Tag: Hannah Mosher
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May Weekend
Written by Hannah Mosher, Class of 2026 Originating in Europe over a thousand years ago, the purpose of the May Day celebrations has historically been to welcome the changing of the seasons.1 Willamette’s version of this tradition, May Weekend, began at the university in the early years of the twentieth century and carried on until… Read more
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Willamette University and World War II
Written by Hannah Mosher, Class of 2026 The United States’ entry into the Second World War, in 1943, completely altered student and faculty life at Willamette. As the fighting went on, Willamette students volunteered for the draft and were sent to local and overseas stations while those on campus adjusted to college education during wartime.… 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