In 1941 three bears came to reside at the front entrance of the Medical College of Virginia ' s West Hospital. These bears, carved out of stone, are placed in the heart of the medical campus. This appears to be out of place until one realizes their history and symbolism. Dr. W.T. Sanger, chancellor emeritus, discovered the sculpture in Brookgreen, South Carolina over 40 years ago. He was so impressed with the masterpiece of stone that he had it reproduced for Mrs. A.M. Huntington, the original sculptor. In 1941 the Huntingtons presented MCV with this gift referred to as the Three Bears. Today, our bears are more than greying stone structures weath- ering through time. They symbolize those long ago days when Indian medicine men appealed for the strength and power of the strongest animal in the land. To the American Indian the bear symbolized the power of healing. To the students, faculty, em- ployees, and passers-by, the three bears remind us of its three- fold responsibility to educate those who would serve humanity, to preserve and restore health, and to seek the cause and cure of diseases. As students at the Medical College we take on the responsibility of continuing the work of those who have gone before us. They have laid the foundation and we are continually building upon it. This is not an easy construction we speak of, but one that is unique and changing. Each has a stone to add to this structure. So let us draw our strength from the symbolism of the Three Bears as we prepare to leave our own heritage. Like those before and after us; yes, we will grin and bear it with many rewards to be gained!
”
Page 9 text:
“
, ' m Table of Contents School of Allied Health Professions Department of Health Administration Department of Health Care Management Program of Medical Record Administration Department of Medical Technology Department of Nurse Anesthesia Department of Occupational Therapy Department of Physical Therapy Department of Radiation Sciences School of Basic Sciences School of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene School of Medicine School of Nursing School of Pharmacy Student Directory
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
