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¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Encyclopedia is a reference tool documenting ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, its history, and its people. Each entry is significant to ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ history and its evolution as both an academic institution and a community.
A rich legacy of academic excellence, a distinctive learning environment that is built on the philosophy that not all lessons are learned in the classroom, an unrivalled spirit, strong sense of community, and social purpose are hallmarks of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. This Encyclopedia documents how these characteristics came to define the university.
Above all, the Encyclopedia is a platform to share stories and information that illustrate what makes ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ uniquely ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.
This is the third version of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ online encyclopedia. The main sources used for production of the original, much of which is maintained here, were 's ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥! ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥! ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥! and , all of which are profiled within (see ). Many of the more recent additions have been drawn from articles written for ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 175th anniversary celebrations, as spearheaded by historian Duncan McDowall, author of
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Encyclopedia entries will evolve as members of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ community submit updates. All information presented here should be confirmed at its source (i.e., the related department or unit) before being used in any formal capacity.
This project is managed by University Relations. If you'd like to submit a new entry, correct or update an existing entry, or submit a photo, please contact University Relations.
Edits to the site and the addition of new text is at the discretion of University Relations, so please be advised that your submission may be edited for clarity and brevity.