Were You There? Brooklyn College has never been a dull place. Social change, clashes with authority, and the constant battle over academic freedom have marked this College, which from its earliest days has had a reputation for student activism. Here we recall some particularly memorable moments of the past seventy—five years. There has always been tension between students and administration, and, motivated by youthful ideals, students have periodically engaged in peaceful-and not so peaceful-protest. It's an inevitable process as each generation of Brooklyn's best and brightest meets the challenges of their education and their world.

1960s 1961 April 20. The Ditmas House, built in 1827, was torn down to make way for the new Student Center. 1962 April 11. Brooklyn College joined six other municipal colleges to form the City University of New York, creating the second largest university in the world. November 28. The Student Center (Student Union Building Organization) opened. 1963 September 13. The Brooklyn College Newman Catholic Center opened at 1260 Ocean Avenue. November 18. Marty Markowitz was elected to SGS Student Governing Counsel. In 2001 he would be elected Brooklyn borough president. 1964 March 20: A new television center opened in Whitehead Hall. November 26. Plans to expand the campus were unveiled. New buildings included James Hall, Plaza Building, and the Roosevelt and Ingersoll Hall extensions. 1969 The Student Center grew two stories, from four floors to six.

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