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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Student Life
Student Life
Vietnam War, Student movements, Protest posters, Susquehanna University
Students at Susquehanna University are always encouraged to be aware of the world around them. This protest from 1970 speaks for itself.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Clothing and dress, Susquehanna University
This group represents spring in Central Pennsylvania. The weather is chilly enough to wear a turtleneck and sweater in the morning and warm enough to wear sandals by afternoon.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Susquehanna University, Pay phones
This article from the November 19, 1970 Crusader threatened students with fines or jail if abuse of pay phones wasn’t stopped. The increase of abuses, including not paying for calls made to other pay phones or giving fraudulent credit card numbers, could have resulted in the removal of pay phones on campus.
Student Life
Student Life
Studying, Microscopes, Students, Susquehanna University
Two students make use of microscopes in this 1975 Lanthorn photo. On the left is Mitchell D. Storey, with Mark P. Cook on the right. Thanks to Gwen Barclay '75 for identifying the students.
Student Life
Student Life
Student lounges, Susquehanna University
This couple takes advantage of quiet time in the student lounge.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Studying, Cycling, Susquehanna University
Sometimes the quietest place is out in the open. This student takes a few minutes of open air quiet to review his notes.
Student Life
Student Life
Clothing and dress, Students, Susquehanna University
This photo is an example of student fashions in the early 1970s.
Student Meets President Ford
Student Meets President Ford
DuVal, Margy, Ford, Gerald, Association of Women Students, Susquehanna University
Margy DuVal,’76, second from the right, became national president of the International Association of Women Students for the 1975-76 academic year. She is seen here speaking with President Gerald Ford during the United Nations Commission on Women’s International Women’s Year in 1975. DuVal also testified before Congress during her stay at the Nation’s capitol.
Student Performances
Student Performances
Performances, Theatrical productions, A Streetcar Named Desire, Chapel Auditorium, Susquehanna University
This newspaper article gives some history behind the play, A Streetcar Named Desire, and informs the campus community of the upcoming performances in the Chapel Auditorium.
Student Protest
Student Protest
Vietnam War, Demonstrations, Susquehanna University, Student movements
Students on campus protested the Vietnam War in many ways. This announcement from the Susquehanna University Student Government Association encouraged students to protest the government’s involvement in Cambodia and the bombing of North Vietnam by missing class from May 4 through 9, 1970. Please note the encouragement for students to contact their professors for class materials.
Student Protest
Student Protest
Student demonstrations, Susquehanna University
This December 1970 editorial in the Crusader gives no support to a middle-of-the-night rally by students to protest women’s hours and health and food services on campus.
Student protest
Student protest
Vietnam War, Susquehanna University, Student movements
The Student Government Association scheduled activities for the days students were encouraged to skip classes as a protest of the United States Government’s involvement in Cambodia and North Vietnam.
SU Jazz
SU Jazz
Susquehanna University Jazz Ensemble, Rislow, Victor, Bands, Performances, Susquehanna University
Victor Rislow, Associate Professor of Music, was the founder and first director of the S.U. Jazz Ensemble. He is shown here with the band in 1974.
Susquehanna University Theatre
Susquehanna University Theatre
Hello, Dolly!, Susquehanna University, Theatrical productions, Performances
The 1976 performance of “Hello, Dolly!” was dedicated to President Weber after the announcement of his retirement.
Title IX
Title IX
Title IX, Weber, Gustave, Susquehanna University
President Weber announced his committee to review Susquehanna University’s compliance with Title IX in this newspaper article.
Title IX
Title IX
Title IX, Demonstrations, Eastburn, Sue, DuVal, Margy, Susquehanna University
Sue Eastburn, front, and Margy DuVal join athletes and coaches around the nation fighting for equality in intercollegiate sports. Title IX forced colleges and universities to provide equal opportunities for women and men.
Trooper Duck
Trooper Duck
Deck, Steve, Trooper, Campus Security, Susquehanna University
Steve Deck, a senior and part-time campus security guard, patrolled the campus grounds with his pet duck Trooper. No disturbances or loss of property were reported while Steve and Trooper were on duty. The partners are seen walking near Selinsgrove Hall in this 1975 photo.
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services
Community service, Students, Susquehanna University
This photo shows a student volunteering at a day-care center - one of the many volunteer programs that was offered to students in the 1970s.
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services
Susquehanna University, Community service
S.U. Volunteer programs are advertised as a way for students to interact with the world off-campus. This 1970 Crusader article lists programs from tutoring high school students in Selinsgrove and Middleburg to helping the residents of the Selinsgrove State School and Hospital. Participation in Volunteer Programs continues to be an important component of students' university experiences.
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services
Adopt a grandparent, Community service, Susquehanna University
In this photo a student kneels next to her adopted grandmother on one of her weekly visits to a local nursing home. "Adopt a grandparent" was a volunteer program supported by Susquehanna University.