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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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.
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.
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
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!
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.