Susquehanna University - 1970 to 1979

A student uses a punch card system to enter data into a computer.

Susquehanna University's school newspaper, The Crusader, was first formed in the fall of 1891, under the name of The Institute Journal. Susquehanna University's 5th president, Jonathan Dimm, edited the school newspaper, while faculty and students wrote the articles. Later the name was changed to The Susquehanna Journal, then just Susquehanna. Showing enthusiasm for the campus growth and change in the 1960s, the school's newspaper name was changed once again to its current name The Crusader. Pictured selling 1970-1971 subscriptions to The Crusader are Scott Truver class of 1972,and Signe Gates class of 1971. Both are current Susquehanna University Board of Trustees members.

This photo, taken in North Hall, a new women's dorm, was often called "Mini Dorm" for its tiny rooms. It gives us a glimpse of a typical dorm room in the 1970s. Freshmen in 1971 were the first to occupy it. On the top bunk to the right is Deborah Hansen. Is that Kim Clifford on the bottom bunk?

Dr. Benjamin Spock, author of “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care,” spoke at Susquehanna University in October of 1970 as part of the Student Senate Lecture Series. He spoke on “Dissent and Social Change.”

By the 1970s the student dress code had become relaxed, but not too relaxed. When dining in the University Dining Hall, students were expected to "dress appropriately" and to wear shoes or sandals. It was also encouraged that students wear their shoes or sandals at all times in order to prevent foot disease or foot injury.

Going green is not new to the SU community. Rather than celebrating Earth Day, students attending the university in 1971 celebrated a week of ecological awareness.

Fiddler on the Roof was presented by the Theatre/Music Department in 1973. The yearbook included pictures taken of the production.

Susquehanna University survived Hurricane Agnes and opened its doors to those left homeless or stranded by the flood. This photo of the Campus Center Dining Hall shows evacuees, Civil Defense workers and National Guardsmen sharing a hot meal during this difficult time.

The Flying Club was formed to "promote interest in flying". The club used the facilities of the Penn Valley Airport to learn about flying and encourage other students to do the same.

Greek Week means many events hosted by sororities and fraternities. The events in 1975 included attempts to set a Guinness Book of World Records pinochle playing record, a kidnapping, and lots of parties!