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'''Previous/other names:''' Young Women's Christian Association | '''Previous/other names:''' Young Women's Christian Association | ||
'''Prominent date(s) of activity:''' 1899 - | '''Prominent date(s) of activity:''' 1899 - | ||
'''History:''' When UNB first organized a YWCA branch in 1899, there were | '''History:''' When UNB first organized a YWCA branch in 1899, there were 15 female students attending the university; 10 of those students participated in the organization. | ||
Because a major goal of the organization was to phase out the practice of "hazing" at universities, this was the first year at UNB that female frosh were greeted | Because a major goal of the organization was to phase out the practice of "hazing" at universities, this was the first year at UNB that female frosh were greeted by a reception rather than undergoing an initiation. | ||
'''Activities | '''Activities:''' The group held Bible classes, monthly missionary meetings, guest lectures, freshmen welcoming receptions, seniors' farewell meetings, and joint meetings with the [[YMCA|YMCA]]. | ||
'''Note(s):''' In 1907 the group sent a college exibit to the World YWCA | '''Note(s):''' In 1907 the group sent a college exibit to the World YWCA Convention in Tokyo, Japan. They received a card from the Secretary of the YWCA of Canada stating that theirs was the best of all exhibits sent by Canadian colleges. | ||
'''Source(s):''' | '''Source(s):''' | ||
*UA Case 173. | |||
*UA RG 365. | |||
*''University Monthly'', vol. 18, no. 6, March 1899, p. 155. | |||
*''University Monthly'', vol. 20, no. 3, December 1900, p. 73. | |||
*''University Monthly'', vol. 26, no. 3, January 1907, p. 98. | |||
*''University Monthly'', vol. 27, no. 6-7, April 1908, p. 200. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 5 January 2016
Previous/other names: Young Women's Christian Association
Prominent date(s) of activity: 1899 -
History: When UNB first organized a YWCA branch in 1899, there were 15 female students attending the university; 10 of those students participated in the organization.
Because a major goal of the organization was to phase out the practice of "hazing" at universities, this was the first year at UNB that female frosh were greeted by a reception rather than undergoing an initiation.
Activities: The group held Bible classes, monthly missionary meetings, guest lectures, freshmen welcoming receptions, seniors' farewell meetings, and joint meetings with the YMCA.
Note(s): In 1907 the group sent a college exibit to the World YWCA Convention in Tokyo, Japan. They received a card from the Secretary of the YWCA of Canada stating that theirs was the best of all exhibits sent by Canadian colleges.
Source(s):
- UA Case 173.
- UA RG 365.
- University Monthly, vol. 18, no. 6, March 1899, p. 155.
- University Monthly, vol. 20, no. 3, December 1900, p. 73.
- University Monthly, vol. 26, no. 3, January 1907, p. 98.
- University Monthly, vol. 27, no. 6-7, April 1908, p. 200.
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