Susquehanna University - 2000 to 2009

This 2001 photo was taken in the midst of the renovations to Heilman Hall. The building was renamed the Cunningham Music and Art Center, after Susquehanna University's 13th president. Upon its completion, the center had an art wing that provided studios for drawing, photography, and digital graphic designs, as well as a music wing holding 32 practice rooms, music technology laboratories, rehearsal hall and a 320 seat venue.

It is officially a nap if you don't get under all of the covers.

This photo shows the shovels that would be used at the August 8, 2008 groundbreaking ceremony for the University's new science building. Upon completion, it would be the largest academic building on Susquehanna University's campus. The 75,000-square facility would include 19 teaching and research labs, 30 prep and support spaces, and a greenhouse on the roof.

On November 6, 2000, a groundbreaking was held for the Nicholas Lopardo Stadium. Lopardo, a member of the class of 1968 as well as the University's Board of Directors, played football and baseball during his time as a student. He was also named to the University's Sports Hall of Fame and the Crusaders Top 100 Players of 100 Seasons football team. The stadium would hold seating for 3,500 spectators as well as a concession stand and press box.

Phi Beta Sigma is Susquehanna University's first traditionally African-American fraternity. On November 22, 2008 the fraternity house was dedicated. The fraternity's international president and director of the eastern region attended the event. Shown are members of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity in front of their new house.

The President's residence, Pine Lawn, was built in 1928 on a lot that had belonged to Henry Zielger, Susquehanna University's second president. At the time, there were mixed reactions to the house and at one point, it was labeled the "Smithsonian." The first President to live in Pine Lawn was G. Morris Smith and family. This photo shows Pine Lawn in 2001.

After 21 years of service, Susquehanna University's 13th president, Joel Cunningham, left the University to begin his tenure as President and Vice Chancellor at the University of the South at Sewanee in Tennessee, his home state. A farewell dinner and tribute was held for the couple in the Evert Dining Hall. Master of Ceremonies was Professor Emeritus, Frank Fletcher. A toast was offered by Board of Directors member, Sidney Apfelbaum.

In 2001, Sachiko Presser donated money to establish the Bruce Presser International House, in honor of her husband, Bruce Presser, a biology professor at the University from 1961 to 1989. The house was to be a place for international students to feel at home while attending Susquehanna University. A year later, Sachiko passed away and the International House was renamed the Bruce and Sachiko Presser International House, to honor them both. Sachiko worked at Susquehanna University from 1962 to 1995, retiring as the Supervisor of General Services.