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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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.
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.
Degenstein Campus Center
Degenstein Campus Center
Mellon Lounge, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University
This 1981 photo shows Mellon Lounge in the Degenstein Campus Center as it appeared at that time.
Degenstein Campus Center
Degenstein Campus Center
Degenstein Campus Center, Degenstein, Charles B., Messerli, Jonathan, Susquehanna University
In 1981, the Student Campus Center was renamed The Degenstein Campus Center in honor of Charles B. Degenstein, a retired businessman from Sunbury. Susquehanna had received from Mr. Degenstein its largest gift from an individual. Photographed is President Jonathan Messerli and Charles Degenstein in front of the Campus Center that now bears his name.
Dorm Room
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.
Hazing
Hazing
Fraternities & sororities, Hazing, Susquehanna University, Theta Chi
All in the name of brotherhood, a pledge for the Greek fraternity, Theta Chi, participates in the ritual of paddling at a social event in 1981.
International Student Exchange
International Student Exchange
Merkl, Claudia, Study Abroad, Susquehanna University, International students
The International Student Exchange program offered students the opportunity to study in and experience the culture of another country. Claudia Merkl '83 was Susquehanna University's first student to go abroad under the terms of the new international student exchange. Merkl studied in West Germany.
John App Society
John App Society
App, John, 1793-1876, Honor societies, Fraternities & sororities, Susquehanna University, John App Society
To "recognize and encourage superior scholastic achievement," the John App Society was formed in 1983. Full time juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.75 could be members. John App was a Selinsgrove citizen who donated land, making the founding of the Missionary Institute possible.
Marching Band Color Guards
Marching Band Color Guards
Marching bands, Flag bearers, Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University Color Guards, the non-musical members of the Marching Band, enhanced the visual impact of the band by carrying the school colors of orange and maroon. We see in this image the 1981 Color Guard membership.
Orientation
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residence Hall
Residence Hall
Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
Dorm rooms can often be a reflection of a student's personality. This image shows the room of an obvious Beatles fan not long after the death of John Lennon.
Roger M. Blough Learning Center
Roger M. Blough Learning Center
Roger M. Blough Learning Center, Libraries, Susquehanna University
Always in the fast lane of the information highway, the library put knowledge at the students' fingertips with the availability of microform readers. This 1981 images shows how heavily the resource was used.
Seibert Memorial Hall
Seibert Memorial Hall
Seibert Hall, Buildings, Susquehanna University
This scene captures a room inside Seibert Memorial Hall, with its wicker furniture and gleaming floors, as it appeared just before its renovation in 1981. Prior to this renovation, the building had last been updated in 1961.
Selinsgrove
Selinsgrove
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Streets, Susquehanna University
Main Street, U.S.A. is reflected in this photograph. Looking north on Market Street, at the intersection of Pine and Market, we see downtown Selinsgrove as it was on a bright day in 1981.
Student Life
Student Life
Students, Studying, Susquehanna University
Taking advantage of a beautiful day, students set up shop and settle in on the lawn in 1981.
Technology
Technology
Laserdiscs, Videodiscs, Students, Susquehanna University
Always on the cutting edge of technology, a Susquehanna student uses a laserdisc, the predecessor of today's DVD in 1981.