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.
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.
Candlelight Service
Candlelight Service
Religious services, Students, Susquehanna University
The Christmas Candlelight Vigil has been an annual tradition at Susquehanna since 1966. Attended by students, faculty, staff and friends, the service begins in the dark with only one lit candle carried by the chaplain. From this single light, all of the candles are lit until the room moves from darkness to light. The University chorus is seen sharing the light in this 1996 photo.
Commencement
Commencement
Graduation ceremonies, Students, Susquehanna University
Let the job search begin! Friends celebrate their graduation and job hunt simultaneously in this 1991 photograph.
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.
Dining Service
Dining Service
Evert Dining Hall, Degenstein Campus Center, Students, Cafeterias, Susquehanna University
Students take a break from class and unwind with some some good conversation over dinner in the Evert Dining Hall in this 1996 image.
Frontline
Frontline
Frontline, Music, Music ensembles, Fries, Jack, Students, Susquehanna University
The musical group Frontline, a vocal jazz ensemble founded and directed by Associate Professor of Music Jack Fries, is shown in front of the Blough-Weis Library performing "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" for the "CBS This Morning" show on May 20, 1996.
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.
High School Summer Workshop
High School Summer Workshop
Students, Journalism, Broadcasting, Susquehanna University, Workshops
The summer workshop series at Susquehanna afforded high school students the opportunity to learn more about a variety of fields including business and communication. The hands-on training included field trips, guest speakers and group discussion. Media in the 1990s and business issues were the focus of the summer workshops presented by the University in July 1990.
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.
Jump Rope For Heart
Jump Rope For Heart
Rope skipping, Community service, Students, Susquehanna University, Jump rope for heart
Sponsored by the SU Athletic Training Club, the first annual Jump Rope For Heart was held on March 27, 1992 at the O. W. Houts Gymnasium. Proceeds from the event went to the American Heart Association.
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.
Movie Schedule
Movie Schedule
Students, Charlie's Pub, Susquehanna University, Motion pictures
Every Sunday and Wednesday were movie nights in the University snack bar. Charlie's Pub was the place to be on Friday nights. Sponsored by the Student Activities Committee, students enjoyed such films as Driving Miss Daisy, Pretty Woman and Born on the Fourth of July.
Music Department
Music Department
Music, Music education, Cunningham Center for Music and Art, Students, Susquehanna University
The University's music department was established in 1899 and found its first home in a brick house that once belonged to the University's fifth president, Jonathan Rose Dimm. By 1958, the department was moved to a new building, Heilman Hall, which has since been expanded and renamed the Cunningham Center for Music and Art. Seen in this 1996 image are music students at a practice session.
O Team
O Team
O Team, Orientation, Arrivals & departures, Hassinger Hall, Students, Susquehanna University
Helping to take away a little bit of the sting of leaving home for the first time, members of the O Team help new students move into their home away from home. In this 1997 photograph, members of the O Team take a moment to pose in front of Hassinger Hall.
Persian Gulf War
Persian Gulf War
Correspondence, Students, Susquehanna University, Persian Gulf War
Shown is an advertisement for anyone interested in becoming a penpal to a serviceperson participating in the Persian Gulf War.
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".
Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day
Mentoring program, Students, Women, Susquehanna University, Sigmund Weis School of Business
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.
Recreation
Recreation
Board games, Recreation, Students, Susquehanna University
Students enjoy a board game and sunny weather in this 1992 photo.