This Week in Pittsburgh History
Here are some notable events in Pittsburgh history that occurred between October 13-19:
- 1970: Closed Circuit Television was introduced to residence halls.
- 1971: The library in Academic Hall was expanded with a new building.
- 1972: Then-Dean Marvin Buncher investigated student apathy.
- 1974: A secondary education communication program was offered, and the first attempt was made to bring women's sports to Point Park.
- 1976: The 1976-1977 basketball team started with only three first-year students.
- 1977: Saxophonist Eric Kloss performed in the Lawrence Hall lounge.
- 1978: Black dance students filed a complaint against Point Park with the NAACP due to a lack of diversity and refusal to cast Black dancers.
- 1979: The Pittsburgh Playhouse was hit with a hoax bomb threat.
- 1980: The baseball team ended the season with an 8-1 record.
Author's summary: Historical events in Pittsburgh from 1970 to 1980.