University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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South University is one of the main thoroughfares of the Central Campus area. The Law Library is undergoing expansion, with the comple- tion date set for 1981. Kiosks are a forum for every possible message, from plays and activities, to lease and ticket sales. The reading room of the Law Library is one of the most popular studying places on campus. 6 Opening

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Strike of 1970 led to a pledge by the U of 10% black enrollment by 1973.That goal has yet to be met. The University Cellar opened fi- nally after students took over the con ' t LS A Building to force the Regents ' approval of a student bookstore. The Marching Band went co-ed for the first time, shattering a longlived Michigan tradition. -6. Benjamin Athletic King Don Canham began the work of making Michigan sports a national, and profitable, power. Student Government Council (SGC) became Michigan Student Assembly (MSA) on the heels of a reorganiza- tion plan. The Office of Major Events, formerly part of the University Activities Cen- ter, became a professionally staffed programming organization. U-M athletes Micki King and Phil Hubbard took gold medals in the ' 76 Olympics. U-M graduate Gerald R. Ford as- sumed the office of President of the United States, and launched his ' 76 campaign from Crisler Arena. Student concern over rising tuition was a common denominator of the entire decade. Highlighted by the tu- (con ' t. on page 7) Sidewalks filled with students tell the story of the campus between classes. Scott Kelly and Jerry Kowalski, members of the U- M basketball cheerleading squad, bring a bit of spirit to the Slippery Rock game. In warm weather, the Diag is transformed into a student lounge for studying, recreation, and sleeping. Tappan Hall, one of the older buildings on cam- pus, houses the History of Art Department. Opening 5

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Tike con t ition strike in 1973, demonstrations took place in both A 2 and Lansing. GEO,the union for TA ' s,was formed and organized its first strike. Money machines popped up on the walls of most local banks, providing students with a source of last-minute- Friday-night cash. Recombant DNA research began on campus amid concern that the securi- ty of the labs be controlled to prevent biological accidents. Title IX, mandating equal participa- tion and opportunities in activites and educational programs which re- ceive federal funding, was passed by Congress. The impact of that law was felt in all areas of the U, including sports, academics, and student orga- nizations. Tenure became an issue, as students pushed for more participation in the faculty tenure process. Proposition D, raising the drinking age to 21, was passed despite strong opposition from Michigan ' s cam- puses. Already, things which we took for granted are disappearing. A new genera- tion of Michigan students will leave the campus after four years without recog- nizing George Cavender or Robben Fleming, Waterman Gym or the old house next to Hill Auditorium; having never spent a night in front of Angell Hall waiting to get an early registration time for CRISP; unfamiliar with the ath- letic traditions of Moby Benedict, Rick Leach or Rob Lytle. Can you imagine four Michigan-Ohio State games with- out the traditional egg toss contest at the Woody Hayes efigy? Four years of walk- ing through campus without the trash can pontifications of Dr. Diag? These events and others have changed the campus, and set the stage for what U- M faces as the new decade begins. The challenge of the 80 ' s is to reassess the University ' s priorities in light of the eco- nomic and social realities of the time. Though program cuts foreshadowed by the demise of the School of Popula- tion Planning in 1978 are certain to come, the emphasis on a liberal arts edu- cation for all students will undoubtedly remain firm. Economic issues may be- come central for students, faculty, and administrators alike, due to declining enrollment and rising tuition. The legacy of the 70 ' s will help to determine how the University community deals with the is- sues of the 80 ' s. Opening 7