Susquehanna University - 1970 to 1979

"Introduction to Computer Science and Related Mathematics" was one of the classes offered on campus in 1970. The course description is seen here. James N. Handlan is the faculty member in the photo.

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

The Mathematics Department offered Computer Science courses as shown.

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.

Because of a misunderstanding in the meal time dress code, the dress code policy was rewritten, and apologies were given to the 101 violators reported to the University Administration, in March of 1971.

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.

This is an example of a dress code violation warning. Violators were reported to the administration.

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.

Hurricane Agnes poured a record 12.4 inches of rain on Selinsgrove over a 6-day period in June of 1972. This photo shows some of the flooding that followed the rain.

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.

The freshman regulations changed after 1971. This was the last year requiring freshmen to wear dinks.

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!