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

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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

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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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i Herald Archives 1978 UM . . . Two i ears of research culminated in the development of a radar s ;stem which removes echoes commonly seen in weather forcasts. UM ... A festive crowd of 900 gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Omni Hotel, Saturday evening, November 12th, to wish The Universiti) of Miami School of Medicine a happy 25th birth- day. UM . . . Dr. Leonard J. Greenfield, known as one of the best biologists in the country, took over as Chairman of the biology department. UM . . . Miami was one of only eight universities offering a course of study in music therapy at the undergraduate and gradu- ate levels. UM . . . Chubby Checker belted out the tunes that had made him a star for 18 years at the homecoming dance. 1979 UM . . . Thanks to the co-sponsorship of the Undergraduate Student Body Government and Performing Arts for Community and Education, Inc. (PACE), the first annual Grove Day was a sunny, festive success. Faculty and students alike enjoyed a day of unique food and artwork presented by many of Miami ' s own local talents. UM . . . Interest in university housing increased dramatically causing a housing shortage. The overflow of students was solved by the use of temporary housing at the University Inn a nd How- ard Johnson ' s. UM . . . On December first and second Miami held its second Madrigal Dinner, complete with fanfares, jesters, brass ensem- bles, the boar ' s head, and flaming plum pudding. 30 RETROSPECTIVE