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The "Lynx to the Past" podcast produced by Rhodes College's information services staff uses the college's digital and physical archives to tell stories about campus history, mysteries, and legends.... more
FAQs about Lynx to the Past:How many episodes does Lynx to the Past have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
November 01, 2023Time on the TowerIf 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....more8minPlay
September 19, 2023Remembering Bennett WoodRhodes 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. ...more11minPlay
May 02, 2023Dear Clough and HansonKenan 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....more44minPlay
April 27, 2023A Portrait of Anne MarieA 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....more56minPlay
April 25, 2023Meet Dean Alicia GolstonMaggie 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. ...more26minPlay
April 06, 2023Women of Rhodes: Darlene BrooksBarret 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....more24minPlay
April 04, 2023Women of Rhodes: Emma Denie VoorhiesVoorhees 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....more11minPlay
March 30, 2023Women of Rhodes: President Jennifer Collins and Anne BeardContinuing 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!...more18minPlay
March 28, 2023Women of Rhodes: Townsend & TrahernHappy 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....more11minPlay
March 02, 2023Integration at RhodesTo celebrate Black History Month this year, we are starting at our beginning: how black students first came to Rhodes. Who they were, what they were doing, and what campus was like at the time are all things we were curious to learn more about in our pursuit of telling the stories of our campus' history. This episode was researched and written by Maggie Kreis. Hosted by Maggie Kreis and Kenan Padgett. ...more9minPlay
FAQs about Lynx to the Past:How many episodes does Lynx to the Past have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.