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Observance Of Religious Holidays: Ramadan, John C. Volin, Robert Q. Dana

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Observance of Religious Holidays/Events: The University of Maine recognizes that when students are observing significant religious holidays, some may be unable to attend classes or labs, study, take tests, or work on other assignments.

Saam Welcome Bbq Fest, South Asian Association Of Maine, University Of Maine Student Government, Inc.

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Digital invitation and flyer for a Barbeque hosted for students by the South Asian Association of Maine in September 2021.

La Fiesta! Para Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, Caribbean And Latinx Student Alliance, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster promoting La Fiesta Para Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, 2021.

Lunch & Learn: Latinx Heritage Month, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Promotional flyer for the September Lunch & Learn event for Latinx Heritage Month. Featured speakers include Dr. Stefano Tijerina, Sandra Cáceres Tijerina, and Silvestre Guzmán.

Snack & Chat: What Does Equitable Reproductive Justice Look Like?, Office For Diversity And Inclusion, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Flyer promoting a September 16, 2021, Snack and Chat event discussing "What does equitable reproductive justice look like?"

Hillel Jewish Student Organization Weekly Meetings, Fall 2021, Multicultural Student Center, University Of Maine, Hillel Jewish Student Organization

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Weekly meeting schedule for the UMaine Hillel Jewish Student Organization, Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the Multicultural Student Center for Fall 2021, Hebrew Year 5782.

Downtown Orono Pride, 2020, Madison Riley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Photographs taken by University of Maine student Madison Riley documenting the "Pride Zoo" in downtown Orono, Maine, celebrating diversity in a time of quarantine, June 2020. Labels near each sculpture provide explanatory text about the history and meaning of the various Pride color schemes. Each display invited members of the public to take pictures with the sculptures or the Pride Progress flag display along the bridge, before posting it on social media with the hashtag, #OronoPride2020.

Food Insecurity And Assistance On Campus: A Survey Of The Student Body, Michael Miller, Gerad Middendorf, Spencer Wood, Sonya Lutter, Scott Jones, Brian Lindshield

Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy

According to recent studies, food insecurity affects from 34%-59% of college students. This will continue to be an issue as tuition increases and more low-income and first-generation students enter universities and colleges. Nearly 52% of college students live at, or near, the poverty level, compared to a national poverty rate of 14.5%. This leaves many undergraduate and graduate students with challenging decisions around meeting their basic housing, nutritional, and educational expenses. To assess food insecurity at Kansas State University (KSU), a random sample of undergraduate and graduate students was surveyed. Findings include a high rate of food insecurity (44.3%) among …

Ua94/6/1 Memories From Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Martha Strawn Iley

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Martha Strawn Iley recounts her time at WKU between September 1946 to May 1947.

Fearless Friday: Taylor Bury, Taylor B. Bury

SURGE

This week, SURGE is pleased to feature Taylor Bury ’16 as Gettysburg’s Fearless Leader!

Taylor is a senior at Gettysburg College. She is a Biology Major from York, Pennsylvania. She has been involved with Student Senate since her first year on campus, rising through the ranks to serve as its President. [excerpt]

Toshi Reagon In Concert, Gay, Lesbian, And Bisexual Concerns Committee, Women's Resource Center

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A photocopied flyer that was posted on campus to promote Toshi Reagon, a black, lesbian, American musician of folk, blues, gospel, rock and funk performing in concert, April 9, 1995. The performance was sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Concerns Committee

Ua12/2 Wku Sorority System Annual Report Fall 1989-Spring 1990, Elizabeth Button

WKU Archives Records

A report of the activities of the WKU sorority system for the 1989-1990 school year. It includes information regarding the Panhellenic Council, membership data and academic rankings of individual sororities.

Ua12/2 Wku Annual Fraternity System Report Fall 1989-Spring 1990, Kelly Neill

WKU Archives Records

The purpose of this report is to offer a synopsis of what occurred during the 1989-1990 school year in Western's fraternity system. This report contains information on the Interfraternity Council, programming, membership, philanthropy, and academics. This, in turn, will point out those strengths and weaknesses in Western's fraternity system as well as to suggest ways to improve the system.

Ua12/2 Student Activities & Organizations 1989-90 Annual Report, Scott Taylor

WKU Archives Records

Report of student organization activities includes information regarding the Greek System, University Center Board, Associated Student Government, Yell Leaders, Big Red, Homecoming, Black Student Alliance, Spirit Masters and other student programs.

Ua12/2 University Center Board Overview, Wku Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership Office

WKU Archives Records

Overview of programs sponsored by the University Center Board for the year 1989-1990. Includes a calendar of events, budget commentary, public relations and information regarding the concert contract for Garrett Student Center.

Ua77/1 Those Fabulous Fifties, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Alumni directory for the classes of 1950 through 1959 of WKU and the Bowling Green Business University. Contains segments on homecoming, athletics, arts and student life. Also included are selected graduate biographies.

Ua11/1 Western Kentucky University, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

Promotional booklet regarding student life, academics, athletics and the WKU campus at large.

Ua12/2/34 Student Handbook, Wku Student Activities, Organizations & Leadership

WKU Archives Records

1963-64 student handbook created for WKU students which gives a history of WKU, academic information regarding enrollment, services and facilities available to students, campus map and clubs.

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights, Vol. 26, No. 6, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

Pictorial magazine promoting WKU campus, student life, curriculum and athletics published ca. 1958.

Ua11/1 Teachers College Heights, Vol. 23, No. 2, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

Promotional pictorial magazine regarding WKU campus, library, student life, athletics and the Bowling Green, Kentucky area.