Hampden Sydney College is a piece of digital artwork by Jessica Bryant which was uploaded on August 6th, 2014.
Hampden Sydney College
Hampden–Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. Hampden-Sydney began as the southernmost... more
Title
Hampden Sydney College
Artist
Jessica Bryant
Medium
Digital Art - Drawing
Description
Hampden–Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden Sydney, Virginia. Hampden-Sydney began as the southernmost representative of the "Log College" form of higher education established by the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians in America, whose academic ideal was the University of Edinburgh, seat of the Scottish Enlightenment. Founded in 1775, Hampden–Sydney is the oldest private charter college in the Southern U.S., the last college founded before the American Revolution, and one of only three four-year, all-men's liberal arts colleges in the United States. It is noted as a highly regarded all-male institution of higher education in North America. The school's mission is to "form good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning". As such, Hampden–Sydney has one of the strictest honor codes of any college or university. Upon entering as a student, each man pledges that he will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do; this pledge is binding for life. The pledge takes place during a ceremony in which the entering class sits in absolute silence while each man, when his name is called, comes forward and signs the pledge. This simply worded code of behavior applies to the students on or off campus. Hampden-Sydney College offers over 1,000 students opportunity in 25 Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. The retention rate is over 80%. The drawing depicts Bortz Library, Cushing Hall, College Church, and Middlecourt.
Uploaded
August 6th, 2014