Timeline: 1901-1910

1901

• Despite disapproval of administration and faculty, Delta Phi Epsilon, Coe's first fraternity, is founded.

1902

• Baseball team declared "Champions of Iowa"; 15-3 record with wins over University of Iowa and Iowa State.

• Professor Stephen W. Stookey replaces Robert Aaron Condit as dean.

• Ziz Boom Gee, the college's first yearbook, is published; predecessor of the  Acorn.

1903

• Construction of the Gymnasium, on the site where Peterson Hall is now located.

1904

• Samuel McCormick resigns; assumes position as Chancellor of University of Western Pennsylvania.

• William Wilberforce Smith appointed as 4th president.

1907

• Presbyterian Church severs legal connections with Coe so college can receive pension funds from Carnegie Foundation.

• Coe earns accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.

1909

• Smith resigns as president; replaced by John Marquis, Coe's 5th president.

• Ground broken for Science Hall, built with money from Andrew Carnegie; Coe's oldest building is now known as Stuart Hall.

1910

• Carnegie Science hall (not Stuart Hall) is dedicated on Oct. 11; built with funds from Andrew Carnegie.

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