Sean Swatkowski

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East of Burnham hall, the mound of dirt that curves towards Drury Lane, was once a defensive trench used during the civil war! An archeologic student dig in 2011 found a grapeshot that was commonly used during the time. #DUHistory

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Construction workers begin work on Weiser Gym at Drury! 1947 #DUHistory

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This 1927 marker also suggests that a road connecting to St. Louis cut through campus. This was also found to be an error, as old Springfield maps show a road actually connecting to Jefferson City! #DUHistory

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This 1927 marker suggests that an ancient Indian mound resides on campus. A 1976 study found that no evidence actually supports the claim and is a naturally formed mound! #DUHistory

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After graduating from Central High School, notable alumni Bob Barker attended Drury on a basketball scholarship in the early 1940's. The animal studies minor was created and funded by Bob Barker and has donated over $2million to the animal rights and studies programs #DUHistory

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Stone Chapel at Drury University, 1928 #DUHistory

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Parent open house at Wallace Hall, 1945 #DUHistory

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Drury students in a physics lab in Pearsons hall, 1902! #DUHistory

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A Drury biology field trip in 1886! #DUHistory

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In 1875, Drury University held its first graduation ceremony of 5 students! All of whom were women! #DUHistory

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Due to an improperly installed furnace, on December 12th 1882, a fire broke out inside Stone Chapel partially destroying it. Using salvaged walls, Stone Chapel was finally finished in June of 1892 and has been a popular location for weddings and other events #DUHistory

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Drury's Stone Chapel's construction was an idea from Nathan J. Morrison, the universities first president, to provide a church for both students and the city. Construction began in late 1880 making it the first and oldest stone building in all of Springfield #DUHistory

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Fast Fact: The first classes at Drury University were actually held at the local congregational church and the Perkins grand opera house in town! #DUHistory

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Fast Fact: Drury University was founded in 1873 by a group of congregational pastors. At first, it was called Springfield College but was later changed to Drury to honor Samuel F. Drury, A large contributor to the college. #DUHistory