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Tanzania's President Julius K. Nyerere meets with Old Dominion University faculty during a six-week trip to Africa.

A traveling group of Old Dominion University faculty members inspect a piece of equipment at the Themi Farm Implements Factory in Arusha, Tanzania.

Virginia first lady Jeannie Baliles cuts the ribbon to open the university's new Center for Reading and Literacy located in the Education Building. Old Dominion is co-sponsoring the center with the Literacy Action Board of South Hampton Roads Inc. and the Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach. Witnessing the ceremony are (at right) Dr. Betty H. Yarborough, eminent professor of educational curriculum and instruction, and President Joseph M. Marchello.

A ceremony naming a nature trail at Old Dominion's Blackwater Ecological Preserve in honor of Gisela A. Grimm was held on campus April 20 (no year given). Pictured here with Grimm, are Dr. Myron S. Henry (left), Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Gerald Levy, Professor of Biological Sciences. Grimm holds a degree in horticulture from Temple University. Following her retirement from a successful landscaping firm in Norfolk, Grimm took courses at Old Dominion and has since done volunteer work with the Biological Sciences Department. According to Dr. Lytton J. Musselman, professor of biological sciences, the 85 year old Grimm has been an inspiration to students and faculty alike.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lynnhaven-Virginia Beach review the plans for an addition to the Child Study Center with President William B. Spong, Jr. and Dr. Katharine C. Kersey, director of the child study/special education department. The club has pledged $12,500 toward a goal of $200,000 for a Kiwanis Handicapped Classroom in the proposed addition. Pictured from left are: R. Keith Hathaway, the club's major-emphasis chairman; Katharine C. Kersey,director of the child study/special education department; William B. Spong, Jr., University President; Cherie S. Charalambous, the club's publicity chairwoman; and Robert T. Bain, Jr., club president.

Jeff Hall, research associate at ODU Environmental Pollution Lab.

Under the watchful gaze of Thea Musgrave, soprano Marina Levitt sings a selection from one of the local composer's operas during a program sponsored by the Friends of Women's Studies that took place February 9, 1989. Musgrave, and internationally acclaimed composer, spoke at the program of her musical work. A Norfolk resident, Musgrave received an Honorary Doctorate from Old Dominion in 1979.

Dr. Gary E. Copeland, professor of physics, explains the operation of the department's newest laser to students who were on campus recently for the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program. ODU and Norfolk State received a $32,000 grant for the ten week program, which funds fellowships for rising juniors and seniors majoring in physics, engineering, computer science, and mathematics. Dr. R. Lee Kernell, director of the program, said that "one benefit of the program is that it is helpful in recruiting good quality students for graduate study at ODU."

Ruby Manadero, a student in the Governor's Magnet School who plans to attend ODU, examines the merchandise at the University Bookstore.

Dr. William B. Jones, chairman of the philosophy department, presents a copy of a book from the "Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science" series to Dr. and Mrs. Asher A. Friedman of Norfolk, who recently established an endowment fund at Old Dominion for a lecture series on Judaic studies.

Approximately 400 people attended the grand opening of the Virginia Beach Graduate Center, a joint venture between Old Dominion and Norfolk State Universities. Governor Gerald L. Baliles cut the ribbon at the ceremony and Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Obendorf was on hand to present the official proclamation of opening to ODU President Joseph M. Marchello and NSU President Harrison B. Wilson.

Senior Samantha Salvia is congratulated on her selection as Old Dominion University's first Rhodes Scholar by Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Beyer, Jr. during a session of the state Senate.

Two Navy F-14 jets and a host of dignitaries were on hand for the formal grand opening of ODU's Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Grounds supervisor Patricia King and grounds lead worker Richard Dotson go over drawings for future campus beautification projects.

Richard K. Plante (second from left), Director of the Physical Plant, and members from the grounds crew at Monarch Gardens.

Willie Blondino of the Physical Plant staff is the creator of the official Old Dominion University bookends.

Joe Powell, an employee of the Physical Plant drives the Trash Basher. Powell makes his daily runs across campus starting at 5:30 a.m.; picking up trash well before most employees arrive for work. When he's finished with his Trash Basher runs, Powell works as part of the Physical Plant's landscaping division.

William W. Sessoms, Jr. of the landscaping crew lays the groundwork for new growth near the Old Administration Building (Rollins Hall).

Former Virginia Attorney General, Mary Sue Terry, shares a laugh with faculty and administrators during a luncheon at Crittenton Hall, home of the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography.

Members of the Virginia House of Delegates were invited to the President's House for a reception after a day of presentations and meetings on the ODU campus. Donna L. Koch, wife of President James V. Koch, welcomes Willie H. Thompson '78 of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Alumni Association President Rusty R. Hasty '66 of Portsmouth.