Students told Susan Ford Wiltshire, professor of classics, that they wanted to know the world beyond campus. Wiltshire suggested that they launch a spring break program of community service to discover different cultures, places and social issues. She had no takers that first year.
The Blue Star by Tony Earley, Samuel Milton Fleming Associate Professor of English, was recognized by The New York Times Book Review as one of the “100 Notable Books of 2008.” USA Today named it one of the top 10 books of 2008.
Rocky Alvey (right), observatory manager of Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, discusses the operation of Dyer’s 24-inch telescope with first-year students from The Commons.
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