1968-1979

Overview of facts and figures

16 December 1968

In the presence of the Federal President Heinrich Lübke and many other guests of honor, the university is ceremoniously opened by Minister President Heinz Kühn.

1 April 1969

The first semester begins with the start of study and teaching in the Division of Chemistry. This is followed by mathematics and spatial planning (1969), chemical engineering and physics (1970), manufacturing engineering (1971, mechanical engineering since 1975), computer science, statistics and electrical engineering (1972), economics and social sciences (1973), and civil engineering (1974).

8 September 1969

Foundation of the Research Association for Occupational Physiology and Occupational Safety with headquarters in Dortmund, whose statutes stipulate the establishment of an Institute for Occupational Physiology (Institut für Arbeitsphysiologie, IfADo) at the University of Dortmund. Since 1 January 2009, the IfADo has been called “Leibniz Institute for Occupational Research at TU Dortmund University” (“Leibniz-Institut für Arbeitsforschung an der TU Dortmund”).

1969

The cafeteria is opened and expanded five years later. Today, there are two cafeterias, seven restaurants, cafés and bistros on campus.

1 April 1974

The division of Chemical Engineering is the first division of the university to move into its new building on the main construction site, which is now the North Campus.

1 April 1976

President Prof. Dr. Erich te Kaat takes office.

8 June 1976

The cafeteria on the North Campus is opened for business.

July 1976

The University Library, founded back in 1965, moves into its new building at Vogelpothsweg 87.

April 1977

Lectures begin in the central lecture hall building II on the North Campus.

1977

Prof. Willi Gundlach founds the university chamber choir.

1 October 1978

President Prof. Dr. Paul Velsinger begins his term of office.