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Chicago State University (CSU) is a State University in Chicago, Illinois . Its student body is largely African-American. HISTORY The university was founded in 1867 and became permanently established in its original location as the Cook County Normal School in 1870. In 1897, the school was renamed '''Chicago Normal School''', which became the '''Chicago Normal College''' in 1913. The school changed its name once again and became known as the '''Chicago Teachers College'''. In 1965, the state of Illinois acquired the institution and once again received a name change, this time as '''Illinois Teachers College: Chicago South''' (the Chicago South portion was soon dropped). In 1967, the institution became known as '''Chicago State College''' and, finally, gained university status and its current name in 1971. SPORTS The school's sports teams are called the Cougar s and team colors are Green and White . CSU participates in the NCAA 's Division I. From 1994 until June 2006, CSU was a member of the Mid-Continent Conference , but withdrew and took independent status at that time. JACOBY DICKENS CENTER The Jacoby D. Dickens Center (JDC) is home of the Chicago State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The building was built in 1971 and was formerly known as the CSU Athletics Building until 1995, when it was dedicated to renowned Chicago businessman Jacoby D. Dickens. Inside the Jacoby D. Dickens Center is a 2,500-seat gymnasium, three swimming pools, a fitness center, eight locker rooms, three classrooms, a dance studio, an auxiliary and a multipurpose gymnasium. In addition, the building is home to CSU’s athletic department and also home of the university’s Health and Physical Education Department. LIBRARY |
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