Author Archives: Lindsay Kenderes
Milligan College’s Student Clubs and Traditions
Written by Katherine Siebenaler, Senior ’15, Archive Intern
The snow is melting and spring is in the air! And with spring coming, that means Wonderful Wednesday is coming. But did you know that Wonderful Wednesday used to include discussion panels and races up and down Sutton Hill? Or did you know that TWIRP Week rules used to require that every girl have one date per day?
This Archives exhibit in the Library highlights a few of the near-100 student organizations on campus through the years, as well as a handful of the traditions Milligan students have enjoyed and still continue to enjoy, such as TWIRP Week and Wonderful Wednesday. Located on the first floor, the exhibit includes the orange and black beanies known as “dinks” that Milligan freshman used to wear and the “M” Club roster from the late 1940s that lists Milligan celebrity Coach Walker’s name. Continue reading
New Books and Media Received (December 2014 – January 2015)
The following Books and DVDs (383 items) were received into the Library collection through the Acquisitions Budget during December 2014 and January 2015.
*Some of these items are not yet processed.
Milligan’s Madrigal Dinners, a Celebration of an English Christmas Tradition
Madrigal Dinner, 1983. Milligan College Archives & Special Collections.
Written by Cynthia Capps, Sophomore ’17, Archive Student Assistant.
The Madrigal Dinners held at Milligan celebrated English Christmas customs from the 16th century. A medieval banquet featuring a full course meal and a Christmas concert performed by minstrel singers are what the Madrigal Dinners are still remembered for today. In 1967, the first Madrigal Dinner was a production by the speech and music departments; specifically, Dr. William Moorhouse and Sherwyn Bachman. Dr. William Moorhouse and his wife Lowanna Moorhouse did extensive research on costume design while traveling to several museums in England to ensure each costume worn at the dinners were as authentic as possible. The dinners proved to be a success lasting 34 consecutive years ending in 2001. Continue reading