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Juniata College
File:Juniata College seal.jpg
MottoVeritas Liberat (Latin: Truth Sets Free).
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1876
AffiliationChurch of the Brethren[1]
Endowment$95 million[2]
PresidentJames A. Troha, Ph.D.
Undergraduates1,619[3]
Location
Huntingdon
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusRural, 800 acres (3.2 km2)
ColorsOld Gold & Yale Blue    
MascotEagles
Websitewww.juniata.edu

Founded in 1876 by the Church of the Brethren, Juniata College is an independent, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The beautiful 110-acre main campus is supplemented by the 365-acre Baker-Henry Nature Preserve and Baker Peace Chapel. In addition, a 365-acre Environmental Studies Field Station on nearby Raystown Lake provides one of the most distinctive opportunities in environmental science in the nation.

The College has a strong reputation for excellent academics, personal attention, and state-of-the-art technological resources. Juniata students enjoy small classes, a challenging, flexible curriculum, collaborative student-faculty relationships, countless chances to learn by doing, and a lively campus offering lots to do and great new friends.

Today, Juniata has about 1,600 students from 42 states and territories and 45 countries.[4] The College's current president is Dr. James A. Troha.

History

Martin Grove Brumbaugh

In 1876, Juniata College (formerly the Huntingdon Normal School) was established by a young Huntingdon physician, Dr. Andrew B. Brumbaugh, and his two cousins, Henry and John Brumbaugh. Henry provided a second-story room over his local print shop for classes, while John lodged and fed the college's first teacher, Jacob M. Zuck. Andrew was to "provide students and furniture."[5][6] Juniata's first classes were held on April 17, 1876 with Zuck teaching Rebecca Cornelius, Maggie D. Miller, and Gaius M. Brumbaugh, the only son of Andrew Brumbaugh.

In 1877, the school changed its name for the first time to the "Brethren Normal School." At this time, Zuck also discussed adding a "Scientific Course" and issuing "Certificates of Graduation." In 1879, classes moved into Founder's Hall (previously known as "The Building"), the school's first permanent building. On May 11th of the same year, Jacob Zuck died from pneumonia after insisting that he sleep in the unfinished Founders Hall without a heater. James Quinter was then chosen to lead the school as its first president.[6]

The school was renamed "Juniata College" in 1894 after the nearby Juniata River, one of the principal tributaries of the Susquehanna River. The name change was due to a ruling at the Brethren Church's Annual Meeting, in which members decided against using the term "Brethren" in naming a school. The name "Juniata College" was made the school's legal name in 1896.[6]

In 1895, Dr. Martin Grove Brumbaugh, an 1881 graduate from the Brethren Normal School, took over the active presidency of Juniata until 1910. During and after his tenure, Brumbaugh remained intimately connected to the college and reacquired the college's presidency in 1924, after having served as governor of Pennsylvania from 1915 to 1919 and as commissioner of education to Puerto Rico in 1900.[7] M. G. Brumbaugh died unexpectedly in 1930 while on vacation in Pinehurst, North Carolina and was succeeded in his presidency by a former pupil at Juniata, Dr. Charles Calvert Ellis.

Past Juniata presidents include:

Campus

Founders Hall

The main campus area is 110 acres (0.45 km2), and the College manages a 315-acre (1.27 km2) Baker-Henry Nature Preserve. Two new buildings since 2000 include the von Liebig Center for Science and the Suzanne von Liebig Theatre. Founders Hall, the first building on campus, has also been recently renovated. Construction was finished in the summer of 2009 and uses underground geothermal energy to heat and cool the building. This building is recognized as a LEED Gold building.

Nathan Hall

The newest building project on campus is Nathan Hall, a dormitory named in honor of longtime Juniata employee, Hilda Nathan. Hilda worked in the treasurer’s office from 1946 to 1976. The new residence hall, which opened to students for the Fall 2014 semester, offers significant improvements in the areas of accessibility, community and sustainability. Nathan Hall has an elevator and is designed for accessibility throughout the building. The space also is designed to foster community with features, such as informal gathering spaces and lounges within the building and outside. The dorm also was constructed using "green" technologies, such as geothermal heating, energy-efficient

Carnegie Hall

lighting, plantings and green spaces. The building also offers a bike shelter to encourage less driving.

Other off-campus sites include the Baker Peace Chapel (designed by Maya Lin) and the "cliffs," which offer some beautiful scenery of the Juniata River. The college also owns the Raystown Field Station, a 365-acre (1.48 km2) reserve on Raystown Lake, which includes an LEED Gold building and two lodges for semester-long residential programs, often focused on environmental topics.[8]

The College's art museum, Carnegie Hall was completed in 1907, paid for in part by a grant from U.S. Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. It served as a library for Juniata until 1963, when the College's current L.A. Beeghly Library was completed. The Museum houses a permanent collection, which includes works from the Hudson River School, American portrait miniatures, as well as Old Master paintings and prints. The Museum hosts regional, national, and international exhibitions.

Academics

Programs of Emphasis

Juniata College features "Programs of Emphasis" (POEs) rather than traditional academic majors. Students can choose from a designated POE or create their own with the approval of two faculty advisors. Students may also have secondary emphases, similar to the traditional academic minor. Nearly 45% of Juniata students design their own POE.

Designated POEs include:

Master's Programs

Juniata College offers two master's programs in accounting and non-profit leadership.

Since its inception in 2012, Juniata's Master of Accounting program has empowered over 90 percent of graducates to find accounting employment within six months of graduation. Students can complete this 32-credit graduate program in one year and can enjoy small class sizes with lively discussions and personalized attention. The Master of Accouning program is also distinct in that it contains a course in accounting research, a rare requirement for master's programs in accounting.

The Nonprofit Leadership Masters program is designed to educate students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to be visionary leaders in local, national, and global communities. The fully online curriculum provides a special emphasis on social innovation and problem solving skills, particularly for working collaboratively with partners across geographical and cultural boundaries.

Study Abroad

Juniata College touts an impressive study abroad program. Juniata offers 55 study abroad programs in 22 countries on 6 continents. Every POE has at least one study abroad program that can meet POE and other requirements. Financial aid and scholarships apply while on study abroad programs. In 2015, 58% of students studied abroad.

Students have the opportunity to study abroad in the following countries for short-term, semester-long, or year-long programs:

Rankings

Publication Rank Year References
Washington Monthly 30th "Best Bang for Your Buck" College 2014 [9]
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine 79th Best Value in Private Colleges 2015 [10]
US News & World Report 105th Best Liberal Arts College 2014 [11]
Forbes.com 136th Best Private College 2015 [12]

Juniata College has also been mentioned in the following publications:

  • Princeton Review
  • Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives
  • Kaplan, Inc.'s Insider's Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges
  • Peterson's Competitive Colleges
  • Miriam Weinstein's Making A Difference College Guide: Outstanding Colleges to Help You Make a Better World
  • Barron's Best Buys in College Education
  • Leland Miles' Provoking Thought: What Colleges Should Do for Students
  • Elle Girl Magazine: Top 50 colleges that Dare to be Different
  • Rugg's Recommendations on the Colleges
  • Don Asher's Cool Colleges
  • Fiske Guide to Colleges

Athletics

Juniata is a Division III collegiate sports institution. It is well known for both men's and women's volleyball and is a charter member of the Landmark Conference. The Juniata Men's Volleyball Team competes in the Continental Volleyball Conference (formerly it competed in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association winning several titles under both Division I and Division III sanctioning). The Juniata Eagles Football Squad is a member of the Centennial Conference.

Juniata has a school record of four Academic All-Americans during the 2004–2005 academic year and boasts 66 All-American honors since 2000. In addition, women's volleyball won two National Championships in 2004 and 2006. Men's Volleyball boasts one EIVA Championship as an NCAA Division I exception (1992) and 6 National Championships as a Division III powerhouse in 1998, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2009.

The Goal Post Trophy goes to the winner of the annual football game with rival Susquehanna University. It is a section of the goal post that was torn down after the 1952 Juniata-Susquehanna game. The visiting Indians (now Eagles) upset the Crusaders in Selinsgrove, and Juniata fans tore down the goal post after the game.[13] At roughly 5 feet tall, it is one of the tallest trophies in college football.

Juniata College currently offers the following Division III sports teams:

Student life

Annual events

Juniata College has a tradition of campus-wide events dating back to its founding days.[14]

President Troha on a Slip n' Slide during Mountain Day 2014
  • Mountain Day, Established: 1896 — Mountain Day is the oldest tradition at Juniata and occurs on an unannounced fall day. The specific date of Mountain Day is not known to students nor faculty until the morning of the event; however, its possible date is a constant source of campus speculation. On Mountain day, all classes are canceled and both students and faculty are shuttled to Raystown Lake, a popular destination in the area. The day includes a picnic lunch, nature walks, crafts, music, swimming, boating, and a class vs. class tug-of-war.
  • Homecoming & Family Weekend, Established: 1923 — Homecoming features alumni reunion activities and several sporting events. A unique aspect of Juniata's Homecoming celebration is the presentation of the Community Contribution Awards during half-time of the football game rather than having a Homecoming king and queen. The award recognizes students who have made outstanding community service contributions, both on-campus and in their local communities. Family Weekend also occurs during this time and gives parents and family members a change to visit students on campus. The weekend is filled with activities such as picnics, sporting events, cultural events, tours, etc.
Storming of the Arch 2014
  • Storming of the Arch, Established: Mid-1940s — Storming of the Arch takes place around the second week in September. Freshmen gather on the center of the campus quad with the intention of charging the Cloister Arch and making it through to the other side, a mission complicated by a group of upperclassmen - "defenders" of the Arch. Freshmen charge the Arch until they are all knocked down or someone gets through the gauntlet of upperclassmen. To date, no freshman class has made it through the Arch successfully. Storming of the Arch was canceled in the mid-90's due to the number of students being injured, but it was soon reinstated by several officers of the Men's rugby team who reorganized it as a charity event.
  • Madrigal dinner, Established: 1970 — Madrigal Dinner is one of the most popular traditions, with 600–700 students attending, and occurs on the last Saturday of fall semester. This holiday tradition starts with a meal served to the students by the faculty and staff of their choosing. After dinner, guests are entertained with performances by members of the campus community and the group participates in a holiday carol sing. This sing-along culminates with the singing of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" with various sections of the dining hall acting out the different parts of the song.
    Mr. Juniata Pageant 2014
    Tickets for the sections are sold first-come, first-serve and students camp out during the week(s) prior in order to acquire their desired section (the "Five Golden Rings" section is very popular). The Madrigal "line" is typically an elaborate tent city on the lawn around the campus center. It is tradition for some to play pranks on the "line." These pranks in past years have included: blowing air horns throughout the night, water balloons, flooding the lawn where the tents are located, playing recorded animal sounds, and gluing tent zippers shut.
  • Pig Roast, Established: 1986 — Pigroast is an annual barbecue held at Raystown Lake and is sponsored by the Men's rugby team with the support of the Women's Rugby team. This barbecue also serves as an opportunity for the men's rugby club to play a match against the alumni who return for the event. It occurs the weekend before finals week and serves as the last hurrah for students; particularly the senior class. Pig Roast started as a replacement activity after the school banned the annual Raft Regatta, another event held by the notorious rugby teams. [note: although Pig Roast is very popular, it is not officially sponsored by the college]
  • Mr. Juniata Pageant, Established: 1997 — Sponsored by Circle K, the Mr. Juniata Pageant is a tongue-in-cheek spoof of beauty pageants with men from each class competing for the coveted Mr. Juniata crown. The categories include take-offs of formal wear, talent-showing, and interviews.
  • Lobsterfest, Established: 1988 — Lobsterfest is held at the end of the first week of classes and welcomes students back to campus after summer break. Lobsterfest is a picnic that features lobsters as the main course and live entertainment. In addition, the Student Organization Fair is held during Lobsterfest and gives new students the opportunity to see and sign up for campus clubs.

Notable Alumni & Faculty

Main article: List of Juniata College people

Notable Alumni

Notable Faculty

References

  1. ^ "Colleges | Church of the Brethren". Brethren.org. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  2. ^ "Juniata College 2013 President's Report" (PDF). Juniata College.
  3. ^ "Juniata College - Just The Facts - About Our Students". Juniata.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  4. ^ "Juniata College Online Catalog". Juniata College. 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  5. ^ "History". Juniata College. Juniata College. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  6. ^ a b c Kaylor, Earl C. (1977). Truth Sets Free: A Centennial History of Juniata College, 1876-1976. South Brunswick: A.S. Barnes and Co., Inc. ISBN 0-498-02101-7.
  7. ^ Sigel, Nancy (2000). Juniata College: Uncommon Visions of Juniata's Past. Great Britain: Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-0240-5. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Juniata College- Raystown Field Station- Grove Farm". Juniata.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  9. ^ http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/college_guide/rankings-2014/best-bang-for-buck-liberal-arts-colleges-rank.php
  10. ^ http://www.pabusinesscentral.com/news/2015-01-09/Business_Briefs/Juniata_College_ranked_in_Top_100_for_best_values_.html
  11. ^ http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-liberal-arts-colleges/data/page+4
  12. ^ http://www.forbes.com/colleges/juniata-college/
  13. ^ "GO SU! - Susquehanna". Gosusqu.com. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  14. ^ "Juniata College - Campus Life - Campus Traditions". Juniata.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-22.

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