Thoughts from Alumnae
Thoughts from a Young Alumna - 4/17/09
. . . from Katie Stewart Page '08
April 17, 2009
My fellow alumnae,
As a health services major, I spent my senior year at Vanderbilt University. This meant that I did not experience the arrival of men at our beloved alma mater in the fall of 2007. I was, however, actively involved in the protests of 2006-2007, and continue to mourn the fall of an amazing institution for women. We fought for a year to prevent what was inevitable, afraid that what made R-MWC amazing would be lost forever. We were mistaken.
At the beginning of my life outside the Red Brick Wall I thought my college had abandoned us. I was angry and thought I could never return to her hallowed halls. Since leaving R-MWC, and returning on many occasions, I have come to realize that my R-MWC no longer exists. Not because of the men on campus, or the renovations, or even because of the name change. My R-MWC no longer exists because I am no longer there to make it mine. My R-MWC no longer exists – and neither does yours.
As an alumna I have come to realize that it is my job to spread the word about what made my school so great. Read full text
Reflections of Inauguration Weekend - 11/10/08
. . . from Lynne Coppage Land ’60
Dear Friends,
I have just returned from Lynchburg where I attended John Klein’s Inaugural Weekend.
It was wonderful! Some highlights:
- Thursday late afternoon - dedication of a bench and tree in honor of Interim President Ginger Hill Worden '69 and Geoff Worden.
- On Friday, I had lunch in the dining room at school. It was terrific to be there with the students! Talk about a lively, happy bunch! This year’s seniors have decided that their senior year is going to be happy and fun! They are a delight. I met and talked to several attractive, bright and wonderful students! It makes me remember why I support the college! After lunch we saw a shortened version of the Greek play, Electra , which was presented in the Dell in early October with a cast selected by Amy Cohen, professor of Classics. It was cold and misting so they moved it into the chapel. The kids did a great job!
- Friday night, there was a dinner in the dining hall and a dance in Main Hall Lobby. I went to the dinner and then just stuck my head into Main Hall for a few minutes. The students were having a wonderful time and I understand that it went on quite late!
- The Inauguration ceremony (Saturday) started at 11:30. The international students (40 of them) marched in first carrying flags. It was really impressive. They were followed by the academic procession and then the President’s party. Dr Quillian was there. He is 90-something and moving a little slowly but as bright and charming as ever. John Klein’s address was wonderful. He is truly dedicated to the college.
I should say, too, that the entire weekend was funded privately. I was so glad that I made the effort to go. Everyone I talked to mentioned what a great atmosphere there is on campus this year. Actually, they didn’t need to say it. You could see the happy faces and feel the energy. Friends, our college is still there and is going to be fine! It may take a little time to get the enrollment back up, but it will happen and all will be well. I hoped for this before I went, but now I believe it completely.
Factors at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
leading to the change to become the Coeducational Institution: Randolph College - 8/26/08
A chronology of events compiled by Adgie Lou Dirom Davidson '82. View and print full article (prints on legal paper)
