University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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m The most important change on campus in over 20 years happened while most of us were out for summer break. On July 1, 1987, Dr. Charles B. Knapp officially assumed his job as president. This ended the Board of Regents ' year long search for the new president. Academians and university representatives from around the world came to Athens in October for Inauguration Week. Dr. THE GREAT DEBATE — Students vote at the Tate Center on the question of resurrecting the campus government which was abolished in 1979. By less than a 1% margin, the student government was approved. Knapp and his wife, Lynn, hosted events ranging from a cookout on Legion Field to a formal dinner at the president ' s home. In his inau- gural address. Dr. Knapp outlined plans to create five centers of ex- cellence and make the university a preeminent institution. The student government refer- endum was narrowly approved in May. Despite the controversy in the fall, elections were held in February without problems. PICKING UP THE PACE — The women ' s swim team finished their season by placing 6th at the NCAA finals. They have become a strong contender in the SEC. ' i i ;• ,• , e.,„n..Uy HERE ' S THE SCOOP — Dr. Charles Knapp serves ice cream at the Tate Plaza during In- auguration Week. 2 OPINING

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PANDORA 1988 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA ATHENS, GA 30602 VOLUME 101 Edited by Bill Holt GLORY, GLORY! — Over the years there have been many changes, but some things never change. As seen from the Academic Building, the Arch, de- signed from Georgia ' s state seal, has been the cam- pus ' s main focal point since the 1860 ' s.

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