Benerd College Centennial

Celebrating 100 years of service

Join us in commemorating a remarkable milestone as Benerd College reaches its 100th year of shaping minds and fostering academic excellence. Our centennial celebration is a testament to a century of dedicated educators, innovative programs, and a vibrant community that has consistently pushed the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.

As we mark this historic occasion, we invite alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Benerd College to come together and share in the year festivities. It's an opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate our present achievements, and set our sights on a bright future. The centennial celebration promises to be a time of reflection, reconnection, and recommitment to our mission of providing a student-centered transformative education experience.

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15 Aug

Pacific Conversations with Linda Webster

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Benerd 100 Festivities

JANUARY | Painting the Spirit Rocks for Benerd's Official 100th Anniversary on January 10, 2024!

JANUARY | Celebrating at our Benerd 100 Gala

FEBRUARY | Handing out Benerd 100 Birthday Cake at the DUC

MARCH | Celebrating Pi Day on 3/14 at 3:14pm with 3 pies and 14 Benerd staff members!

MARCH | Dean Campbell, Keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt, and VP of DEI Mary Lomax-Ghirarduzzi after the Women's Empowerment Conference (Keynote sponsored by Benerd College)

MARCH | Dean Campbell, Keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt, and Assistant Dean Kyle Harkness after the Women's Empowerment Conference (Keynote sponsored by Benerd College)

APRIL | In April Benerd College collaborated with Sustainability at Pacific to assist with their annual Green Fashion Show!

MAY | Fireworks Night at Pacific Baseball (Fireworks sponsored by Benerd College)

MAY | Celebrating our Benerd Sacramento campus with a Lawn Takeover!

What's Next? Benerd 100 Events by Month

Meet our new Benerd faculty members as well as new research from our current faculty! TBA, virtual event.

Pickleball Tournament! Check back here for details.

Homecoming Extravaganza October 11-13, 2024

The Gladys L. Benerd Memorial 5K TBA, check back here for details.

Join us for some End of Year Celebrations to commemorate the end of our landmark centennial year! Details TBA.

Take a look back

Established in 1924, when the university relocated from San Jose, Benerd College has been at the forefront of higher education, consistently delivering a rich and diverse learning experience to countless students. Throughout the years, Benerd College has evolved, adapting to the changing needs of students and society, while remaining committed to its core values of academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Join us as we honor our rich history, embrace our dynamic present, and look forward to the boundless possibilities of the next 100 years. The Benerd College Centennial is a testament to the enduring legacy of educational excellence, and we invite you to be part of this momentous occasion as we embark on the next century of making a difference in the lives of students and our broader community.

1949

After joining Pacific’s staff in 1939, Gladys L. Benerd quickly became known for her ready willingness to help all students.

1956

In its early days, the School of Education occupied Owen Hall.

1961

Educator Ramiro Montes, and Pedro Osuna, assistant professor of education, developed a Mexican student teaching program for Pacific.

1965

Professors Dr. Juannita Curtis and D.H.M. Afshar discuss challenges facing educators.

1973

Members of the Commission of the Associated Students of the School of Education review their initiatives for the year ahead.

1989

Jennifer Mills ’89 works with Oakwood students Ha Le (left) and Chris Burks (right).

1992

School of Education Dean Fay Haisley (left) and Academic Vice President Joseph Subbiondo unveil the sign bearing Gladys L. Benerd’s name.

2019

A ribbon-cutting takes place for the new Benerd College, which merged the highly regarded Gladys L. Benerd School of Education and University College.

2022

A cohort of Benerd graduate students meet for their residency in Sacramento.

We want to hear your Benerd College stories!

We invite Alumni, donors, and friends of Benerd College to submit your memories! If you have any photos, stories, published articles, archive material, or other mementos of your time at Benerd, we want to hear about it! We will be highlighting these memories throughout the year as we celebrate our landmark 100-year anniversary.

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