Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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HIS TORI C HIGHLIGHTS 1908 Georgian Court founded by Sisters of Mercy in North PlainHeld, New jersey, under title of Mount Saint Mary, accredited by the State of New jersey, begins continuous intellectual life now lasting for 76 years. 1911 The beautiful new hilltop college destroyed by Hre and immediate- ly rebuilt. 1912 First graduating class: 4 young women Hom a total student body of 12. 1922 Accredited by Middle States, an association then 1 year old. 1924 Gould estate bordering Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood, New jersey, purchased for new college campus to house a growing student body. Gould 's one stipulation: Keep name of estate. Included the Mansion residence, Raymond Hall Know dining room and graduate offices j, the Casino K presently the student union Q, and the Gate House Know the chaplains residencej, along with the gardens, fountains and woodlands of the present 152 acre campus. 1925 Mercedes Hall, a Lakewood residence, along with the parish church of the town Know the college chapel Q moved across the fields of Lakewood to campus. 1929 Hamilton House purchased, our Hrst building outside the gates, now the learning center. 1931 Kingscote acquired destined to become the administration building. 1940 The Carney House, now the music center, added, bringing another lake view to the campus. 1951 Farley Memorial Library constructed to house the Courts growing scholarly collection. 1961 St. joseph Hall built as response to burgeoning college population. 1964 Arts and Science Center completed, adding faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, learning resource center and lounges. 1967 Maria Hall opened housing 212 and supplying another answer to' growth. 1974 Farley Memorial Library doubled in capacity by new wing. 1976 Arrival of first graduate students on campus K men and women, 114 strong Q to begin work toward MA. in education, two years later, first masters' degrees of Graduate School conferred at graduation. 1978 Entire campus declared National Historic Site and so registered in nation s capitol. Beauty, value and preservation of art, architecture, and landscape cited. 1979 Coeducational undergraduate Evening Division initiated. 3