Found 50 events matching "1972 "
The Swann Memorial Library of Chemistry was named for Dr. Ralph C. Swann, former head of chemistry, and was located in Dabney Hall.
NC State quarterback Bruce Shaw passed for 294 yards against Wake Forest and broke the team's previous record for single-game passing yardage.
The Grinnells Animal Health Laboratory was named for Claude Delbert Grinnells, professor of Animal Husbandry at NC State for 33 years. He was named North Carolina Veterinarian of the Year in 1958.
The commencement speaker was William D. Ruckelshaus, the first Environmental Protection Agency administrator. Remarks to the graduating class were also given by UNC President William Friday. An honorary Doctor of Science was awarded to agronomy professor Gordon Kennedy Middleton.
Dr. Gonzalez, who spoke seven languages, became head of the Department of Modern Languages. Originally from Spain, Gonzalez had previously been associate head of Hispanic languages and literature at the University of Pittsburgh.
Shirley Chisholm, the first African American congresswomen and presidential nominee, visited campus and spoke to an audience of 2,500.
A fundraiser was held on campus selling off men to the service of women for one day, and raising $175 for the Morehead School of the Blind.
Dean of Student Affairs Banks Talley was issued parking sticker A0007. When asked if he had any connection to James Bond (Agent 007), Talley replied that he was not a spy, although many students believed his office had spies everywhere.
The light mural (later known as the Color Wall) in D. H. Hill Jr. Library was displayed by this date, but not yet completed. The mural was created by Joe Cox, a faculty member in the School of Design.
Richard Curtis graduated with a bachelor's degree in product design. He later became managing editor for graphics and photography at USA Today.
J. Charles Lee was awarded a PhD. He previously earned a bachelor's degree in 1964. He later became president of Mississippi State University.
A fire originating from a fan caused $2,500 in damage to Bowen Residence Hall. The room the fire originated from was unusable for the rest of the semester.
Comedian David Frye performed a show at the Student Center Theatre.
Enrollment for the fall term hit a new record of 13,800.
The UNC System was created with NC State as one of the constituent campuses. A Board of Governors was established at the system level, and a new Board of Trustees was instituted at NC State to oversee matters specific to the university.
The Technician was named the best newspaper in the southeast during the 8th annual Southeastern College Newspaper Competition.
NC State student Jim Wilkins set another record in the individual mile run in a meet against Wake Forest and broke his own record from the year before.
The State College Station Post Office was renamed the State University Station Post Office.
