Interview with Glenda Pittman Owens - OH 620

Glenda Pittman Owens

Interviewer

Rebecca Masters

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Abstract

This interview was conducted as part of the Winthrop History Project, an initiative led by Winthrop President Emeritus Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and Rebecca Masters. The project aimed to document Winthrop’s transformation over Dr. DiGiorgio’s 24-year tenure, tracing the institution’s evolution from Winthrop College to Winthrop University. Designed to supplement Dr. Ross Webb’s The Torch is Passed, which chronicles Winthrop’s history up to Dr. DiGiorgio’s presidency, this project sought to provide a comprehensive account of this significant period.

A key component of the initiative was a series of recorded interviews with members of the extended Winthrop community who played a role in shaping the university’s progress. These firsthand narratives preserve the voices, experiences, and perspectives of those who contributed to Winthrop’s growth and development.

This interview features Glenda Pittman Owens, a 1959 Winthrop graduate. Owens dedicated many years of service to the university in various leadership roles, including:

  • Board Member of the Alumni Association (1991–1997)
  • President of the Alumni Association (1997–1999)
  • Member of the Winthrop Foundation Board
  • Steering Committee Member for Winthrop’s Capital Campaign
  • Trustee on the Winthrop Board of Trustees (2000–2009)

In recognition of her and her husband, Charles Jerry Owens’ contributions, Owens Hall on campus bears their name. In this interview, she reflects on her undergraduate experience at Winthrop, her extensive service to the university, and her working relationship with President DiGiorgio.

Publication Date

6-15-2015

Unique Identifier

OH 620

Format

MP3;

Length

00:53:05

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Series

Anthony DiGiorgio

Interview with Glenda Pittman Owens - OH 620

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