Sykes 50th Anniversary
SYKES STUDENT UNION
THROUGH THE YEARS
1964
Original idea for the building is shown in the Master Plan
1968
Serious planning begins at the first meeting of the Function Committee for the Student Health and Life Center
1970
The new Student Health and Life Center is named after Dr. Earl F. Sykes, former President of West Chester State Teachers College, proposed by IGA. [IGA Meeting Minutes, 9/14/1970]
1971
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name the Student Union Building in honor of Earl F. Sykes [letter from Dr. Paul W. Rossey to Dr. Sykes dated April 22, 1971]
1972
Article published in Quad Angles student newspaper
1973
Constructions begins
1975
On October 4, 1975, dedication of Earl F. Sykes College Union Building
1976
Mell Josephs is named Director of Sykes College Union ... Served the institution for many years ... Plaza named after her
Opening of Sykes College Union featured in the 1976 West Chester State College Yearbook, The Serpentine.
70s & 80s - Sykes Union
SCUB takes shape...
70s & 80s - Student Activities
CUAB...
1986
Student Services Incorporated (SSI) replaces IGA in managing student activities funds. [West Chester University Reflections Through the Decade 1991 Calendar]
Mell Josephs becomes Director of SSI
1987
Mr. Patrick Farley begins as the Director of the Student Union Building and Greek Life Programs. Mr. Farley is also the Executive Director of the Northeast Interfraternity Conference [Memo from Matt Bricketto, 87-07-08].
1990
Dave Timmann begins as Director of Sykes Student Union
Students approved a feasibility study for additions/renovations to Sykes Student Union, scheduled for construction in 1992. [West Chester University Reflections Through the Decade 1991 Calendar]
90s
Ribbon cutting pics, building renos, Coffeehouse CUAB