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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Campus Traditions
Campus Traditions
Susquehanna University, Manners & customs
Traditions help form a common history that ties a community together. Susquehanna University has maintained several traditions over the years that are described in this article in the 1965-1966 Student Handbook. One unusual custom was held each semester before finals. Students would gather at the campus pond and launch pennies at the frog in the pond's center. If one's penny landed on the frog, good luck on exams was assured! Some of these traditions, for example, the annual climb up Mt Mahanoy led by the President, still continue today.
Chapel Attendance
Chapel Attendance
Schedules (Time plans), Chapels, Susquehanna University, Religious services
In the early 1960s, chapel services were a requirement for graduation and were listed under "Academic Regulations" in the student handbook. As standards changed and attendance at chapel was no longer mandatory, worship services and meditation chapel became student services. This portion of the 1969 Student Handbook details the varieties and times of services offered by the University.
Chapel Attendance
Chapel Attendance
Students, Chapels, Susquehanna University., Religious services
In 1967, chapel attendance, while still an academic requirement for graduation, had become somehat more liberal. Students were now required to attend ten sessions out of the fourteen convocations and fourteen services offered each semester.
Chapel Attendance
Chapel Attendance
Students, Student organizations, Religious groups, Susquehanna University, Chapels, Student Christian Association
Let your conscience be your guide. By 1968, chapel attendence was no longer mandatory, however, the University's Student Christian Association offered interested students a venue in which to explore and express their faith.
Chapel Attendance
Chapel Attendance
Susquehanna University, Religious Life Committee., Religious services
Planning on skipping chapel? That's probably not a very good idea. Chapel attendance was mandatory in 1966 and failure to attend had far-reaching consequences. Students were permitted just five absences after which the student would appear before the Religious Life Committee. The committee was within its rights to delay the student's graduation.
Guns and Firearms
Guns and Firearms
Firearms control, Rifles, Hunting, Susquehanna University., Firearms
In a policy that would be considered surprising by today's standards, Susquehanna students were permitted to have hunting rifles on campus in 1968. The rifles were used for the purpose of hunting wild game. For a $1.00 fee, a rifle could be registered and held at the Student Personnel Office. The owner could check out the gun to hunt. Failure to register a rifle resulted in a $10.00 fine. Failure to return the weapon directly after hunting held a $5.00 fine. The entire gun policy is outlined in this image from the 1968-1969 Student Handbook.
Horton Dining Hall
Horton Dining Hall
Dining rooms, Eating & drinking, Susquehanna University, Dress codes, Horton Dining Hall, Clothing and dress--Social aspects
In 1966, a dress code was still routinely enforced in the Horton Dining Hall. While school clothes were permitted at the noon meal, a more formal standard was set for evening and Sunday meals. Having a guest? Reservations required!
University General Regulations
University General Regulations
Student handbooks, Smoking, Susquehanna University, Regulations
All students are obligated to abide by the University's regulations. Shown in this image are the University's regulations as printed in the 1969 Student Handbook. Please note that smoking was permitted in residence halls as well as areas of the library and other buildings. This is quite a difference from today's smoking restrictions.