fundraising, building, athletic, academic, and diversity initiatives on campus during her 11 year tenure, as well as her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article includes Quillen's personally penned letter to campus announcing her resignation.
Davidson News article written by Mark Johnson and published to the web on January 7, 2019 announcing Ann McCorvey's appointment as Davidson College's new Chief Financial Officer. The article describes McCorvey's upbringing in rural Florida, her leadership at various Fortune 500 companies, her education, and her vision for Davidson College.
This Davidsonian article dated August 28, 2013 and written by Laura Chuckray describes the professional achievements of Dr. Wendy Raymond prior to her role as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Davidson College. The article also details Raymond's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Davidson College and discusses what drew her to Davidson.
Photograph of Georgia Ringle (far left), Davidson College Health Educator, and the student health advisers in her office. The photograph was taken in Fall 2007. According a caption on the back of the photograph, the student health advisers are as follows: Bottom: Jessica Andrews (Class of 2010), Cherita Jeffreys (Class of 2008), Evan Kreutzer (Class of 2008). Top: Duncan Bowling (Class of 2009), Sam Hotchkiss (Class of 2008), and Stewart Knight (Class of 2008).
Senior photograph of Eileen Keeley, Davidson College Class of 1986, in the 1986 Quips and Cranks yearbook. As of 2023, Keeley is the Vice President for College Relations at Davidson College.
Senior photograph of Sarah Moore [Phillips], Davidson College Class of 2001, from the Quips and Cranks yearbook. As of 2023, Sarah Phillips is the Vice President and General Counsel at Davidson College.
Photograph of Reverend Brenda Tapia with seated Love of Learning Program students. The photograph is undated, but likely from the 1990s or early 2000s as the Love of Learning Program was operational between 1987 and 2005.
Press release from Davidson College's Office of College Communications announcing Paula Moore Miller as the new Assistant Dean of Students in 1985. Miller had been working for the college in various capacities since 1983, including as Assistant Dean of Admissions. The press release lists Miller's committee appointments and her previous employment and academic histories.
