University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Celebrating Two Centuries of Excellence The tiny academy lying deep in the forests of Western Pennsylvania opened its doors as an institution of higher learning in 1787. Called the Pittsburgh Academy, it expanded, moved and was proceeded by the Western University of Pennsylvania in 1819. Today in its present home of Oakland, the University of Pittsburgh is preparing to celebrate its Bicentennial in 1987. As Pitt proudly inaugurates its next century, the nation as a whole will also be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. President Wesley Posvar hopes to incorporate this fact in the activities planned for the 1986-87 academic year. In preparation for the bicentennial celebration. University committees have adopted an official symbol taken from the design used in the University Medal. Working behind the scenes, the members of the ad hoc bicentennial committee have decided that the celebration theme should be a serious one, focusing on the direction of the University in its third century. In an effort to attract a nationwide audience to this spectacular event. President Posvar has announced that the 52-member Association of American Universities will hold its annual gathering of its members' presidents here in Pittsburgh in 1987. HILLMAN LIBRARY is sometimes known more as a social gathering place than an academic center. SIX DEDICATED PITT FANS joined forces with the student body as Pitt broke the world's record for face painting during the Oklahoma game.

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. J ' 'Mm urn - v-i.1 PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC mobs the front of the Cathedral between scheduled classes. TWO STUDENTS trek around the temporary walkways built during the excavation of the Cathedral lawn. Campus of the Future INTRODUCTION

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1 BEHIND THE SCENES I Poised to enter its third century, the University underwent several academic reformations this year as designated by the Five Year Plan. When first introduced, this plan caused quite a disturbance among students, particularly those belonging to the Pharmacy School and the Graduate School of International Affairs. However, when the final recommendations were released, both schools remained intact in lieu of a few budget and faculty alterations. Thus the plans are drawn, the foundations laid and the stage is set for a momentous third century. BILL WALLACE PERFORMING in the shadow of Pitt's athletic history. THE HOMECOMING PARADE had these Zcta Phi Beta sisters waving at the cheering crowd. ELEGANCE AT ITS BEST: The Panther located in Panther Hollow at Sundown. Bicentennial 9 INTRODUCTION