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

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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

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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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1976 UM . . . Bill Diaz ' s swimmers dominated the national rankings with 13 AllAmerican swimmers being named. David Wilkie, the Olympic silver medalist, was named U.M. ' s Athlete of the Year. UM . . . Virginia Marie Noce was crowned Miss University of Miami. UM . . . The University of Miami took a long look at its history and perspectives for its future as U.M. celebrated the beginning of its 50th year. Charles Tebeau completed writing the History of the University of Miami, and commemorative murals were painted in the Student Union. UM . . . Don Spiering was manager of Pigeon Key, U.M. ' s marine science field station. The field station setting is invaluable in the reinforcement of classroom knowledge. 1977 UM . . .On campus entertainment fluorished as concerts were given by Buzzy Linhardt, Electric Light Orchestra, Amazing Rhythm Bees, Peter Tosh, Stephen Stills, and Frank Zappa. UM . . . Mrs. G. Marion Grabowski was a favorite among students with her Hurricane editorials on contraception, unwant- ed pregnancies, V.D., and questions ranging from suicide to rape. UM . . . The University ' s jazz program, which offered one hun- dred majors was considered one of the top three in the nation. UM . . . The women s tennis team was undefeated, 1 7-0 in dual match play and finished fifth in the United States Tennis Associ- ation National Intercollegiate Championships. RETROSPECTIVE 29