On September 15th 2010 I went into freshman seminar not knowing what to real expect. But when I walked out the doors, I left with a wealth of knowledge courtesy of Dr.Benjamin. I was actually disappointed that I had not previously researched some of the things she shared with us myself. There are so many scribes that have left their legacy on Howard’s campus. Howard was originally a school for colored preachers; it is named after General Oliver Otis Howard. The first African American president of Howard was Mordecai Wyatt Johnson, whose name is often associated with the A Building. When he was first inducted into his position there were 8 schools, non-that were nationally accredited. When he left 34 years later not only were 2 additional schools, but all 10 schools were nationally accredited. When noting such an achievement anyone can see that those who came into Howard never settled for what was given to them; but instead they strove for more. The ambition they held in their hearts led to the historical greatness in this university’s past.
Even the names of the dormitories hold a story behind them. Tubman Quadrangle is named after the infamous Harriet Tubman, a great woman who is considered the Moses of her people. Halls such as Truth are in honor of the dynamic Sojourner Truth who is famous for her active role in the civil and woman’s rights movement as well as her speech ‘Ain’t I A Woman”. Prudence Crandall was a woman who started the first school for African American girls in 1833. In honor of her Howard named Crandall Hall. All of Howard Universities departments and buildings have a rich history that Dr.Benjamin brought to us in such a short amount of time.
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