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Department Of Librarianship Offers Masters Of Library Science

1950

Department of Librarianship offers Masters of Library Science. Alpha Epsilon, education honorary society founded.

Center For Community Studies Wins $10,000 Research Grant

1950

Center for Community Studies wins $10,000 research grant first major research grant for New York State College for Teachers.

Brubacher Lounge In Sayles Hall Receives Plaque From Class Of 1937

1950

Brubacher Lounge in Sayles Hall receives plaque from Class of 1937.

Brubacher Hall's Dorm Rooms Occupied

1951 September 11

Brubacher Hall's dorm rooms occupied. Named for President Abram Roy Brubacher (President, 1915-1939). First New York State College for Teachers dormitory built with state funds by State Dormitory Authority at a cost of $1,541,839. The architect was Harold O. Fullerton, who also designed Pierce...

Hawley Library Expands To Include The Basement, Formerly The Students "Commons"

1951

Hawley Library expands to include the basement, formerly the students "Commons". The basement was used as a second reading room and reserve area. The Commons moved to the old Annex, and includes a coke machine, a record player, and a ping pong table.

Martha C. Pritchard Fund Established In Department Of Librarianship

1951

Martha C. Pritchard Fund established in Department of Librarianship to aid students undergraduate study in Librarianship.

Film, “Tomorrow’s Teachers” Created As A High School Recruiting Tool

1951

Film, “Tomorrow’s Teachers” created as a high school recruiting tool.

Sayles Hall Becomes Mens Dormitory Again

1951 September

Sayles Hall becomes mens dormitory again.

Tau Kappa Alpha, National Forensic Honorary Society, Grants Local Chapter To Nysct

1952

Tau Kappa Alpha, national forensic honorary society, grants local chapter to NYSCT.

Alpha Pi Alpha Fraternity Formed As Local Fraternity

1952 June 21

Alpha Pi Alpha Fraternity formed as local fraternity when brothers withdraw from Kappa Delta Rho because of the nationals “gentleman’s agreement” which barred membership to non-whites and non-Christians. Chronology of Events [re the Founding of Alpha Pi Alpha]” by Paul and Lee Atwood, August...