1971
Stephens Hall razed. Renovation and addition to Kiehle
Building. Renovation of Knutson Hall.
1972
Dedication of Skyberg, Dowell Hall, and the Kiser
Building on February 6. Minority program to facilitate
entrance and retention of students from various ethnic
groups initiated
1973
Home and Family Services Program approved by Board
of Regents. In the fall, the UMC Children’s
Center opened
1974
Office of Continuing Education and Community Services
established
1975
UMC’s first exchange student goes to England
as part of the College’s United Kingdom Reciprocal
Exchange Program (UKRE)
1976
First UKRE faculty exchange. UMC faculty member goes
to England and British instructor comes to UMC. His
name was Cedric Osborne.
1977
Dedication of Brink Hall in honor of the late Regent
Lyman A. Brink
1977
Lee Hall built is named for L. J. Lee. member of the
University of Minnesota Board of Regents from 1972-1979.
1979
UMC Library was completed, along with the enclosed
walkway connection to Dowell Hall.
1980
Conference Center completed
1981
Gymnasium constructed and named for Herschel H. Lysaker
1983
Hafslo Church moved to UMC campus
1985
Donald Sargeant, Ph.D. appointed provost of Crookston
campus on May 16. The title for all coordinate campus
chief executive officers is subsequently changed from
provost to chancellor. Inauguration ceremonies for
UMC's second leader are held December 20.
1988
University of Minnesota Regents officially change
the name of Crookston campus to University of Minnesota,
Crookston.
1990's
The campus mall was redesigned with sidewalks and
spectacular flower gardens.
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