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The Florida State College for Women (FSCW) Artist Series began in 1923. Dean Ella Opperman was the first person in charge of organizing the series. The series was intended to bring renowned artists to FSCW. After FSCW became Florida State University (FSU), the FSU School of Music managed the series. However, in 1974 the FSU Artist Series Committee assumed control. Because of financial difficulties in the early 1990s, the Artist Series was briefly discontinued. The series was then entitled the "Community Concerts in Tallahassee" and included organizations outside the University. By the 1996-1997 season the Community Concerts in Tallahassee name was changed to the Artist Series. Although this new artist series is not a direct organizational descendant of the earlier one it is its spiritual successor.

Florida State University started in 1851 as 2 seminaries and has changed its name at various times to: Seminary West of the Suwannee River, Florida State College, Florida Female College, Florida State College for Women, and in 1947 it became Florida State University and co-educational; by the 1980's FSU was recognized as a major research institute with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres including the main campus of 346 acres in Tallahassee, FL.

The members of the General Faculty include the President, Vice-President, Deans, Professors and other instructional staff, and those members of the Professional Staff to whom the President assigns an academic rank. The General Faculty meets in regular session in the fall of each academic year to receive the annual report of the President, and in special session called by the President either on his or her own initiative or on resolution of the Faculty Senate, or on written request of at least ten percent (prior to 1958 this requirement was fifteen members) of the members of the General Faculty. The functions of the General Faculty are to formulate an opinion upon any subject of interest to the University and make recommendations to the appropriate body or officer for final consideration and to receive reports and announcements from officers of the University and from the Faculty Senate.

Florida State first began playing football at Centennial Field during their inaugural 1947 season. The Doak S. Campbell Stadium opened on October 7, 1950, with a seating capacity of 15,000. In 1954, the stadium grew to a capacity of 19,000. Six thousand more seats were added in 1961. During Bill Peterson's era, it was expanded to 40,500 seats. Between 1978 and 1982 there were three more additions. By 2002, the limit had grown to 82,000 seats.

Several Florida State University campus offices were responsible for the publication and distribution of the FSU Activities Calendars, which document campus student events. During the late 1950s, for example, the calendars were published by the FSU Division of Publications. From the late 1960s through the 1990s, they were published by the Student Union, the Student Activities Office, the Leisure Program Office, and the Office of Public Relations and Special Events. Over the years, the calendar title changed. In the 1950s, it was called "Campus Calendar." From the 1960s until the late 20th Century, it became "Activities Schedule," "Garnet and Gold Guide," and finally "Activities Calendar".

The Faculty Professional Relations and Standards Committee served as a Florida State University faculty committee to address faculty welfare issues.

According to Jim Jones in FSU One Time!, in 1947 Florida State University selected the Seminoles as a nickname for its football and other athletics teams. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, formed in 1957, has since become an integral part of Florida's culture and history. As this collection shows, in the past, the American Indian Movement and several American Indian tribes, such as the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, have protested the practice by many athletic teams of using Native American mascots. The Seminole Tribe of Florida, however, has approved the portrayal of Chief Osceola and Renegade as FSU's official mascot. FSU has always enjoyed a close relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, as shown by its respect and admiration for the Seminole people.

The Minutes of the Florida State University Planning Committee document a transition period for Florida State University. On May 15, 1947, the Florida State College for Women became a coeducational institution of university status, the Florida State University. The minutes reflect concerns resulting from this change. The inclusion of men students, growth of the student body, and change in status from a college to a university required appropriate and adequate housing, classroom space, and curricula for the University's current and future needs. The Planning Committee's work addressed these issues, establishing their priorities as the "(1) Needs of the people of the state so far as higher education was concerned; (2) Cooperation with the University of Florida, Regional Education, etc.; (3) Desired functions of the University; and (4) Adequate financing" (Minutes of April 9, 1948).

In 1851 the Florida legislature established two seminaries. In 1857, Seminary West of the Suwannee River began offering post-secondary education to male students. It became coeducational the following year when it merged with Tallahassee Female Academy. In 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution.

In 1905 the University of Florida was established as a men's school and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name was changed to Florida State College for Women. In 1947 it returned to coeducational status and was renamed The Florida State University. Be the 1980's the University was recognized as a major research university with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres, including the main campus of 345 acres in Tallahassee.

In 1851 the Florida legislature established two seminaries. In 1857 Seminary West of the Suwannee River began offering post-secondary education to male students. It became coeducational the following year when it merged with Tallahassee Female Academy. In 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution.

In 1905 the University of Florida was established as a men's school. and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name was changed to Florida State College for Women. In 1947 it returned to coeducational status and was renamed The Florida State University. By the 1980's the University was recognized as a major research university with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres, including the main campus of 345 acres in Tallahassee.

The Florida State University, one of the largest and oldest of the nine institutions of higher learning in the State University System of Florida, had its beginning in 1851 when the Florida Legislature established two seminaries. In February 1857, the institution began offering postsecondary instruction to male students at the Seminar West of the Suwannee River. The following year it became coeducational when it merged with the Tallahasse Female Academy.

By 1897 the institution had evolved into the first liberal arts college in the state, and in 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution. In 1905 the University of Florida was established and designated a men's school, and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name of the college was changed to Florida State College for Women.

In 1947, the Florida State College for Women was returned to coeducational status and renamed The Florida State University. By the 1980s, the University was recognized as a major research institute with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres including the main campus of 346 acres in Tallahassee. (Taken from the Florida State University General Bulletin, 1995-1997).

In 1851 the Florida legislature established two seminaries. In 1857 Seminary West of the Suwannee River began offering post-secondary education to male students. It became coeducational the following year when it merged with Tallahassee Female Academy. In 1901 it became Florida State College.

In 1905 the University of Florida was established as a men's school and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name was changed to Florida State College for Women. In 1947 it returned to coeducational status and was renamed The Florida State University. By the 1980's the University was recognized as a major research university with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres, including the main campus of 345 acres in Tallahassee.

The Florida State University, one of the largest and oldest of the nine institutions of higher learning in the State University System of Florida, had its beginning in 1851 when the Florida Legislature established two seminaries. In February 1857, the institution began offering postsecondary instruction to male students at the Seminar West of the Suwannee River. The following year it became coeducational when it merged with the Tallahasse Female Academy.

By 1897 the institution had evolved into the first liberal arts college in the state, and in 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution. In 1905 the University of Florida was established and designated a men's school, and the Florida State College became a women's school calledthe Florida Female College. In 1909 the name of the college was changed to Florida State College for Women.

In 1947, the Florida State College for Women was returned to coeducational status and renamed The Florida State University. By the 1980s, the University was recognized as a major research institute with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres including the main campus of 346 acres in Tallahassee. (Taken from the Florida State University General Bulletin, 1995-1997).

The Florida State University, one of the largest and oldest of the nine institutions of higher learning in the State University System of Florida, had its beginning in 1851 when the Florida Legislature established two seminaries. In February 1857, the institution began offering postsecondary instruction to male students at the Seminar West of the Suwannee River. The following year it became coeducational when it merged with the Tallahasse Female Academy.

By 1897 the institution had evolved into the first liberal arts college in the state, and in 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution. In 1905 the University of Florida was established and designated a men's school, and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name of the college was changed to Florida State College for Women.

In 1947, the Florida State College for Women was returned to coeducational status and renamed The Florida State University. By the 1980s, the University was recognized as a major research institute with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres including the main campus of 346 acres in Tallahassee. (Taken from the Florida State University General Bulletin, 1995-1997).

In 1851 the Florida legislature established two seminaries. In 1857 Seminary West of the Suwannee River began offering post-secondary education to male students. It became coeducational the following year when it merged with Tallahassee Female Academy. In 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution.

In 1905 the University of Florida was established as a men's school and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name was changed to Florida State College for Women. In 1947, due to the demand for education by returning veterans, it returned to coeducational status and was renamed The Florida State University.

In 1851 the Florida legislature established two seminaries. In 1857 Seminary West of the Suwannee River began offering post-secondary education to male students. It became coeducational the following year when it merged with Tallahassee Female Academy. In 1901 it became Florida State College, a four year institution.

In 1905 the University of Florida was established as a men's school, and the Florida State College became a women's school called the Florida Female College. In 1909 the name was changed to Florida State College for Women. In 1947 it returned to coeducational status and was renamed The Florida State University. By the 1980's the University was recognized as a major research university with over 370 buildings on nearly 1200 acres, including the main campus of 345 acres in Tallahassee.