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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Campus Book Store
Campus Book Store
Campus stores, Bookstores, Students, Susquehanna University
Students shop for textbooks in 1986.
Campus Bookstore
Campus Bookstore
Campus stores, Bookstores, Students, Susquehanna University
Students happily shop at the Campus bookstore in the lower level of the Degenstein Campus Center in 1982.
Campus Bookstore
Campus Bookstore
Campus stores, Bookstores, Students, Susquehanna University
The University's bookstore provided students living on campus with quite a lot of what they might need. Not only did the bookstore sell books but also SU clothing and greeting cards a student could use to keep in touch with friends and family.
Campus Bookstore entrance
Campus Bookstore entrance
Campus stores, Bookstores, Susquehanna University
The campus bookstore was originally located in the student union of Gustavus Adolphus Hall until that building's destruction by fire in 1964. The store was relocated to the lower level of the Degenstein Campus Center.
Campus Center Snack Bar
Campus Center Snack Bar
Crusader Castle, Snack bars, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University
Students enjoy a break and each other's company in The Crusader Castle snack bar as shown in this 1985 photo.
Campus Center Snack Bar
Campus Center Snack Bar
Campus Center Snack Bar, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University Parents' Association, Crusader Castle, Susquehanna University
The Campus Center snack bar was refurbished with funds raised by the Susquehanna University Parents' Association in 1980. Renamed "The Crusader Castle," its pub-like atmosphere included a small corner stage with sound system as well as amber windows adorned with red draperies.
Campus Center Snack Bar
Campus Center Snack Bar
Campus Center Snack Bar, Snack bars, Susquehanna University
Students are shown paying for their selections in the Campus Center snack bar, The Crusader Castle. In the background is a self-service area with soda fountain, hot drinks and ice cream. Please note the prices listed on the wall. How times have changed!
Campus Ginkgo Trees
Campus Ginkgo Trees
Ginkgo trees, Cartoons (Commentary), Odors, Susquehanna University
In 1935, during the re-configuration of the south side of campus, female Ginkgo trees were planted, lining Kurtz Lane. Every fall, nuts from the trees emit a foul smell. This Crusader article explains the science behind that stinky, stinky tree.
Celebrate
Celebrate
Graduation ceremonies, Alumni & alumnae, Champagne (Wine), Susquehanna University
Pop that cork! A 1987 Susquehanna University graduate celebrates commencement with a well deserved bottle of champagne.
Change in Traffic
Change in Traffic
Landscaping plans, Traffic congestion, Parking, Susquehanna University
To improve traffic flow and prevent parking in front of the library, a median island was constructed in 1988. The median was accentuated with trees and flowers.
Charlie's
Charlie's
Degenstein Campus Center, Student unions, Susquehanna University, Charlie's
Charlie's, a student run, non-alcoholic pub, located in the Degenstein Campus Center, opened to students in September 1987. Still in operation today, Charlie's offers tables and chairs, a large screen TV, a corner for DJ's and bands, a bar area with stools and fanny rail as well as a skylight to add to the atmosphere.
Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Sports, Susquehanna University
Members of the 1984 Crusaders basketball cheerleading squad put on their happy faces while executing a complicated mount for their yearbook photo.
Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Football, Susquehanna University
Cheerleaders and football games have always gone together. To help the audience get into the sprit of the game., cheerleaders do cheers, jumps, splits and cartwheels, as shown in the photo.
Cheerleaders
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading, Susquehanna University
Two members of the cheerleading team take a break from spreading school spirit to pose for this 1983 photo, giving us a glimpse of sports in campus life.
Commencement
Commencement
McCourt, Nick, Graduation ceremonies, Alumni & alumnae, Families, Susquehanna University
Nick McCourt and his parents are proud to display the fruits of his labors at commencement in 1987.
Commencement
Commencement
Graduation ceremonies, Alumni & alumnae, Families, Susquehanna University
A very happy graduate and his family celebrate the results of hard work in this 1989 photo.
Commencement
Commencement
Graduation ceremonies, Alumni & alumnae, Families, Susquehanna University
After four years of hard work, parents take the opportunity to photograph their graduating children at commencement in 1987.
Commencement
Commencement
Programs, Susquehanna University, Anniversaries, Graduation ceremonies
Shown is a commencement program and ribbon from Susquehanna University's 125th year. Pennsylvania Governor Richard Thornburgh gave the commencement address that year.
Computer Help
Computer Help
Computers, Clubs, Accardi, C., Copeland, J., Darwin, K., Eckhart, C., Gulick, C., Kissinger, K., Llewellyn, J., Masnik, M., Melo, D., Mitchell, K., Naumyk, T., Nolle, D., Paravicini, J., Robinson, M., Rubio, K., Vargas, Robert W., Susquehanna University, Micro-Monitor Operators
The Micro-Monitor Operators were a group of students who were familiar with the IBM Personal Computer. Their purpose was to advise students using the computers in the campus computer labs. Later the group changed their name to the Micro-Computer Monitors. The student monitors are seen in this 1985 image.
The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center
Counseling Center, Support groups, Susquehanna University
The Counseling Center at Susquehanna offers free and confidential counseling to students. In October of 1988, the Counseling Center sponsored a support group for Susquehanna University's gay and lesbian students. The group would get together to talk and share experiences.