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The Springfield Student (vol. 131, no. 24) Apr. 27, 2017
No full text“The Springfield Student” was first published in 1909 in the Association Seminar, an alumni publication. The portion published in the Association Seminar has been digitized and can be seen in The Springfield College Alumni Magazine Collection (http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/search/collection/p16122coll3/searchterm/The%20Springfield%20Student/field/spring/mode/all/conn/and/order/date). Generally, “The Springfield Student” includes information about student organizations, athletics, alumni, and events. It also occasionally includes student poetry and fiction, as well as the conclusions of student-designed research. As the publication evolved, “The Springfield Student” began including editorials on world events and popular culture, as well as letters to the editor. Originally, the “Springfield Student” was published monthly from October through June, and its formatting resembled a magazine. In October 1913, the cover illustration simplified to only the title, the date, and the capital letter “S,” but the content and structure remained unchanged. On September 27, 1916, “The Springfield Student” was reformatted to resemble a newspaper: the pages decreased from around thirty to just four, it no longer included a cover, and it became a weekly publication. In the inaugural weekly issue, the editors explained the motivation behind the change: “To sustain the intimate and helpful relations that our Alumni and College should stress we feel that a weekly news publication is the best possible medium. [...] It is the purpose of the Staff to cover all College and Student Association activities in a very live way, reporting athletic contests in brief snappy articles, and giving members of the Alumni Associations space for contributions and newsy items.” During October 1917, in acknowledgement of the limited resources and significantly smaller student body caused by the United States’ involvement in World War I, the “The Springfield Student” ceased its weekly publication and instead published a few pages each month in the “The Association Seminar.” Two years later, October 1919, “The Springfield Student” resumed weekly publication. In this first issue, the editors wrote that they wanted to re-establish the newspaper “as the mouthpiece or spokesman of the student body.
The Springfield Student (vol. 131, no. 23) Apr. 20, 2017
No full text“The Springfield Student” was first published in 1909 in the Association Seminar, an alumni publication. The portion published in the Association Seminar has been digitized and can be seen in The Springfield College Alumni Magazine Collection (http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/search/collection/p16122coll3/searchterm/The%20Springfield%20Student/field/spring/mode/all/conn/and/order/date). Generally, “The Springfield Student” includes information about student organizations, athletics, alumni, and events. It also occasionally includes student poetry and fiction, as well as the conclusions of student-designed research. As the publication evolved, “The Springfield Student” began including editorials on world events and popular culture, as well as letters to the editor. Originally, the “Springfield Student” was published monthly from October through June, and its formatting resembled a magazine. In October 1913, the cover illustration simplified to only the title, the date, and the capital letter “S,” but the content and structure remained unchanged. On September 27, 1916, “The Springfield Student” was reformatted to resemble a newspaper: the pages decreased from around thirty to just four, it no longer included a cover, and it became a weekly publication. In the inaugural weekly issue, the editors explained the motivation behind the change: “To sustain the intimate and helpful relations that our Alumni and College should stress we feel that a weekly news publication is the best possible medium. [...] It is the purpose of the Staff to cover all College and Student Association activities in a very live way, reporting athletic contests in brief snappy articles, and giving members of the Alumni Associations space for contributions and newsy items.” During October 1917, in acknowledgement of the limited resources and significantly smaller student body caused by the United States’ involvement in World War I, the “The Springfield Student” ceased its weekly publication and instead published a few pages each month in the “The Association Seminar.” Two years later, October 1919, “The Springfield Student” resumed weekly publication. In this first issue, the editors wrote that they wanted to re-establish the newspaper “as the mouthpiece or spokesman of the student body.
Letter from Yukinaga Kodama to Mary-Beth Cooper (August 4, 2017)
No full textThis is a one-page letter from Yukinaga Kodama, the President of Kyoto Basketball Association, to Mary-Beth Cooper, the President of Springfield College. The letter is dated August 4, 2017. The letter thanks President Cooper for her help in the 100th anniversary of Basketball in Kyoto celebrated in 2014
The Library Information desk in the Townhouses (May 8, 2017)
No full textThis is a photograph of the Springfield College temporary information desk in library study space in the lower level of the Townhouses on the campus of Springfield College. During the renovations of the library this space was opened up for students to use as extra study space. On the left is a barrel that was required due to links that plagued the space at this time.The Townhouses were constructed in 1989 as senior apartment-style living and are still in use today. The building is located parallel to the Stagg football field and measures approximately 350 feet in length by 35 feet in width. The building has the capacity to house 160 students in total. The Townhouses consist of 20 units, and each unit is a separate residence with three floors, housing eight students. The 20 units are divided into two separate wings, each wing with 10 units. In the middle of the two wings is a conference center, a lounge, housing for the Residence Director, as well as the laundry room in the basement.
The first floor of each Townhouse consists of a living room and kitchen and the second and third floors each have four rooms and one bathroom. All together this totals eight single bedrooms and two baths. All essential furniture, appliances, and utilities (heat and air conditioning) are included and laundry is shared by all tenants. All of the houses have access to a backyard, where students can enjoy cooking, socializing, or even watching a sporting event.
The Wellness Center, now a part of the new Wellness Center/Physical Education Complex, was located in the basement of the townhouses. It was a 47,840-square-foot fitness area with weights and workout rooms. It opened in September 2008 and was moved by 2010. This basement space, as of 2013, is currently used to house the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department.This is a born digital item. Photographic print was printed on paper and placed in collection.
Springfield College Graduate Commencement Program (May 13, 2017)
No full textA program for the one hundred and thirty-first graduate commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held on May 13, 2017. This pamphlet starts with a description of the commencement exercises, including songs, prayers, commencement address, conferring of degrees, the Honorary Degree candidates, to then finish with a list of the members of the graduating class. Richard H. Carmona gave the commencement address
Pueblo of the Seven Fires, by Elizabeth Evans (2017)
No full textThis documents titled "Pueblo of the Seven Fires" is written by Elizabeth Evans in 2017. There are earlier versions of this document going all the way back to 2010. The document gives the history of the building of the Pueblo of the Seven Fires on the East Campus of Springfield College and gives the basic setup and purpose of the building
The Springfield Student (vol. 131, no. 14) Feb. 2, 2017
No full text“The Springfield Student” was first published in 1909 in the Association Seminar, an alumni publication. The portion published in the Association Seminar has been digitized and can be seen in The Springfield College Alumni Magazine Collection (http://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/search/collection/p16122coll3/searchterm/The%20Springfield%20Student/field/spring/mode/all/conn/and/order/date). Generally, “The Springfield Student” includes information about student organizations, athletics, alumni, and events. It also occasionally includes student poetry and fiction, as well as the conclusions of student-designed research. As the publication evolved, “The Springfield Student” began including editorials on world events and popular culture, as well as letters to the editor. Originally, the “Springfield Student” was published monthly from October through June, and its formatting resembled a magazine. In October 1913, the cover illustration simplified to only the title, the date, and the capital letter “S,” but the content and structure remained unchanged. On September 27, 1916, “The Springfield Student” was reformatted to resemble a newspaper: the pages decreased from around thirty to just four, it no longer included a cover, and it became a weekly publication. In the inaugural weekly issue, the editors explained the motivation behind the change: “To sustain the intimate and helpful relations that our Alumni and College should stress we feel that a weekly news publication is the best possible medium. [...] It is the purpose of the Staff to cover all College and Student Association activities in a very live way, reporting athletic contests in brief snappy articles, and giving members of the Alumni Associations space for contributions and newsy items.” During October 1917, in acknowledgement of the limited resources and significantly smaller student body caused by the United States’ involvement in World War I, the “The Springfield Student” ceased its weekly publication and instead published a few pages each month in the “The Association Seminar.” Two years later, October 1919, “The Springfield Student” resumed weekly publication. In this first issue, the editors wrote that they wanted to re-establish the newspaper “as the mouthpiece or spokesman of the student body.
Finding Aid: Ms 524 - Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection
No full textThis is the link to the finding aid for the MS 524 - Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection in the Springfield College Archives and Special Collections. Most of the Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection is comprised of nearly 10,000 unique, rare postcards and almost 3,000 duplicate postcards dating from the 1890s all the way through the 20th century. They depict YMCA buildings, events and activities in the United States and abroad. The collection provides a unique and valuable understanding of the significance of the YMCA around the world. Within the collection are postcards that represent some of the few remaining images of many YMCA buildings. In addition to architectural history, the collection also addresses such other topics as camping, aquatics,
youth work, armed services, fitness and athletics, World War I, African American YMCAs, the City of Springfield Massachusetts, and Springfield College (formerly the International YMCA Training School).
Most of the postcards are blank on one side and have not been mailed or used. There are, though, a number of postcards that have writing or correspondence on the non-image side. In addition, there are several postcards that are larger than a standard postcard and/or are made up of several postcards either attached together or bundled into a set. Some sets or cards include photographs hidden within the postcard. Of particular importance are World War I postcards that were used by US troops to correspond with friends and family. Many of these are larger than normal postcards.
The duplicate postcards have been separated out and put into their own series. Duplicates were determined by being an exact copy of an original card in the collection (including placement of title and any typed information) and by not having any correspondence or distinguishing mark (not including sellers’ marks or prices) anywhere on the postcard.
In addition to the postcards, there are CDs, correspondence, printed materials, memos, and some photographs of events tied to the collections. The original digital scans of The Cliff Smith YMCA Postcard Collection that were completed in 1997 are on a set of 23 Compact Discs within the collection and two CDs that contain databases with historical information created when the original scans were made. The correspondence/memos and other misc. information contained within the collection, mostly deal with the appraisals and donation of the postcards. There are also a small number of photographs showing Cliff Smith and Springfield College Library staff members at the time of donation.For more information on Cliff Smith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/87
Physical Therapy Class of 2017
No full textThis is a photograph of the Springfield College Physical Therapy Program Class of 2017. They are standing on the front steps of the Allied Health Sciences Building on the campus of Springfield College.For more information on Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/467On back is handwritten, "PT Class 2017"
The Triangle, Spring 2017 (Vol. 87, No. 1)
No full textSpringfield College’s alumni magazine is currently called The Triangle, a reference to the school’s emblem: an inverted red triangle representing the spirit, mind, and body. The magazine began at roughly twenty pages and in three years doubled in size. As with its previous formats, the magazine covers college news, including faculty research and school development projects. However, its primary purpose is to provide a forum for alumni to comment, and much of the magazine is dedicated to alumni achievements and class notes