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As you all prepare for finals week, we wanted to share some photos describing how you might be feeling... Good luck Waba...
04/29/2024

As you all prepare for finals week, we wanted to share some photos describing how you might be feeling... Good luck Wabash!

First image: Features two students from Phi Gamma Delta studying (1968).

Second image: Undated

Did you know that apart from teaching Biology at Wabash, Dr. Robert O. Petty was a writer and consultant for the Nationa...
04/17/2024

Did you know that apart from teaching Biology at Wabash, Dr. Robert O. Petty was a writer and consultant for the National Geographic Society since 1972?

Aside from writing, Petty in the late 1950s, used radioactive isotopes to study the energy pathways within the forest ecosystems of Allee Woods, a 200 acre old-growth forest research and teaching site for Wabash. During the start of the Cold War, the Atomic Energy Commission funded Petty's research because they were interested in learning about the movement of radioactivity through different ecosystems.

Robert O. Petty was a Biology professor at Wabash for thirty years (1959-1990). Dr. Petty is noted for his publication o...
04/15/2024

Robert O. Petty was a Biology professor at Wabash for thirty years (1959-1990). Dr. Petty is noted for his publication of "Eastern Deciduous Forest" fifty years ago.

All of Wabash is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Robert O. Petty’s Eastern Deciduous Forest with the Biology Department tomorrow, April 16th at 11:15am at Petty Patch in the Arboretum!

What memories of Professor Petty do you have as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the publishing of Eastern Deciduous Forest?

Pete Metzelaars [W1982] is a former professional NFL player who played 16 seasons as a tight end for the Seattle Seahawk...
04/08/2024

Pete Metzelaars [W1982] is a former professional NFL player who played 16 seasons as a tight end for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, and the Detroit Lions. After his NFl playing career, Pete continued his success in coaching by winning a Super Bowl Ring in 2006 as the Indianapolis Colts' Offensive Quality Control Coach.

Pete was not only an outstanding football player but also a notable basketball player at Wabash. Metzelaars led the 1982 Little Giant Basketball team to the Division III National Championship.

Featured is a student handbook from 1916-1917 that includes pieces of information about Wabash College that were thought...
03/27/2024

Featured is a student handbook from 1916-1917 that includes pieces of information about Wabash College that were thought to be a snapshot of helpful tips for the freshmen class of 1916.

Palmer W. "Jack" Palmer [W1908] was a talented athlete and musician. Palmer was born in Persia, but grew up in the small...
03/11/2024

Palmer W. "Jack" Palmer [W1908] was a talented athlete and musician. Palmer was born in Persia, but grew up in the small city of Rockville, Indiana. During his time at Wabash, Palmer played as the Little Giants' quarterback his senior year. After Wabash, in 1917, Palmer joined the army and served as gunner on an airplane during WWI.

The second image shows Palmer in his flight gear.

After serving is country, Palmer entered the lighting business and created high-end lighting fixtures.

The third image features one of his most well-known works at the Los Angeles Union Station.

In 1970 several African American students and faculty founded the Malcom X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS). The creat...
02/28/2024

In 1970 several African American students and faculty founded the Malcom X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS). The creation of the MXIBS was established by the Afro-American Student Union (1967) and members of the Afro-American House (1968-1970).

The MXIBS resided on 416 West Wabash Avenue. The MXIBS provided a dedicated space for social gatherings and educational events for African American students.

Second image: features faculty members, Horace Turner (left) and Finley Campbell (Right). Turner was one of MXI's first directors and helped transform the lives of Wabash students for 35 years before retiring in 2006.

The third and fourth images illustrate a letter from Peter Frederick and Keith Nelson to President Seymour.

Featured is Robert Wedgeworth [W1959]. Wedgeworth was born in Texas and upon graduating from Wabash College, he studied ...
02/19/2024

Featured is Robert Wedgeworth [W1959]. Wedgeworth was born in Texas and upon graduating from Wabash College, he studied Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois in 1962. Wedgeworth is an esteemed librarian and in 1972 became the Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA). Wedgeworth is also former President of the National Association of Wabash Men and he currently serves the College on its Board of Trustees. Wedgeworth was nominated by President Obama to serve on the National Museum and Library Services Board of the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities.

During his time at Wabash, Robert was a four-year basketball letterman who started 58 of the 73 games he played at Wabash.

Robert Wedgeworth is acknowledged and celebrated through the dedication of the MXIBS library named in honor of Wedgeworth. With financial support from Robert and Chung-Kyun Wedgeworth, the Lilly Library has been pleased to offer the Robert Wedgeworth '59 Library Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Award since 2010.

In celebration of Black History Month, we will be highlighting some of Wabash's most impactful individuals and events.To...
02/07/2024

In celebration of Black History Month, we will be highlighting some of Wabash's most impactful individuals and events.

Today, we feature Samuel Simpson Gordon. Gordon was born on April 21, 1885. This image features Gordon in 1907 where he played Guard and Half Back for Wabash College. During his Wabash football career, many opposing teams conflicted with playing against Wabash's colored guard. Gordon was forced to sit out for some games due to racial prejudice. Gordon only attended Wabash for one year before enlisting in the 8th Illinois Regiment National Guard, known as the the "Blue Devils". Gordon's regiment served in World War I where he was cited for his meritorious service and awarded the Croix de Guerre.

In 1922, Wabash beat Kalamazoo College (43-23) in the final of the the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament. ...
01/31/2024

In 1922, Wabash beat Kalamazoo College (43-23) in the final of the the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament. The 1922 Wabash team included the "Third Wonder Five" consisting of, Fred Adam, Paul Schanlaub, Lon Goldsberry, John Burns, and Clyde Grater.

Wabash Baseball player, Oren Edgar Summers attended Wabash in 1903, before playing professional baseball for the Detroit...
12/13/2023

Wabash Baseball player, Oren Edgar Summers attended Wabash in 1903, before playing professional baseball for the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers went to the World Series’ in 1908 and 1909. He coached the Little Giants after his career.

Good luck Wabash on your final exams, projects, and papers! First picture: not datedSecond picture: 1959
12/07/2023

Good luck Wabash on your final exams, projects, and papers!

First picture: not dated
Second picture: 1959

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Crawfordsville, IN
47933

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