Susquehanna University - 1980 to 1989

Active Filters:
  • Subject = Students

About This Collection

This collection contains the archive of documents, photographs, and brief publications and correspondence revolving around the evolution of Susquehanna University from 1980 through 1989.
Displaying 52 items
Filter
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.
More
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!
More
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.
More
Campus Book Store
Campus stores, Bookstores, Students, Susquehanna University
Students shop for textbooks in 1986.
More
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.
More
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.
More
Cycling Club
Cycling, Sports, Clubs, Students, Susquehanna University
The Cycling Club was established in 1986. The group's activities included group rides as well as participation in races in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. The group's membership is shown in this 1987 yearbook photo.
More
Dorm Room
Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
While Greek life and the party scene were active during the 1980s, many students enjoyed a quiet social life, spending time socializing with friends in the residence halls and participating in campus clubs.
More
Election Poll
Political elections, Students, Reagan, Ronald, Bush, George H.W., Susquehanna University
A Crusader poll accurately predicted the winner of the 1980 presidential election. Ronald Reagan came out on top by garnering 32% of the vote. His future choice for vice president, George H.W. Bush, tied for last place with none other than Mickey Mouse.
More
Environmental Studies
Science, Students, Studying, Geology, Susquehanna University
Improving the sciences became a priority agenda item for Susquehanna University in the 1980s. The need for new courses and labs as well as the importance of recruiting high abilty students into the sciences were stressed. The Geology Department was transformed into the Department of Environmental Science. This 1980 photo shows collaborative research in the sciences in action.
More
Film Series
Motion pictures, Student Activities Committee, Students, Susquehanna University, Film Series
Sponsored by the Student Activities Committee, the Susquehanna University Film Series was presented to the campus community on Wednesday and Sunday evenings, free of charge, in the Crusader Castle. Popular films shown in 1987 were Mask, Out of Africa, and Karate Kid II.
More
Freshmen
Students, Susquehanna University
From home sickness to cafeteria food, freshmen give their first impressions of Susquehanna University to Crusader reporters Sue Leach and Lisa Metzger, in 1983. Doug Alderdice was the photographer for this assignment.
More
Frisbee Club
Sports, Students, Lutter, T., Skakandy, M., Cregeen, E., Sencindiver, C., Levermore, C., Morris, K., Elder, P., Lahr, D., Susquehanna University, Frisbee Club
The Frisbee Club was formed at Susquehanna University as an alternative to traditional sports in 1981. The club would meet with other universities in the area to play ultimate frisbee.
More
Gertrude James
James, Gertrude, Minority Concerns, Cultural diversity, Clubs, Students, Susquehanna University
Gertrude James '89, a philosophy major, helped to form the organization Minority Concerns. The club's goal was to "take out cultural monotony and replace it with cultural diversity". The idea to form the club took root in 1988. There was a noted lack of minority students at Susquehanna University. Ms. James' role in the group was to help minority students with any problems they might have and to coordinate efforts within the University to address these problems. The group presented radio shows during Black History month on WQSU, about black figures who contributed to history, guest speakers such as Robert Kalamho, who spoke of his native country, Namibia, and Griot music programs involving traditional music and story telling.
More
Graffiti groups
Graffiti, Desks, Humor, Analysis, Rock group, Love group, Greek group, Students, Susquehanna University
Desk top graffiti as a sign of genius? Perhaps, but most likely just an indication of the interests of the student who occupied the seat before you. This Crusader writer analyzes the three types of graffiti: the rock group, the love group and the Greek group, and laments that all of their creativity is simply washed away. So sad!
More
International House
International House, Students, Pluralism (Social sciences), Susquehanna University
The International House of Susquehanna University opened its doors in September 1984 with the aim of promoting cross-cultural understanding among students, faculty, staff and the community.
More
Orientation
Orientation, Radios, Students, Susquehanna University
Pump up the volume! Before the advent of the Ipod, the "boom box" was a must-have item for all college students. This 1981 image shows a parent helping deliver the necessities as students move into the dorms and begin a new academic year.
More
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.
More
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.
More
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.
More