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A Short History of Boston University (1839-2008)

A Short History of Boston University (1839-2008). Daryl Healea Guest Lecture for AP 550 September 17, 2008. Origins and Foundations. 1839 Early Geography Methodism and Religious Foundations. Chartering and the Birth of a Modern Research University. Broadening of curriculum

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A Short History of Boston University (1839-2008)

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  1. A Short History of Boston University (1839-2008) Daryl Healea Guest Lecture for AP 550 September 17, 2008

  2. Origins and Foundations • 1839 • Early Geography • Methodism and Religious Foundations

  3. Chartering and the Birth of a Modern Research University • Broadening of curriculum • Social and technological changes • 1869 Charter • Rich University? • Seal • School colors • STH, LAW, MED, Music, CLA, Grad • Firsts…

  4. Between the World Wars • Lemuel Murlin (1911-1924) • SED, CBA, CSS • “In the heart of the city, for the service of the city.” • Land purchase • Resignation • Rhett

  5. Daniel L. Marsh and the Building of Boston University • Setting a course (1926-1931) • Toward “University Consciousness” (1932-1938) • Preservation of Democracy (1939-1945) • A Vision of Greatness (1946-1951)

  6. The Post War Years and Boston University in the 21st Century • Harold C. Case • Howard Thurman and Martin Luther King, Jr. • Arlan Christ-Janer • John Silber • Robert A. Brown and “One BU”

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