The 1980s

With strong public support, the restoration of Old Main begins.

UA students help make the 3rd annual Dickson Street Springfest celebration a success with bed racing, a parade and one-mile run.

The University registers its name, logo and symbols as officially licensed collegiate products.

The U of A's top band students are selected to play in the 500 piece Liberty Band for the unveiling of the restored Statue of Liberty.

Television tycoon Ted Turner is the highlight speaker for fourth annual Fulbright Symposium.

The UA museum hosts its third annual "Flying High in the Ozarks" kite festival.

Razorback runners bring home Championship of America trophies from the prestigious Philadelphia Penn Relays.

The largest private gift in the history of the U of A, $8 million, is donated to the Engineering Excellence Campaign. (This gift was eclipsed in 1998 with the generous donation of $50 million from the Walton Family Charitable Trust.)

The movie "Man Outside" is filmed in northwest Arkansas and plays at local theaters.

Musician John Fogerty plays in Barnhill Arena during his first tour in 15 years.

Senior diver Karen Gorham becomes the first UA female athlete to earn All-American honors.