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OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Jim Pelligrinon, Student Association presi- dent, led a protest march in Richmond following the student deaths at Kent State in 1970. Opposite page, bottom: Students joined in a peaceful demonstration of national unity on November 8, 1975, as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Above: Dr. Robert R. Martin ended his term as president of the University as he handed the presidential medallion to his successor Dr. Julius C. Powell.
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. . A Vision Come True Campus construction con- tinued for the next eight years, with nearly $56 million being spent in that period. Thirty-six construction projects were completed during Dr. Martin ' s administration, including renovation of every building on campus built prior to 1960. Dr. Martin resigned in 1976. He is now serving as state representative from Ken- tucky ' s 5th district.
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Powell Guards EKU ' s Traditions lj i tu r:? « There were 217 applicants for the position vacated by Dr. Martin. The Regent ' s six- member Presidential Search Committee gave Dr. Julius C. Powell its unanimous approval and he began his tenure on Oc- tober 1, 1977. Eastern ' s position as a nationally recognized public university is one which I would jealously guard and seek to enhance, said Powell at his inauguration. His administration has dealt with improving instruction and student-faculty relationships. Enrollment has climbed to over 14,000 during the past four years, causing severe housing and parking situations. The football Colonels have grown in stature and size. After winning their 100th game un- der Coach Roy Kidd ' s direction in 1978, the Colonels went on to win their first NCAA National Championship in 1979. This was the first national football championship ever won by any school in Kentucky. UPPER LEFT: President Julius C. Powell, current chief executive of the University, has served since 1977. LEFT: Players give Coach Roy Kidd a victory ride after his 100th win in 1978.
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