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Phi Delta Kappa Installs Epsilon Omicron Campus Chapter

1962

Phi Delta Kappa is an international professional honor fraternity for men in education. The Epsilon Omicron Campus Chapter at the State University of New York at Albany was the first chapter to be formed at a State University of New York.

Theta Gamma Chapter of Beta Beta Beta, a National Biological Society, Formed

1962

It was the first State University college to have a chapter.

Largest Freshman Class In the University's History

1963 September

Enrollment total is 3,858: 850 freshmen, 250 transfers, 797 Masters candidates, 19 PHD candidates.

Enrollment At 4,711

1964 September

Enrollment 4,711: 1,219 freshmen, 298 transfers, 1,043 graduate students (90 PHD candidates).

Van Derzee Hall Sold For $52,000 And Judge Newton B. Van Derzee Scholarship Established

1956 July 31

Van Derzee Hall sold for $52,000. Judge Newton B. Van Derzee Scholarship established by the Benevolent Association with funds from the sale.

Project Carillon Begun To Raise $40,000 For Alumni Carillon

1964 Fall

The objectives of the campaign were to purchase an electronic carillon and to encourage alumni engagement.

Brubacher Lounge In Sayles Hall Receives Plaque From Class Of 1937

1950

Brubacher Lounge in Sayles Hall receives plaque from Class of 1937.

Tau Kappa Alpha, National Forensic Honorary Society, Grants Local Chapter To Nysct

1952

Tau Kappa Alpha, national forensic honorary society, grants local chapter to NYSCT.

Hawley Library Expands To Include The Basement, Formerly The Students "Commons"

1951

The basement was used as a second reading room and reserve area. The Commons moved to the old Annex, and includes a coke machine, a record player, and a ping pong table.

Martha C. Pritchard Fund Established In Department Of Librarianship

1951

The fund was established to provide scholarships to students intending to enroll in the librarianship graduate program at the university.

Film, “Tomorrow’s Teachers” Created As A High School Recruiting Tool

1951

The film was shown in over 100 New York schools and televised three times.

Sayles Hall Becomes Mens Dormitory Again

1951 September

The Brubacher Hall would be used by exclusively women.