History of SSU-UIS: Floppy Hats

(The following article is one of three that were printed in a special section of the State Journal Register published in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of SSU/UIS.)

September 21, 1995

‘Blue memo’ and ‘floppy hats’;
Experiments in instruction were theme of early days

By Doug Pokorski

Sangamon State University’s first decade began with the idealism of the 1960s, money to burn on innovative new programs, and a frenzy of meetings.

History of SSU-UIS: 1995-1996

(from the 1995-96 SSU-UIS Catalog)

History of SSU-UIS: 1991-1992

(from the 1991-92 SSU Catalog)

History of SSU-UIS: 1980-1981

(from the 1980-81 SSU Catalog)

History of SSU-UIS: 1970-1971

(from the 1970-71 SSU Catalog)

Message From the President

(Robert C. Spencer)

This guide sets forth initial programs and features of the operating style of Sangamon State University. As the first freestanding university to be established in Illinois in this century and as the State’s initial upper division university, this new institution has a unique threefold mandate.

History of SSU-UIS: Opening of SSU

SSU Doors Will Open This Fall

By Caryl Castens
State Journal-Register, January 1, 1970, p. 42

History

Chancellor's Division

Janet L.