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Educators: Mary Bunting

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Women's Colleges - A History of Education

In 19 58, mary was invited ta national science foundation committee created to improve the nation's performance in the field of science. In 19 60 she became president of radcliffe college, the undergraduate women's college at harvard university. She organized the dorms into a house system and built radcliffe its own library. Mary cultivated a connection to her students as well. Some stories say she brought two unforgettable pets with her to radcliffe house, a beehive and a cow. If her porch light was on, it was a well known sign on campus that mary's door was open for study sessions, heart to hearts and simple chats.

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