University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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7X4Hj ut OH m Mct were added as well. A special addition was made to the faculty of the Department of English when Dr. Bruce King, noted author and scholar of Shakespearean and 17th century English litera- ture, received the first appointment to the Albert S. Johnston Professorship. King has taught in Scotland, France, Canada, Nigeria, and most re- cently New Zealand. Also Dr. Daniel Leasure became the new Dean of Student Affairs. He could be seen walk- ing around campus acquainting himself with unfamiliar faces in a new environment. Leasure came to UNA from Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville. And another type of growth was seen in the university grounds themselves. Annexes to Col- lier Library and Flowers Hall were constructed, and renovation of the historic Rogers Hall con- tinued. Life on campus seemed almost removed from the world community which was laden with conflicts. In October, Marine headquarters and a French base were destroyed in Beirut by suicide bombers. Many Americans were killed. Shortly afterward, the U.S. invaded Gren- ada when a military coup occurred on the is- land. The invasion was made especially to free (continued on page 6) PROUD of coverage given by CBS at the Troy State football game, UNA fans cheer while holding a banner which shows their appreciation. ABC covered the NCAA Division II playoffs. (Photo by John Graham) §f Ae Toi n 9

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ttHLl American medical students wlio were studying in Grenada and to make the island safe. Of course, students on campus were concerned, but somehow it seemed too distant to really interfere with everyday life. But interaction with the local community was another matter. Impact was strong in both directions. Rather than seeming like a small is- land independent of the surrounding area, the university and the Shoals community constant- ly took advantage of each other ' s resources. Community theatre benefited greatly from university students whether they were acting or directing. The Miracle Worker, which was per- formed during the Helen Keller Festival this summer, was composed almost entirely of cam- pus students. Another way the university helped the Shoals was through the Speakers Bureau. This service has some 50 faculty and staff members available to speak to civic clubs and organiza- tions on hundreds of topics. Topics include such things as economic predictions, computer liter- acy, the aging syndrome, physical fitness and children ' s literature. But perhaps one of the greatest interactions was that between the university and the Tennes- see Valley Authority, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. The university and TVA signed a contract in April which called for cooperative research demonstration and development projects. To- gether the two forces will conduct such activi- ties as promoting fertilizer and energy technol- ogy and creating jobs to improve the economy. UNA ' S Industrial Research and Extension Cen- ter acts as the administrative body for research projects designated by TVA. This year will be remembered not only for a cooperative spirit but also for numerous accom- plishments and rewards. Senior Pam Battles won the title of Miss Alabama and advanced to AFTER BEING BANNED from the meetings of the Academic Senate, Flor-Ala editors, Terry Pace, Sheila Walker, and Robert Palmer, went to a meeting anyway. Here Nancy Powers and Felice Green discuss the issue with the students. (Photo by Lee Puckett) the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City where she was second runner-up. All three student publications, The FJor-AJa newspaper. Diorama yearbook, and Lights and Shadows art and literary magazine received Ail- American ratings, the highest rating given by the Associated Collegiate Press. Lights and Shadows went on to become one of only five college maga- zines to receive a Pacemaker Award from the ACR Another accomplishment was seen in the commercial music field. As one of the few uni- versities in the country offering a major in com- mercial music, this campus has the advantage of being located just across the Tennessee River from the Muscle Shoals music industry. This year students produced, recorded, promoted and marketed a record. The Summer Orientation and Advanced Registration (SOAR) program for freshmen also received national recognition this year. It was featured on the program of the National Conven- (continued on page 8)