International Perspectives on Nonformal Education

The New England Regional Meeting of the Comparative and International Education Society was held on the campus of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, on 3 May, 1979. The conference was co-sponsored by the Division of Community Education, Springfield College, and the Center for International Education, School of Education, University of Massachusetts. The theme of the conference was International Perspectives on Nonformal Education. The papers delivered ranged in topics from the use of traditional art forms and poetry as a medium of nonformal education to the discussion of the philosophical foundations underlying the field. Case studies of specific nonformal education projects helped to highlight the conference. A total fifteen papers were delivered, all of which are included in their original form in this document. The papers represent the views of the authors and not necessarily those of the organizers

SC Women's Basketball Program (January 20, 1996)

This program describes a Springfield College women's basketball game against Amherst College. The game was played on Saturday, January 20, 1996 in Blake Arena. The brochure lists the coaches, captains, athletic trainers, and players on each team, as well as their year, height, position, and hometown. The final page shows the Springfield College women's basketball schedule and game notes

Springfield College Commencement Program (1901)

A program for the fifteenth commencement ceremonies for the International YMCA Training School, now Springfield College, held in 1901. This pamphlet starts by describing the program, including the school hymn, prayers, songs presentation of diplomas, and finishes by listing the members of the graduating class. Reverend J. Wilbur Chapman gave the commencement address

Springfield College Commencement Program (1941)

This program details the fifty-fifth commencement exercises, held June 13-15, 1941, at the International YMCA College (now Springfield College). Along with a calendar of events, the pamphlet includes a list of the graduating students and the lyrics to “A Song for Springfield,” “God Save America,” “We’re Going to Leave Massasoit,” and “America.” Friday featured an alumni-faculty golf tournament, alumni tennis, alumni class reunions and dinners, baccalaureate ceremonial, commencement dance, art exhibition, and college motion pictures. On Saturday, students could enjoy an alumni association breakfast, senior tree planting, alumni picnic, alumni versus varsity baseball game, band concert, science exhibits, commencement dinner, and dramatic club presentation. The College scheduled significantly less events for Sunday: the honor society breakfast, alumni fellowship and memorial service, alumni council, and graduating exercises. Dr. John Charles Schroeder gave the commencement address, title

Commencement Program (1987)

A program for the 101st commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held in 1987. This pamphlet starts with a description of the commencement exercises, including songs, prayers, commencement address, conferring of degrees, the Honorary Degree candidates to then finish with a list of the members of the graduating class. Mr. Richard F. MacPherson gave the commencement address. Honorary degrees were conferred to Richard F. MacPherson, Lucile C. McCabie, Dr. Charles F. Weckwerth, Jeffrey C. Blatnick

Springfield College Commencement Program (2001)

A program for the one hundred and fifteenth commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held in 2001. This pamphlet starts with a description of the commencement exercises, including songs, prayers, commencement address, conferring of degrees, the Honorary Degree candidates to then finish with a list of the members of the graduating class. Senator John Kerry gave the commencement address. Honorary degrees were conferred to Senator John Kerry, who later on was the democratic nominee on the 2004 presidential elections and became the 68th Secretary of State in 2013. Honorary degrees were also conferred to Mayor of Springfield Michael J. Albano, Mr. Ronald E. Burton, and Florence P. Kendall

Wilbur McCormack Application to Springfield College (1930)

An application for admission by Wilbur McCormack to the International YMCA College, now Springfield College. This four page document, written on June 25, 1930, provides basic information about his past and answers questions about sport, religion and YMCA association.Mr. McCormack was a member of the class of 1934 of the college. His major during his stay in Springfield College was Physical Education. Mr. McCormack, a former athlete, gymnast and wrestler was a noted dancer in the 1930s with Ted Shawn's "Denishawn Dancers", the first all-male dance troupe in the U.S. Mr. McCormack also taught in the Jacob’s Pillow School of Dance in the 1930’s. In May 1940, Ted Shawn dissolved his men dancers’ company. Afterwards, Wilbur McCormack joined the army where he made Captain. He was wounded in World War two and turned to choreography, creating the famed "Boxing Dance". Jacob’s Pillow School of Dance was the first dance school in the United States and it hosts the renowned Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts. The school was founded by Ted Shawn. Ted Shawn taught at Springfield College during the 1932-33 school year, and a number of Springfield College students went on tour with Shawn in the first all male modern dance troupe. Ted Shawn (October 21, 1891 - January 9, 1972), originally Edwin Myers Shawn, was one of the first notable male pioneers of American modern dance. Along with creating Denishawn with former wife Ruth St. Denis, he also created the well-known, all-male company Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers

Report and recommendations on the future of Springfield College (1945)

A report with recommendations for the post World War II future of Springfield College (also known as the International YMCA College back then) written in December, 1945. This report was developed based on a series of suggestions given by a committee on postwar planning created by the Board of Trustees in January, 1943. The committee spent the next two and a half years collecting suggestions from faculty members and other people close to Springfield College. The committee included James Gordon Gilkey (chairman), Raymond L. Dickinson, Arthur E. Dome, John R. McCurdy, Philip M. Morgan, Carl D. Smith, Charles C. Tillinghast, and Charles C. Wilson

Courses for Part Time Students, 1940-1941

The 1940-1941 Springfield College continuing education catalog contains the registration procedure, fees, accreditation, and a list of all courses offered with a description, including its schedule and faculty in charge

Alumni Magazine (vol. 61, no. 2), Winter 1988

The Alumni Magazine was published from Fall 1986 through Spring 1991. It replaced The Bulletin (1927—1986) and was ultimately replaced by The Triangle (1991—present). The magazine generally opens with three or four articles featuring the innovative and compelling work undertaken by the college faculty, students, and alumni. The work usually involves physical education and community service. It also typically includes a report from the president, athletic news (“From The Sidelines”), development news, and alumni news (“Parade of Classes”). In 1988, The Alumni Magazine gained its first art director, Kelly L. Alm, who brought a modern design to the magazine’s layout