Monday, February 29, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
#TBT in the Archives 2/25/16: Animals on Campus
During the 1960s and 1970s there were a lot of different animals on campus! Many of the fraternities had pet dogs that they kept in their houses. The animals served as their house mascots and would often get dressed up for special events. Fraternities were not the only ones who had furry friends, however. Some of the other student organizations and sports teams also kept their mascots as pets.
During Greek Week there were different events where the campus animals were brought out for support and to raise team spirits! There were donkey basketball games and pig chases during special event weeks. Fraternity mascots were also dressed up and brought out for these events.
Just as the fraternities had pets, other student organizations also had animal mascots present at their events. In 1969, the women's golf team had a dog who they brought to nearly all their events. But the oddest pet was probably a raccoon, Ralph, who was raised by students in the Franklin Science Center.
Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections via e-mail: specialcollections@ship.edu or phone: 717-477-1516.
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| In 1962 the men of Sigma Pi had their goat mascot dressed up and ready for their yearbook photo. |
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| The men of Theta Chi also included their pup mascot in their yearbook photo. |
During Greek Week there were different events where the campus animals were brought out for support and to raise team spirits! There were donkey basketball games and pig chases during special event weeks. Fraternity mascots were also dressed up and brought out for these events.
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| A donkey who participated in the Greek Week donkey basketball game in 1975. |
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| Here's the Sigma Pi mascot all dressed up for 1974 Greek Week events! He was ready to cheer on the men of Sigma Pi! |
Just as the fraternities had pets, other student organizations also had animal mascots present at their events. In 1969, the women's golf team had a dog who they brought to nearly all their events. But the oddest pet was probably a raccoon, Ralph, who was raised by students in the Franklin Science Center.
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| While these golfers were practicing their swing, their furry mascot wandered around. |
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| After being orphaned, this little raccoon and his sibling were raised by Connie Mauss and lived in the Franklin Science Center. |
Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections via e-mail: specialcollections@ship.edu or phone: 717-477-1516.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
#TBT in the Archives 2/18/16: Black History Week
In the early 1970s, before Black History Month became a month-long celebration, the Afro-American Club on campus held events every February to celebrate Black History Week. The events ranged from speakers to talent shows to dinners.
The events held throughout Black History Week allowed members of the campus community to connect with one another and celebrate black heritage. The week focused on raising awareness of African American culture and history. In 1976 for example, the Afro-American Club held a performance that showcased traditional African dance and music.
By sharing traditional African food, stories, and more with the Shippensburg State College community, the students of the Afro-American Club worked to raise cultural consciousness and promote an appreciation of diversity on campus.
Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections via e-mail: specialcollections@ship.edu or phone: 717-477-1516.
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| Black History Week schedule of events, 1975 |
The events held throughout Black History Week allowed members of the campus community to connect with one another and celebrate black heritage. The week focused on raising awareness of African American culture and history. In 1976 for example, the Afro-American Club held a performance that showcased traditional African dance and music.
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| Black History Week performance, 1976 |
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| Black History Week performance, 1976 |
By sharing traditional African food, stories, and more with the Shippensburg State College community, the students of the Afro-American Club worked to raise cultural consciousness and promote an appreciation of diversity on campus.
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| Afro-American Club, 1973 |
Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections via e-mail: specialcollections@ship.edu or phone: 717-477-1516.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Free Streaming Popular Movies!
Check out our library's trial access to Swank Digital Campus - offering unlimited user streaming of their 300 most popular films. Includes everything from Drama, Comedy, Western, Thriller, War movies, documentaries, Mystery, Action, Romance, Children/Family movies, Horror, Sci/Fi, Crime and Musicals..
Access Swank here or from our library Databases A-Z list.
**For viewing on mobile devices, please download the free “Swank Media Player” App. This is available through the App Store and Google Play. Movies will be accessed through a mobile device browser and will automatically be played through the Swank App.
**These films are for individual or secured classroom use only. Public performance use is strictly prohibited.
Access Swank here or from our library Databases A-Z list.
**For viewing on mobile devices, please download the free “Swank Media Player” App. This is available through the App Store and Google Play. Movies will be accessed through a mobile device browser and will automatically be played through the Swank App.
**These films are for individual or secured classroom use only. Public performance use is strictly prohibited.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
2/16/2016: Library Now Opens at 6:00 PM
Due to the continued icy conditions, Lehman Library will open at 6:00 PM, provided that night classes are not cancelled. Stay tuned, and please be careful out there!
2/16/2016: Library opens at 11:00 AM
Due to the icy weather conditions, Lehman Library will open today, Tuesday Feb. 16th, 2016, at 11:00 AM 6:00 PM. [UPDATED]
Be careful out there!
Be careful out there!
Monday, February 15, 2016
2/15/2016: Library Will Now Close at 8:00 PM
Due to increasingly severe weather, the library will close tonight at 8:00 PM.
Be safe and warm!
Be safe and warm!
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