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Case Western Reserve University Archives

200 Events in 200 Years: 1970s

1970
Reflecting trends nationally, student protests had erupted on campus several times. The largest demonstration blocked the intersection of Euclid and Adelbert Roads.


1971
Louis A. Toepfer was inaugurated as CWRU's second president.


1972
Greek Week continued as a campus tradition. Pictured here is the bed race on the Case Quad.


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.


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.


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.


1976
Summer Renaissance offered special programs, workshops, and conferences, with topics ranging from management to modern dance.


1977
Nine faculty members discussed the energy crisis in a series of 5 television programs produced by the University for NBC-TV.


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.


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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