Evanston approves the sale of liquor by the glass. Foster-Walker Complex completed. Wesley Memorial Hospital and Passavant Hospital merge to form Northwestern Memorial Hospital. First five residential colleges established. 1974 Blomquist Recreation Center built.
Football stadium gets artificial turf.
Patrick Quinn named first University archivist. 1975 Pick-Staiger Concert Hall completed. First Dance Marathon. 1979 Women's Basketball teams wins their first Big Ten title. Ronald Reagan elected president.