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Hannah, Emily

 Person

Biography

UW-Eau Claire's fourth chancellor, Emily Hannah, was the first woman to head a UW System institution. She also was the first UW-Eau Claire chancellor to not have a background in public school administration.

During her tenure, from 1981 to 1984, Hannah was responsible for several important initiatives. She encouraged greater faculty engagement with research and scholarship. Following the recommendations of a task force headed by Chancellor Emeritus Leonard Haas, she promoted international education through more study-abroad programs and increased the numbers of international exchange students attending UW-Eau Claire. She greatly enlarged and strengthened the university's Honors Program, and she was an advocate for a greater presence of women on the faculty and women's issues in the curriculum.

Occupations

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Centennial Oral History Collection, 2012-2013

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 347
Summary

Oral history interviews conducted by students and staff, prior to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Centennial in 2016. The interviews cover a wide range of topics related to the history of the school. Includes digital materials.

Dates: 2012-2013

Speeches of Chancellor Emily Hannah, 1981-1984

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 468
Summary

Speeches prepared by Chancellor Emily Hannah at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from January 1, 1981, to June 1, 1984, the first woman to head a UW-System institution. The speeches appear as prepared for delivery, rather than as transcripts of the record. The speeches reflect her preference for oral style over polished composition.

Dates: 1981-1984

University Archives Photograph Collection, 1916-2011

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 279
Summary A collection of over 2000 photographs focusing on the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. The collection includes images of university buildings, various campus scenes, athletics, student organizations, student activities, programs and special events, ceremonies, and people (identified and unidentified students, staff, faculty, administrators, dignitaries, and campus visitors). The collection is arranged into eight series: buildings, athletics, student organizations, campus and student...
Dates: 1916-2011

University Archives Slides Collection, 1916-2002

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 105
Summary Photographic slides of University related activities providing a representation of campus life and documenting the photographic work done by the Media Development Center. The Media Development Center provides photographic, audio, videotape, and graphic services to the University community. Topics include faculty teaching, campus scenes, student life, construction of campus buildings, academic buildings, student housing, exterior scenes, Putnam Park, Little Niagara Creek, events on campus,...
Dates: 1916-2002

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Records, 1936-2025 (bulk 1956-2025)

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 137
Summary The University Foundation was established in 1958 through the Eau Claire College Committee, to act as a legal depository to receive, invest, and distribute funds to supplement those which the state provides. This is done through donor gifts and bequests, fund raising, and providing scholarships, financial aid, and opportunities for students. A board of directors and various committees direct the foundation’s activities to benefit the university and to advocate between the university and...
Dates: 1936-2025 (bulk 1956-2025)

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Office of the Chancellor Correspondence and Subject File, 1936-2014

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 001
Summary University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Office of the Chancellor's (and previously the President's) correspondence and subject files covering all aspects of the university including instruction, Board of Regents, building program, gifts and grants, accreditation, and student affairs. Although the series dates from 1936 and is therefore incomplete, it includes material from every President's/Chancellor's administration at the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. Besides documenting the routine...
Dates: 1936-2014

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Davies Student Center 3
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Photographs 3
Schofield Hall 3
Student Housing--Wisconsin--Eau Claire 3
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire--History 3
University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire--Students 3
Winter Carnival 3
World War II 3
Annual Reports 2
Art 2
Brewer Hall 2
Bridgman Hall 2
Budgets 2
Buildings 2
Cabaret 2
Commencement 2
Correspondence 2
Council Oak Tree 2
Dormitories--Wisconsin 2
Eau Claire (Wis.) 2
Football 2
Footbridge 2
Haas Fine Arts Center 2
Hibbard Humanities Hall 2
Hilltop 2
Horan Hall 2
Katharine Thomas Hall 2
L.E. Phillips Science Hall 2
Little Niagara Creek 2
McIntyre Library 2
McPhee Physical Education Center 2
Meeting Minutes 2
President 2
Putnam Hall 2
Putnam Park (Eau Claire, Wis.) 2
Saint Bede Priory (Eau Claire, Wis.) 2
School of Nursing Building 2
Singing Statesmen 2
Staff 2
Student Organizations 2
Student activities—Wisconsin—Eau Claire 2
Sutherland Hall 2
The Forum Series 2
University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire—Administration 2
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire-Bands 2
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire-Sports 2
Viennese Ball 2
AIDS memorial quilts 1
Academic Disciplines 1
Accreditation (Education) 1
Artists Series 1
Audio recordings 1
Audits 1
Basketball—Wisconsin—Eau Claire 1
Brochures 1
Campus Mall 1
Carson Park (Eau Claire, Wis.) 1
Chancellors Hall 1
Chemistry--Study and teaching 1
Chippewa River 1
Circle of Excellence 1
Committee Reports 1
Concerts -- Wisconsin -- Eau Claire. 1
Confluence Project (Eau Claire, Wis.) 1
Construction 1
Crest Wellness Center 1
Cross Country Running - Wisconsin - Eau Claire 1
Debates and Debating--Wisconsin--Eau Claire. 1
Eau Claire County (Wis.) 1
Ecumenical Religious Center 1
Financial Records 1
Forensics (Public speaking)--Wisconsin--Eau Claire. 1
Fraternity 1
Freshman Beanies 1
Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence Campaign 1
Fundraising 1
Governors Hall 1
Grants 1
Human Sciences and Services Building 1
Interviews 1
Kent State Shootings, Kent, Ohio, 1970 1
Kjer Theatre 1
Lower Campus 1
Membership Records 1
Memorial Hall 1
Murray Hall 1
Music 1
National Council for Accrediation of Teacher Education 1
Native Americans 1
Newsletters 1
Oak Ridge Hall 1
Office Files 1
Oral Histories 1
Organization Files 1
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