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Life of ODU
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Braves
ODU was a two-year institution known as the Norfolk Division of The College of William and Mary-VPI. And sports teams were called the Braves. Not yet the Monarchs. -
Student Newspaper
The original name of the Old Dominion University student newspaper was the High Hat but today is the Mace and Crown. -
"The Father of Old Dominion"
Dr. Webb's dream was to see ODU as a separate institution. His dream came true before he died in 1984. Dr. Webb served as the first President of Old Dominion College from 1962-1969. -
Atmosphere in the 60's
Dr. Dorothy Johnson: "There wasn't any real disruption on the campus. There were times when students got very excited, particularly around the time of the shootings at Kent. There were some meetings, some demonstrations, and some demands made on the president. The president turned it over to the faculty to handle. The faculty listened to complaints. I think things worked out without any great trouble" -
Graduation
Students head to Foreman field for graduation. Today students walk from the Webb Center to the Ted prior to graduation. -
Storm Damage
Hurricanes and tropical storms usually brush Norfolk and only occasionally make landfalls in the area. -
Classic Big Blue
Big Blue in 1980. ODU’s first NCAA tournament appearance was also in 1980, losing to UCLA, 87-74, in the first round. -
Mace and Crown
The Mace and Crown began in 1980. The paper is published by the students for the students of Old Dominion. -
Sam Donaldson
Chief White House correspondent for ABC News Sam Donaldson said "Get your mouth in gear and hope the brain follows" to the graduates at commencement. -
Commencement
Commencement was once held at Foreman field but today is held in Ted Convocation Center. -
Icy ODU
Inclement weather causes Leo to freeze over.
