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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.

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 …

Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"I don't know where ladies come from; I do know they've been a problem."