1980-89

1980


Grounds Greenhouse No. 2 constructed.

1981


Art Building C constructed.
Jun. 15
SHSU and other Lone Star Conference members are accepted at the NCAA Division II level, to begin the 1982-83 season.

1982


Pritchett Field House Annex built.
Feb. 12
Fire destroys the Main Building and damages Austin College Building.

1983

Sep. 26
SHSU athletics join the Gulf Star Conference (until 1987); competition in the new league begins the 1984-85 season.

1984

1985


Drain Building constructed.

Drain Building Annex constructed.

Health & Kinesiology Center constructed.

Rather Communication Building constructed.

Science Animal Laboratory constructed.

1986


Austin College Building rededicated.

Bowers Stadium completed:

Mafrige Field House constructed.

McAdams Tennis Center (II) constructed.

Music Building constructed.

Samantha Bearkat character introduced.
Oct.
George G. Killinger Auditorium dedicated within Criminal Justice Center.

1987

Apr.
First General Sam Houston Folk Festival is held.
Apr. 24
SHSU athletics join the NCAA Division I (Division I-AA in football) Southland Conference.
Apr. 25
Old Main Memorial dedicated.

1988

1989


Art Building A constructed.
Sep. 1
Martin J. Anisman begins tenure as president until 1995.

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The Buildings of Sam Houston State University website documents the physical changes of the SHSU campus in Huntsville from its inception in 1879 through tomorrow. The alumnus-run site details changes to the academic, residential, and historical buildings and other prominent landmarks.