Susquehanna University - 1990 to 1999

In the summer of 1999, two new schools debuted at Susquehanna University, The School of Arts, Humanities and Communications and The School of Natural and Social Sciences. The School of Arts, Humanities and Communications encompassed the departments of art, communications and theatre arts, education, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, and classical studies. The School of Natural and Social Science served the departments of biology, chemistry, geological and environmental sciences, mathematical sciences, physics, political science, psychology, sociology and anthropology. Prior to 1999, the academic structure was last reorganized in 1983.

Calvin Trillin, an author best known for his humorous writings, gave the University's 141st commencement address to 1999's 381 graduating seniors. Trillin was honored with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters during the ceremony.

In 1989, it was decided that the "knight" would be eliminated as the Crusaders' mascot. Rytter & Associates as well as a mascot committee were charged with developing a new graphic identity for the team. The new graphic was unveiled in the April 8, 1994 edition of the Crusader.

The first Professional Development day was sponsored by the Sigmund Weis School of Business Women of Weis Mentor Program and was held on September 24, 1995. Students, mentors, faculty and staff attended lectures on strategies for getting a job and preparing for a professional position.