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Buccaneer
No full textChristian Brothers student, Chris Chandler, posed as the Buccaneer on University Day, when CBC became CBU
C-B-U
No full textThese lyrics were devised for University Day, the celebration of Christian Brothers College's transformation into Christian Brothers University:
C - B - U.
I really wanna go to.
Let me give you some advice that's true.
You go to CBU
Orientation, 1990
No full textIn-coming Freshmen attended a picnic on the grounds of Christian Brothers University during Orientation
Avec les Frères Flag
No full textThe French origins of the De La Salle Christian Brothers made Memphis in May's 1990 tribute to France of particular interest.
A flag reading "Christian Brothers University ... Avec les Freres" flew over Buckman Quadrangle for a Paris Street Fete. The flag partially obscures the replica Eiffel Tower built by Engineering students. Mimes and jugglers entertained the attendees
Kenrick Hall Cupola
No full textThe 20-foot high, copper cupola on the top of Kenrick Hall was visible through autumn leaves. It stood for 75 years. The cupola was removed in 2015, prior to Kenrick's demolition
Brother Theodore Drahmann Speaks at Academic Podium
No full textStanding in front of an image of St. John Baptist De La Salle, President Brother Theodore Drahmann delivered a speech at Academic Podium, a lecture series sponsored by Christian Brothers College
CBC Bookstore: "University Day" Sale: Thursday, March 29th
No full textOn March 29, 1990, Christian Brothers College became Christian Brothers University. The Bookstore had a special discounted sale on all CBC items--25% off. CBU t-shirts and hats with the new name and logo were also available for sale on University Day
Name Changing
No full textPresident Brother Theodore Drahmann thanked staff members for contributions to University Day and the name-changing efforts that turned Christian Brothers College into Christian Brothers University
Dr. Pu-Ning Sun in His Office
No full textDr. Pu-Ning Sun was chairman of the Mechanical Engineering department at Christian Brothers College in 1964. He was awarded the title “Engineer of the Year” by the Memphis Branch of the American Society of mechanical Engineers in 1968.
Later in his CBC career, he coordinated a new professional development degree program in engineering. It was the such only program offered in the South and fourth offered in the nation. In 1974, Dr. Sun was named Outstanding Educator in America and was one of the 93 people to receive a science faculty fellowship. He continued to host contests for students to test their creative engineering abilities; eventually, he became nationally known for his design contests. After 29 years as a mechanical engineer and professor at Christian Brothers University, Dr. Sun retired in 1993