Susquehanna University - 1960 to 1969

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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 1960 through 1969.
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Horton Dining Hall
Horton Dining Hall
Dress codes, Student movements, Cafeterias, Susquehanna University, Horton Dining Hall
Times were changing in the 1960s and SU students began questioning the purpose and value of "outdated" regulations. Dressing for dinner had been a long standing rule at Susquehanna, established at a time when dinner was an individually-served affair. With dinner now served cafeteria-style, students requested that a modified dress code be given a chance to succeed.
Kennedy Club
Kennedy Club
Kennedy Club, Presidential elections, Kennedy, John F., Nixon, Richard M., Student organizations, Student movements, Susquehanna University.
In 1960, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were locked in a race for the presidency. September of that year saw the creation of the Kennedy Club on campus. The club's purpose was to spark political interest in those students eligible to vote in the November election.
Permission Sign-Out Form Protest
Permission Sign-Out Form Protest
Permission Sign-out, Student movements, Moriarty, Kathllen, Dormitories, Women's rights, Susquehanna University
When a female student wanted to leave the campus before 7:00 am or after 7:30pm, a sign out sheet had to be completed. The student had to provide her destination and the time she intended to return. If the student found that she was going to be late, she was required to call the head resident. If she was more then 15 minutes late, the student would have to appear in front of the Women's Judiciary Board. These rules did not apply to the male students. In protest of the rules, student Kathleen Moriarty refused to sign either in or out. She also circulated a petition asking women students for their support in abolishing the sign-out procedures as she considered them to be a blatant double standard.
Student Demonstration
Student Demonstration
Student movements, Demonstrations, Selinsgrove Hall, Benjamin Apple Theater, Susquehanna University.
Led by student Dave Hesel, 361 students participated in a silent march on Selinsgrove Hall. Nearly all wore signs expressing the sentiment " I am concerned." The group met behind the Benjamin Apple Theater and peacefully made its way to Selinsgrove Hall. Once there, the students sang one verse and the chorus of the Alma Mater and walked back to Bogar Hall in an orderly manner. A letter sent to Dr. Weber prior to the march explained that the protest was meant to address only general attitudes and not specific problems at that time.
Student Protest
Student Protest
Student movements, Vietnam War, Susquehanna University
In the Spring of 1969, Sunbury held a "Loyalty Day" parade sponsored by the local VFW. Thirty to forty Susquehanna University students attended the parade with the intent of holding a sort of counter demonstration. The students felt that an individual's loyalty to their country should not blind them to what they see as the faults of their nation. Once there, students were greeted by police, fire engines with high pressure hoses directed at them , and onlookers yelling bitter profanity. The incident is described in this Crusader article.
Students Express Campus Concern
Students Express Campus Concern
Student Christian Association Leadership Agency, Student movements, Student organizations, Susquehanna University.
In the spring of 1968, the Student Christian Association Leadership Agency organized an informal student meeting on the campus hockey field. David Hesel, an economics major and member of the class of 1969, led the meeting. Nearly 100 students attended and listened to speakers advocate a "more action-less talk" philosophy.