Interview with Mark Christopher Rhodes - OH 623

Interviewer

John Gaston

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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 particular interview features Mark Christopher “Chris” Rhodes, a Rock Hill native who attended Winthrop from 1986 to 1991. During his time as a student, Rhodes served as Student Body President from 1990 to 1991, acting as a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees. In this discussion, he reflects on his tenure as Student Body President, his role on the Board, and his interactions with President DiGiorgio, offering insights into the university's development during that period.

Publication Date

8-10-2016

Unique Identifier

OH 623

Format

MP3;

Length

00:36:02

Restrictions

This interview is open for use.

Series

Anthony DiGiorgio

Interview with Mark Christopher Rhodes - OH 623

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