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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Orientation
Orientation
Students, Susquehanna University, Orientation
A program detailing all of the events of Orientation Week is given to incoming freshmen and transfer students. The cover of the 1981 orientation program, celebrating Susquehanna University's 125th year, was designed by Bill Weiser, class of 1982. The cartoon figure was also used on t-shirts, the Freshmen Shield, and the Parent Handbook.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation, Susquehanna University
The orientation staff is hard at work once again, working the argyles and lugging the rug, in 1985.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation, Moving, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
Multi-tasking is the order of the day as the orientation crew find creative ways to carry all manner of "stuff" in this 1989 snapshot.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation, Students, Moving, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
Who wears short shorts? The orientation team wears short shorts! The orientation staff helps students and parents move belongings into the dormitories as seen in this 1981 photo.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation, Students, Susquehanna University
Orientation week is designed to help students feel more at ease in their new surroundings. This 1983 photo shows students getting to know each other and the "lay of the land" as they participate in a group discussion.
Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority
Outstanding Fraternity and Sorority
Theta Chi, Alpha Delta Tau, Awards, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
This 1985 image shows representatives of Theta Chi fraternity and Alpha Delta Tau sorority, recipients of the outstanding fraternity and sorority awards.
Oxford Program
Oxford Program
Study abroad, Susquehanna University
Under the direction of Dr. Robert L. Bradford, the summer study program in Oxford, England provided students with a six week course of study in the humanities, social sciences, business and economics. It had been offered on a biennial basis since its inception in 1966 but in 1982, due to high demand, the program became an annual opportunity.
Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic Council
Panhellenic Council, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Seen here are the 1985 members of the Panhellenic Council. The main purpose of the Council was to maintain healthy inter-sorority relationships. Monthly meetings were held to answer questions and resolve problems. The Council also sponsored a number of social functions.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend, Football, Sports, Susquehanna University
A Susquehanna mother proudly poses with her son at the Parents Weekend football game in 1981.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend, Families, Football, Susquehanna University
This 1988 snapshot perfectly captures the spirit and enthusiasm of students and parents alike as they enjoy the Parents Weekend football game.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend, Students, Families, Susquehanna University
Parents Weekend is an opportunity for parents and students to enjoy campus life together.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend, Families, Students, Susquehanna University
Sponsored by Susquehanna University and the Susquehanna Parents Association, Parents Weekend is held every fall to allow students the opportunity to share their college experience with their parents. This 1985 photo captures a student and her mother sharing what will become a happy memory.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend, Pig roast, Students, Events, Susquehanna University
Parents Weekend is an opportunity for families to catch a glimpse of campus life. Musical productions as well as sporting events are scheduled and in 1981 visiting parents were given the opportunity to enjoy a pig roast sponsored by the Athletic Department.
Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend
Families, Events, Susquehanna University, Parents Weekend
This pamphlet gives parents a run down of the activities planned for Parents Weekend 1986.
Parents Weekend Prank
Parents Weekend Prank
Parents Weekend, Practical jokes, Susquehanna University, Students
During Parents Weekend 1980, pranksters decorated dozens of campus trees with toilet paper. Two young men admire their schoolmates' handiwork in this photo.
Performance
Performance
Aujourd'hui, George Sand, Performances, Susquehanna University, George Sand Aujourd'hui
A free public performance of George Sand Aujourd'hui, a drama of the life of the 19th Century feminist and writer took place April 9, 1987 in Seibert Hall. The presentation was done by French group Theatre Poeme. Susquehanna University was the only Pennsylvania school on the group's national tour.
Phi Mu Delta
Phi Mu Delta
Phi Mu Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
"Leaders of tomorrow" has been the motto of the Phi Mu Delta brotherhood. Easter parties for underprivileged children, assisting with the Christmas Seal campaign and dances to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy are just some of the programs and events sponsored by the fraternity. Shown are the Phi Mu Delta brothers, fresh from class, posing for their 1984 yearbook photo.
Phi Mu Delta
Phi Mu Delta
Phi Mu Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
Shown in front of their new home dubbed the "mudhouse," members of the fraternity Phi Mu Delta clean up well for the camera in this 1985 image. Homecoming, Spring, and Parents' Weekends are some of the events Phi Mu Delta has sponsored.
Phi Mu Delta Little Sisters
Phi Mu Delta Little Sisters
Ph Mu Delta, Fraternities & sororities, Little sisters, Student works, Students, Susquehanna University
The purpose of the Greek Little Sisters program was to help fraternities with rush, homecoming and other Greek events. Shown in this image are the 1981 members of the Phi Mu Delta Little Sisters.
Phi Sigma Kappa
Phi Sigma Kappa
Phi Sigma Kappa, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University
The fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa was colonized in 1969 and joined the national fraternity in 1973. The fraternity's colors were silver and magenta and its motto was "Brotherhood, scholarship, charter." This image shows the Phi Sigma Kappa brotherhood in 1985.