University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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OM Archives CJM Archives 1972 UM . . . Tennis coach Dale Lewis had compiled a record of 254- 9-3 since coming to Miami in 1958. New tennis courts opened for pla ; during the ' 72 season. UM . . . The Mailman Center for Child Development began its second year of operations. The $6 million center was equipped and staffed to provide complete and comprehensive care pro- grams for handicapped children UM . . . George Giampetro signed a document commiting the Universitii to admitting at least 200 black students into its under- graduate schools. UM . . . The U.M. Sport Parachute Club organized in April. The Hurricane Ski divers introduced 100 students to the sport of the space age. 1973 UM . . . The Hurricane Ffyers, founded on campus in 1 970 as a member of the National Intercollegiate Filling Association, in- creased their activities and visibilty on campus. UM . . . Purlie gave U.M. ' s black thespians a chance to show their talents in a musical which offered identification. Purlie, best described as a fast paced operetta, was well received fay audiences and critics alike. UM . . . The Universitii of Miami SUMMON program began the year with more requests for help than ever before. The program, which offered college credit for volunteer work, was designed to help U.M. meet the needs of the Miami community. RETROSPECTIVE 27

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Herald Archives 1970 UM . . . The Uniuersiti ' s endowment had tripled and the cam- pus ph ;sical structure continued to grow at an eye catching pace — all in only eight i;ears after Dr. Henri; King Stanford became U.M. ' s third president. UM . . . Omicron Delta Kappa officiali) ushered in Homecom- ing with the traditional bellringing on the patio as each of the uniuersity ' s 44 years was tolled. UM . . . The Children ' s Theatre Company delighted young audiences with their presentation of Pinnochio. UM . . . Hosting a new look of turtlenecks, boots, and mini- skirts, the Singing Hurricanes, under the new direction of Don Muller, sang and danced their way through numerous concert performances. 1971 UM . . . Bob Whitey Campbell returned to U.M. as assistant football coach. The winner of 12 varsity letters was voted into the U.M. Sports Hall of Fame and named Outstanding Athlete for the first 25 years of Miami atletics. UM . . . Jacques-Yves Cousteau spoke to a huge crowd at the dedication of the Henry L. Doherty Marine Center at the Rosen- stiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. UM . . .In the changing world of 1971, U.M. ' s Greeks kept the best of the old by incorporating part of the new through the presentation of Greek Week as Focus ' 71. UM . . . Students elected former football player Ray Bellamy as Undergraduate Student Government president. Bellamy remains the only black student president in U.M. history. 26 RETROSPECTIVE

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OM Archives (JM Archives 1974 UM . . . Retired businessman Malcolm Matheson donated his home at 8565 Old Cutler Road to the University as a new home for U.M.,s future presidents. UM . . . Lily Tomlin, Richie Hauerns, and Vince Vance per- formed at U.M. UM . . . Students were asked to vote on a proposal to raise the student activity fee $4.00 to fund the construction of a new Campus Sports and Recreation Building. UM . . . Student publications sparked controversy as the Hurri- cane was reprimanded, the literary magazin Truck was cut, and IBIS Editor Hal Rosenbluth was removed for failing to maintain a 2.0 grade average. 1975 UM . . . The theme chosen for Homecoming was Shades of Yesteryear. Graduates both recent and past returned to the alma mater for a week of parades, festivities, and football. UM . . . Bruce C. Posner, Editor of volume 49 of the IBIS, over came the contoversy of 1974 and ensured the continual integrety and survival of Miami ' s yearbook. UM . . . In May the Geology department inaugurated its own annual field course. Because the University of Miami specializes in Caribbean research, Guatemala was chosen as the training ground. UM . . . Controversy raged in the College of Arts and Sciences over whether or not the foreign language requirement should be dropped. The requirement survived the criticism and still exists today. 28 RETROSPECTIVE