Timeline
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1895 – Bethany Bible Institute founded by B.P. Lugibihl. The Rev. J. E. Ramseyer was the first principal. |
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1904 Summer – The Missionary Church Association appointed a committee to search for a new location for the school. |
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1904 – Construction begins in Fort Wayne on Administration Building (later named Schultz Hall). |
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1905 January 13 – Fort Wayne bible Training School opens. |
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1905 February 16 – Rev. D. Y. Schultz, superintendent (1904-1911) dedicated the Administration Building. |
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1909 – First Commencement – 26 graduates |
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1911 – Rev. J.E. Ramseyer named President. He served continually until 1944. |
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1930 – Bethany Hall built for $65,000 |
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1931 – Name changed to Fort Wayne Bible Institute |
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1937 – Correspondence Department established, Rev. Loyal Ringenberg first director. |
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1940 – First "Youth Conference" held. |
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1942 – Founders Hall built for 110,000 |
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1944 January 27 – Funeral for J.E. Ramseyer |
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1944 – Rev. Jonas Ringenberg appointed Acting President |
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1945 - Dr. Safara Witmer named President |
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1945 – Providence Hall was constructed for $25,000 |
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1946 – Initial South Campus purchased for $60,000 – payable over six years from William Wiebke |
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1948 – Residence Hall constructed |
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1948 – FWBI, one of 18 Charter Members of the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges |
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1950 – Name changed to Fort Wayne Bible College |
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1953 – Intercollegiate athletics being – Oswald Morley became the first coach. The first two games were against Moody Bible Institute. |
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1954 – Leightner Hall purchased |
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1958 – Dr. Jared F. Gerig started his tenure as President (1958-1971). |
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1960 – Brown Gables purchased for President's residence ($32,000). |
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1960 – Joy Gerig was named the first full-time Christian Service Director at FWBC. |
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1961 -- Lehman Library dedicated ($300,000); It was the first building on the south campus. |
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1965 – Lexington (Hausser) Dorm opened |
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1966 – The Singing Collegians debut. Starting in the 1966 academic year and continued until 1974. |
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1966 – Wiebke House, built in 1882, remodeled as a men's dormitory. |
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1970 – Witmer Hall completed. |
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1970 – Correspondence Department adds Judson College correspondence program. Rev. Cyril Eicher appointed first full-time director. |
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1970 – Dr. Tim Warner becomes President (1970-1980) |
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1974 – Campus yearbook, "The Light Tower" (began in 1928) changed name to "The Vine." |
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1976 – WBCL radio station established as first 50,000 watt FM station in northern Indiana. |
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1976 – Men's basketball team wins National NCCAA Championship with Coach Stephen Morley. |
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1980 – Dr. Harvey Bostrom appointed President (1980-1986). |
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1982 – New Physical Plant built to replace burned maintenance building. It was named in honor of Eddie Reynolds, former long-term director of maintenance and a friend to all. |
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1982 – First Alumni Scholarship Phonathon raised $18,000. |
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1985 – Accreditations granted by North Central Association. |
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1985 – Volleyball team goes 26-1 for best overall record in school history. |
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1986 – Dr. Donald Gerig named President (1986 – 1992). |
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1989 – Name changed to Summit Christian College. |
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1989 – Gerig Activities Center dedicated. |
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1991 – Summit Christian College becomes Taylor University Fort Wayne through merger/acquisition. |
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1993 – Dr. Bob Nienhuis appointed Vice President of Fort Wayne campus (1993-1998). |
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1993 – Two new majors were added to the curriculum. Criminal Justice and Public Relations. |
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1997 – Samuel Morris Scholarship Program established by the Lilly Foundation to assist Indiana students who otherwise could not attend college. |
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1997 – New Professional Writing major introduced under the direction of Dr. Dennis Hensley. |
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1998 – Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund reaches $440,000. |
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1998 – Dr. Daryl Yost appointed Chief Executive Officer of Fort Wayne campus (1998-2003). |
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2001 – Eicher Student Commons built |
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2003 – Calvin H. English Library built |
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2003 – Lady Falcons Basketball team went 23-3 and finished fifth in the national USCAC tournament. |
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2004 – Lillian Rolf House purchased and used as dorm for women. |
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2005 – Schultz Hall burns on October 8. |
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2006 – Ramseyer Hall opens for 52 men in 12 suites replacing Schultz Hall. |
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2006 – Men's Basketball team wins USCAA – Div II National Championship with Coach Bud Hamilton. |
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2006 – Dr. Duane L. Kilty named Chancellor (2006-2008). |
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2008 October – Taylor University Board of Trustees announced decision to discontinue the undergraduate program at TUFW. |
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2009 – Final Fort Wayne Commencement with 92 graduates. |
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2009 – Fort Wayne Alumni & Friends Resource Center established in Brown Gables with Michael Mortensen named as the director. |
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2010 – Resource Center moves to Lillian Rolf House, 915 W Rudisill Blvd |
1895 – Bethany Bible Institute founded by B.P. Lugibihl. The Rev. J. E. Ramseyer was the first principal.
1904 Summer – The Missionary Church Association appointed a committee to search for a new location for the school.
1904 – Construction begins in Fort Wayne on Administration Building (later named Schultz Hall).
1905 January 13 – Fort Wayne bible Training School opens.
1909 – First Commencement – 26 graduates
1930 – Bethany Hall built for $65,000
1942 – Founders Hall built for 110,000
1945 – Providence Hall was constructed for $25,000
1946 – Initial South Campus purchased for $60,000 – payable over six years from William Wiebke
1948 – Residence Hall constructed
1948 – FWBI, one of 18 Charter Members of the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges
1950 – Name changed to Fort Wayne Bible College
1954 – Leightner Hall purchased
1960 – Brown Gables purchased for President's residence ($32,000).
1960 – Joy Gerig was named the first full-time Christian Service Director at FWBC.
1961 -- Lehman Library dedicated ($300,000).
1965 – Lexington (Hausser) Dorm opened
1966 – The Singing Collegians debut. Starting in the 1966 academic year and continued until 1974.
1966 – Wiebke House, built in 1882, remodeled as a men's dormitory.
1970 – Witmer Hall completed.
1976 – Men's basketball team wins National NCCAA Championship with Coach Stephen Morley.
1982 – New Physical Plant built to replace burned maintenance building. It was named in honor of Eddie Reynolds.
1982 – First Alumni Scholarship Phonathon raised $18,000.
1985 – Volleyball team goes 26-1 for best overall record in school history.
1989 – Name changed to Summit Christian College.
1989 – Gerig Activities Center dedicated.
1991 – Summit Christian College becomes Taylor University Fort Wayne through merger/acquisition.
2001 – Eicher Student Commons built
2003 – Calvin H. English Library built
2003 – Lady Falcons Basketball team went 23-3 and finished fifth in the national USCAC tournament.
2004 – Lillian Rolf House purchased. This will be the new Fort Wayne Alumni & Friends Resource Center as of June 1, 2010.
2005 – Schultz Hall burns on October 8.
2006 – Ramseyer Hall opens for 52 men in 12 suites replacing Schultz Hall.
2006 – Men's Basketball team wins USCAA – Div II National Championship with Coach Bud Hamilton.
2009 – Final Fort Wayne Commencement with 92 graduates.
2010 – Resource Center moves to Lillian Rolf House, 915 W Rudisill Blvd