1970
Students presented the "Requisites for a Technological University" to President Folsom. RPI students joined the National Student Strike by staging a 40 hour sit-in at the Student Affairs Center.
1971
Cogswell Lab is completed. Troy Armory is purchased.
Richard J. Grosh is appointed president.
1972
Women’s basketball completes its first full season, women’s softball team plays its first game; women’s ice
hockey “class” meets on Friday nights; and women's field hockey completes its first season. President Nixon signs Title
IX legislation June 23, 1972. )
1973
Communications Center is completed.
The first “Hockey Line” forms around the Union. )
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1977
Jonsson Engineering Center is dedicated.
