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Author: Hayley Michael

Slavery, Memory, and Justice Project investigates Clay County history

7 May 2021
Hayley Michael
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Since August of 2020, a group of dedicated student researchers, under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Wilkins, associate professor and chair of the department of history at William Jewell College, has been researching the history of slavery in relationship to Jewell. The research group that the students and Wilkins created,…

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Slavery, Memory, and Justice Project uncovers details about Dr. William Jewell’s slaveholding past

30 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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Since August of 2020, a group of dedicated student researchers, under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Wilkins, associate professor and chair of the department of history at William Jewell College, has been researching the history of slavery in relationship to Jewell. The research group that the students and Wilkins created,…

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Jewell hosts annual Celebration of Honors in hybrid in-person, Zoom event

30 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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William Jewell College hosted its annual Celebration of Honors ceremony on April 23. The hybrid event was held in Gano Chapel with a limited number of attendees spaced out in the auditorium – to comply with COVID-19 restrictions –  and all other attendees watching the event via Zoom. This was…

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Jewell to host annual Duke Colloquium in a virtual format

23 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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William Jewell College’s annual David Nelson Duke Colloquium will be held April 23 on Zoom. A Jewell tradition, Colloquium Day is devoted to the scholarly and creative works of students who work with faculty advisors for an extended period of time in order to research and prepare for the day’s…

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Jewell’s Slavery, Memory, and Justice Project uncovers, illuminates Alexander Doniphan’s pro-slavery stances and ties

23 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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Since August of 2020, a group of dedicated student researchers, under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Wilkins, associate professor and chair of the history department at William Jewell College, has been researching the history of slavery in relation to Jewell. The research group that the students and Wilkins created –…

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New research uncovers ties between Jewell and slavery

16 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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Since August of 2020, a group of dedicated student researchers, under the guidance of Dr. Christopher Wilkins, associate professor and chair of the department of history at William Jewell College, has been researching the history of slavery in relationship to Jewell. The research group that the students and Wilkins created,…

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Debate continues on Confederate monument in Liberty

9 April 2021
Hayley Michael
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The debate over the Confederate monument in Liberty’s Fairview and New Hope Cemeteries continues as the Liberty City Council seeks legal advice to see what authority they have over the situation. The Hilltop Monitor published an article in October 2020 with information about the push to remove the statue. More…

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Jewell softball shows heart in season start

5 March 2021
Hayley Michael
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William Jewell College’s Softball team is off to a slow start, but they still remain optimistic about the future. The Cardinals faced tough competition the past two weekends at the Lewis Dome Invitational and Drury Invitational Tournaments.  After three losses the first weekend, Jewell battled back against Wisconsin Parkside for…

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First-years go through Greek life recruitment with COVID-19 adaptations

12 February 2021
Hayley Michael
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Greek recruitment, like everything else, looked very different this year due to COVID-19. Instead of new members having the opportunity to meet active members in person and seeing each of the frat houses and Shumaker complex, the recruitment process occurred virtually. With the recent departure of Kristin Wooldridge – former director…

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