From Berne to De Pere (St. Norbert MOOC)

This timeline accompanies the fifth and last installment of St. Norbert - the man, the movement, the MOOC. Click on the title to see more details. You can move ahead to the next "story" by using the arrows at the bottom. You can also open up the image to see a larger version by clicking directly on it. To close a box and go back to the timeline, click on the X in the upper right corner of the box.

1861-01-01 00:00:00

Bernard Pennings

Bernard Pennings, born in Gemert, Holland, receives the habit at Berne Abbey Holland at the age of 18. He takes simple vows at 20 and is ordained at age 25

1893-01-01 00:00:00

Pennings Arrival

Berne dispatches Pennings, with two younger colleagues

1898-01-01 00:00:00

St. Norbert Priory at St. Joseph Shrine

Founds St. Norbert Priory at St. Joseph Shrine in West De Pere, WI. Photo depicts the first three students.

1902-01-01 00:00:00

Main Hall

Built in 1902 and dedicated in 1903.

1930-01-01 00:00:00

Van Dyke Gym

Van Dyke Gym dedicated in 1930. The first residence hall, once called Berne Hall, now called Burke Hall opened in 1942.

1932-01-01 00:00:00

Educational Expansion

Archmere Academy in Claymont Delaware.

1936-01-01 00:00:00

ROTC Program Begins

Anselm Keefe in uniform with dog.

1952-01-01 00:00:00

College Became Co-educational

College became co-educational in 1952.

1962-01-01 00:00:00

Vatican II

Second Vatican Council was in session.

1963-01-01 00:00:00

John F. Kennedy Visits Campus

Fr. Dennis Burke walking with John F. Kennedy.

1964-03-01 13:29:42

Andrew Ciferni

Life as a novice. Fr. Andrew Ciferni at age 22.

1966-01-01 00:00:00

Burke and Lombardi

Burke also famously brought Packers partnership to campus and was personally close to Lombardi.

1968-01-01 00:00:00

Dr. Robert Christin

Third president Dr. Robert Christin.

1972-01-01 00:00:00

Daylesford Abbey

Daughter foundation (Daylesford) becomes an independent abbey

1973-03-01 13:29:42

Dr. Neil Webb

Neil Webb, a former faculty member and VP for administration, becomes fourth president.

1983-03-01 13:29:42

Dr. Tom Manion

Tom Manion, who was largely responsible for today’s SNC, both in terms of his growing national reputation and the look and feel of the modern campus. He is pictured here with students.

1990-01-01 00:00:00

Notre Dame de la Baie Academy

Established in 1990.

2000-03-01 13:29:42

Dr. William Hynes

Bill Hynes oversaw much academic activity, including academic program review, ramp-up of the Honors program, and undertaking a new general-education curriculum.