1970

Brockmann Center circa 2002

Brockmann Center circa 2002

The Engineering Technology and Industrial Arts building is opened. This building is later named after former NMC president L.O. Brockmann.

 

1971

MacKenzie Hall circa 1972

MacKenzie Hall circa 1972

A new girls' dormitory is constructed to the east and south of the boys' dorms and is ready for occupancy in the fall. This new building is named MacKenzie Hall in honor of Dr. D.S. MacKenzie, Sr. who was an early legislator, executive board member, and civic leader who assisted in the founding of the college.

A Food Services building is added to the west side of the SUB. Dining facilities in Morgan Hall are closed.

First National Bank of Havre donates a set of Carillon bells to the college. The equipment and loudspeakers were located at the top the Armory Gym.

1972

Due to funding problems, Football is dropped as a varsity sport.

1975

After 12 years of service, Dr. J.R. Crowley retires as President of NMC. 

Dr. Duane M. Leach becomes President of NMC.

1977

The legislature indicates approval for a new library for NMC, but does not allocate funds.

President Leach steps down, and Dr. H. Warren Gardner is appointed interim President.

1978

Davey Pioneer Lab

Davey Pioneer Lab, circa 2004

Dr. James H.M. Erickson becomes the new President of NMC.

An addition to the Automotive Mechanics building is begun with funding coming from both state funds and community contributions - the Davey Pioneer Laboratory.

 

1979

The legislative session approved $2,302,000 for construction of a new library.

Structurally unsafe and abandoned since 1965 for all but storage purposes, East Hall is demolished.