Students--Societies, etc.

Monteith College Student Newsletters

cwesterman — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:48:17 -0400

Monteith College was endowed by a Ford Foundation Grant. Its purpose was to provide general education in an innovative way. Monteith was an experimental college developed by the College of Liberal Arts to study whether a small college on a large university for commuters could provide a first-rate education for average undergraduates. Monteith College was founded in 1959 and closed in 1979. This collection consists of newspapers produced by students of Monteith College.

Wayne State University Alpha Theta Sigma Records

kschmeling — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:29:46 -0400

Alpha Theta Sigma was originally an all-women's club on Wayne State University's campus. Founded in 1923 as the "An-Tik-Lik Club," the group went on to become the second women's organization on campus. The An-Tik-Lik Club earned its Greek letter social sorority status in 1927, becoming known as Alpha Theta Sigma, or AST.

The organization's focus was primarily social events, such as spring dances and charity drives. AST became closely affiliated with the Women of Wayne Alumni Association to help promote and provide leadership opportunities at Wayne State. Alpha Theta Sigma officially disbanded in 1953, with former members making occasional visits to campus and donations to women's organizations in the name of the group.

Wayne State University Arab Fraternity Records

astankrauff — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:09:53 -0400

These records contain files of the Arab Fraternity that was active at Wayne State University between 1921 to the 1970s. The bulk of the records are from the 1930s and 1940s. The Arab Fraternity was active when the university was known as the Detroit Junior College, subsequently called the College of the City of Detroit, Wayne University and currently Wayne State University. Documents include a minute book, ledgers, receipts, bank statements, newsletters, a directory, and correspondence.
This collection centers on a fraternity that was active at what is now known as Wayne State University and a part of the student life fabric. The material provides information on a group that in part offered male students at the university to develop leadership skills, be social on their campus, and also to connect with other student groups on the campus.
According the minute book of 1920 to 1921, the name of the fraternity was first known as the “Friars”, voted in their second-ever meeting on December 27, 1921. They subsequently decided to change their name to the “Arabs” at their meeting of February 2, 1922 - “(the “Name”) Committee reported that the name of “Friars” should be changed to “Arabs” inasmuch as this name was better suited and had a deeper meaning than the former one. His report was unanimously accepted and President Kirby proclaimed us to the Arab Fraternity for all time (name can’t be changed)”.
Further of note is that Wayne State University President George E. Gullen, Jr., who served as WSU President from 1971-1978, was active with the Arab Fraternity. Further – at some point – although it is not entirely clear when – the Arab Fraternity changed its name to Phi Gamma Chi.

Wayne State University Association of Black Business Students Records

kschmeling — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:15:43 -0400

The Association of Black Business Students was a student organization at Wayne State University. The records document its activities from 1984 to 2003.

Wayne State University Gas House Gang Records

astankrauff — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:20:18 -0400

The Gas House Gang was established in 1920 at Wayne State University’s predecessor, the College of the City of Detroit. It was an all-male social organization on the campus. This group continued until 1957. The Gas House Gang was largely a social group for men whose Constitution had four supporting purposes: to support the college to the utmost, to oppose any mode of dress “which is unbecoming to a real man”, to do their best to obtain a high grade of scholarship, and to “respect womanhood to the highest degree”. The collection includes two minutes books, 1920 to 1957 as well two booklets from reunions of the group, 1970 and 1972.

Wayne State University Dean of Students Office, Student Organization Records

thenning — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:50:17 -0500

The Dean of Students Office oversees the activation, establishment, membership eligibility, and activities of registered student organizations at Wayne State University. This collection documents the activities of academic, cultural, governmental, leadership, political, professional, recreational, religious, service, and social organizations on campus. These records contain correspondence; constitutions and by-laws; rosters and membership lists; budget requests including statements of activities; newspaper clippings; publications; contracts for events and services; and narrative histories of organizations. Evidence of student activities and campus life is found throughout the collection as it documents programs and events on campus hosted by or in collaboration with student organizations.

Wayne University Mackenzie Union Financial Records

cwesterman — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:23:55 -0400

This collection includes invoices, receipts, vouchers, cancelled checks, financial correspondence, and other financial records of the Mackenzie Union, the men's student union of Wayne University, for the years 1933-1938.
The Janet Mackenzie Memorial Fund, a non-profit corporation, was created in March 1929. In 1931 its name was changed to Mackenzie Union of the College of the City of Detroit; 1934 it became Mackenzie Union of Wayne University. Mackenzie Union was housed at 4847 Second Avenue in Detroit, which it leased in 1933 and purchased in 1934. In 1938 both the property and the Union were taken over by the Student Activities Budget Committee of Wayne University. Mackenzie Union relocated to 437 Putnam Street in 1940.

Preservation Wayne Records

drice — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:36:22 -0500

Preservation Wayne (PW), originally known as the Wayne State University Historical Preservation Association, emerged in 1975 as a student movement to protest the destruction of historic structures on the Wayne State University (WSU) campus and in the Cultural Center district. They were successful in saving a number of structures from demolition and securing historical designations for buildings and areas around campus. In 1988, with its membership diversifying outside the university community, PW became an independent non-profit organization, continuing its preservation efforts in Detroit, conducting workshops on historic rehabilitation and offering guided walking tours of historic neighborhoods.

PW Records documents the origins, activities, preservation efforts, and operations of PW.

Wayne State University Student Activities Counseling: Student Organizations Files

cwesterman — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:25:44 -0500

The department responsible for overseeing the functions (i.e. activation/de-activation, recruitment, membership eligibility and activities) of student organizations throughout the history of Wayne State University has operated under the following names: Student Activities, Student Activities Office, Division of Student Personnel-Student Activities, Division of Student Activities Service Office, Division of Student Personnel-Office of Student Organizations, Division of Student Personnel-Director of Student Organizations, Division of Student Personnel-Director of Student Organizations and Activities, Division of Student Personnel-Student Organizations, Student Personnel-Student Organizations, Division of Student Personnel-Student Activities Counseling, Division of Student Affairs-Student Activities Counseling. The Dean of Students Office is currently responsible for overseeing the functions of student organizations.

The record contains files of student organizations that were active between 1931 -1981 at Wayne State University. A majority of the organizations became inactive between 1967-1971. Some organizations were active when the university was known as College of the City of Detroit, Wayne University and currently Wayne State University. Documents include membership rosters, correspondence, student organization publications, constitutions, charters, meeting minutes, financial records, flyers, programs, newsletters, photographs, and news clippings.

Collection Focus: Wayne University Illustrated Map, 1939 - Part 2

cwesterman — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:26:09 -0400

This is the second in a series of four blog posts annotating Jerry Peacock's 1939 cartoon map of the Wayne University campus. This entry discusses the block between Hancock Avenue and Warren Avenue, as well as the history of sororities at Wayne. View the entire map here or read Part 1.

10. Old Main, the flagship building of Wayne State University, was once the only high school in Detroit. It was built as Central High School (CHS) in 1896, replacing Capitol High School, which had burned down three years earlier. read more »

Wayne State University Student Center and Program Activities Registers of Student Organizations

cwesterman — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:08:29 -0400

The Register of Student Organizations was produced by the Student Center and Program Activities office of Wayne State University. It listed student organizations and provided a brief summary of each organization's goals and intentions. This document was distributed annually.

Wayne State University Student Center and Program Activities Student Organization Rosters

cwesterman — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:33:12 -0400

Rosters of officially recognized Wayne State University student organizations, produced by the Student Center and Program Activities office of Wayne State University and the predecessors of that office. Student organization rosters typically list organization names, presidents, advisers, and contact information. They were published each semester or quarter and are arranged alphabetically.

An-Tik-Lik, 1924

cwesterman — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:05:00 -0400

The 1924 yearbook photograph of An-Tik-Lik, the first sorority at Wayne University.

Cheese Gang, 1923

cwesterman — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:11:12 -0400

The 1923 yearbook photo of the Wayne University student organization called Cheese Gang.

(31928) SEIU Local 531, USLAC Students, Wesleyan College, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:04:25 -0400

USLAC Students take over of the administration building at Wesleyan College in support of SEIU Local 531 J4J.

(31929) USLAC Students, Wesleyan College, J4J, SEIU Local 531, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:25:13 -0400

A USLAC Student addresses the crowd during the student take over of the administration building at Wesleyan college in support of SEIU Local 531 members and J4J.

(31930) USLAC Student, "Support our Janitors, SEIU Local 531, J4J, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:33:20 -0400

A USLAC Students holds a sign reading, "Support our Janitors" during the student support of SEIU Local 531 members during a J4J rally at Wesleyan College.

(31931) Chanting Students, SEIU Local 531, J4J, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:51:54 -0400

USLAC students chant during a J4J demonstration in support of SEIU Local 531 janitors at Wesleyan College.

(31932) "Janitors are part of our community too," SEIU Local 531, J4J, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:53:51 -0400

USLAC students hold a sign say, "Janitors are part of our community too," during a J4J demonstration in support of SEIU Local 531 janitors at Wesleyan College.

(31933) Students Demonstrating for SEIU Local 531, J4J, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:56:02 -0400

USLAC Students rally in support of SEIU Local 531 janitors during a J4J event at Wesleyan College.

(31934) USLAC Students, SEIU Local 531, J4J, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:58:29 -0400

USLAC Students take over the administration building in support of SEIU Local 531 janitors during a J4J event at Wesleyan College.

(31935) Student Addressing the Crowd, SEIU Local 531, J4J, 2000

aorchard — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:00:19 -0400

A student addresses the crowd during a J4J rally in support of SEIU Local 531 janitors at Wesleyan College