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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1968 Freshmen Class Officers
1968 Freshmen Class Officers
Class officers, Student government, Susquehanna University
Shown in this 1968 yearbook photo are the freshmen class officers. Calvin McCants would go on to become the Student Senate president in 1971.
Admission
Admission
Students, Susquehanna University, Universities and colleges--Admission
In 1960, the Susquehanna University student body numbered 652 and by 1968 it had reached 1,186. Shown here is a 1960 admissions brochure highlighting the University's scenic campus as well as its many programs and activities.
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House
Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Aikens, Charles T., Aikens, Claude, Aikens, Carrie, Phi Epsilon, Alpha Delta Pi., Buildings
The former home of Susquehanna University's 9th president, Charles T. Aikens, was donated to the University by his son, Claude, and initally used as the temporary home of the Phi Epsilon fraternity. Charles Aikens lived in the home from 1905 until his death in 1927. His widow, Carrie, continued to occupy the home until her death in 1960. The property is now home to the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. This image shows the home as it appeared in the summer of 1961.
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Easter egg hunts, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, Alpha Xi Delta.
Alpha Xi Delta was a social sorority founded in 1957. The sorority sponsored the campus Easter Egg Hunt. The children of faculty members enjoy the hunt in this 1961 image.
Alumni Gymnasium
Alumni Gymnasium
Buildings, Susquehanna University, Alumni Gymnasium., Gymnasiums
The Alumni Gymnasium, originally built in 1903, was destroyed by fire in 1934 and subsequently rebuilt. In 1962, an addition was built for extra instructional space. Shown is the gymnasium as it appeared in 1962.
Archery Club
Archery Club
Archery, Organizations, Students, Sports, Susquehanna University, Weiss, P., Miller, L., Moritz, N., Milligan, S., Shaw, L., Clukey, M., Ritter, D., Estep, L., Lichty, M., Hackman, D., Iverson, G., Byrnes, A.
This image shows the first members of the Archery Club. Established in May 1965, the members learned the basic forms and techniques involved in the sport.
Best Dressed Coed
Best Dressed Coed
Clothing and dress, Contests, Susquehanna University, Fraternities & sororities, Best Dressed Coed, Dowling, Cheryl.
The Best Dressed Coed was a popular contest at Susquehanna. Contestants were nominated by campus sororities and fraternities and the winner represented Susquehanna University in a contest sponsored by Glamour magazine. Hair, makeup, posture, figure and fashion were the criteria used to determine the Best Dressed Coed. Shown here is the 1966 winner of the title, Cheryl Dowling.
Botany
Botany
Botany, Steele Hall, Classrooms, Susquehanna University
The first science building at Susquehanna was the Sell Memorial Laboratory. This laboratory was a converted student house of Henry Ziegler, Susquehanna's second president. Steele Hall, the University's next science building, was constructed in 1913. Students studied botany there in 1960.
Campus Center and Conrad Greenhouse
Campus Center and Conrad Greenhouse
College buildings, Greenhouses, Susquehanna University, Degenstein Campus Center
The 1960s were a time of great growth for Susquehanna University. The Campus Center opened in the fall of 1968 and contained an 800 seat dining room, bookstore, snack bar, lounge, and other special-purpose facilities. Built in the fall of 1968, the Conrad Greenhouse was a great benefit to students studying biology and botanical science.
Campus Development
Campus Development
Maps, Susquehanna University, Campus plans
While in the midst of great change, Susquehanna continued to chart further progress. As new buildings were constructed and existing structures were renovated, future campus developments were envisioned. Some of these ideas were implemented and others were modified in the future. For example, in the 1979 plan, the University Library is shown in the area now occupied by Apfelbaum Hall. However, funds were raised to expand the existing library rather than moving it to a new location.
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.
Campus Views
Campus Views
Hassinger Hall, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
This 1960 image offers a nice view of Hassinger Hall as well as a variety of now classic automobiles.
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, 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.
Chapel Boycott
Chapel Boycott
Susquehanna University, Chapels, Student movements
On April 14, 1966, 450 students held a rally in front of Seibert Hall to protest the "suppression of student dissent by the administration". The principal grievances were invasion of privacy, the construction of a chapel rather than a library and the failure of the administration to acknowledge the concerns of students. The students chose a boycott of mandatory chapel as the the chief way to force change within the University. The boycott lasted a week until the University's board of directors intervened in an effort to open a dialogue between students and administration.
Chapel Protest
Chapel Protest
Susquehanna University, Chapels, Student movements
Mandatory daily chapel service came under fire by students who did not feel that the University had clearly defined the link between education and religion. A chapel protest ensued. Not all students objected to the chapel requirement, however, and these students chose to express their feelings on the value system that defined the University with a counter-protest held at the hockey field on April 19, 1966.
Cheryl Dowling
Cheryl Dowling
Dowling, Cheryl, Advertisements, Class of 1966, University Choir, Oratorio Choir, Kappa Delta, May Day Musical, Parent's Day Committee, SCA, Orientation, Students, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University 1966 Alumnus, Cheryl Dowling, graces a billboard advertisement for furs in Sunbury. Ms Dowling, a French major, was involved in activities such as the University Choir, Oratorio Choir, Kappa Delta, May Day Musical, Parent's Day Committee, SCA, and Orientation, during her time at Susquehanna University.
Cross Country
Cross Country
Running, Runners (Sports), Cross Country, Susquehanna University, Hindman, David.
Cross country track began at Susquehanna University in 1961 under the direction of coach David Hindman. The cross country tradition continues today as the University supports both a men's and women's team. This image shows the 1962 cross country team.
Dames Club
Dames Club
Dames Club, Organizations, Susquehanna University, Grosse, Jean.
The Dames Club was an organization created by Susquehanna University wives. The club held monthly meetings under the direction of Mrs. Jean Grosse. The club's membership is seen in this 1962 photo.