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February Sisters anniversary recalls 1972 occupation and campus negotiation
The February Sisters marked a campus anniversary after occupying a residence in 1972 and engaging university officials for 13 hours of talks. Chalmers agreed to a child care facility and a women’s studies program, reflecting empowerment but ongoing work for pay equity and department legitimacy, with voices from Christine Smith and Christine Robinson stressing continued activism.
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Chalmers
Christine Smith
Watson Library
Smith
Lawrence
February
Coral
First Step House
Brune
Christine Robinson
Rush Limbaugh
Robinson
February Sisters