School Of Social Welfare Created 1964 ACADEMIC COLLEGES, DEPARTMENTS, & SCHOOLS School of Social Welfare created and Dr. Richardson L. Rice was appointed in June 1964 to be the first dean of the school. He held that position until September 1968.
M.A. In German Offered And Ed.D. In Educational Philosophy & Measurement Offered 1964 Fall M.A. in German offered. Ed.D. in Educational Philosophy & Measurement offered.
Chinese Language Study Added To The Curriculum 1964 Chinese language study added to the curriculum. This is a program jointly supported by SUNYA and Union College with financial support from the Ford Foundation. Mr. William Woo teaches at both schools. The December 1966 news release cited below stated the program was in its second year.
Enrollment At 4,711 1964 September Enrollment 4,711: 1,219 freshmen, 298 transfers, 1,0436 graduate students (90 PHD candidates).
First Award Of The Scholarship From The Mr. & Mrs. Ben V. Smith Fund Established In Benevolent Association For Students In Science Courses 1964 December -–First award of the scholarship from the Mr. & Mrs. Ben V. Smith Fund established in Benevolent Association for students in science courses following $350,000 bequest by Irma St. John Smith in honor of her late father, Joseph St. John, a State Normal School graduate, class of 1868, and faculty...
Dutch Quad Occupied By Female Students Staying At Thruway Motor Inn 1964 December 12 & 13 Dutch Quad occupied by female students staying at Thruway Motor Inn with aid of Kappa Beta Fraternity brothers.
Project Carillon Begun To Raise $40,000 For Alumni Carillon On Uptown Campus 1964 Fall Project Carillon begun to raise $40,000 for Alumni Carillon on Uptown Campus.
Two Hundred Men Move Into Incomplete Rensselaer & Rywick Dorms 1964 October 24 Two hundred men move into incomplete Rensselaer & Rywick Dorms. The first of the 1,300 car parking lots was accepted by the University. The kitchen would not be ready until November 25.