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Martin Luther leads the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther posts his 95 theses regarding the corruption within the Catholic Church. Luther and his followers objected to the rules and rituals followed by the Catholic Church.
Cheerleaders in 1954
St. Norbert College opened up for public coed enrollment in 1952. Women played an active roll on campus, and war accustomed to working during WWII.
Class of 1929
Class of 1929. St. Norbert is an all-male college until 1952. Enrollment increased after WWI, but decreased during WWII as young men began to be drafted into war and teachers and professors began to either work at home or serve in active duty.
Class of 1929
Class of 1929. St. Norbert is an all-male college until 1952. Enrollment increased after WWI, but decreased during WWII as young men began to be drafted into war and teachers and professors began to either work at home or serve in active duty.
Computer Center
Shown is St. Norbert College's computer room in 1972. Within the next 20-30 years, academic life will forever change with the development of computers and technology.
Dwight D. Eisenhower with student
Dwight Eisenhower shakes an ROTC student's hand at a campus visit during his presidency. WWII has been over for about a decade, and student enrollment begins to rise after its rapid fall during WWII.
Football Team in 1907
Even priests-in-the-making enjoyed sports. Shown is St. Norbert College's football team and its coach, Fr. Van Dyke, in 1907. Student life, even in the College's early years, was full of sporting events that are still a tradition today
Fr. Anselm Keefe in military uniform on campus
Fr. Keefe seen here in his Army Uniform, a WWI cannon, and his dalmatian. Taken during the 1930's. The aftermath of WWI was a vivid memory during this time, WWII was developing, and the country again began to prepare for war. Fr. Keefe was an example…
Fr. Van Dyke shoveling during construction on campus
Father Francis Van Dyke digs the first shovel of earth for the new Francis H. Boyle hall in 1915. In September 1916, the cornerstone was laid, with a blessing from Bishop Paul Rhode. It was Francis H. Boyle himself who laid the stone. The building…
Vince Lombardi participates in 1968 graduation ceremony
Vince Lombardi stands with Fr. Neal McLaughin and Bishop Alosius Wycislo before participating in the graduation ceremonies for the class of 1968. St. Norbert College is an active member in the Wisconsin Community, hosting many famous visitors and…