Atmospheric Sciences Research Center Established
1961 February
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center established.
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Dr. Alvin Bryan joined the Chemistry Department. Dr. Bryan is thought to be the first African-American faculty member.
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First Mention Of The Penguin As The School Mascot Since 1949
1961 October 14
First mention of the Penguin as the school mascot since 1949. Myskania institutes tradition of the college mascot in penguin’s costume leading the Homecoming parade. The mascot was to be a senior male or female whose service and school spirit had been extemporary for four years and that they be “...
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James A. Warden Scholarship Fund established in honor of James A. Warden, Class of 1951. Initially a $200.00 scholarship, the award was given to a student in financial need of high academic achievement and noteworthy accomplishments in extra-curricular activities. The award was administered...
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Public Relations Department established at State College at Albany. Dr. Frank Carino heads the new department.
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Dining Hall Boycott
1961 January
Boycott of Brubacher Dining Hall claiming slow service and lack of cleanliness. First known protest on campus.
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Commencement Held June 11, 1961
1961 June 11
New York State College of Education commencement held at the Thurlow Terrace.
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Biology and General Science Departments move to Selfridge & Langford Warehouse at 97 Central Avenue.
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Two New Annexes Opened
1961 September 22
Two new annexes opened. The Washington Avenue Annex opens in the former Temple of the Congregation Ohav Sholom. The Washington Avenue Annex contains four classrooms, two of which are large lecture halls. The Developmental Reading Office and the Curriculum Materials Library are also housed in the...
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Change From Teachers' College To Liberal Arts College Approved
1961 September 29
Regents approve 11 state teacher's colleges becoming liberal arts colleges. First undergraduate upperclassmen & women admitted to the liberal arts program rather than teacher training program. Students can elect either a General Program or Teacher Education Program as their major. In 1962...