begin nings
1900
1913
The Horticulturalist’s
Cottage was remodeled
and refurbished for
classes in domestic
science, and from then
until 1908 it was known
as the Domestic Science
Cottage – a humble
beginning for the
later-day School of
Home Economics.
Domestic Science
was named The
Department of
Home Economics
and moved to
the newly built
Agriculture Hall.
reflec tions
1907
Foods
Laboratory
in Domestic
Science
Cottage.
2006
Dr. Soyeon Shim, Director
1922
1955
1960’s
Students in the
Home Economics
Dressmaking Class (above)
and Millinery Class (left) and
Food Laboratory (below).
1970’s
Laboratory sample
analysis was one
of the most current
research techniques.
The University of Arizona
School of Home
Economics Faculty.
1990’s
prom ises
for the future
Computer labs
become tools
for learning.
cele brations
1984
1934-1949
The Department became
the School of Home
Economics within the
University of Arizona
College of Agriculture and
the enrollment increased
by 300 percent.
The School of
Home Economics
was renamed the
School of Family
and Consumer
Resources.
1959
The School of Home
Economics moved
into its new building,
a $1 million dollar
project. Pictured here
“The Bridge.”
1960’s
Household Equipment Laboratory
shows the evolution of appliances.
1956-1975
Dr. Ruth Hall, Director
led the new building project
and shaped the future of
Home Economics.
1944
Home Economics updated
electric food laboratory.
Groundbreaking for
McClelland Park after the
Franklin Building was
demolished.
The School was renamed the School of
Family and Consumer Sciences in 2000.
Student enrollment reached
over 200 undergraduate majors.
1988
The School received approval to offer a
Ph.D. degree program.
The Council of Alumni and Friends
lends support to the school (below right).
2010
2000
2000
2000
1980
1990
1970
1960
1999 to Present
1915
A Senior Home
Economics Student
demonstrating the
use of the electric
washing machine.
1950
1940
1930
1920
1910
1900
The University of Arizona John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences 1900 -2010
2003
1990’s
to Present
2004
Student groups offer
leadership, community
outreach and professional
development opportunities.
2008
2005
The Terry J. Lundgren Center for
Retailing was created in 1993
to bring together the resources
and expertise of academia and
the retail industry with a shared
goal of developing strong
future retail professionals.
The center was named in
Lundgren’s honor in 2005.
2004-2008
The Take Charge America
Institute for Consumer and
Financial Education and
Research was established.
McClelland Park, the first University
of Arizona building ever built with
100% private funds, was dedicated
in honor of the McClelland family.
The School was renamed
in honor of John and
Doris Norton.
Dr. Soyeon Shim, Director, led
Campaign Cornerstones with nearly
2,000 supporters raising $25 million.
The Institute for Children, Youth
and Families was dedicated in
honor of Frances McClelland.
The Grand Opening and Dedication
was celebrated in October 2008.
2000’s
Norton School faculty
educate and inspire.
To capture and preserve the Norton School's rich history (1900-2010), we have been working on a history wall, which will be displayed
in the main office suite (right across 401D). The photos and stories that I have gathered over the years during the building campaign are
just precious and are a wonderful timeline of our 100 years of history. I fear that if we don't capture those now, it will be lost forever.
We also want to showcase our current accomplishments and our current faculty, our council, and the building project here.