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Savannah Hargett Dr. Sasser UH 100-002 2 November 2023 Common Book Assignment On October 3, 2023, my class went on a walking tour of the Hallowed Grounds at the University of Alabama. Smith Hall, located in the quad's northeast corner, was one of our many stops. We discovered that Smith Hall is named after Eugene Allen Smith (1841-1927), a former State Geologist and University Professor. Smith assisted in rebuilding, re-establishing, and re- assembling the Alabama Museum of Natural History after it was destroyed by Federal Troops during the Civil War in 1865. I want the history of the University of Alabama to be taught and known to all students, past, present, and future. Chad Tindol makes this phrase in Chapter 4 of Foundations of Engaged Scholarship that truly stood out to me: "Passing a test is not the same as learning. It is not the same as being well educated. It is not the same thing as being smart." I feel that studying and comprehending history is a crucial component of learning for everyone. It is critical for everyone to understand where they came from, the history of where they went to school, and the circumstances that led to events such as name changes, what the plaques on the side of the buildings stand for, and so on. I believe it is critical to reveal the true meaning of Smith Hall's name. We would not have a museum named after Eugene Smith if it had not been for his selfless deed of assisting the university after the structure was destroyed. Not every student understands the significance of the names of the buildings they pass by or enter daily. Today, because of the measures being carried out, war general monuments and memorials commemorating battles with a slave background are being demolished. I would like to bury the
history of the structure being demolished during the Civil War so that people are not angered or harmed in society. On my sign, I did not include any contentious imagery or slogans. I inserted the Alabama state seal as well as the Alabama board of geologist’s seal to represent the true cause for the existence of Smith Hall to this day. Smith Hall should be remembered in honor of Eugene Smith and his self-less acts that resulted in the Alabama Museum of Natural History being rebuilt. I do not believe the name should be changed or should not be altered because of Eugene Smith's history and legacy. 400 WORDS
1) 400-550 WORDS you will individually write a short reflection that explains how and why your group created this new sign and incorporate at least one citation from our course materials, either the textbook or the novel. Consider these questions, keeping in mind that their purpose is to help you brainstorm. In other words, you’re writing one
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