Susquehanna University - 1990 to 1999

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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 1990 through 1999.
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The Badlees
The Badlees
Badless, Students, Alumni & alumnae, Rock groups, Susquehanna University, Palladino, Pete
The rock group The Badlees, based out of Selinsgrove, rose in popularity in the 1990s. The group's lead singer, Pete Palladino, was a 1990 Communications and Theater Arts graduate of Susquehanna, The band was best known for the song "Angeline is Coming Home" which hit number 67 on the Billboard Top 100.
Blough-Weis Library
Blough-Weis Library
Blough-Weis Library, Card catalogs, Susquehanna University, Information Library Systems, Library online catalog
In 1991, the Blough-Weis Library brought its new computerized card catalog online, simplifying research methods. The original card catalog was kept in the library for anyone wanting to use it, but was no longer being updated.
Campus Parking
Campus Parking
Parking, Students, Susquehanna University
As more students began bringing cars to campus, parking became a bigger and bigger issue. It was not uncommon to drive around campus several times before a spot could be found. The number of parking tickets issued in 1980 was 30. In 1991 it was 900. Despite the sharp rise, the Director of Public Safety felt there was adequate parking available on campus.
Counseling Center
Counseling Center
Counseling Center, Support groups, Students, Susquehanna University
As the divorce rate among the parents of SU students began to rise in the 1990s, the Counseling Center formed a support group for those whose parents were separated or divorced. Weekly, hour long meetings gave students the opportunity to voice any fears, stresses or worries involved with their familial situation.
Disabilities Act
Disabilities Act
American Disabilities Act, People with disabilities, Buildings, Susquehanna University
In January of 1992 an American Disabilities Act was passed. All buildings were required to be equipped for "the hearing impaired, the blind and those with limited use of their hands, arms and legs".
Handbell Choir
Handbell Choir
Handbell Choir, Bells, Students, Susquehanna University
In the spring of 1995, Susquehanna University Handbell Choir was formed through a grant from the Edna M. Sheary Charity-Trust. When not in use, the bells were stored under fabric donated by the Sunbury Textile Mills. The choir's first performance was held in the Weber Chapel Auditorium during Sunday Worship on April 2, 1995. Each member of the choir was responsible for playing three or four of the 61 hand bells.
The Inquiring Photographer
The Inquiring Photographer
Sexual harassment, Public opinion, Susquehanna University
The Clarence Thomas hearings of 1991 brought the topic of sexual harrasement to the nation's attention. The question of how this would affect the campus community was put to students with most feeling it would have no affect on them in the present but would in the future as they entered the workforce.
Inquiring Photographer
Inquiring Photographer
Public opinion, Students, Susquehanna University
In 1994, Susquehanna University was ranked as the number one Liberal Arts school in the Northeast Region. The Crusader's Inquiring Photographer wanted to know why students felt that was true. Most students agreed that it was because of the academic programs and standards as well as the student/teacher relationships.
Inquiring Photographer
Inquiring Photographer
Students, Public opinion, Email, Susquehanna University
The advent of email in the early 1990s opened a whole new world of communication for students, faculty and staff. The Crusader's Inquiring Photographer asked students how the University's new email system had affected them. While some thought the new system was a good way to keep in touch with friends, others felt that the system was down too often for it to be useful.
ISMS Week
ISMS Week
Office of Multicultural Affairs, ISMS week, students, Susquehanna University
Sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs, ISMS Week was held on campus for the first time in 1990. The name ISMS was derived from the -ism of words such as racism, sexism, and heterosexualism. Student Association for Cultural Awareness, National Organization for Women, Black Student Union, and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance for Susquehanna Students helped to plan the event. Each night lectures were held and the week ended with a dance at the International House.
Lecture
Lecture
Seibert Hall, Skinheads, Discussion, Susquehanna University
Seibert Auditorium hosted approximately 100 people intested in a panel discussion with a group of non-racist skinheads. The purpose of the lecture was to "de-mystify the stereotyping of the skinhead organization" and the members of the panel portrayed themselves as just another youth group.
Men Against Rape
Men Against Rape
Men Against Rape, Family violence, Students, Susquehanna University
The Men Against Rape organization aimed to have men "re-examine their attitudes toward rape and sexual assault." The group also took part in community projects such as renovating a battered women's shelter and participating in the Susquehanna Valley Women in Transition's lecture training program. The organization was the focus of this 1991 Crusader article.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Office of Multicultural Affairs, Black history month, Speakers, Farmer, James, Susquehanna University
In celebration of Black History Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs sponsored Civil Rights speaker Dr. James Farmer. An audience of 200 listened to Dr. Farmer's speech on " A Living History of the Civil Rights Movement" in February 1990.
Persian Gulf War
Persian Gulf War
Persian Gulf War, Travel, Study abroad, International students, Susquehanna University
Due to the Desert Storm invasion of Iraq as well as concerns of potential terrorist attacks on Americans traveling and studying in Europe, the decision was made to cancel the study abroad classes conducted there. Study abroad classes in "safer parts of the world" such as Australia, Singapore, Japan, and Canada were encouraged.
Persian Gulf War
Persian Gulf War
Persian Gulf War, Students, Susquehanna University
The Persian Gulf War was on the minds of everyone in the early 1990s. Each person had their own opinion, oftentimes prompting hostilities within the campus community. This February 1, 1991 article in The Crusader confronts this issue head on and reminds everyone of the importance of respect and that "peace on earth begins with peace at home".
Residence Life
Residence Life
Residence Life, Dormitories, Susquehanna University
In 1990, in an effort to support a healthier atmosphere and to address the rights of non-smokers, the Residence Life staff began gauging the students' interest in living in smoke free dormitories.
SEAC Rally
SEAC Rally
Demonstrations, Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC), Susquehanna University
In the spring of 1990, 20 Susquehanna University students added their voices to a demonstration at the state capital as a part of the Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) protest. "From degraded land comes degraded lives" was the theme of the march. The rally's targets were bills easing restrictions on state wetlands and state parks.
Senshu Program
Senshu Program
Senshu Program, International students, Senshu University, Susquehanna University
The Senshu Program began in 1985. The University hosted students from Senshu University in Tokyo, Japan for six weeks. While at the University, students studied law, literature and English conversation.
S.H.A.R.E.
S.H.A.R.E.
Susquehanna Hurricane Andrew Relief Expedition, Hurricanes, Construction, Students, Susquehanna University
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew became the second most powerful hurricane in history. In response to the destruction, the student group S.H.A.R.E ( Susquehanna Hurricane Andrew Relief Expedition) led by Chaplain Thomforde, visited the hard hit city of Homestead Florida. The group spent seven days helping to build temporary housing. The group completed one house and started work on three others.
Upstairs Down Bar
Upstairs Down Bar
Upstairs Down Bar, Students, Social & civic facilities, Susquehanna University
A popular place for students to eat drink, and dance was the Upstairs Down Bar, located on Market Street in downtown Selinsgrove. Anyone was allowed to grab a bite to eat or listen to music before 9pm. After 9pm, however, it was a 21-years'-old and older crowd. The establishment also offered live entertainment from student and local bands, DJ music and a 48 inch wide screen TV for Monday night football.