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2022-2023: The Year of the Ginkgo
The Birmingham-Southern College ginkgo trees were planted between Munger Hall and the Stockham Building in 1957 in memory of Frances Sensabaugh Real ’55. In the 65 years since, the trees have grown into campus icons.
Throughout The Year of the Ginkgo, BSC will honor what the ginkgo symbolizes, both worldwide and on the Hilltop, and celebrate the alumni, students, faculty, and staff who grow and thrive here — in purpose, connection, resilience, caring, creativity, leadership, tenacity, and confidence.
We want to hear from you.
Tell us about alumni, faculty, staff, or students who embody each of the words of the year.
Who in your BSC circle exemplifies purpose?
Who has shown tenacity or resilience in the face of challenge or has excelled as a leader?
Who keeps you connected to the Hilltop, or demonstrates creativity or confidence?
Who is living a life that shows caring for others?
Throughout 2022-2023, we’ll share stories on The BSC Blog and in the next issue of 'Southern magazine. Email us at [email protected] or give us a call at (205) 226-4912.
As we kick off the Year of the Ginkgo, we are incredibly grateful for the creativity of Birmingham artist Don Stewart '81, whose “ginkgo panther” design will grace new lightpole banners, welcome signs, and more during the Year of the Ginkgo. See more of his remarkable work and shop for a print of the ginkgo panther at dsart.com.
Click here to download a coloring page and color your ginkgo panther.
Year of the Ginkgo Merchandise
Prints by Maria Potts ’22
Well remembered on the Hilltop as a standout soprano and now a PhD student at West Virginia University studying behavioral neuroscience, Maria Potts ’22 is also a gifted visual artist. To purchase prints of her oil paintings of the Stephens Science Center and the ginkgo tree in full fall glory, message her on Instagram at @maria.p_paints or by email at [email protected].
Embroidery by Tamara Harper '06
Tamara Harper graduated from BSC with a BA in Music. She opened Smallwoods Studios in 2019 and her work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and Country Living.
Completed Forward Ever embroidery (pictured): https://www.smallwoods-studios.com/shop/rainbow-tefxx-jdkxt-s9g2r
https://www.smallwoods-studios.com/shop
Amy Dean Edgerton left BSC a year ahead of the Class of 1996 for early acceptance to occupational therapy school, but she’s still part of the Hilltop family. Now the owner of a.edgedesigns, she has included BSC’s iconic ginkgo in her collection of handcrafted jewelry, available online at a.edgedesigns.com, via Instagram at @a.edgedesigns, and on Facebook at a.edgedesigns.
Handcrafted Brass Ginkgo & Chain Earrings $32 + tax
Nashville-based metal artist Ben Caldwell was most recently seen in Birmingham at the Magic City Art Connection in April with his gleaming ginkgo collection. Check out his handcrafted ginkgo earrings, rings, serving pieces, and Christmas ornaments in copper and silver at benandlael.com. (P.S. He also does custom/commission work.)
Handcrafted Copper Ginkgo Earrings (also available in sterling silver) $60 + tax
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Hors D ’Oeuvre Server (also available with horn handle) $215 + tax
Christian Watkins ’22 started Classy C Jewels as a BSC student. Now a teacher in Memphis, she’s still offering her artsy collection of handmade, hypoallergenic and lightweight jewelry in metal and clay, including ginkgo earrings in three colors. Find her on Instagram at @classyjewels, on Facebook at ClassyCJewels, and at classycjewels.com
Handmade Ginkgo Earrings in white, black and gold
$16 + tax
The BSC Bookstore receives shipments of new Year of the Ginkgo merchandise daily, including stickers, decals, a holiday ornament, tumblers, and a long-sleeved t-shirt featuring the Ginkgo Panther by Don Stewart ’81. Stop by the bookstore on the first floor of Norton Campus Center, check out the kiosk during football games, or visit the store online.
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