MSU honors women s history through West Circle namesakes
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The week in photos: April 5–11, 2021
The W. J. Beal Botanical Garden is waking up from a long winter nap. Though the garden is stunning to look at, its primary function is as a research site and teaching resource, founded by W. J. Beal himself in 1873. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Over the last week, buds have turned to blooms, including these stunning blossoms near Fairchild Theatre. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Magnolia blooms frame Cowles House, home of the MSU president. Built in 1857 to house some of MSU’s first faculty, the house was renovated in 2020 with help from numerous donors, including the families of five former MSU presidents who resided there during their tenures. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Honoring a legacy of Spartan women
Walking through the West Circle neighborhood, with its twisting sidewalks, Gothic architecture and old-style streetlamps, is a reminder of Michigan State University’s early years. Exploring the history of the area’s six residence halls reveals the spirit of the Spartan women for whom they re named.
The six buildings honor the legacies of Spartan women who changed the university s landscape Mary Mayo, Louise Hathaway Campbell, Linda Landon, Elida Yakeley, Maude Gilchrist and Sarah Langdon Williams. These women paved the way for future Spartan women to discover, create, innovate and advocate.
Mary Mayo
Mary Mayo, leader of Michigan’s rural women and advocate for children, called for the establishment of a women’s course at MSU. She believed the land-grant mission supported equal opportunity to education. Mayo’s determined efforts for the acceptance of women into the college changed the course of MSU history.