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Janie L. Shores in 1984.  She became the first female law school professor in Alabama when she came to Cumberland School of Law in 1965. She also served as an Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court 1974-1999, the first woman ever to serve on the court. #throwbackthursday

2023 photograph of Underwood Baptist Church in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama. Organized in 1917, the church is a member of the Shelby Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

And on the subject of World Happiness Day, we're definitely happy to be named among the most beautiful campuses in the country... and proud to represent Alabama on this list! f.mtr.cool/gyaetfsrte

In 2012, the United Nations proclaimed March 20 (today) as the International Day of Happiness or World Happiness Day. The United States (6.8) is ranked 23rd out of 147 countries surveyed in this year's evaluation, between Saudi Arabia and Poland. #fridayfunfact

1915 photo of Nannie M. Hiden from the Howard College Bulletin, July 1915. Miss Hiden was working towards her Doctor of Philosophy degree at Columbia University in New York when she was named Dean of Women and Professor of Education at Howard College. #throwbackthursday

People sing about dreaming of a white Christmas every holiday season... but how many times do people sing about dreaming of a white St. Patrick's Day?  Asking for a few thousand friends who are currently seeing snow fall on their university campus...

Circa early 1980s photograph of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church in Alpine, Talladega County, Alabama. Organized in 1833, the church is a member of the Coosa River Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

Sources differ on whether Alexander Graham Bell said "I want to see you" or simply "I want you..." but regardless of what he specifically said, his call to Thomas Augustus Watson -- the first ever telephone call -- happened 150 years ago this week on March 10th.  #fridayfunfact

Elizabeth Wells (left), university archivist, and unidentified woman microfilming church records in 1986.  Liz is the archivist we mentioned in this week's #tuesdaytreasures post who met president Samuel Sterling Sherman's great-grandson at a conference.  #throwbackthursday

One of our newest treasures was made possible by a chance meeting in California between University Archivist Liz Wells and the great-grandson of Howard College's very first president. Visit our website for more information -- f.mtr.cool/uikrwdfnbg  #tuesdaytreasures

2007 photograph of Salem Baptist Church in Berry, Fayette County, Alabama. Organized in 1824, the church is a member of the Fayette Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

According to recent Statista projections, the revenue of the online grocery delivery market is expected to reach $1.06 trillion this year, with an annual growth rate of above 9% in the coming years. Have you used one yourself? If so, were you satisfied with it? #fridayfunfact

Nina Miglionico (right) & Angie Proctor Grooms (left) in the Birmingham City Council chambers in October 1973. Miglionico was the valedictorian of the Howard College class of 1933 & was the first woman to be elected to the council, Proctor was the second.  #throwbackthursday

36 physical and electronic titles from 15 different categories have recently been added to our collections! Visit library.samford.edu/newacq for more information. #whatsnewwednesday

#samfordgivingdays are here!  Help Samford reach its goal of 1,300 donors -- every gift, no matter how small, will move us toward our goal! Click here for more information as to how you can help raise opportunities, open doors, and empower students! f.mtr.cool/ktatqhtbzc

One of our librarians discovered this work of whiteboard art Sunday afternoon.  Not all our treasures are permanent, but we will always treasure our students and their abilities.  #tuesdaytreasures

Spring Break is nigh upon us (hard to believe it's here already), and the library will operate under reduced hours next week as a result.  More info about our hours of operation can always be found on our website -- library.samford.edu/about/hours.ht…

Undated photograph of Raleigh Avenue Baptist Church in Homewood, Jefferson County, Alabama. Organized in 1957, the church is a member of the Birmingham Metro Baptist Association. #churchspotlight

Did you watch any of the Winter Olympics?  And if so, what was your favorite event?  #fridayfunfact

Photograph of members of Samford's Black Student Organization at their annual luncheon in February 1990.  #throwbackthursday