Class of 1970

The Class of ’70 is one of the most exceptional in the university’s first 200 years. During their time in school, its members experienced arguably the most tumultuous period in our nation’s history. 

The civil rights movement reached its apex, and the women’s liberation movement emerged. The terms “Woodstock” and “Super Bowl” entered the cultural language. Demonstrations broke out at the Mexico City Olympics and the Democratic National Convention. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy were assassinated, and students were shot on the Kent State and Jackson State campuses. Future UC professor Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. And everything occurred against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

In recognition of the unique experiences of UC's Class of 1970 and their Golden Reunion this year, the UC Alumni Association has produced a short documentary film recalling the extraordinary years they spent on campus as witnesses to history and agents of change.

"Something's Happening Here: The University of Cincinnati 1965-1970" explores life at UC during one of the most turbulent periods in American history through the personal insight and recollections of five special Bearcats -- Bill Mulvihill '70; former Cincinnati mayor Dwight Tillery '70; Betsy Emish Stevens '70, '71 (the "student orator" at Commencement that spring); Dr. Cheryll Dunn '66, '68, '69, '77 (CEAS professor emerita); and UC Archivist Kevin Grace. The film can be viewed below.

After experiencing the film, we would like to hear from you! We are calling on all members of the Class of 1970 to use the form below to submit their own memories from that time, as well as pictures you may want to share. If you would like to share information by other means, email Maurice Stewart, Director of Alumni & Donor Experience, Diversity Outreach and Engagement