This month looks at the university during the 1980s. This was the decade that California State College, San Bernardino met necessary requirements to be a university in the California State University system and became known as California State University, San Bernardino.
Richard and Linda Bennecke built their lives alongside the growing institution. Richard was the college’s student body president, while Linda, a campus tour guide, produced the college’s first historic publication, “The T Tauri.”
This month looks at the university during the 1970s. This was the decade that established the then-named California State College at San Bernardino as a vibrant higher education institution and community.
As CSUSB celebrates its 60th anniversary, Vivian sees the milestone as both an opportunity for reflection as well as a call to action. “To me, it means being part of a legacy,” he said.
Beginning with the 1960s this month, the history of the university in each decade will be featured as part of the 60th anniversary of California State University, San Bernardino.