Civic and Community Engagement Commons^™

Metraplan: An Urban Transportation Simulation Game, Chester Ballard

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Anyone who has traveled through a large metropolitan area is aware of the myriad of transportation problems facing urban America today. Urban transportation problems are highly visible and touch the lives of nearly every resident. Advanced technology strives to meet the increasing demand for more and better transportation, but instead if often creates more complex urban transportation problems than those it intended to solve. Although technological answers have, at times, contributed to the problem, the true source of the problem is people – their attitudes and demands.

During the fifties and early sixties it was believed that we could build …

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook created by and about Gamma Sigma Sigma service sorority regarding activities during the spring of 1977.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Bill, Wolfe.Testing: Standardized Exams Subject of Criticism, Praise
• Talisman Receives Highest Recognition
• Mears, Teresa & Bill Wolfe. Prices, Brands, Sizes of Toiletry Items Vary
• Queen Candidate Registration Ends at 4 Tomorrow
• Bi-Term Finals Begin Today
• The Presidential Racetrack Lies Mainly in the Gutter
• Sheppard, Rickey. Editorial Perplexing
• Cortus, Bill. Urges Class Boycott
• Rogers, Jeff. Rock Not a Sin
• Gordon, David. Special Rescheduled
• Bauer, Janet. Claims Poor Coverage
• Stichtenoth, Keith. Concert Review Critic
• Clark, John. Review is Distortion, Chicago Concert
• Kraft, Kathy. Enjoyed Concert
• Ribar, Richard. …

The Impact Of Boys’ Club Membership And Participation Upon Self-Reported Delinquent Behavior, Charles Vaught

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study empirically tested the responses of sixty-one Boys’ Club members to a questionnaire which contained the Nye-Short delinquency scale. Frequency of self-reported delinquent behavior was compared for the youngsters both before and after having joined the Boys’ Club. It was found that the various aspects of Club membership and participation had minimal effect upon the members’ delinquent behavior.

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook of Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority for 1974, includes officers, photographs, clippings and commentary.

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook chronicling Gamma Sigma Sigma activities and events through 1973.

Ua12/2/2 1972 Talisman, Part I, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1972 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-223.

Student Life Pictorial:

• Registration for Fall Semester Sets Students’ Heads Spinning
• Students Flock to Bookstore; Cash Registers Begin to Ring
• Western Class Successful in Preventing Sale of Estate to Russians
• No Hours, Refrigerator Rental Added to Dormitory Program
• Married Student Problems Encountered by Siewertsens
• Students Transform Campus Into Disneyland at Homecoming
• Small-scale Concerts Bring Top Entertainment to Campus
• Disenchantment Abounds with Concert Cancellations
• Associated Students Lectures Gain Momentum with Wide Range of Views
• Student Actors Breathe Life Into Scripts for Super Season
• Congestion Plagues Drivers
• Professional Artists Visit WKU Western Students Campaign for Gubernatorial Candidates …

Ua12/2/2 1972 Talisman, Part 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1972 Talisman yearbook pp. 224-end.

Organizations continued:

• Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Places First in Scholarship
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sponsors Miss Black Western Pageant
• Alpha Omicron Pi’s Win National Award
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Sponsors Housing Project
• Alpha Tau Omega’s Finance Playground
• Orphanage Girl Scout Troop Sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta
• Philanthropic Participation Tops Chi Omega’s Activities
• Delta Sigma Theta Adopts Two Local Black Children
• Delta Tau Deltas Treat Orphans to Circus; Basketball Game
• Kappa Alpha Psi Gives to Orphanage & Charities
• Kappa Delta Washboard Jamboree & Holiday Bazaar Highlight Sorority Events for 1971-72
• Kappa Sigma’s Fine Spirit Cannon
• Freshman-Varsity Ballgame …

Ua12/2/2 1971 Talisman Pt. 2, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

1971 Talisman yearbook part 2

• President Dero Downing
• Administration
• College of Applied Arts & Health
• Bowling Green College of Commerce
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• College of Education
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Graduate School
• Scholar of the University – Philip Morgan
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities
• Honors Program Encourages Thinking
• Outstanding Students Win Oratorical Honors
• Honorary Fraternities & Sororities
• Professional Fraternities & Sororities
• Service Organizations & Clubs
• Associated Student Government Attempts to Change Image with Meaningful Endeavors
• College Heights Herald Marks 47^th Year with Continuing Progress
• Musical Offerings Range from Bach to Rock …

Ua12/2/2 1970 Talisman, Part 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1970 Talisman yearbook pp. 298-end:

• Greeks continued
• Sports
• Juniors – Class of 1971
• Sophomores – Class of 1972
• Freshmen – Class of 1973

Ua12/2/2 1970 Talisman, Part 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

1970 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-297:

• Foreword – Pictorial
• Academics
• Administration
• Bowling Green College of Business
• Seniors - Class of 1970 (by college)
• College of Applied Arts & Health
• College of Education
• University High
• Graduate School
• Graduate Students
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Honors & Organizations
• Professional Fraternities & Sororities
• Service Fraternities & Sororities
• Clubs
• Greeks

Ua3/4/1 Student Unrest - Reports & Remarks, Wku President's Office, Dero Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Contents of folder entitled Student Unrest - Reports & Remarks housed in UA3/4/1 President Dero Downing's Subject File for the period February 1969 through June 1970. Includes correspondence between Dero Downing and students, form letters used by Yale University during the period, White House press releases and clippings.

Ua3/4/1 Student Unrest - Letters Of Support, Wku President's Office, Dero Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Contents of folder entitled Student Unrest - Letters of Support housed in UA3/4/1 President Dero Downing's Subject File for the period May through June 1970. Correspondence between Dero Downing and WKU supporters praising his actions in handling student protests.

Ua3/3/1 Memo Re: Environmental Commission, David Porter

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from Associated Student Government vice president David Porter to WKU faculty members regarding ASC Bill No. 3 Environmental Commission. The bill is attached.

Ua3/4/1 Student Unrest - Western 1970, Wku President's Office, Dero Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Contents of folder entitled Student Unrest -- Western 1970 housed in UA3/4/1 President Dero Downing's Subject File. Includes correspondence between student groups and Dero Downing regarding student demands; broadsides and clippings.

Ua3/3/1 Memo Re: National Environment Teach-In, David Porter

WKU Administration Documents

Memo from the Associated Students Government to faculty members encouraging participation in the National Environment Teach-In.

Ua3/9/4 Scrapbook I, Wku President's Office - Downing

WKU Administration Documents

Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period June 1969 through July 1970 compiled by the president's office. Of particular interest are obituaries of E.A. Diddle, Gordon Wilson, Gabrielle Robertson as well as Strike Western and the Vietnam Moratorium.

Ua68/10/1 Sociological Symposium No. 3 – The Sociology Of The Middle Years, Wku Sociology

WKU Administration Documents

Table of Contents:

• Bart, Pauline B. Why Women’s Status Changes in Middle Age
• Bourque, Linda Brookover & Kurt W. Back. The Middle Years Seen Through the Life Graph
• Davidson, James D. Religious Involvement & Middle Age
• Deutscher, Irwin. From Parental to Post-Parental Life: Exploring Shifting Expectations
• Geschwender, James A. & Benjamin D. Singer. Riot Participation & the Middle Years
• Herb, Terry R. Middle Age & Aging: Neugarten’s Approach
• Levin, Jack & Gerald Taube. Attitudes Toward Public Housing Among Middle Age Tenants
• Levin, Martin L., William W. Pendleton & Lewis Bowman. Political Partisanship of Middle Age Voters
• Mayer, Thomas F. Middle …

Ua12/2/2 1969 Talisman Pt. 2, None

WKU Administration Documents

1969 Talisman yearbook, pp. 204-end.

• Features / Beauty Queens
• Football
• Basketball
• Freshman Basketball
• Cheerleaders
• Intramurals
• Cross Country
• Track
• Baseball
• Golf
• Tennis
• Intramurals
• Military
• Army ROTC
• Classes
• University High
• Indices

Ua12/2/2 1969 Talisman Pt. 1, None

WKU Administration Documents

1969 Talisman yearbook, pp. 1-203.

• Regents / President / Administration / Faculty / Staff
• Graduate School
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• Student Government
• Talisman
• College Heights Herald
• Western Players
• Music
• University Scholars
• Oratorical Contest Winners
• Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Universities & Colleges
• Honors Program / Honors Colloquium
• Dean’s List by Class
• Professional Clubs
• Service Groups
• Sororities – Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa
• Fraternities – Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi …

Ua3/3/1 Newsletter, Vol. 6, No. 1, Bowling Green-Warren County Chamber Of Commerce, Inc.

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the Bowling Green-Warren County Chamber of Commerce.

• Annual Dinner
• Educational TV
• Glasgow, KY Chamber of Commerce
• Sales Training Seminar
• National Council
• Corco Corporation Groundbreaking
• Bowling Green Days
• Kentucky State Resort Parks
• Bowling Green Area Vocational School
• Kentucky Bureau of Vocational Education
• Shoplifting Law
• Counterfeiting

Ua12/2/2 1968 Talisman, None

WKU Administration Documents

1968 Talisman yearbook.

• Impressions – Photos
• Regents / President / Administration / Faculty / Staff
• Bowling Green College of Commerce
• College of Education
• Graduate School
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• Features / Beauty Queens
• Sororities – Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa
• Fraternities – Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Associated Students
• College Heights Herald
• Western Players
• Music
• Who’s …

Ua3/3/1 Associated Students Activity Calendar, Wku Student Government Association

WKU Administration Documents

Calendar of events sponsored by the Associated Student Government for February 1968.

Ua12/2/2 1967 Talisman Pt. 2, None

WKU Administration Documents

1967 Talisman yearbook pp. 188-end, includes fraternities and sororities, classes, athletics and College High.

Ua12/2/2 1967 Talisman Pt. 1, None

WKU Administration Documents

1967 Talisman yearbook pp. 1-187, includes activities, departments, clubs, fraternities and sororities.

Ua12/2/36 Scrapbook, Gamma Sigma Sigma

Student Organizations

Scrapbook compiled by Gamma Sigma Sigma historian Paula Lynn for the spring pledge class: Marion Lane, Kathleen McDonald, Sue Brazell, Dianna Williams, Paula Lynn, Brenda Ward, Sharon Gionet, Shirley Spegal, Joa Ann Telese and Sherry Heath.

Ua12/2/2 1966 Talisman, None

WKU Administration Documents

1966 Talisman yearbook.

• Campus Involves Many Moods
• Hectic Experiences
• Vigorous Campaigning & Voting
• Various Sources of Information
• Lighter Moments of the Day
• Rush Parties & Meetings
• Social Highlights of the Year
• Special Christmas Activities
• Downtown Bowling Green
• Methods of Transportation
• Favorite Places for Many Years
• And Favorite New Locations
• Familiar Faces on the Hill
• Visitors to Western’s Campus
• A Weekend of Celebration – University Status
• Regents / President / Administration
• Bowling Green College of Commerce
• College of Education
• Graduate School to Expand
• Potter College of Liberal Arts
• Ogden College of Science & Technology
• Other Academic Departments
• Faculty / Staff
• Features …

Ua12/2/4 Scrapbook 1, Alpha Phi Omega

Student Organizations

Scrapbook 1 of four created by Alpha Phi Omega and housed in WKU Archives. It chronicles the 1966-1967 school year with photographs and documents.

Ua12/2/2 1965 Talisman, None

WKU Administration Documents

1965 Talisman yearbook.

• Making the Spirit the Master Through Experiences
• Features / Beauty Queens
• Dean’s List by Class
• Whos’ Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
• Athletic Coaching Staff
• Freshman Basketball
• Hilltoppers Receive NIT Bid – Basketball
• Track
• Cross Country
• Tennis
• Golf
• W Club
• Cheerleaders
• 1965 Talisman Staff
• College Heights Herald
• Western Players
• Speech Contest Winners
• Community Concerts
• Western Marching Band
• Music
• Intramurals
• Clubs / Organizations
• Sororities - Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Sigma Kappa
• Fraternities – Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Gamma Chi, …

Ua3/4/1 President's Subject File - Trade School, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Letters from Dero Downing to Kelly Thompson and Harold Huffman of the Bowling Green-Warren County Chamber of Commerce regarding moving the Western Area Vocational School to the Bowling Green industrial development area.