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EspañolSEWANEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
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'The University of the South' is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Sewanee, Tennessee. It is owned by twenty-eight southern dioceses of the Episcopal Church and its School of Theology is an official seminary of the denomination. The university's School of Letters offers graduate degrees in literature and creative writing. Often known simply as "Sewanee," the school enjoys an excellent academic reputation and is ranked 34 on the annual ''US News & World Report'' list of liberal arts colleges.[1] Sewanee has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, garnering the distinction of the most Rhodes Scholars per capita of any school in the country.[2] The campus (officially called "The Domain" or, affectionately, "The Mountain") consists of 10,000 acres (40 km²) of scenic mountain property atop the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Tennessee, although the actual area occupied by buildings is a mere fraction of this size. 2005-2006 enrollment is about 1500 students. In addition to the University, the Community of St. Mary (a convent) and St. Mary's Non-Denominational Retreat Center (which uses the buildings formerly occupied by St. Mary's School). The asteroid 89264 Sewanee is named in its honor.
On July 4, 1857, delegates from ten dioceses of the Episcopal Church — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas — met together at Lookout Mountain to found a denominational college for the region. The cornerstone, laid on October 10, 1860, was destroyed in 1863 by Union soldiers from an Illinois regiment; many of the pieces were collected and kept as keepsakes by the soldiers. Several figures later prominent in the Confederacy, notably Bishop Leonidas Polk, General Edmund Kirby Smith and Bishop James Hervey Otey, were involved in the founding of the University.
Due to the damage and disruptions of the Civil War, construction came to a momentary halt around that time. In 1866 the process was resumed, and this date is usually given as the re-founding of the University and the point from which it has maintained continuous operations. The University's first convocation was held on September 18, 1868, with nine students and four faculty members present. It is also noted that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was offered to head the school but declined, choosing instead to work at Washington College in his native Virginia.
Schools of dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, and nursing once existed, and a secondary school was part of the institution well into the second half of the twentieth century. For financial reasons, however, it was eventually decided to focus on two schools which exist today, liberal arts and theology. In June 2006, Sewanee opened its School of Letters, a second graduate school. The School of Letters offers an M.A. in American Literature and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing.
The Sewanee campus includes many buildings constructed of various materials faced with local stone, most done in the Gothic style.
★ All Saints' Chapel was originally designed by Ralph Adams Cram, but the financial panic of 1907 left the University without the funds to complete it. It was completed in 1960 to a design by then-Vice Chancellor Edward McCrady.
:Dr. McCrady was also responsible for the connection of the buildings of the original quadrangle with cloisters. During his tenure as Vice Chancellor, the Jesse Ball duPont Library was constructed.
:Dr. McCrady was determined to fill in the plain windows of All Saints' Chapel with stained glass, though many remained without for several years. After his death, a new stained glass window, which includes his image, was dedicated in his memory.
★ St. Luke's Chapel is one of several chapels on the campus. St. Luke's is located next to the building which formerly housed the School of Theology.
The school has long been known for its literary associations. The ''Sewanee Review'', founded in 1892, is thought to be the longest-running literary magazine in the country and has published and been praised by many distinguished authors. Its success has helped launch the well-regarded 'Sewanee Writers' Conference', held each summer.
In 1983, Tennessee Williams, playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner, left his literary rights to the University of the South. Royalties have helped build the Tennessee Williams Center, a performance venue and teaching facility, and to create the Tennessee Williams teaching fellowships, which bring well-known figures in the arts to the campus.
''"Ecce quam bonum et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum,"'' the University's motto, is taken from the opening of Psalm 133: "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."
The institution has combined its two historical names in all University publications that are not official documents and bills itself as "Sewanee: The University of the South." The Sewanee ''Graphics Identity Standards Manual,'' a document reflecting the official policies of the university with respect to its public image, states:
:First, it must be understood that the official and legal name of this institution is “The University of the South.” In the past, though, unorganized use of this official name and the University’s familiar name, Sewanee, has been confusing to those unfamiliar with the institution. In addition, college guides and Web sites that have become so crucial in young people’s college searches may list the institution under as many as four different entries—beginning with "The," "University," "South," or "Sewanee."
:To avoid confusion and to honor the history and character of the institution, a consistent reference to the name of the institution is critical. So, for extended audiences unfamiliar with the institution, the naming convention "Sewanee: The University of the South" should be used on a first reference. Subsequent references may be to "“Sewanee" or "the University." This convention should not be used for those familiar with the University. Appropriate use of this convention is for admissions publications. An inappropriate use would be in alumni publications or those intended for the campus community.[3]
Some have criticised this move and perceive the new logo and identity standards as an attempt to downplay the university's historical and cultural ties with Southern culture.[4]McWhirter, Cameron. (2005). Colleges suffer identity crisis, The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Critics also protest the disappearance of the schools mace, donated in 1964[5]
, which bore numerous Confederate-themed marks and images. According to the University, the first mace was broken accidentally in 1997.5
The University Hymn, written by Bishop Thomas Frank Gailor (1856-1935), is sung to the tune of Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser (The Emperor's Hymn, known in English language hymnals as "Austria"), by Joseph Haydn.[1] The tune was previously used for the Austrian national anthem and a variation is used for Germany's national anthem.
The 'School of Theology' at the University of the South was founded in 1878. Originally it was known as "St. Luke's" because it was housed in St. Luke's Hall, which was given by Charlotte Morris Manigault to the University specifically for a School of Theology. Following the merger of the Sewanee Military Academy with the nearby St. Andrew's School in 1981, the School of Theology moved to the former SMA campus. Because this new location was a mile away from St. Luke's Chapel (west of the UTS campus proper), seminarians worshipped in a converted classroom until a new chapel was constructed adjacent to the school in 2000. [2]
The School of Theology is one of the eleven seminaries officially connected with the Episcopal Church.
★ Will Anderson, radio talk show host
★ The Most Rev. Edmond Browning, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
★ Paul Harris Boardman, film producer and screenwriter
★ Archibald Butt, military advisor to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft
★ John V. Fleming, Louis W. Fairchild '24 Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Princeton University
★ Radney Foster, singer/songwriter
★ William Crawford Gorgas, Surgeon General of the United States Army
★ The Rt. Rev. Campbell Gray, late Bishop of Northern Indiana
★ Smith Hempstone, journalist and U.S. Ambassador to Kenya
★ Roger Hodge, editor of ''Harper's Magazine''
★ H.T. Kirby-Smith, author and poet
★ Harry McPherson, White House Counsel to Lyndon B. Johnson
★ Jon Meacham, managing editor of ''Newsweek''
★ Anson Mount, stage, film, and television actor; star of NBC show ''Conviction''
★ William Alexander Percy, lawyer and author from Greenville, Mississippi
★ The Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson, first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church
★ Kyle Rote, Jr., American soccer player
★ Dr. Jeffrey Runge, Head of the National Transportation Safety Board (2001-2005) [6]
★ John Shoop, Football Coach for Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders and UNC
★ Hudson Stuck, (Anglican) Archdeacon of the Yukon
★ Admiral (ret) William O. Studeman, former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
The University has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars since 1907, a noteworthy achievement given the fact that the undergraduate population is less than 1,500.
★ Saint Andrews-Sewanee School
★ The Sewanee 1899 College Football Team
★ Sewanee Review
★ Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
★ University homepage
★ The School of Theology at the University of the South
★ ''Sewanee Review''
★ Sewanee Writers' Conference
★ Sewanee On-line Museum (Sponsored by the Leonidas Polk Registry Research Project- a gift from a University Trustee to the Sewanee community)
★ A Letter From The Episcopal Church Historical Society On Bishop Polk And Sewanee
★ Sewanee Rugby Club Homepage
★ Sewanee Purple (student newspaper)
1. US News & World Report summary of Sewanee
2. .
3. The University of the South. Graphics Identity Standards Manual, Section 5.1.
4. Finder, Alan. (2005). In Desire to Grow, Colleges in South Battle With Roots, The New York Times.
5. Cusack, Andrew. The 'New South' Scorns an Old Mace.
6. Jeffrey W. Runge, MD, FACEP
'The University of the South' is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Sewanee, Tennessee. It is owned by twenty-eight southern dioceses of the Episcopal Church and its School of Theology is an official seminary of the denomination. The university's School of Letters offers graduate degrees in literature and creative writing. Often known simply as "Sewanee," the school enjoys an excellent academic reputation and is ranked 34 on the annual ''US News & World Report'' list of liberal arts colleges.[1] Sewanee has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars, garnering the distinction of the most Rhodes Scholars per capita of any school in the country.[2] The campus (officially called "The Domain" or, affectionately, "The Mountain") consists of 10,000 acres (40 km²) of scenic mountain property atop the Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Tennessee, although the actual area occupied by buildings is a mere fraction of this size. 2005-2006 enrollment is about 1500 students. In addition to the University, the Community of St. Mary (a convent) and St. Mary's Non-Denominational Retreat Center (which uses the buildings formerly occupied by St. Mary's School). The asteroid 89264 Sewanee is named in its honor.
| Contents |
| History |
| Buildings |
| Literary associations |
| "Name change" and identity controversy |
| University Hymn, Alma Mater, and Prayer |
| The School of Theology |
| Noted alumni |
| See also |
| External links |
| References |
History
On July 4, 1857, delegates from ten dioceses of the Episcopal Church — Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas — met together at Lookout Mountain to found a denominational college for the region. The cornerstone, laid on October 10, 1860, was destroyed in 1863 by Union soldiers from an Illinois regiment; many of the pieces were collected and kept as keepsakes by the soldiers. Several figures later prominent in the Confederacy, notably Bishop Leonidas Polk, General Edmund Kirby Smith and Bishop James Hervey Otey, were involved in the founding of the University.
Due to the damage and disruptions of the Civil War, construction came to a momentary halt around that time. In 1866 the process was resumed, and this date is usually given as the re-founding of the University and the point from which it has maintained continuous operations. The University's first convocation was held on September 18, 1868, with nine students and four faculty members present. It is also noted that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was offered to head the school but declined, choosing instead to work at Washington College in his native Virginia.
1871 Poster for Sewanee
Buildings
The Sewanee campus includes many buildings constructed of various materials faced with local stone, most done in the Gothic style.
★ All Saints' Chapel was originally designed by Ralph Adams Cram, but the financial panic of 1907 left the University without the funds to complete it. It was completed in 1960 to a design by then-Vice Chancellor Edward McCrady.
:Dr. McCrady was also responsible for the connection of the buildings of the original quadrangle with cloisters. During his tenure as Vice Chancellor, the Jesse Ball duPont Library was constructed.
:Dr. McCrady was determined to fill in the plain windows of All Saints' Chapel with stained glass, though many remained without for several years. After his death, a new stained glass window, which includes his image, was dedicated in his memory.
★ St. Luke's Chapel is one of several chapels on the campus. St. Luke's is located next to the building which formerly housed the School of Theology.
Literary associations
The school has long been known for its literary associations. The ''Sewanee Review'', founded in 1892, is thought to be the longest-running literary magazine in the country and has published and been praised by many distinguished authors. Its success has helped launch the well-regarded 'Sewanee Writers' Conference', held each summer.
In 1983, Tennessee Williams, playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner, left his literary rights to the University of the South. Royalties have helped build the Tennessee Williams Center, a performance venue and teaching facility, and to create the Tennessee Williams teaching fellowships, which bring well-known figures in the arts to the campus.
''"Ecce quam bonum et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum,"'' the University's motto, is taken from the opening of Psalm 133: "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."
"Name change" and identity controversy
The institution has combined its two historical names in all University publications that are not official documents and bills itself as "Sewanee: The University of the South." The Sewanee ''Graphics Identity Standards Manual,'' a document reflecting the official policies of the university with respect to its public image, states:
:First, it must be understood that the official and legal name of this institution is “The University of the South.” In the past, though, unorganized use of this official name and the University’s familiar name, Sewanee, has been confusing to those unfamiliar with the institution. In addition, college guides and Web sites that have become so crucial in young people’s college searches may list the institution under as many as four different entries—beginning with "The," "University," "South," or "Sewanee."
:To avoid confusion and to honor the history and character of the institution, a consistent reference to the name of the institution is critical. So, for extended audiences unfamiliar with the institution, the naming convention "Sewanee: The University of the South" should be used on a first reference. Subsequent references may be to "“Sewanee" or "the University." This convention should not be used for those familiar with the University. Appropriate use of this convention is for admissions publications. An inappropriate use would be in alumni publications or those intended for the campus community.[3]
Some have criticised this move and perceive the new logo and identity standards as an attempt to downplay the university's historical and cultural ties with Southern culture.[4]McWhirter, Cameron. (2005). Colleges suffer identity crisis, The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Critics also protest the disappearance of the schools mace, donated in 1964[5]
, which bore numerous Confederate-themed marks and images. According to the University, the first mace was broken accidentally in 1997.5
University Hymn, Alma Mater, and Prayer
The University Hymn, written by Bishop Thomas Frank Gailor (1856-1935), is sung to the tune of Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser (The Emperor's Hymn, known in English language hymnals as "Austria"), by Joseph Haydn.[1] The tune was previously used for the Austrian national anthem and a variation is used for Germany's national anthem.
God of Light, Whose face beholding,
Israel's Leader learned Thy Will,
Fire and storm the Rock enfolding,
Where the Voice was calm and still,
Give Thy Children on this Mountain
Grace and power Thy Truth to know;
Open here a living fountain,
Whence Thy Praise shall ever flow.
On the world now grows the Vision
Love of Country—Freedom's call;
Gage of Battle, Life's decision,
Faith will see the Christ through all.
Clearer, surer, rings the story,
"Christ our Brother—God Most High!
Through earth's vapors sweeps the glory,
Wrong, injustice, sin must die."
For the warfare train us, Father,
God of battles, God of might,
That no mists of Hell may gather,
Darken or obscure the right.
Gird our souls with Thy compassion,
Purge our minds with fire divine;
Light of Light, the Truth incarnate,
Make our lives and thoughts like Thine.
The School of Theology
The 'School of Theology' at the University of the South was founded in 1878. Originally it was known as "St. Luke's" because it was housed in St. Luke's Hall, which was given by Charlotte Morris Manigault to the University specifically for a School of Theology. Following the merger of the Sewanee Military Academy with the nearby St. Andrew's School in 1981, the School of Theology moved to the former SMA campus. Because this new location was a mile away from St. Luke's Chapel (west of the UTS campus proper), seminarians worshipped in a converted classroom until a new chapel was constructed adjacent to the school in 2000. [2]
The School of Theology is one of the eleven seminaries officially connected with the Episcopal Church.
Noted alumni
★ Will Anderson, radio talk show host
★ The Most Rev. Edmond Browning, former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
★ Paul Harris Boardman, film producer and screenwriter
★ Archibald Butt, military advisor to Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft
★ John V. Fleming, Louis W. Fairchild '24 Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Princeton University
★ Radney Foster, singer/songwriter
★ William Crawford Gorgas, Surgeon General of the United States Army
★ The Rt. Rev. Campbell Gray, late Bishop of Northern Indiana
★ Smith Hempstone, journalist and U.S. Ambassador to Kenya
★ Roger Hodge, editor of ''Harper's Magazine''
★ H.T. Kirby-Smith, author and poet
★ Harry McPherson, White House Counsel to Lyndon B. Johnson
★ Jon Meacham, managing editor of ''Newsweek''
★ Anson Mount, stage, film, and television actor; star of NBC show ''Conviction''
★ William Alexander Percy, lawyer and author from Greenville, Mississippi
★ The Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson, first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church
★ Kyle Rote, Jr., American soccer player
★ Dr. Jeffrey Runge, Head of the National Transportation Safety Board (2001-2005) [6]
★ John Shoop, Football Coach for Chicago Bears, Oakland Raiders and UNC
★ Hudson Stuck, (Anglican) Archdeacon of the Yukon
★ Admiral (ret) William O. Studeman, former Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
The University has produced 25 Rhodes Scholars since 1907, a noteworthy achievement given the fact that the undergraduate population is less than 1,500.
See also
★ Saint Andrews-Sewanee School
★ The Sewanee 1899 College Football Team
★ Sewanee Review
★ Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
External links
★ University homepage
★ The School of Theology at the University of the South
★ ''Sewanee Review''
★ Sewanee Writers' Conference
★ Sewanee On-line Museum (Sponsored by the Leonidas Polk Registry Research Project- a gift from a University Trustee to the Sewanee community)
★ A Letter From The Episcopal Church Historical Society On Bishop Polk And Sewanee
★ Sewanee Rugby Club Homepage
★ Sewanee Purple (student newspaper)
References
1. US News & World Report summary of Sewanee
2. .
3. The University of the South. Graphics Identity Standards Manual, Section 5.1.
4. Finder, Alan. (2005). In Desire to Grow, Colleges in South Battle With Roots, The New York Times.
5. Cusack, Andrew. The 'New South' Scorns an Old Mace.
6. Jeffrey W. Runge, MD, FACEP
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