Author Archives: Jim Stimpert
History of the Library, Part III
In 1961, following several years of planning, the Trustees approved the construction of a new library facility at Homewood, and settled on the open end of the Keyser Quadrangle, facing Gilman Hall, as the ideal location. Architects Wrenn, Lewis, and … Continue reading
Engineering’s Beginning
On March 21, I was asked to speak to a luncheon group for the Legacy Circle of the Whiting School of Engineering. I gave them a capsule history of Johns Hopkins, and Engineering in particular, and I thought I’d offer … Continue reading
Woodrow Wilson, JHU Alum & U.S. President
On March 4, 1913, Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated the 28th President of the United States. If you live (or lived) in the dormitory house named for Wilson, perhaps you know why this event is significant event in Hopkins history. If … Continue reading
JHU President Emeritus Steven Muller, 1927-2013
Steven Muller, who passed away on Saturday, January 19, was the tenth president of The Johns Hopkins University, serving from 1972 until his retirement in 1990. Prior to coming to Hopkins, Dr. Muller had a varied and interesting life, to … Continue reading
History of the Library, Part II
A group of private citizens, headed by William Wyman and William Keyser, donated land that became the Homewood Campus in 1902, and the library moved into new quarters upon the completion of Gilman Hall in 1916. The library occupied the … Continue reading
History of the Library, Part I
As we just officially dedicated the new Brody Learning Commons, now is a good time to look back at the history of the Hopkins library, from the very beginning. This history will be divided into three monthly segments. This first … Continue reading
Commencement Programs Live On
While Commencement may be months or years away for many of you, we want to announce a new digital asset that has just been created. Each year in late May, a 100-page paper program is printed for distribution to graduates … Continue reading
A History of Johns Hopkins Yearbooks
In 1889, the undergraduates of The Johns Hopkins University published their first yearbook. Entitled The Debutante, the little book with a black-and-blue cover consists of 110 pages, and only a handful of photographs. Most of the illustrations are line drawings, some of … Continue reading
Hopkins’ Spring Fair, A History
As Spring Fair gets under way, here’s a look back at the origins of the annual event. The first Spring Fair took place April 21-23, 1972, making this year the 40th anniversary of this student-run festival. From the earliest days, it has … Continue reading
Coeducation at Johns Hopkins, pt. 2 of 2
As of 1907, female graduate students were officially admitted to Johns Hopkins. Women wishing to attend the School of Arts and Sciences, however, were still refused admittance, and usually were referred to the Woman’s College of Baltimore (now Goucher). Women were … Continue reading