1890 is the year that WVWC was founded. 2020 marks 130 years.
1960 marked roughly halfway to the 130 years! Many of the faculty in 1960 had been here for decades, and many of them would be here decades more. That year there were 14 new faculty members, bringing the number of faculty to 63. This continuity of dedicated and amazing people has been a huge strength for the school and for the thousands of students who have learned form them.
The welcome reception for faculty was a big deal! Held in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library in 1960, they talked, laughed, and prepared for a new year. The library building had been dedicated on May 27, 1953. The wraparound addition was dedicated on October 20, 1972 — therefore the building itself was just about halfway to big changes. (And yes, there was food in the library!!!!)
Enjoy this great bunch of photographs. They speak volumes about the people, the place, and the community that is Wesleyan.
I have included 10 photos here, but click here if you would like to see the full collection of photos.
