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1970
Reflecting trends nationally, student protests had erupted on campus several times. The largest demonstration blocked the intersection of Euclid and Adelbert Roads. |
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1971
Louis A. Toepfer was inaugurated as CWRU's second president. |
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1972
Greek Week continued as a campus tradition. Pictured here is the bed race on the Case Quad. |
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1973
The Intersession special Studies Program (known as Intersession) was held in the 4-week period between the Fall and Spring semesters. First held in January 1970, Intersession offered some experimental courses. Pictured is a student in the Circus Techniques class. |
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1974
Faculty member C. Donald Johanson discovered "Lucy," the bones of a new early-man species, Astralopithecus afarensis, 3.01-3.25 million years old. |
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1975
A flash flood dumped over 4 feet of water into the basement of Sears Library, and over 6 feet into the Wickenden Building, causing nearly $1 million in damage. |
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1976
Summer Renaissance offered special programs, workshops, and conferences, with topics ranging from management to modern dance. |
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1977
Nine faculty members discussed the energy crisis in a series of 5 television programs produced by the University for NBC-TV. |
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1978
One hundred four acres of Valley Ridge Farm were added to Squire Valleevue Farm in Hunting Valley. The combined farms were used for recreation, research and the President’s residence. |
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1979
The Persistence of Surrealism Festival was held over 2 months. Numerous University Circle institutions presented lectures, music, film, plays, exhibits, mini-courses that demonstrated how the spirit of the Surrealist movement continued to influence thought and the arts. |
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