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A Historical Sketch Of The State Normal School

1884

A Historical Sketch of the State Normal School Established 1844, at Albany, N.Y. and a History of Its Graduates for the First Thirty-Eight Years, 1844-1884 is published on the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the school. The book was written and financed by President Edward P. Waterbury to...

The Historical Sketch Is Updated And Reissued By President Waterbury

1888

The Historical Sketch is updated and reissued by President Waterbury. Its new title is A Historical Sketch of the State Normal School Established 1844, at Albany, N.Y. and a History of Its Graduates for the First Thirty-Eight and Last Five Years Ending January 1, 1888

Minerva Statue Acquired With Money From Student Fines

1888

Minerva statue acquired with money from student fines.

The School's Semi Centenial Jubilee

1894 June 26, 27, 28

The School's Semi-Centenial Jubilee is celebrated with addresses by Superintendent of the Schools Dr. Andrew S. Draper, former Superintendent Neil Gilmour, Chancellor Anson J. Upson, and Mayor Oren E. Wilson.

Summer Session Begins Again Fees Charged

1917 Fall

Summer Session begins again fees charged.

State College Song Book First Issued

1917 June

State College Song Book first issued. Prior to this student songs were found in the Student Handbook issued by the YWCA.

College Closes For Spanish Flu Pandemic

1918 October 8 - November 12

Student Health Service Begins

1921 Fall

Student Health Service begins when students assess themselves an infirmary fee. Albany Hospitals provide private rooms and medical care.

Portrait Of Dean Anna E. Pierce By David Lithgow

1927 February

Portrait of Dean Anna E. Pierce by David Lithgow, paid for by the Class of 1927, exhibited for the first time.

The Hawley Murals Were Painted And Installed By William B. Van Ingen

1935

The Hawley Murals were painted and installed by William B. Van Ingen in 1935-1938. The murals were commissioned under the U.S. Works Projects Administration's Federal Project Number One, a significant New Deal cultural program.