Susquehanna University - 2000 to 2009

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This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs, and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 2000 through 2009.
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Millenium
Millenium
Students, Susquehanna University
Bring on the new millennium! The Inquiring Photographer wanted to know if students partied like it was 1999.
Mock Trial
Mock Trial
Mock Trial, Students, Susquehanna University
The Mock Trial team portrayed attorneys and witnesses in a hypothetical case. These portrayals were open to students interested in the study of law and the litigation process and also helped to improve advocacy skills. The Mock Trial membership is shown in this 2007 image.
Music
Music
Guitars, Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
Adding a guitar automatically makes it a party.
Music and Art Center
Music and Art Center
Cunningham Center for Music and Art, Cunningham, Joel, Music, Music education, Susquehanna University, Heilman Hall
A $7.5 million grant was awarded to Susquehanna University, through the Degenstein Foundation, in 2001 for the construction of a new music and art center. Renovation would be done to Heilman Hall which would later be renamed the Cunningham Center for Music and Art, after Susquehanna University's 13th President, Joel Cunningham.
Music and Art Center
Music and Art Center
Heilman Hall, Cunningham Center for Music and Art, Cunningham, Joel, Music, Music education, Susquehanna University, Buildings
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.
Napping
Napping
Sleeping, Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
It is officially a nap if you don't get under all of the covers.
New Science Building
New Science Building
Science Building, Buildings, Construction, Ground breaking ceremonies, Susquehanna University
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.
Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium
Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium
Construction, Nicholas Lopardo Stadium, Stadiums, Susquehanna University
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.
Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium
Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium
Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium, Stadiums, Susquehanna University
This 2001 photo shows the completed Nicholas Lopardo Stadium. The newly expanded and renovated O.W. Houts Gymnasium can be seen in the background.
Night out
Night out
Restaurants, Eating & drinking, Students, Susquehanna University
These students pose around a restaurant's table.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Office of Multicultural Affairs Resource Center, Susquehanna University
Students relax in the Office of Multicultural Affairs Resource Center For Diversity and Cultural Awareness in this 2001 image. The center is considered a "Safe Zone" and everyone in the campus community is welcome.
O.W. Houts Gymnasium
O.W. Houts Gymnasium
Gymnasiums, Physical fitness, O.W. Houts gymnasium, Susquehanna University
Students and faculty put the treadmills to good use in the new fitness room in O.W. Houts gymnasium in 2000.
Phi Beta Sigma House dedication
Phi Beta Sigma House dedication
Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternities & sororities, Houses, Dedications, Susquehanna University
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.
Pine Lawn
Pine Lawn
Pine Lawn, College presidents, Buildings, Susquehanna University
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.
President Joel Cunningham
President Joel Cunningham
Farewells, Cunningham, Joel, Cunningham, Trudy, Fletcher, Frank, Apfelbaum, Sidney, College presidents, Susquehanna University, Banquets
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.
Presser International House
Presser International House
Bruce Presser International House, Bruce and Sachiko Presser International House, Presser, Bruce, Presser, Sachiko, Buildings, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
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.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety, Susquehanna University
In March of 2005, Public Safety officers began patrolling the campus using both vehicles and bicycles. It was a way for Public Safety to interact with the community more and allowed officers to see areas that could not be seen from a vehicle.
Relay
Relay
Relay racing, Games, Students, Susquehanna University
These students dig for their shoes during a relay race.
Rev. Bernice King
Rev. Bernice King
Speakers, Racism, Susquehanna University, King, Bernice
On January 28, 2005 the daughter of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Reverend Bernice King, held a meet-and-greet session in the Lore Degenstein Gallery in the Degenstein Campus Center. Reverend King participated in a series of events at Bucknell and Susquehanna Universities honoring the legacy of her father.
Sassafras Complex
Sassafras Complex
Sassafras Complex, Dormitories, Row houses, Susquehanna University
To help ease the crunch of housing on campus, the second Sassafras complex was built in the summer of 2002. The $4.2 million complex consisted of two townhouse buildings as well as a large central building.