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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.
Jeans Day A Success, Says Steiner, Doug Bailey, Ann Fridinger
Jeans Day A Success, Says Steiner, Doug Bailey, Ann Fridinger
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Despite some student opposition and organizational problems, Friday's Gay Blue Jeans Day was termed a success by one club member. "There seemed to be many people wearing jeans and not as many counter-protesters as last year," said Tim Lane, a member of the Wilde-Stein Club, UMO's homosexual organization. "Last year there was much more opposition to the event."
We-Them' Inhumanity, G. J. Svoboda Ii
We-Them' Inhumanity, G. J. Svoboda Ii
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I am saddened by your editorial endorsement of "quiet complacency" by suggesting that the Gay community would have been better off respecting the individualist dictum of "You do your thing and I'll do mine."
Norm L. Mann, Norm L. Mann, Kathi Williams
Norm L. Mann, Norm L. Mann, Kathi Williams
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I wore jeans last Friday in support of the gay community and their rights as individuals. After experiencing the attitude and prejudices of some of my fellow students, I wrote this sort of conglomerate of their opinions: "Phew! Am I glad "gay day" is over! Now I can put my good ole jeans on again.
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.
Sex Equity Dealt With In Stages, Richard Mulhern
Sex Equity Dealt With In Stages, Richard Mulhern
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Most institutions in this country are addressing sex equity problems resulting from the way in which men and women have been socialized, said JoAnn Fritsche, UMO's director of equal employment opportunity.
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.
Jeans Day 'Harmful', The Maine Campus
Jeans Day 'Harmful', The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The wearing of blue jeans today will be interpreted by the Wilde-Stein Club as a show of support for gay rights.
No Conspiracy, But…, Robert S. Wilson
No Conspiracy, But…, Robert S. Wilson
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This is in response to the editorial in Oct. 31 issue of the Maine Campus.
Looks For The Day, Mark J. Burke
Looks For The Day, Mark J. Burke
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
With the publicity of the Wilde-Stein's "Gay Blue Jeans Day," it is perhaps opportune to examine the values of homosexuality.
Strange Glances And Obscenities, Rick Dempsey
Strange Glances And Obscenities, Rick Dempsey
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
John, known by his friends for never having a bad word to say about anybody, and also known to be the last one to catch up on the latest news on campus, awakes Friday morning and slips into his faded jeans as usual.
An Obvious Barrier Builder, Ken Adams
An Obvious Barrier Builder, Ken Adams
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Dear Wilde-Steiners, What is your problem anyway? Have you ever heard of learning from experience? The Wilde-Stein club survives very well in the UMO community. Due to a general atmosphere of indifference, you are able to meet and enjoy your rights with little interference from your fellow students. If you claim: "We just want the freedom to be able to live our lives the way we want," fine...do that. We at UMO have not stopped you from being able to achieve this in the past.
Wearing A Hat, Dave Bigelow
Wearing A Hat, Dave Bigelow
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This letter is in reference to Gay Blue Jeans Day. This Friday I'll be wearing a hat at well as blue jeans. I'll explain why shortly.
This Is Gonna Hurt, Marie Philbrick
This Is Gonna Hurt, Marie Philbrick
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
If nothing else, Wilde-Stein plans for another "Jeans Day" has made many people more aware of homosexual issues.
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.
Buddhist Ruling Due Thursday, The Maine Campus
Buddhist Ruling Due Thursday, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
UMO President Howard R. Neville said Monday that a decision will be announced Thursday on whether a 23-year-old animal technology major can keep her laboratory animals alive.
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 …
Neville Begins Review Of Buddhist's Complaint, John Donnelly
Neville Begins Review Of Buddhist's Complaint, John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The case of a UMO student who refuses to take a required course because it violates her religious and moral principals was scheduled this morning by President Howard R. Neville.
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.
Official Calls Reason 'Hogwash', John Donnelly
Official Calls Reason 'Hogwash', John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
An HEW official said Thursday it's "hogwash" that federal guidelines prohibit a UMO student from taking care of her own animals required for a course.
More Flexibility Needed, The Maine Campus
More Flexibility Needed, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
When a student voices a legitimate concern sparked by humane and admirable beliefs, school officials might be expected to listen. But the University has turned a deaf ear to a medical technology student who, because of her Zen Buddhist background, refuses to take part in the "needless sacrifice" of laboratory animals.
Student Threatens Suit Against Umo, Sherry Walsch, John Donnelly
Student Threatens Suit Against Umo, Sherry Walsch, John Donnelly
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A 23-year-old UMO student is threatening to file suit against the University because of a course requirement she believes violates her religious principles. Michele Earltinez, a Zen Buddhist and a two-year animal medical technology major, said that the course, laboratory animal care, "needlessly sacrifices" animals after they're used in experiments.
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.
Letter From Dwight Rideout To Thomas Aceto On Recruitment Of Black Students At The University Of Maine, Dwight L. Rideout
Letter From Dwight Rideout To Thomas Aceto On Recruitment Of Black Students At The University Of Maine, Dwight L. Rideout
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A letter from Dwight Rideout, Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Maine, to Dr Thomas Aceto, Vice President of Student Affairs at UMaine, dated September 11, 1978 on accepting every Black applicant to UMaine. He states the names of the people who served as resources for Black student recruitment.