Information Systems, 1978, photo 2

This image shows four members of the College of Business sitting around a table at Appalachian State University (1967-current). A carafe and paper cups are on the table, with papers and books, and an ash tray. Man on the left is smoking. The man seated on the right and wearing a dark coat is Mr. Jeff Williams, Director of Informations Technology Services. The image is dated October 1978. In 1974, the College of Business created an information systems major and opened a computer terminal workroom. The College of Business was established in 1970-71 with four distinct departments, including accounting, business administration, business, economic and occupational education, and economics. It occupied Smith-Wright Hall, built 1940, from 1970 to 1976, when John A. Walker Hall, built 1975, was opened. The college was dedicated to John A. Walker, founder of Lowe's Companies, in 1976.

Faculty

Business Education

Technology

Appalachian State University

General Picture Files, Box 2, Computer Center, C14.2.1.2.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1978-10

News Bureau

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Photographs

English

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Appalachian State University. College of Business. Department of Computer Information Systems

Series 6 -- Colleges, Departments, Offices, and Centers

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