Old Dominion University - Troubador Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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AN aerial view of ODU's campus, circa 1964. Photo courtesy of the ODU Library Archives THE construction of the mall area in front of Webb Center and Chandler Hall was under way in 1974. Photo courtesy of Scott Sechrist THE orginal seal of Old Dominion was adpoted by the Board of Visitors in 1963. Photo courtesy of the ODU Library Archives OPENING 3

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S °P£, Something Changing Ifthere is one dement that is characteristic of ODU, it’s change. From it s early beginnings as a division of William Mary, to it’s complete break as a college in 1930, to a university status in the late 60’s ODU has undergone a great deal of change. During the time we were known as Old Dominion College, we had a football team that played other small area colleges. The addition of a collegiate football team was again an issue on ODU’s campus. Another change for ODU was the new state alcohol law which was passed. The new law prompted the campus policy to change, which restricted most ODU students from drinking legally. The campus used the new policy to create an “alternate substances” campaign to curb campus drinking. Other changes that occurred were the re-organization of Greek affairs and the continued switch-over from the old logo to the new one. Physical changes also happened as Chandler and Hughes Hall underwent renovations, while plans for the entire campus were discussed. The widening of Hampton Boulevard from four lanes to six was another hot issue o Change was and is part of ODU; without it we'be , the fast-growing university we are today, by

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 DOING the latest dance moves, students rock at an ODU dance. Photo by C. Johnson WHAT'S in your student life? Suzy Lomker wants to know! Photo by B. Domanski LIVELY tele-talk breaks the monotony ot Patti McCulloch's classes Photo by C. Johnson