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Historic Photographs from the University:
University Traditions
Special Collections & Archives

The University celebrates many traditions throughout the year, from Homecoming to Founder's Day, which commemorates the founding of the University.

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Freshman Week
Homecoming
Winter Carnival
May Day
Founder's Day
Commencement


Freshman Week

Eating hotdogs during freshman week, probably 1961.
Eating hotdogs during freshman week, probably 1961.
Freshmen had to wear special beanies.

 


Homecoming

Students sitting on an antique car at Homecoming, 1950's
Students at Homecoming, 1950's.

 


Winter Carnival

Going skiing for Winter Carnival, mid 1980's
Going skiing for Winter Carnival, mid 1980's.

 


May Day

Finalists for the May Days Queen, 1969.
Finalists for the May Day Queen, 1969.

 


Founder's Day

Students cutting cake for Founder's Day 1959,
Students cutting cake for Founder's Day 1959,
the 95th anniversary of the University.

 


Commencement

Students at Commencement
Commencement!

 

 

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