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

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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

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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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Inside Moving-In Football Saturday Homecoming Slippery Rock Michigan Union: Update North Campus Night on Campus President ' s House Parking in Ann Arbor Campus Security Famous Alumni Escapes ' Minority Culture at the U Food and Drink Food in Ann Arbor i Bookstores Squirrels International Students ' Student Leaders Students on University Committees Construction News Briefs ' .;