Sept. 15, 1963: The day UMSL was created
On Sept. 15, 1963, a school that began as Normandy Residence Center is transferred to the University of Missouri and becomes the University of Missouri-ºüÀêÊÓƵ. Here's a look back at some historic photos.
University of Missouri Anniversary
Ward E. Barnes, right, superintendent of the Normandy School District, points out features of an architect's model of the University of Missouri ºüÀêÊÓƵ campus at a dedication ceremony in September 1963, on the school's campus on Natural Bridge Road. Looking on from left are Elmer Ellis, president of the University, James L. Bugg, Jr., dean of the ºüÀêÊÓƵ campus, Mrs. John M. Dalton, wife of the governor, Mrs. Ellis; Governor Dalton, and ºüÀêÊÓƵ Mayor Raymond R. Tucker. Post-Dispatch file photo
University of Missouri Anniversary
Students at the University of Missouri- Normandy Residence Center buy books in February 1963 for the new semester. More than 500 students were expected to attend classes at the center, which offered a two-year program of courses. Post-Dispatch file photo
University of Missouri anniversary
The old administration building of the University of Missouri in October 1973. The campus' first building, it was the old Bellerive Country Club. Post-Dispatch file photo.
University of Missouri anniversary
Aerial view of the campus of the University of Missouri in April 1971. Post-Dispatch file photo.
University of Missouri anniversary
Chancellor Joseph R. Hartley of the University of Missouri ºüÀêÊÓƵ speaks at a celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the school, in October 1973. Post-Dispatch file photo.
University of Missouri anniversary
A busload of South side students attending the University of Missouri ºüÀêÊÓƵ in 1975 pulls out from campus in Normandy for the 40- minute return ride to the pickup point in Wlllmore Park at Jamieson and Hampton Avenues.The new shuttle service was believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S. commuting students at a major university or college. Post-Dispatch file photo.
UMSL
The University of Missouri-ºüÀêÊÓƵ in a file photo from May 18, 2004. Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr. of the Post-Dispatch
UMSL Millennium Student Center
The Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri-ºüÀêÊÓƵ in a file photo from May 18, 2004. Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr. of the Post-Dispatch
BLANCHE N. TOUHILL CENTER
The Blanche N. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-ºüÀêÊÓƵ in a file photo from May 18, 2004. Photo by Jerry Naunheim Jr. of the Post-Dispatch
Toby Meyer graduates from UMSL
Toby Meyer gives a "high-five" to his best friend at the University of Missouri, ºüÀêÊÓƵ, Stacey McNeal on May 13, 2012, as they prepare to graduate from the University of Missouri-ºüÀêÊÓƵ. Photo by J.B. Forbes, jforbes@post-dispatch.com
Normandy School District gave birth to UMSL as a junior college, transferred it to UM in 1963.