History of Denison University

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Denison University holds a storied place on the landscape of American higher education. Among the earliest colleges to be established in the old “Northwest Territory,” beyond the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River, Denison University held its first classes during the presidency of Andre…

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    Suite Life in the 70's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 46:19


    The View to Sigma Chi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 20:10


    Joe and Pete reflect on the early 1950's at Denison University.

    Fraternity Social Chair in the 50's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 6:59


    "The chapel would ring the bell 'Hold That Tiger' and that meant everything was cancelled for the day..."

    WDUB Campus Radio in the Early 60's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 10:29


    Cathy and Anne reflect on the early 1960's at Denison University and their role at the WDUB radio station.

    WDUB Sports in the 70's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 3:55


    Life in the station, on the road with the teams, and many more fond memories of radio life at WDUB.

    Racks Of CD's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 5:03


    Jason remembers when WDUB played their collection entirely off of CD's.

    Greek Rush & Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 8:36


    Roger recalls the success of the "Independents" intramural basketball team over the fraternities.

    Concert Organ & Blizzards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 6:01


    Teddy reflects on the early 1950's at Denison University.

    Global Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 10:28


    From Denison to Capitol Hill to Sports Broadcasting. Dyrol reflects on friendships, athletics, campus history, and more.

    Transformative Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 13:58


    Win talks about equality and more during her time at Denison in the late 60's and early 70's.

    A New President & Excellent Professors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 8:02


    Peg and Norma reflect on the early 1950's at Denison University.

    Organizations & Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 4:20


    McKinlaye recalls her involvement in various organizations at Denison as well as the influence Denison had on her career choice.

    News Off The Wire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2013 3:32


    Amy remembers reading a bank robbery story live on the air at WDUB that just happened to be in her own home town.

    On Air in the Wake of 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2013 15:16


    "I saw myself belonging with them." -Adrianne on the DJ's of WDUB

    Auditioning & Apprenticing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2013 27:10


    Adam reflects on his role as a WDUB disc jockey and its significance while he was a student at Denison and beyond.

    When WDUB Got Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2013 3:31


    Jack reflects on his time at Denison and his tenure as the WDUB radio station manager, and taking requests on AOL Instant Messenger.

    Being DJ's & RA's in the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 8:25


    Reflections of Dave Leonard and Tim Talty, Class of '87 about Denison life, working at the WDUB radio station, and as resident assistants.

    Gratitude & Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 3:30


    Reflections of Gail Lutsch about Denison life, faculty and the quaintness of Granville.

    Doane Academy & WWI Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 11:09


    Reflections by Helen and William King about her father's attendance at Doane Academy and subsequent career as well as their lives together post Denison.

    "Midweek Indigestion" Show on The Doobie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 4:13


    James Christopher Staub's reflections about a memorable radio program on WDUB with members of the Spanish faculty.

    An Improbable Hat Trick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 4:49


    Reflections about a memorable soccer game and an improbable "hat trick". Robert Welles Snyder and friends, Class of '07

    From JFK to Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2012 8:57


    Bestor Cram, Denison Class of 1967, reflects on turbulent times while attending Denison, beginning with the assassination of President Kennedy and the expansion of the Vietnam War.

    Cathcart Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2008 5:21


    Special Collections are books and other items that have been donated to Denison by alumni and friends of the college. • The Edgar J. Goodspeed Collection contains books from the library of this well-known Denison alumnus and translator of the New Testament. The collection includes many early, rare editions of the Bible. • The Gilbert Collection contains the personal science library of the famous geologist, Grove Karl Gilbert, given to Denison to replace books lost in the 1906 Barney fire. Many of these titles deal with the historical geography of North America. • The Percy Wiltsee Collection of limited editions was acquired with the help of Denison alumnus and Trustee Wiltsee from the Limited Editions Club, which published one book per month. Each book was printed in limited quantities, with fine paper and bindings.

    Robert Crocker Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 4:38


    This final Vignette explores Robert Crocker Good. Good was Denison's president from 1976 to 1984. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Denison University, Professor Tony LIsska created a series of historical vignettes that details our early history.

    The Role of Women in Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 5:19


    Several historians argue that the first educational institution for women, west of the Allegheny Mountains, was founded in Granville.

    The Baptist Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 4:34


    Many Denison presidents were Brown alums, but Denison also has connections to the University of Chicago. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Denison University, Professor Tony LIsska created a series of historical vignettes that details our early history.

    College Hill in Granville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 5:08


    E. Benjamin Andrews may be Denison's most important president. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Denison University, Professor Tony LIsska created a series of historical vignettes that details our early history.

    Financial Troubles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 2:50


    The impact of national financial woes on the then "Granville Literary & Theological Institution" To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Denison University, Professor Tony LIsska created a series of historical vignettes that details our early history.

    Towards Financial Stability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 4:06


    Jeremiah Hall Brings financial stability to the institution. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Denison University, Professor Tony LIsska created a series of historical vignettes that details our early history.

    Denison's Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2008 3:48


    Denison got started, in part, due to a growing concern for qualified ministers. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of Denison University, Professor Tony LIsska created a series of historical vignettes that details our early history.

    Goodspeed Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2008 5:30


    Special Collections are books and other items that have been donated to Denison by alumni and friends of the college. • The Edgar J. Goodspeed Collection contains books from the library of this well-known Denison alumnus and translator of the New Testament. The collection includes many early, rare editions of the Bible. • The Gilbert Collection contains the personal science library of the famous geologist, Grove Karl Gilbert, given to Denison to replace books lost in the 1906 Barney fire. Many of these titles deal with the historical geography of North America. • The Percy Wiltsee Collection of limited editions was acquired with the help of Denison alumnus and Trustee Wiltsee from the Limited Editions Club, which published one book per month. Each book was printed in limited quantities, with fine paper and bindings.

    Gilbert Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2008 4:31


    Special Collections are books and other items that have been donated to Denison by alumni and friends of the college. • The Edgar J. Goodspeed Collection contains books from the library of this well-known Denison alumnus and translator of the New Testament. The collection includes many early, rare editions of the Bible. • The Gilbert Collection contains the personal science library of the famous geologist, Grove Karl Gilbert, given to Denison to replace books lost in the 1906 Barney fire. Many of these titles deal with the historical geography of North America. • The Percy Wiltsee Collection of limited editions was acquired with the help of Denison alumnus and Trustee Wiltsee from the Limited Editions Club, which published one book per month. Each book was printed in limited quantities, with fine paper and bindings.

    Limited Editions Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2008 4:15


    Special Collections are books and other items that have been donated to Denison by alumni and friends of the college. • The Edgar J. Goodspeed Collection contains books from the library of this well-known Denison alumnus and translator of the New Testament. The collection includes many early, rare editions of the Bible. • The Gilbert Collection contains the personal science library of the famous geologist, Grove Karl Gilbert, given to Denison to replace books lost in the 1906 Barney fire. Many of these titles deal with the historical geography of North America. • The Percy Wiltsee Collection of limited editions was acquired with the help of Denison alumnus and Trustee Wiltsee from the Limited Editions Club, which published one book per month. Each book was printed in limited quantities, with fine paper and bindings.

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