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Librarian Focus Of Show On Aging, John Donnelly
Librarian Focus Of Show On Aging, John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A UMO librarian was in the spotlight of a television camera Monday. Jeanette Edinger, a circulation department desk attendant, was the focus of Hugh Down's show, "Over Easy," a nationally released public broadcasting program, which deals with the problems of the aging.
Handicapped Students Find Campus Helpful, Mary Ellen Matava
Handicapped Students Find Campus Helpful, Mary Ellen Matava
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Services to the handicapped at UMO are helpful, and people are willing to offer assistance if asked, several handicapped students said. Physical services, such as access ramps and elevators are adequate, and the university does its best with the money it has available, they said.
Building Changes Aid Handicapped, Julie Griffin
Building Changes Aid Handicapped, Julie Griffin
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Making buildings accessible to the handicapped is helpful to the entire university not just to the disabled, said Joanne Fritsche, director of equal employment opportunity.
Buddhist Decision Reversed, John Donnelly
Buddhist Decision Reversed, John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Michelle Earltinez learned Thursday that she has won her battle. After a year of arguing her case, the 23-year-old, two-year animal medical technology major will be allowed to keep her laboratory animals alive, according to a letter from UMO President Howard R. Neville.
Blue Jeans Fever, The Maine Campus
Blue Jeans Fever, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The UMO Wilde-Stein club missed the nail completely in promoting another Gay Blue Jeans Day on campus. While their message—gays are human and deserve to be treated as such—is relevant, their form of expression is a bad choice.
Gays Plan Jeans Day, The Maine Campus
Gays Plan Jeans Day, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In an effort to make people feel "uncomfortable," UMO's Wilde-Stein club has labeled Friday "Gay Blue Jeans Day" and will consider the wearing of denim clothing a visible display of support for gay rights.
Feelings Of Disabled Reflected In Play, Debbie Zeigler
Feelings Of Disabled Reflected In Play, Debbie Zeigler
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"Don't call me deaf and dumb. I'm not dumb. I can do anything I want to; I just can't hear." "My mom said to never be ashamed of it. It's something I've got to live with." "If I want to have a party, I'll have a party. What's going to stop me? It won't be this wheelchair." "They want to work; they want to have families; they have rights, too." These are some of the feelings of the six disabled persons in a play called, "As Others See Us," a drama in which the characters share their thoughts and experiences …
Wilde Stein Club's Budget Slashed, Craig Peters
Wilde Stein Club's Budget Slashed, Craig Peters
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Student Government has cut this year's allocations to the Wilde Stein Club's budget by almost $500 over last year. The 1978-79 Student Government budget includes $769.35 allocated to the Wilde Stein Club, UMO's association for homosexuals. In last year's budget, the gays received $1,233.70.
Coordinator Enthusiastic About Job: Women's Services Aid Both Men And Women, Nancy Mccallum
Coordinator Enthusiastic About Job: Women's Services Aid Both Men And Women, Nancy Mccallum
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The sign, printed on a small sheet of paper, says "Feminism is not a dirty word." It is just one of may posters, flyers and pamphlets about women adorning the walls of Ellen Weissman's office in Fernald Hall. It is the best indication of her philosophy.
Campus Journalists Capture Press Awards, John Donnelly
Campus Journalists Capture Press Awards, John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
For columns on "Miss Maine" and "Gay Blue Jeans Day" and for an editorial denouncing the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, two Maine Campus journalists have received awards from the annual Better Newspaper Contest, a person for the sponsoring Maine Press Association announced Friday.