Women's Committee of Walsh 1970-2003

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Women's Committee of Walsh 1970-2003

Documents and photographs relating to the creation and subsequent meetings and events of the Walsh Women's Committee.

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Walsh University

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The Brothers of Christian Instruction first became involved with Walsh University, then Walsh College, in 1958 when Br. Robert Francoeur found the alfalfa farmer's field at the corner of North Market and Easton. At that point, the Brothers formed a vision. A vision to turn fifty acres of alfalfa into a college campus. This vision lay on a foundation of faith, courage and selfless hard work. The founding Brothers were: Br. Thomas Farrell (President), Br. Dacian Barrette (Business Manager), Br. He...

Walsh University Women's Committee

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The Women's Committee of Walsh was founded in 1970, ten years after Walsh opened its doors to students. Br. Robert Francoeur, Walsh's newly appointed second president, requested the Advisory Board to consider the formation of a Women's Committee to be a liaison to the community. Mildred Urbach, a member of the Advisory Board, initiated the request by forming a committee to discuss the procedure. In attendance were Br. Robert Francoeur; Edward Sauser, Director of Developm...