Entries tagged with ‘french’

Blast from the Past!

This photo was snapped of an 1899 women’s physical education class. The women are using the French Delsarte system, which is a series of exercises intended to improve ones grace, poise, and beauty for participating in singing and dance performances.  Can you imagine doing a work-out wearing those long dresses?

Tuesday Trivia: Answered!

Professor Inez Rundstrom was one of the first hires of President Wahlstrom’s initiatives to have more faculty with university/graduate training as opposed to just theological training. Professor Rundstrom was one of the first women graduates of Augustana College and taught for 48 years. Rundstrom Residence Hall bears her name. She taught French and what other […]