Lynx to the Past

On this episode Kahlila and Maggie are Havana good time discussing the 1959 Cuban revolution. You'll hear government officials, Rhodes professors, students, and more sharing their thoughts on Fidel Castro's ascent to power.

If you ever find yourself in need of the time, and you're okay with doing a little math to get it, look no further than the south wall of Rhodes Tower.

There you will find a vertical sundial, designed and given to the college by physics professor Jack Streete.

Rhodes College and the city of Memphis have lost a dear friend in the passing of Bennett Wood, longtime friend of the college. Mr. Wood authored Rhodes 150, a Sesquicentennial Yearbook, which has become an invaluable resource in the creation of this podcast. Bill Short recounts for us his memories of the life and career of his long-time friend.

Kenan and Maggie wrap up this season's celebration of the women of Rhodes with two of our most notable: Jessie L. Clough and Floy K. Hanson. Joined by Bill Short, Rosie Meindel, and Brooke Schedneck, this episode takes a deep dive into the lives and legacies of these two globe-trotting artists.

A portrait of Anne Marie Williford hangs in the common room of the dorm that bears her name. But who was she? Kenan paints a picture of Dean Williford, drawing upon the palette of memories of Susan Williford Montgomery, Beth Carson Wallace, Frannie Taylor, and Donald Tucker.

Maggie sits down for another chat with an important woman of Rhodes, Dean of Students Alicia Golston. Find out the one class she just would not take- and how that rewrote her life's course. Follow the path that led Dean Golston to Rhodes and how she hopes to help students navigate their own journey.

Barret Library is very dear to us hear at Lynx to the Past, and the woman at the head of it is even more so. Maggie Kreis talks with Library Director, Darlene Brooks, in this episode.

Voorhees has been home to thousands of Rhodes students over the years—we wanted to get to know a little more about the namesake of the building, and what it was like in its beginnings.

Continuing our celebration of the women of Rhodes, Maggie got the chance to sit down with President Jennifer Collins and her Chief of Staff, Anne Beard. Listen to hear about their journey to Rhodes, what they're dreaming up while they are here, and more!

Happy Women's History Month! To celebrate, we are starting a series all about the women of Rhodes College's past and present. In this episode, we are diving into the lives of our first woman professor and Dean of Women, Margaret Townsend, as well as our first women students on campus.