Two women dressed in traditional Hungarian attire stand on either side of a Hungarian film poster one day in 1933 when someone snaps their photo. They situated directly outside of the Delray Theater on Jefferson Avenue and behind them we can see a cluster of people filing toward the theater. In the background, the men have donned their hats and overcoats and the women in front in heels and dresses...
S.I.F.E. first started at Alma College in the 2000-2001 school year. They started with only 9 members and have grown to over 110 in 10 years. S.I.F.E. is a mainly business course but is open to all majors. There are 2 levels of S.I.F.E. there is a 150 and a 350 course depending on how many semesters one participates in. Alma College S.I.F.E. has sent 2 students to Uganda to help the people of the Muko...
On June 5, 1854, the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad held what would become known as "The Great Excursion of 1854." The two owners, Henry Furnam and Joseph Sheffield, invited many well known and successful politicians, artists, writers, clergy members, and academics, including former President Millard Fillmore, who met in Chicago for the June 5th departure. A New York Times correspondent noted, “…when...
After reading through the Plantations letters and the excerpts provided by classmates I think that the overall theme is that monetary importance and gaining income is all that truly mattered. A few of the interpretations that I have read from classmates mention that they were surprised about the “care and compassion” that both supervisor Lewellyn and Mr. Cameron had toward the slaves. However,...
In the late 18th to early 19th century, women began to explore their intellectual talents outside of the education field. The Washington Post (1877-1954) published an article titled Women in Business, expressing the purpose of the exhibit mounted by the League of Business and Professional Women. The goal was to help others, specifically women, appreciate their business skills and embark in professional...