1965

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1965 in Clemson History

[edit] Events in 1965

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program starts in the College of Arts & Sciences through partnership with Anderson Memorial Hospital. AMH has a nursing school onsite, which is now used for administration, support, and information services.
  • Captain Frank Johnstone Jervey joins the Clemson University board of trustees. He will serve until November 14, 1975.
  • Dan's Restaurant suffers a fire, but Dan Gentry sets up out the patio in front and is cooking hamburgers the next day.
  • February: Harriet Heffner Cook, of Clemson, South Carolina, publishes book, "John C. Calhoun - the Man", The R.L. Bryan Co., Columbia, S.C., 1965, Library of Congress Card No. 65-19779.
  • Harvey Gantt, the first African-American admitted to Clemson, is graduated with honors.
  • July 1: The School of Education is created. Dr. Harold F. Landrith is named new dean. (The Tiger, Friday, September 3, 1965, Volume LIX, Number 2, page 1).
  • July 28: President Lyndon Baines Johnson announces at a press conference that he is increasing U.S. troop levels in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000, with more to come, effectively "Americanizing" the war in Southeast Asia.
  • August 21: President Robert C. Edwards hosts ~1,500 freshmen at his home for a picnic. Music provided by the Versatiles, a dance band from Anderson, folk singer Janet Newell, accordionist Jerry Raz, and singing trio the Ethnics. Master of ceremonies is student body President Grey Walsh. (The Tiger, Friday, August 27, 1965, Volume LIX, Number 1, page 1).
  • August 25: WSBF signs back on at 1 p.m. after summer hiatus. Program director is G.C. Pundt. (The Tiger, Friday, August 27, 1965, Volume LIX, Number 1, page 4).
  • August 27-August 28: "Citizen Kane" is shown in the Civil Engineering Auditorium at 7 p.m., as part of a new free film series sponsored by the Contemporary Film Series Committee.
  • August 28: CDA New Student Mixer held in the dining hall (Harcombe) from 8 p.m.-midnight, music provided by Bob Meyer and the Rivieras out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Admission is $1. (The Tiger, Friday, August 27, 1965, Volume LIX, Number 1, page 1).
  • August 31: Clemson's Young Republicans hold first meeting of the fall at 7:30 p.m. in meeting room 1 above the Loggia. (The Tiger, Friday, August 27, 1965, Volume LIX, Number 1, page 1).
  • Coach Frank Howard switches the football team from the T-formation to the I-formation.
  • September 4: The Clemson YMCA presents the Four Seasons at the university Field House (Fike), 8-10 p.m. Tickets on sale August 30, $2.50 per person or $4 per couple. (The Tiger, Friday, August 27, 1965, Volume LIX, Number 1, page 1).
  • September 14: Student Health Services provides flu shots in the student lounge, 7th level above the Loggia.
  • September 17-September 18: Central Dance Association hosts Rat Hop 1965. Admission is $4.50 per couple for both dances, $8 for singles for both.
  • September 17: First night of Rat Hop 1965 - held in the "air conditioned University Dining Hall" (Harcombe) by the Central Dance Association, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Barbara Lewis is the performer. Miss Rat Hop is crowned during intermission.
  • September 18: Clemson opens football season with home game, defeating N.C. State, 21-7. Second night of Rat Hop 1965. Held from 8 p.m. to midnight, the Temptations are joined by "Little Royal" Torrance, James Brown's little brother, and his orchestra.
  • September 25: The Tigers travel to Virginia and win, as usual, 20-14.
  • October 1-October 2: The Contemporary Film Series Committee presents free film, Japanese release "Ikiru".
  • October 2: In road game to Georgia Tech, Tigers lose, 6-28.
  • October 9: Clemson faces number four-ranked Georgia in Athens, with predictable result, 9-23.
  • October 14: The Fine Arts Series Committee presents the National Band of New Zealand accompanied by Maori dancers interpreting the rhythm and song.
  • October 16: Clemson goes to Duke, ekes out one point win, 3-2.
  • October 18: South Carolina Senator and Clemson graduate Strom Thurmond speaks in Tillman Hall.
  • October 23: The Tigers host Texas Christian, and win with almost the smallest victory possible, 3-0.
  • October 30: Clemson defeats Wake Forest, 26-13, in Memorial Stadium.
  • November 5-November 6: The Contemporary Film Series Committee presents free film, Western "They Came to Cordura".
  • November 6: The Tigers are downed by North Carolina, 13-17, in Chapel Hill.
  • November 13: Maryland comes to Clemson, leaves Tigers with a 0-6 loss.
  • November 21: The Gamecocks edge the Tigers, 16-17, in Columbia. Tigers have 5-5 season, 4-3 in conference, tieing for first in the ACC.


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