Did you know?
- How the Bearcat became the mascot of Willamette University?
- Which WU president lost his contract renewal due to tobacco use?
- That the Quad was once an athletic field, and the theater building used to be a gymnasium?
- A Freshman class challenge in 1909 sparked an annual Glee competition that lasted nearly 90 years?
WU Archives is excited to announce the launch of WUpedia, an online encyclopedia dedicated to exploring the people, organizations, places, events, and history of Willamette University. The site showcases student-written entries, with fresh content added each semester. Stay tuned as we continue to grow this resource, preserving and sharing fun stories, fascinating people, memorable events, and quirky campus history!