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Earlham College

by deecat

Another interesting fact about Richmond, Indiana, is that it is the home of the highly-regarded Earlham College.

The photograph is of Carpenter Hall, which today serves as classrooms and administrative offices on campus. Earlham College was founded in 1847 by Quakers (Religious Society of Friends). It is an independent, coeducational, four-year college.

From what I remember as a high school teacher, Earlham has always been strongest in liberal arts and is highly respected in academic circles.

But what I remember most about the college and the students from my school who attented Earlham was that major emphasis is placed on teaching the students to work effectively with others; sharing is emphasized. They also press the issues of the "value of lifelong learning, the value of appreciating cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity, and the value of becoming engaged in global citizens". We were told by locals that the library at Earlham is really quite wonderful for geneology research. I've also read in newspapers several times that Earlham students go on "missions" so to speak to help others. The Earlham students also do lots of volunteer works in the Wayne County area.

Indeed, Earlham College is a real asset to Richmond, Indiana.

Richmond Trip a Blowout

by MMI_Travels

"Post Grad School Posts Win Over MMI"

An almost 8 hour round trip to Richmond, Indiana through snowstorms, sub-freezing temperatures and a couple of trips to rest areas made for a long day on this fixture.

New Creations Christian school and college posted a 71-46 win over our team. The trip was rough and the playing area was even rougher, with the floor being constructed of rubber tiles.

The people were, in general, nice enough, but the school reminded me of a concentration camp of a religious cult with its weird layout.

Happy to leave this place!