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University Library
Written by Alex Sims, Class of 2025 As Willamette University has expanded over the years, it repeatedly outgrew its library facilities, leading to a long history of upgrades. In the University’s early years, the library was housed on the second floor of Waller Hall, offering books, periodicals, and reading rooms. In 1872 the library had… Read more
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Freshman Glee
Written by Jess Kimmel, Class of 2025 One of the longest-lasting student traditions at Willamette University was the Freshman Glee competition, which began in the spring of 1909. Freshman Glee ran continuously every year until its cancellation in 1997, reflecting Willamette’s strong school spirit and the students enthusiasm for friendly competition. An early edition of… Read more
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Lestle J. Sparks Center
Written by Hannah Mosher, Class of 2026 The Lestle J. Sparks Center is Willamette University’s sports and fitness center. Upon its completion in March of 1974, the Sparks Center became integral to Willamette’s Campus and the greater Salem community. The university’s previous gym, built in 1923 and consisting of 30,000 square feet of floor space,… Read more
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Lestle J. Sparks
Written by Hannah Mosher, Class of 2026 In 1974, construction of Willamette’s Sparks Center was completed. The university chose to dedicate the building in honor of Lestle J. Sparks, a man with an extensive history with the school beginning with his time as a student and subsequent career as a professor and coach. He was… Read more
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Freshman Glee Winners
From the Archives Freshman Glee Winners Read more about Freshman Glee Year 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 1909 Freshmen ’12 n/a n/a n/a 1910 Sophomores ’12 Freshmen ’13 Seniors ’10 Juniors ’11 1911 Sophomores ’13 Freshman ’14 Juniors ’12 Seniors ’11 1912 Seniors ’12 Sophomores ’14 Freshmen ’15 Juniors ’13 1913 Sophomores… Read more