Susquehanna University - 1970 to 1979

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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 1970 through 1979.
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The Grotto
The Grotto
The Grotto, Coffeehouses, Susquehanna University
The Grotto, a student-run coffee house, opened on October 4, 1971. The evening’s entertainers were members of the group Brown Jenkin.
Guest Speaker/ Lecture
Guest Speaker/ Lecture
Von Trapp, Maria, The Sound of Music, Speakers, Program Board, Susquehanna University
The Susquehanna University community was asked by the Program Board to vote on a visit from Baroness Maria Von Trapp, the inspiration for the movie “The Sound of Music”. Von Trapp did lecture at SU in 1975 and received rave reviews. A signed copy of Von Trapp’s book “The Story of the Trapp Family Singers” can be found in the Blough-Weis Library Archives.
Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers
The Feminine Mystique, Women's rights, Speakers, Susquehanna University, Friedan, Betty
Betty Friedan, feminist and writer of The Feminine Mystique, spoke about the Women’s Liberation Movement at Susquehanna University in the spring of 1973.
Hockey Club
Hockey Club
Ice hockey, Sunbury Ice Rink, Bingaman, T., Stoudt, E., Handlan, J., Welton, G., Fortune, B., Koyen, T., Ransdell, G., Fricke, S., Lyon, R., Bacalles, P., Patane, B., Fiske, J., Guckes, A., Eby, J., Miller, D., Lynde, H., Susquehanna University, Hockey Club
The 1975 Hockey Club, eventually becoming the Ice Hockey Club, was a co-ed club that played at the Sunbury Ice Rink. The team competed against other college clubs.
Homecoming
Homecoming
Homecomings, Homecoming Parade, Parades & processions, Floats (Parades), Susquehanna University
This 1971 Homecoming Parade float reminds everyone to stop littering.
Homecoming
Homecoming
Serverinsen, Cindy, Serverinson, Doc, Homecoming, Parades & processions, Homecoming Court, Susquehanna University
Cindy Serverinsen, a member of the Homecoming Court, is seen with her parents in this 1971 Homecoming photo. Cindy’s father, Doc, was bandleader for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson from 1967 to 1992.
International Club
International Club
Cultural relations, Students, Susquehanna University, International Club
Members of the International Club, established in 1971, are shown in this yearbook photo. Members of the club promoted a cultural exchange between the foreign students and the campus and local communities.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha, Bond and Key, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Lambda Chi Alpha brothers make a statement with their “change” of image. The oldest fraternity on campus began as the Bond and Key. Long gone seemed to be the quiet gentlemen in jackets and ties as motorcycles and kegs are the props used in this photo.
Lanthorn Staff
Lanthorn Staff
Yearbook staff, Bogar Hall, Susquehanna University, Lanthorn
Members of the 1974 Lanthorn staff pose in tree. Bogar Hall is in the background. From left to right are Gwen L. Barclay, Betsy L. Hippensteel, Susan E. Ayres, John E. Dennen, Andrea M. Nalepa, and Julia G. Rowland - all from the class of '75. Thanks to Gwen for identifying the members.
Married Couples
Married Couples
Marriage, Students, Susquehanna University, Dormitories
The Housing and Boarding section of the 1970 Susquehanna University Bulletin reminds students of requirements for living on campus. It clearly states that there is no campus housing for married students. If a student marries during the academic year, he or she is required to notify the Personnel Deans and leave University housing.
Movies
Movies
Program Board Film Committee, The Godfather, Motion pictures, Susquehanna University
Students voted for movies to be shown by the Program Board Film Committee. This newspaper article reports the results, with The Godfather receiving the most votes.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation Planning Committee, Students, Susquehanna University
Members of the student-run Orientation Planning Committee were always willing to help make life a little easier for incoming freshman. The committee didn’t stop at sponsoring dances and lectures; they also helped the freshmen move in to the dorms.
Outing Club
Outing Club
Canoes, Backpacking, Hiking, Petersen, C., Burrow, M., Kuczewski, M., Quinn, S., McManus, M., Watkins, E., Scott, G., Culleton, M., Kilgallen, K., Abels, D., VanCise, G., Tressler, S., Johnson, K., Chadwick, K., Heinnan, M., Grim, S., Attix, L., Keeler, K., Larson, T., Miller, P., Hooper, F., Kreh, B., Gordon, D., Susquehanna University, Outing Club
Members of the Outing Club participated in year round activities such as canoeing, backpacking, and hiking.
PA Bicentennial Album
PA Bicentennial Album
The Colonial Keystone: Pennsylvania, Greene, Lorne, Documentaries, Students, Susquehanna University
Narrator Lorne Greene, best known for his role on the TV show “Bonanza,” is seen working with the writer of “The Colonial Keystone: Pennsylvania.” The historical documentary was recorded in a studio in Northumberland. SU students, faculty and alumni were part of the project.
Phi Mu Delta
Phi Mu Delta
Ph Mu Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
This yearbook photo shows one Phi Mu Delta brother just hanging around outside of the frat house. Close examination of the photo shows the humor of the brothers.
Physical Education Center
Physical Education Center
Alumni Gymnasium, Buildings, Construction, Susquehanna University
Ground was broken in 1975 to build two additions to the Alumni Gymnasium. The east side addition would hold a pool and the north side addition would have a basketball court.
The Portable Newport Folk Festival
The Portable Newport Folk Festival
Portable Newport Folk Festival, Music, Concerts, Concert posters, Folk music, Susquehanna University
The Portable Newport Folk Festival, a traveling version of the Newport Folk Festival held in Newport Rhode Island, entertained students and community members in Susquehanna University’s Chapel Auditorium on April 20, 1972.
Rugby
Rugby
Rugby, Alessandra, Anthony, Basti, John, Bersin, Robert, Brinser, Steven, Dunn, David, Evans, Paul, Filbey, Russell, Fina, Michael, Horn, Edward, Kelley, Terence, Madison, Edward, Maggi, Gary, Marinari, John, Meyer, Karl, Ober, James, Olingy, Mark, Perrine, David, Phipps, Robert, Rees, Robert, Rose, Thomas, Salvesen, Douglas, Schroeder, Alan, Staggers, Harry, Thomas, William, Truver, Scott, Wick, David, Williams, George, Sports, Susquehanna University
Rugby came to Susquehanna University in 1971. It was started by James Handlan of the Math Department. Handlan also helped start the ice hockey team in 1975.
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Kappa, Fraternities & sororities, Students, Susquehanna University
Sigma Kappa sisters have fun with their 1973 yearbook photo.
Ski Club
Ski Club
Skiing, Hutchinson, L., Fuller, J., Stryker, L., Wagner, J., Susquehanna University, Ski Club
Shown here are 4 members of the Ski Club. The club organized day and weekend ski trips for members.