"Determined to Compete and Win": Fifty Years of Women's Athletics at Union College

Womens softball team picture, 1974

Women's Softball debuts: Softball wins the first game played in program history, at Siena, 1974.

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Special Collections & Archives Library
April 15-June 30, 2025

Special Collections & Archives and Schaffer Library proudly present “’Determined to Compete and Win:’ 50 Years of Women's Athletics at Union College," an exhibit commemorating a half-century of women's athletics at Union. This exhibition reflects on fifty years of dedication, triumph, and transformative progress and serves as a vibrant testament to the remarkable journey of female athletes at Union College.

Embark on a chronological exploration, witnessing the early days of women's sports at Union, where determination often outweighed resources. The exhibit features impactful stories and highlights pivotal moments, such as the establishment of women's teams, the gradual expansion of athletic opportunities, and hard-fought battles for equity along the way.

Location

Beuth Auditorium, Schaffer Library

807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308

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Special Collections & Archives

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