Editing University of Scranton (section)

===Late 20th century===
After campus protests against the [[Vietnam War]] in the late 1960s, participation in the ROTC became voluntary in 1969.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4474/rec/3 |title=ROTC Made Completely Voluntary, Col. Lawhon Comments on Change |date=6 October 1969 |work=The Aquinas |volume=42 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=3}}</ref> The same year other regulations were changed: the requirement that students wear coat and tie to class was dropped,<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4379/rec/39 |title=Coat & Tie Regulation Revised, Dean Regards Issue Ludicrous |date=22 January 1969 |work=The Aquinas |volume=41 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=7}}</ref> students of age were allowed to drink in the dormitories,<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4379/rec/39 |title=Dorm Drinking O.K. If You're Twenty-One |date=22 January 1969 |work=The Aquinas |volume=41 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=7}}</ref> and only underclassmen with failing grades were subject to a curfew.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4348/rec/4 |title=Checks Reorganized, Responsibility Urged |date=31 October 1968 |work=The Aquinas |volume=41 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=4}}</ref> After 1970 females could visit male dormitories until 10:00&nbsp;p.m. on weekdays and 2:00&nbsp;a.m. on weekends.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4357/rec/5 |title=Dorm Doors Open to Female Visitors |date=15 November 1968 |work=The Aquinas |volume=41 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=5}}</ref> The common core curriculum added options after 1970.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4598/rec/328 |title=Currciulum Revision Wins Approval, New Credit Distribution Explained |date=12 November 1970 |work=The Aquinas |volume=43 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=5}}</ref>

In 1966 a university senate was established, whereby faculty and administrators, and later student representatives, could make recommendations to the [[board of trustees]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/clippings/id/25464/rec/1 |title=Staff Set To Expand U of S Role |date=4 December 1966 |work=Scranton Times |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections}}</ref> Until 1969 the Jesuit community exercised ownership of the university. In 1969 lay members were first admitted to a newly independent Board of Trustees.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4379/rec/11 |title=President Discusses U. of S. Future |date=22 January 1969 |work=The Aquinas |volume=41 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=7}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://digitalservices.scranton.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/aquinas/id/4578/rec/16 |title=The Board of Trustees |date=28 September 1970 |work=The Aquinas |volume=43 |access-date=8 May 2017 |publisher=University of Scranton Archives & Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections |issue=2}}</ref> While women had been admitted to evening school and summer classes since 1938, it was only in 1972 that they were first admitted to the College of Arts and Science. Fitch Hall, the first women's residence, opened that fall.<ref name=":02" />

Linden Street was closed to form the university commons in 1980 and sculptures were added to beautify the campus: Jacob and the Angel (1982), [[Ignatius of Loyola]] and fountain (1988), and Christ the Teacher (1998). The World Premiere Composition Series began performing new works by composers in 1984 and has continued this annual showcase.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/college-corner/university-of-scranton/world-premiere-composition-series-concert-celebrates-the-life-of-chris-nelhybel-1.1311683 |title=World premiere Composition Series Concert celebrates the life of Chris Nelhybel |last=Correspondent |first=By Rosa Todaro, University of Scranton Student |access-date=2017-07-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> During the 16-year presidency of Jesuit priest [[Joseph A. Panuska]], two capital campaigns enabled the construction of [[Joseph A. Panuska#Campus improvements and new buildings|major new buildings]], including the Byron Recreational Complex (1986), Hyland classroom building (1988), [[Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation|Harry and Jeanette Weinberg]]&nbsp;Memorial Library (1992), and McDade Center for the Performing Arts (1993).  Upon Panuska's departure, the Board of Trustees renamed in his honor the College of Health, Education, and Human Resources which he had founded in 1987.<ref name=":02" />