Susquehanna University - 1980 to 1989

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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 1980 through 1989.
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125th Anniversary
125th Anniversary
Alumni & alumnae, Susquehanna University, Anniversaries, Alumni Day
Alumni Day 1983 saw over 1,000 students and alumni gather on the soccer field to mark the opening of the University's 125th anniversary celebration.
Adult Evening Program
Adult Evening Program
Adult Eventing Program, Students, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University began offering Adult Continuing Education courses in 1970, but as far back as 1920 the University offered informal classes scheduled after regular classes. These gatherings were referred to as extension courses. Students take advantage of the University's Continuing Education program in this 1984 photo.
Aerobics Instructors
Aerobics Instructors
Aerobics, Physical fitness, Susquehanna University
The aerobics instructors are shown in this 1989 yearbook photo. These individuals made classes available to students who wished to improve their cardiovascular health and athletic abilities.
AIDS
AIDS
Health care, Health education, AIDS (Disease), Susquehanna University, Health
In an effort to help students be in the best possible physical and emotional health, educational programs were presented by the Health Center of Susquehanna University. CPR certification and healthy lifestyle advice as well as the timely subject of AIDS awareness were discussed.
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
The Alpha Delta Pi sorority's motto of "We live for each other" has manifested itself in participation in such activities as the Heart Fund and United Way Fund drives as well as Halloween and Christmas parties held for children. Shown are the Alpha Delta Pi sisters in 1984.
Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Lambda Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society for freshmen with outstanding academic records. Shown are some of its members holding their annual plant sale in 1984.
Alpha Psi Omega
Alpha Psi Omega
Alpha Psi Omega, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
This 1984 yearbook photo shows the members of Alpha Psi Omega acting up for the cameras. An honor society for those working in the theatre, Alpha Psi Omega was chartered at Susquehanna University in 1941.
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Just hanging around! Sisters from the Alpha Xi Delta sorority choose a unique pose for this 1981 photo.
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Alpha Xi Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
The social sorority Alpha Xi Delta joined the University in 1957 when students complained of too few sororities on campus. This photo shows members of Alpha Xi Delta clowning around for the camera in 1982.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Field
Amos Alonzo Stagg Field
Amos Alonzo Stagg Field, Football, Cheerleading, Susquehanna University
This 1986 image shows members of the Crusaders football cheerleading squad posing at the dedication stone of Amos Alonzo Staff field.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Field
Amos Alonzo Stagg Field
Amos Alonzo Stagg Field, Football, Sports & recreation facilities, Messerli, Jonathan, Arthur, Douglas, Santangelo, Lou, Building dedications, Susquehanna University
Homecoming Weekend in 1981 saw the dedication of the Amos Alonzo Stagg Field, named in honor of the father and son coaching team that led the Crusaders from 1947 to 1952. President Messerli and Douglas Arthur '49 spoke at the dedication and Lou Santangelo '50 offered the invocation.
Apple-Zimmerman Fund Lecture
Apple-Zimmerman Fund Lecture
Shakespearean literature, Apple, Jane C., Zimmerman, Joan Apple, Schoenbaum, Samuel, Apple-Zimmerman Lecture, Susquehanna University, Speakers
Sponsored by the Apple-Zimmerman Fund for Elizabethan Studies, a fund named in honor of Jane C. Apple and Joan Apple Zimmerman '48, Dr. Samuel Schoenbaum, a Shakespearean scholar from the University of Maryland, spoke at the University in 1981. Schoenbaum was the fund's inagural speaker. Photographed is Dr. Schoenbaum autographing his book.
Astronomy Club
Astronomy Club
Clubs, Susquehanna University, Astronomy
Organized in 1983, the aim of the astronomy club was to promote interest in the field. Membership was open to anyone interested in the astronomical sciences.
Bestsellers on Campus
Bestsellers on Campus
Advertisements, Susquehanna University, Books
Not all reading done by students was of the academic sort. This snippet from a 1980 edition of The Crusader lists the campus bestsellers of the day. Several of the books became popular motion pictures.
Big Hair was in
Big Hair was in
Hair, Hairstyles, Students, Women, Susquehanna University
The wisest investment in 1989? Stock in a hair spray company. The hair trends of the day required lots and lots of hair spray!
Big Sister/Little Sister
Big Sister/Little Sister
Association for Women, Women, Clubs, Susquehanna University, Big sister
The Association for Women instituted a Big Sister/Little Sister program at Susquehanna University in 1984. The goal of the group was to help make the college transition as seamless as possible for incoming freshman women.
Billy Idol
Billy Idol
Concerts, Idol, Billy, Rock groups, Performances, Susquehanna University
The Susquehanna Universtiy Concert Committee secured popular English rocker Billy Idol to perform in Weber Chapel Auditorium. At the time, Idol had several hits including "White Wedding" and "Rebel Yell." Susquehanna was quite proud to present the show on January 30, 1984.
Blough Learning Center
Blough Learning Center
Roger M. Blough Learning Center, Academic libraries, Databases, Research, Susquehanna University
In 1980, the Blough Learning Center began to offer database searching with the introduction of DIALOG and ORBIT. Because both databases were located in California, searching via phone connections resulted in large long-distance phone bills and so searches were only done for faculty and special research projects.
Blough-Weis Library
Blough-Weis Library
Roger M. Blough Learning Center, Academic libraries, Building dedications, Susquehanna University, Blough-Weis Library
The renovation and technical enhancement of the Roger M. Blough Learning Center began in 1988 with the help of funding from Robert F. and Patricia Ross Weis. The library was renamed the Blough-Weis library and this drawing depicts the front of the striking building as it appears in the present day.
Cable in Dormitories
Cable in Dormitories
Television antennas, Cable television, Students, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
Students who brought their own TVs to campus often had trouble with reception. This led to the illegal wiring of their sets to the line in the dormitory lounge. Cable wires strung through windows presented a security risk and so the Univesity began to offer students the option of cable for their rooms. The installation fee was $15.00 and the service fee was $20.75 every three months.