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Full knowledge of historical roots instills university pride
Issue date: 10/12/07 Section: Editorials
This Homecoming weekend will be marked by an increased number of festivities from years past, including the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger's number at the Miami University football game Saturday against Bowling Green.
In an attempt to foster a culture of student pride among undergraduates, Miami's administration has decided to emphasize Homecoming as a time to celebrate the university's rich historic legacy.
While this desire to focus on the positives in Miami's past has been spurred in part by the approach of Miami's bicentennial celebration, it is important that the university emphasize the positive aspects of its history and work to instill a sense of historic awareness and perspective among students.
A key element among the nation's prestigious universities is a sense of pride among their students. This sentiment transcends simple school spirit, and is instead rooted in students' understanding of their school's history and the role they have in contributing to it.
While it is easy to dismiss this pride as being inconsequential, it can have some important implications that complement and contribute to the quality and value of one's education by improving the intellectual climate on campus, strengthening alumni networks and improving a school's reputation.
With these merits in mind, Miami should cultivate a deeper sense of pride among undergraduates by emphasizing its history to perspective students and undergraduates.
In the past former President Phillip Shriver gave lectures and wrote a book about Miami's history and these resources have been a valuable asset to the university and the surrounding community.
However, it is also important that that the university highlights its past on a day-to-day basis.
While the events of Freedom Summer are often discussed and are marked on campus, there needs to be additional reminders of this school's rich history that dates back nearly 200 years.
Miami's history encompasses much of the scope of American
In an attempt to foster a culture of student pride among undergraduates, Miami's administration has decided to emphasize Homecoming as a time to celebrate the university's rich historic legacy.
While this desire to focus on the positives in Miami's past has been spurred in part by the approach of Miami's bicentennial celebration, it is important that the university emphasize the positive aspects of its history and work to instill a sense of historic awareness and perspective among students.
A key element among the nation's prestigious universities is a sense of pride among their students. This sentiment transcends simple school spirit, and is instead rooted in students' understanding of their school's history and the role they have in contributing to it.
While it is easy to dismiss this pride as being inconsequential, it can have some important implications that complement and contribute to the quality and value of one's education by improving the intellectual climate on campus, strengthening alumni networks and improving a school's reputation.
With these merits in mind, Miami should cultivate a deeper sense of pride among undergraduates by emphasizing its history to perspective students and undergraduates.
In the past former President Phillip Shriver gave lectures and wrote a book about Miami's history and these resources have been a valuable asset to the university and the surrounding community.
However, it is also important that that the university highlights its past on a day-to-day basis.
While the events of Freedom Summer are often discussed and are marked on campus, there needs to be additional reminders of this school's rich history that dates back nearly 200 years.
Miami's history encompasses much of the scope of American
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