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Universities Trying To Deal With Diversity In Populations, Kurt Thiede
Universities Trying To Deal With Diversity In Populations, Kurt Thiede
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
African-Americans, women, and Native Americans all living together in an inclusive society, contributing to each other's knowledge of their individual cultures and diversity. This is pluralism, just one way of dealing with the diversity which is present in virtually every campus across the nation.
The "Politically Correct" Way, Maine Perspective
The "Politically Correct" Way, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
From Duke to Stanford, and from UCLA to MIT to UW-Madison, a fire storm of debate has been ignited over the "politically correct" (or "PC") way to shape university policy on issues of racial, gender, academic and intellectual diversity. The so-called PC agenda on women's studies, ethnic studies, gay and lesbian issues, Eastern history, and the recruitment and retention of minority students and faculty has attracted considerable heat on may of our nation;s compuses - even though PC-ism occupies the attention of just a small miniority of individuals on both sides of the issue.
Research Methods Class Releases Results Of Survey On The Male Perspective Of Sexual Harassment, Maine Perspective
Research Methods Class Releases Results Of Survey On The Male Perspective Of Sexual Harassment, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Last spring, students in a Child Development and Family Relations Research Methods class conducted a random survey among third- and fourth-year male students at the University of Maine to begin to determine the rate of sexual harassment on campus and the men's perceptions of sexual harassment. The 14-women who designated the survey were well-versed in the liturature concerning sexual harassment. All of them had first-hand knowledge of harassmenet.
Bread And Puppet Theatre Presents A Story Of Disorder In "The New World Order", Maine Perspective
Bread And Puppet Theatre Presents A Story Of Disorder In "The New World Order", Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In a two-day performance that mixes parade and pageantry, workshops, and audience-as-performers, the Bread and Puppet Theatre of Glover, Vt. Will give a performance of its newest work: "Columbus: The New World Order, Part I and Part II," Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 at the University of Maine.
Profile Of Entering Class At Um, Maine Perspective
Profile Of Entering Class At Um, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A bulleted list of demographics reported for the entering class of UMaine students, 1991. Of 1,787 first-year students, only 3% or 56 students were "federally recognized minority students."
Residential Living At Um: Redefining Community In Terms Of Diversity And Interdependence, Maine Perspective
Residential Living At Um: Redefining Community In Terms Of Diversity And Interdependence, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
When students live on campus, they become participants in a residential community. But unlike traditional views of community in which homogeneousness predominates on-campus residents this fall are being asked to incorporate defferences and welcome all students, while maintaining their individuality.
Um Observes Rape And Sexual Assault Awareness Week Earlier This Year, Maine Perspective
Um Observes Rape And Sexual Assault Awareness Week Earlier This Year, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The University of Maine's annual Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness Week opens September 16, [1991], almost a month earlier than in past years, in an effort to provide information and education at the crucial time for first-year students.
Symposium Highlighted By Five Mainers Who Have Made A Difference In World Peace, Maine Perspective
Symposium Highlighted By Five Mainers Who Have Made A Difference In World Peace, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Eunice Baumann-Nelson, Robert Chandler Jr., Bernard Lown, Samantha Smith, and Doris Twitchell Allen have all lived very different lives. Yet on their journeys through life, they all shared a dream and became leaders in a quest.
While It's No Time To Celebrate, It Is Time To Reflect This Labor Day, Maine Perspective
While It's No Time To Celebrate, It Is Time To Reflect This Labor Day, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
There appears to be little to celebrate this Labor Day. The country remains deep in a recession with New England bearing the brunt. Layoffs, plant closings and budget deficits are affecting blue and white collar workers. Unemployment is at an all-time high.
Recommendations Of The Um Committee On Women's Programs Being Implemented, Maine Perspective
Recommendations Of The Um Committee On Women's Programs Being Implemented, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
University of Maine President Dale Lick has announced the establishment of a Women's Resource Center and a greater overall coordination of women's programming in response to recommendations in a report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Women's Programs.
Um's First Generation Of Women's Studies Students Learn How The Other Half Lives - And A Whole Lot More, Maine Perspective
Um's First Generation Of Women's Studies Students Learn How The Other Half Lives - And A Whole Lot More, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A desire to learn about the other half of human history, a simple curiosity, or a need to fulfill a requirement prompts a wide variety of students to take Women's Studies courses. The effect the courses have had on on UM's first generation of Women's Studies students is rarely foreseen or expected - but keeps them coming back for more.
Thomas Jenkins In Touch With The Human Side Of Higher Education, Maine Perspective
Thomas Jenkins In Touch With The Human Side Of Higher Education, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
When Thomas Jenkins entered higher education almost four decades ago, he expected to be part of a process "that made this a better world."
Activist Speaks To Umaine About Hate Crimes, Keith Edwards
Activist Speaks To Umaine About Hate Crimes, Keith Edwards
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Claudia Brenner, a gay and lesbian activist, spoke at the University of Maine Tuesday in a lecture titled, "Claiming Our Voices: A Personal Experience."
Angela Davis Addresses Racism--Activist Tells Students To Demand More Multicultural Programming, Julie Campagna
Angela Davis Addresses Racism--Activist Tells Students To Demand More Multicultural Programming, Julie Campagna
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Angela Davis, an internationally recognized author, scholar, and human rights activist, arrived late Wednesday night to the University of Maine's Memorial Gym, but the half hour delay was well worth the wait. Racism, repression and hate-violence were among the major subjcts Davis discussed, including the alledged racial attack in February against UMaine students Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips.
Coming Out Of The Closet, Jeremiah Genest
Coming Out Of The Closet, Jeremiah Genest
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I grew up in a small town in Maine, right outside of Bangor. Like most towns in Maine, it was very homophobic. My experience of being gay is defined by that and one other thing, the murder of Charlie Howard. This opinion piece is accompanied by an editorial cartoon by S. Cote, depicting an anthropomorphized brick building bearing a large sign that reads "U-Maine Love It or Leave It!" The building is depicted with an angry expression and it appears to be spitting out a man. A second building sign reads: "Applicants should be: Conservative, Attractive, and Shallow. Social and …
Art Show At Umaine To Benefit The Homeless, Maine Campus
Art Show At Umaine To Benefit The Homeless, Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A student art show to benefit the homeless.
Concentration Camp Survivor Says: 'Forgive, Don't Forget', Bridget Soper
Concentration Camp Survivor Says: 'Forgive, Don't Forget', Bridget Soper
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Few people today can imagine trading a whole day's food for the use of a sewing needle. Judith Isaacson can imagine trading everything she had to eat for a needle, because as a holocaust survivor in a concentration camps, she did just that.
Students Avoided Jeans Monday, S. Alex Bradstreet
Students Avoided Jeans Monday, S. Alex Bradstreet
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I would like to take the time to say a few words about Monday's "wear jeans to support gay/lesbian/bisexual awareness week." Sadly, my next statement will cause most readers of this letter to turn the page in disgust. I support the rights and feelings of all homosexuals. There, I've done it now. Shoot me. Beat me and throw me off a bridge. I've committed the ultimate sin.
Gays Not Unlike 'Straights', Matthew Begin
Gays Not Unlike 'Straights', Matthew Begin
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
What does it feel like to live on campus as an openly gay man? I wouldn't know.
Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin
Courage In The Face Of Homophobia, John Begin
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article discussing the challenges faces by members of the gay community living and studying on the University of Maine campus while facing discrimination and hostility from the campus community.
Tom Chappell To Highlight Career Awareness Week, Maine Perspective
Tom Chappell To Highlight Career Awareness Week, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Social responsibility and ethics in the workplace, careers in social change and service, the benefits of volunteerism, the balancing act between work and family, and relationships between majors and careers will be among the topics explored by the University of Maine Career Center in Career Awareness Week on campus April 1-4.
More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective
More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Graffiti is scrawled on a sidewalk. A door of a student's dorm room is splattered in red with a defamatory message. Publicity flyers are ripped from walls. There are derogatory jokes and name-calling. Threats and realities of physical violence. Harassment. All are prejudicial actions against a minority of the population. At issue is not race, color, religion, gender, age or nationality. At issue is sexual orientation. And because college campuses are microcosms of society, the actions occur at the University of Maine and at universities throughout the country that, by their very nature, are supposedly bastions of free expression and …
Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective
Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
To continue the momentum and support for the Women's History Month celebration, the Women's Resource Center Transition Team invites the campus community to take part in a spring series of workshops devoted to women's development programs.
Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hikel
Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hikel
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a press conference University of Maine President Dale W. Lick gave regarding racism, in response to a racist attack on two Black students.
Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow
Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
After more than an hour's debate Tuesday night the General Student Senate voted to allow the committee on Racial Understanding to pick its own co-chairs and student members. The committee was formed last week in response to what is being called a racial attack on two University of Maine students, Feb. 17. It will study, and attempt to find answers to race relation problems at the university.
Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo
Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This letter is for Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips. We want you to know that we are sorry for what happened to you both last weekend.
Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown
Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In response to the article pertaining to the attack of two "black students" (Feb. 18, 1991), we feel your paper is actually the one appearing racially motivated. If it is true that the attack that was reported on was not racially motivated, why did your paper feel it necessary to identify the students involves as being "black?"
Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan
Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The District Attorney's office has charged four men with assault and criminal mischief because of their alleged involvement in a fight last weekend which left two black men injured.
Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide
Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding racism experienced by Black students at the University of Maine.
Responses To Racist Attack, Harold Kamanyi, Dale W. Lick, Gretchen Lahey, Jamal Williamson
Responses To Racist Attack, Harold Kamanyi, Dale W. Lick, Gretchen Lahey, Jamal Williamson
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Letters to the editor in the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.