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The MBC catalog for 1879-80 announced the establishment of The Cooking School,
which the principal was sure would be popular because, "It is now acknowledged by
all that training in the domestic arts is a very important part of a girl;s education." Cooking lessons cost $20 for the session of 40 weeks. |
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Fox Inspires Faculty, Staff to Be Bold
“Boldly Baldwin” was the message that infused MBC President Pamela Fox’s multimedia presentation on August 27 — her sixth state of the college address to faculty and staff — one of the markers of the start of the 2008–09 academic year.
“Let us be clear in expressing our shared identity,” Fox said, reinforcing her goal for MBC to be recognized in the national higher education arena. “Let us proclaim it boldly to ourselves, our prospective students, through our alumnae, and to the national arena of higher education. Let us never be at a loss to answer the questions: Why Mary Baldwin? Why now? Why me? Let’s own ... [full story]
“Boldly Baldwin” was the message that infused MBC President Pamela Fox’s multimedia presentation on August 27 — her sixth state of the college address to faculty and staff — one of the markers of the start of the 2008–09 academic year.
“Let us be clear in expressing our shared identity,” Fox said, reinforcing her goal for MBC to be recognized in the national higher education arena. “Let us proclaim it boldly to ourselves, our prospective students, through our alumnae, and to the national arena of higher education. Let us never be at a loss to answer the questions: Why Mary Baldwin? Why now? Why me? Let’s own ... [full story]
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MBC Claims Top 25 Ranking  
Mary Baldwin College’s place in the top 25 again this year indicates that Staunton’s “school on the hill” is a national contender.
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Convocation: Class of 2012 Gets the Baldwin Spirit
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What's Happening at MBC 9/8-9/24
In keeping with the college's annual co-curricular theme, Maps, we're mapping events left and right at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year. Events listed are open to the public. For more information, please call 540-887-7009 (unless otherwise noted).
September 4-26 ► Art Exhibit: The Quilt: Contemporary Riffs by Carole Garmon and ... [full story] |
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Alumnae/i Board Leader Won't Stiefel Smiles While Serving
“You feel so much gratification when you are in a room filled with high school students nearing graduation, and you call the name of a young woman who is receiving a scholarship to attend Mary Baldwin College, your college,” said Dori Akerman Stiefel ’92.
Those are the ... [full story] |