By: Rachna Chaudhari, Bicentennial Intern, Class of 2018, Biology, Bloomington My research for the IU Bicentennial has focused on the life of Andrew Wylie, the first president of Indiana University. Researching so far back in time proved to be more difficult than I expected. A lot of records exist, which was fantastic but also overwhelming…. Read more »
By: Rachna Chaudhari, Bicentennial Intern, Class of 2018, Biology, Bloomington Andrew Wylie was born in 1789 and was the son of an immigrant Irish farmer. He grew up in Washington County, Pennsylvania where he was a licensed Presbyterian minister. In 1812, he was unanimously elected the president of Jefferson College. In 1813, Andrew Wylie married… Read more »
By: Kayla McCarthy, Bicentennial Intern, Class of 2018, American Studies, Bloomington I thought this project would look a lot different. I expected more of a linear, step-by-step chronological history where one clue leads to another in sequential order. Instead, it’s like a game of one-way Battleship. You know, the one with the laptop-like boards, the… Read more »