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Senator Writes Gay Scenario, James L. Gagne

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter to the editor from Off-Campus Senator, James L. Gagne, refuting points asserted in a Maine Campus editorial about the denial of funding to the Wilde-Stein club.

Senate Bows To Pressure, Refuses Wilde-Stein Funds, Debbie Sline

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A resolution that would have granted $200 to the Wilde-Stein Club was defeated by the Student Senate Tuesday night after nearly an hour of emotional debate. The resolution, defeated by a vote of 28-10-3, was introduced in the Senate last week after the group was granted $150. The original request for $400 made by the Wilde-Stein Club was reduced at a Finance Committee meeting to $150.

Legislators Take Aim At Gay Conference, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Controversy continued to mount this week over the proposed statewide homosexual conference to be held at UMO in April.

Elected Cowardice: Blaming The Constituents, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Oh, boy. Here we go again. First we learn that UMO Student Senate has suddenly decided they can't give the Wilde-Stein Club $300 to help finance for their scheduled gay conference. Next, we find out that the Republican House members, during a party caucus, decided they can't consider giving the University of Maine any more money until the Board of Trustees reneges on their decision to let the gays hold the statewide conference at UMO.

Correspondence From A Maine Citizen, Name Redacted, Winthrop C. Libby, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten letter from a Maine citizen expressing homophobic views to former University of Maine President Winthrop Libby through the Ellsworth American. Libby forwarded the missive to President Howard Neville.

Privilege Vs. Priority, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The new library circulation policy announced by Dr. James MacCampbell is deficient in one area--it does not apply to the faculty. Students who have been at UMO for any length of time know very well that this is nothing extraordinary. Faculty members have long been held above the student as a privileged class. Their extensive library privileges are just one facet of the caste system fostered by university policy.

Letters To The Editor About Wilde-Stein, Tim Keating, James L. Bray

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letters to the editor of The Maine Campus newspaper addressing concerns over the Wilde-Stein Club using the University of Maine Student Senate Office for club business and condemning members of the Wilde-Stein Club using Christian biblical quotes promoting heterosexual sex.

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Carbon copy of a letter written by a University of Maine alumnus expressing homophobic views and denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium."

Statement Of Resolution Of The Board Of Trustees, Margaret R. Dexter

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Documentation of the University of Maine Board of Trustees "Statement of Resolution" approved and adopted on January 23, 1974. "Recognizing that many citizens have differing views on the matter of who and which groups should have an opportunity to meet on our University campuses, the Board of Trustees reaffirms the previous policy as approved in 1967 and 1969 of open campuses and the greatest amount of freedom of speech and of dissemination of ideas. Accordingly, we see no reason to deny any student group the right to meet on our University campuses for lawful purposes or in accordance with University …

Letter Seeking Advice From University Chancellor, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter from President Howard R. Neville to Chancellor Donald R. McNeil requesting guidance on handling a request from the Wilde-Stein Club to host a "gay symposium" on the University of Maine, Orono campus.

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Jon H. Towle, Lester J. Nadeau

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten letter from Jon H. Towle expressing support for the Civil Rights of the members of the Wilde-Stein Club.

Memo From Peter Fitzgerald To Howard Neville, Peter H. Fitzgerald, Sturgis Haskins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Confidential memo from Peter H. Fitzgerald to President Howard Neville recounting a conversation with Sturgis Haskins, vice chair of the Wilde-Stein Club, protesting "that the University administration was in a deceitful manner, denying the members of the Wilde Stein Club their rights as students and as citizens."

Letter Of Support From A Maine Citizen, Jean Vermette

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typewritten letter from Jean Vermette expressing support for the Civil Rights of the members of the Wilde-Stein Club.

Letter From The Christian Civic League Of Maine, Benjamin C. Bubar Jr.

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter from Rev. Benjamin C. Bubar, Jr. of the Christian Civic League of Maine expressing homophobic views and denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium."

Making The Grade: Motivating Factor Or Outmoded Barrier To Academic Achievement?, Jeffrey W. Beebe, Rhette Wieland

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Education is fast approaching the stage where students are crossing a line between a desire to succeed and the fear of failure. Although UMO tends to shrug off the pressure of grades, many students them of great concern. They gulp their meals and rush to the dorms to study, they toss in bed, losing sleep before tests--if they go to bed at all--and many sweat out every test and grading period as if waiting for the Judgetment. The fear of failure is well hidden in most cases, but there it is.

Senate Speaks For Students, Mark Hopkins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Much comment and criticism has arisen in the past few weeks concerning the responsibilities of the Student Senate in representing the opinions of the student body.

Women Claim Small Gains In Athletic Team Funding, Jan Messier

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last spring the women's physical education department went on the warpath demanding increased funding for its sports program. This year much of the noise has subsided.

No Outcry Over Gay Support, Anonymous .

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letter to the editor of The Maine Campus discussing the Student Senate's rationale for denying funding to the Wilde-Stein Club.

Gay Group Leader Vows 'Students Will Be Educated', Randy Stevens

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"We decided that we shall not be ignored any longer. We are going to educate this campus community." These are the words of Karen Bye, a self-avowed lesbian and the major force in forming the Wilde-Stein Club. The club is composed of male and female homosexuals who meet each week to find social and psychological support from each other.

We Are Americans, Not Ethics, Tom Piker

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The more I read headlines such as "University Termed Insensitive to Franco-Americans" the more disgusted I get. Such gross and all-encompassing statements lead me to feel pity--pity for those who write articles, make unfounded charges, and generalize and discredit our University. To the aforementioned I ask, "What do you want?"

J'Accuse: University Termed Insensitive To Franco-Americans, Peter Weigel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Maine has neither the knowledge, the experience, nor the sensitivity to listen to and understand the problems of its Franco-American students, says Yvon Labbé, co-ordinator of the Franco-American Project on the Orono campus.

Letter From Winthrop C. Libby To Harold Westerman On Recruitment Of The Maine Black Communities To The University Of Maine, Winthrop C. Libby

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

A letter from Winthrop Libby, University of Maine President, to Harold Westerman, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, on the recruitment of members of the Maine Black community to the University of Maine. UMaine Chancellor Donald McNeil gave Timothy Wilson, football coach at UMaine a leadership role in recruiting Black students.

Letter From Winthrop C. Libby To Harold Westerman On Recruitment Of The Maine Black Communities To The University Of Maine, Winthrop C. Libby

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A letter from Winthrop Libby, University of Maine President, to Harold Westerman, Director of Physical Education and Athletics, on the recruitment of members of the Maine Black community to the University of Maine. UMaine Chancellor Donald McNeil gave Timothy Wilson, football coach at UMaine a leadership role in recruiting Black students.

It's The Issue That Counts — It's The Language That Counts, Phil Mace

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorial reaction to language included in the feature story, "Gay Lib. Spokeswoman" which appears in the 1973-04-12 issue of The Maine Campus. There are over 400,000 words in the English language. It is ridiculous to segregate seven, eight, or nine—or even one—of them as totally unsuitable for use in a newspaper. Acting as if certain four-letter words do not exist only adds to the titillating air that surrounds them when they do appear—as they will.

Report Of The Task Force On The Special Educational Needs Of Women, Elizabeth Barden, Kay Barrett, Constance Carlson, Mary Lou Cormier, Catherine Cutler, Kristine Dahlbert, Mary Dietrich, Barbara Eames, Paulette French, Sherman Hasbrouck, Elizabeth Libby, Jane Pease, Patricia Riley, Edward Thompson, Stephen Weber, Alice Wellman, Winthrop C. Libby

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On January 17, 1972 an ad hoc committee was appointed to evaluate the special educational needs of women within the University of Maine at Orono/Bangor and in the larger community served by this University. This committee was chaired by Dr. Constance Carlson.

PROBLEM : The intellectual, social and professional climate of the University does not encourage women students (undergraduate, graduate, CED, and special) to realize their full intellectual, social and professional potential.

SOLUTION: The University environment must become a vital catalyst encouraging each woman student to make the most of the educational opportunity and cultural freedom available at Orono/Bangor thereby …

Change Terminates Housemother Program, Rachel Dutch

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

With the changing picture of dormitory life, the image of housemothers has also changes. When former Dean of Men John Stewart hired housemothers 15 years ago, he told them they were to train the boys in the social graces--pulling out chairs and opening doors. Stewart felt women would improve the atmosphere in the dorms.

New Bangor Gay Group Helps Members Find Themselves, Bill Gordon

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Gay liberation has finally come out of the closet in Maine, and it looks like it is out and open to stay. A gay group began last semester at UMO as part of the Abenaki curriculum. Intended as an academic discussion of the social and psychological aspects of homosexuality, the small grou expanded and turned from a discussion to become an active gay social-support group.

Gay Lib. Spokeswoman (An Interview With Carol Savoie), The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An interview with Carol Savoie who taught the first course dealing with gender studies at the University of Maine in the fall of 1972. The course was entitled, "Homosexuality--perspectives and prejudices" and addressed homosexuality not "as an illness, perversion or abnormality, but as an aspect of the life experience of a significant number of people."

Male Chauvinist Views The Equal Rights Amendment, Jeffrey Hollingsworth

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the wake of Equal Rights Amendment battle in Maine, and after perusing the most recent copy of Ms. Magazine I could find, I figured I ought to get into more hot water by saying a few words about the feminist campaign in America.

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten, one-and-a half-page letter from a UMaine alumnus located in Michigan denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium." Transcription: March 24, 1973 Gentlemen, For many years I contributed to the Alumni Fund but I find it impossible to do anymore. Although I have not lived in the state since graduation, I have been kept informed. What I have heard, I do not agree with. The policy changes at the U of M, during recent years, are not ones that I in any way can support. The Homosexual Convention was the last straw. You can cross me …