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.
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.
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.
Environmental Studies
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.
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.
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.
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, 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 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.
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.
Residence Hall
Residence Hall
Dormitories, Students, Susquehanna University
This photo shows a typical dorm room as it appeared in 1985. Can you name at least one popular film of the time? Also, note the student using an electric typewriter, before the rise of the personal computer, as well as the cassette player on the table to the left.
Society of Physics Students
Society of Physics Students
Society of Physics Students, Clubs, Students, Physics, Susquehanna University
The Society of Physics Students was formed so that students could discuss topics not touched upon in the classroom. Liquid crystal displays, meteorological defense satellites, and RCA laboratories are a few examples of the group's discussion topics. They also took field trips to such places as the New York Hologram Museum and Goddard Space Center. As we can see from this 1985 image, clearly there were a few Star Wars and Indiana Jones fans in the crowd as well. Look out for those light sabres!
Spring Weekend
Spring Weekend
ment Association, Steiner, Curt, Messerli, Jonathan, Garrett, James W., Anderson, Dorothy, Teachers, Students, Susquehanna University
In the spring of 1980, the Student Government Association sponsored a Spring Weekend for students. The Sponge Throw, sponsored by the Chapel Council, allowed students to " take out their frustrations on their favorite professor or administrator" by throwing a wet sponge at them. Among the names listed on the schedule were then President Messerli, Coach Garrett and Dean Anderson. Shown is student Curt Steiner throwing a drenched sponge at his "favorite" faculty member.
Student Center
Student Center
Degenstein Campus Center, Students, Mailboxes, Susquehanna University
This 1986 image gives us another glimpse into campus life. Students take a moment to chat at the mailboxes in Degenstein Campus Center, the center of student activities.
Student Employment
Student Employment
Shafer, Jon, Employees, Students, Susquehanna University
Jon Shafer, a summer school student at the University, uses the student employment program as an opportunity to "earn and learn." He is seen here answering the University's central telephone line in 1983.
Student Life
Student Life
Computers, Computer labs, Students, Susquehanna University
The first computer at Susquehanna was rented by the University in 1973 and was used to gather statistical information. Computers came into everyday use in the 1980s. The University received two large grants used to fund three microcomputer labs on campus. These labs were used to enhance the growing instruction in computer technology.