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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"Gone With the Wind" Party
Parties, German Club, Spanish Club, Arts Committee, Program Board, Gone with the Wind, Costumes, Masquerades, Susquehanna University
The German and Spanish Clubs and the Arts Committee of the Program Board sponsored a “Gone with the Wind” costume party. Attendees wore civil war era costumes. Prizes were awarded for the best costumes. The winners and their prizes are listed in this newspaper article.
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Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Fraternities and Sororities added their personalities to their yearbook photos during the 1970s. The sisters of Alpha Xi Delta were among those that wanted to make a statement in the 1977 yearbook.
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Alumni Gymnasium Pool
Swimming pools, Alumni Gymnasium, Susquehanna University
Shown is the new gymnasium pool built in 1976.
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Artist Series
Godspell, Performances, Artist Series, Susquehanna University
The Artist Series was able to bring “Godspell” to campus in 1973. In an attempt to increase student attendance at events, prime seats were reserved for students. According to the article, the experiment was a success, or was it? This article asks for suggestions for future performances.
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Associated Women Students
Advertisements, Susquehanna University, Association of Women Studies
This is an advertisement to encourage women students to become active in the Association of Women Students. It calls for women, all members of A.W.S., to “branch out into the broader role and rights of women on campus and in the community.”
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Associated Women Students
Women's rights, Association of Women Studies, Susquehanna University, Ms. Handbook
The Ms. Handbook seen here is from 1972. It was published by the Association of Women Students (AWS), a group that was committed to women’s liberation.
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Associated Women Students
Women's Day, Association of Women Students, Housley, Donald D., 1940-, McCune, Marjorie W., Speakers, Susquehanna University
This article discusses the Women’s Day program held on September 13, 1973. The program was sponsored by the Association of Women Students. The speakers were Dr. Don Housley and Dr. Marjorie W. McCune.
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Athlete Air Concerns
Athletes, Athletic Committee, Susquehanna University
Athletes, both male and female, brought their concerns to the Athletic Committee at a regular meeting. The concerns and Committee answers are listed in this newspaper article.
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Bicentennial Week
Centennial celebrations, Masquerades, Speakers, Trivia, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University didn’t let the country’s Bicentennial pass by without celebration. Campus events included lectures, films, musical performances, and field trips culminating in a costume ball and a Trivia contest!
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Black Student Union
Black Student Union, Willis, Darryl, Wright, James, Hart, Diane, Palmer,Theresa, Grace, Pamela, Susquehanna University
The Black Student Union, seen in this yearbook photo, was founded by students in 1972. The students sponsored a Black Student Weekend showing films and hosting speakers and music groups to celebrate the African American heritage and create projects meant to help African Americans in the region.
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Black Studies Program
Black Studies, African American culture, Courses, Susquehanna University
In 1971 an interest to bring Black Studies to Susquehanna University was being discussed among students and organizations. Although it was agreed that all black and white Americans needed to be aware of the Black Culture, if not conducted in the right manner Black Studies could result in "disaster and setback".
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Campus Bookstore advertisement
Bookstores, Advertising--Sound recordings, Susquehanna University, Campus stores
This 1974 newspaper ad offers classical and rock music album sets on sale during the Campus Bookstore’s Sale of Sales.
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Campus in a Snow storm
Snow, Students, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University
Sometimes walking in a “Winter Wonderland” isn’t as thrilling as the song claims. These students were headed to the Campus Center during a snow storm.
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Campus Traffic
Traffic signs & signals, Susquehanna University, Speed bumps
Speed bumps were placed around campus in an attempt to slow traffic. A poll taken by the Crusader found that most students were against the installation of the speed bumps.
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Campus View
Aerial photographs, Susquehanna University
An aerial view of Susquehanna University campus in 1976.
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Chapel Auditorium
Weber, Gustave, Chapel Auditorium, Weber Chapel, Susquehanna University
The University’s Board of Directors named the Weber Chapel Auditorium in honor of the growth the University experienced under the administration of Dr. Gustave W. Weber.
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Classroom
Calculators, Stats, Courses, Susquehanna University
A far cry from the convenience of today’s laptops, the students in this photo are using what was modern technology in their basic statistics class.
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Clothing and hairstyle changes in the classroom
Classrooms, Teachers, Clothing and dress, Susquehanna University
Clothes and hairstyles became more casual on campus in the 70s, even in the classroom.
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Computer Center
Computers, Susquehanna University, Computer Center
The Computer Center is described in the 1974 Susquehanna University Bulletin.
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Computer Lab
Computer Center, Burroughs B5700, Computers, Students, Susquehanna University
A student uses the teletype keyboard linked to the Burroughs B5700 computer by phone in the Susquehanna University Computer Center.
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