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Ua1f Wku Cultural Diversity, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Bibliography of sources related to cultural diversity at WKU.

Ua1b2/1 A Commemoration Of Wku's Integration: 1956-2006, Howard Bailey, Monica G. Burke, John Hardin, Sherese Martin, Maxine Ray, C. J. Woods

Monica Burke

A publication that chronicles the history of WKU's desegregation efforts. This commemorative publication is also an historical document that highlights the prolific accomplishments of WKU African American graduates. The impact of Western's spirit on countless African American graduates and the Bowling Green community unfolds in the pages that follow. The joy of having access to an education, the struggles of transforming an institutional climate, the kindness of WKU faculty, staff, and students and the rewards of walking across the stage in Diddle arena are chronicled by those who experienced it firsthand.

"Favorite Of Heaven": The Impact Of Skin Color On Atlantic Ethnic Africans In The Eighteenth Century, Kimberly V. Jones

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/62 Delta Sigma Theta, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

Anna Julia Cooper: A Quintessential Leader, Janice Y. Ferguson

Dissertations & Theses

This study is a leadership biography which provides, through the lens of Black feminist thought, an alternative view and understanding of the leadership of Black women. Specifically, this analysis highlights ways in which Black women, frequently not identified by the dominant society as leaders, have and can become leaders. Lessons are drawn from the life of Anna Julia Cooper that provides new insights in leadership that heretofore were not evident. Additionally, this research offers provocative recommendations that provide a different perspective of what leadership is among Black women and how that kind of leadership can inform the canon of leadership ...

Ua12/2/33 Black History Month, Wku Association For The Study Of African American Life & History

WKU Archives Records

WKU Black History Month events poster.

Ua12/2/33 Whips & Chains, Wku Association For The Study Of African American Life & History

WKU Archives Records

Invitation to first WKU Association for the Study of African American Life & History event entitled Whips & Chains.

Ua68/8/2 Potter College Of Arts & Letters History Oral History Committee, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by the Oral History Committee. Series includes oral history interview tapes and transcriptions.

Ua1b1/5 Martin Luther King Forum, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding the Martin Luther King Forum.

Ua1b2/1 A Commemoration Of Wku's Integration: 1956-2006, Monica G. Burke, Sherese Martin

WKU Archives Records

A publication that chronicles the history of WKU's desegregation efforts. This commemorative publication is also an historical document that highlights the prolific accomplishments of WKU African American graduates. The impact of Western's spirit on countless African American graduates and the Bowling Green community unfolds in the pages that follow. The joy of having access to an education, the struggles of transforming an institutional climate, the kindness of WKU faculty, staff, and students and the rewards of walking across the stage in Diddle arena are chronicled by those who experienced it firsthand.

Ua1b2/1 Integration At Western Kentucky University, Jason Brown

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

A brief overview of the integration process at WKU, includes some newspaper clippings and primary source materials.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Clark, Ashlee. Campus Security Tightens in Wake of Murder
• Lau, Jessica. Diversity Grows, Problems Persist
• Yee, April. Home of Love
• Leong, Jennifer. State Street Baptist Church Rededication Date Set
• Cowherd, Heather. Growing Up Black in Bowling Green
• Clark, Ashlee & Aja Junior. Regents Approve Increased Budget
• Leong, Jennifer. Hispanic Ministry Provides Heartfelt Worship
• Taylor, Sean. Shake Rag Gains New Support, Awareness
• Taylor, Sean. Patriot Act Tramples Peoples' Civil Rights
• Clark, Ashlee. Got Ethics?
• Winters, Jonathan. Remove Patriotism from Flames
• Yee, April. Stereotypes
• Jefferson, Regina & Stephanie ...

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Sebastian, Kandace. Shake Rag Preparing for Revival
• Clark, Ashlee. Concerts in Park Sizzling
• Byrd, Candice. Actor Relives Washington's Brave Legacy - Josephy Bundy
• Clark, Ashlee. Multi-faceted Clemette Haskins Returning to Start Foundation
• Davis, AnCharlene. Uncle Merv Aubespin Tells Students To Make a Difference
• Relerford, Patrice. Sullivans Share Success to Support Scholarships
• Long, Michelle. Teacher Trying to Draw Minorities into Profession - Leislie Godo-Solo
• Tucker, Harold. Army Sets Up Quarters on Hill
• Belcher, Tammy. Shake Rag Deserves Support
• Clark, Ashlee. Teach Black History Year Round
• Roary ...

Ua1b1/7 Dedication Of Historical Marker For Jonesville, Kentucky Historical Society

WKU Archives Records

Program for the dedication of the historical marker for the African American community Jonesville.

Ua77/4 Uniting The Spirit, Vol. 1, No. 2, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Society of African American Alumni and Minority Student Support Services to promote spring celebration 2000.

Ua77/4 Uniting The Spirit, Vol. 1, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Society of African American Alumni and Minority Student Support Services to promote homecoming events.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Ramsey, Carine. Labor of Love - Judy Schwank
• Johnson, Shalana. Mayor Ties Fires to Race - Church arson
• Cunningham, Shalonda. Social Service Agencies' Funds Restored
• Davis, Tonie. Nece's Place - Earnece Walker
• Carroll, Tyneia. Cornelius Martin Shucks Corn for Cars
• Davis, Tonie. Elderly Foster Goodwill at Girls Club
• Seymore, Shauna. Howard Bailey Combines Hard Work, Compassion
• Rucker, Lori. Students Get Basics at the News
• Carroll, Tyneia. Freshman Program Hopes to Lessen Dropout Rate
• Doss, Tremecca. Church Burning Investigation Efforts Minimal
• Rucker, Lori. Police Need Special Training ...

Ua77/3 Margaret Munday Oral History, Gene Crume

WKU Archives Records

An interview in 1996 with Margaret Munday first African American undergraduate to attend Western Kentucky University conducted by Gene Crume.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Seay, Cherise. Western Updates, Submits New Affirmative Action Reports
• Seay, Cherise. Supreme Court Decision Doesn't Change Review
• Overstreet, Camille. Voting Rights Act a Victory for America
• Green, DeAnn. Bag(pipe) Lady: Her Hot Air Makes Music - Sheryl McCracken
• Smith, Scheri. Bagpipe Facts
• King, Heather. Negative Experiences, No Support Discourage Black Men from College
• Simmons, Regina. Basketball Camps Fun for Players, Coaches
• Green, DeAnn. City Police Earn Community's Trust
• Gatewood, Davita. Local Officials Agree Curfew Not Needed
• Stewart, Laze & DeAnn Green. Group Helps ...

Pennsylvania Folklife Vol. 44, No. 1, Charles L. Blockson, Roland C. Barksdale-Hall, Jerrilyn Mcgregory, Terry G. Jordan

Pennsylvania Folklife Magazine

• "A Missing Link": The History of African Americans in Pennsylvania
• The Twin City Elks Lodge: A Unifying Force in Farrell's African American Community
• The Greening of Philadelphia
• The "Saddlebag" House Type and Pennsylvania Extended

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Jackson, Azar. Corvette Plant Gearing Up for Saturn
• Medina. Ideisha. Progress on New Center Relieves Some Concerns - High Street Community Center
• Harris, John. With Budget Cut, Human Rights Commission May Close
• Ellis, Torey. For Bill Wimbley, Hard Work Paves Road to Position in Hospital
• Diggs, Christy. Cheryl Freeman is One-of-a-Kind Dentist in Bowling Green
• Huggins, Tequilla & Andrea Matthews. Western Takes Steps to Encourage Black Faculty, Recruit Minorities
• Hudson, Tamica. Smiths Grove Man Made a Grade A Choice - Curtis Sullivan
• McCutcheon, Shenita. Gifted and Talented ...

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Davis, Courtney. City Closing Center in Exchange for Benefits - High Street Community Center
• Young, Shemica. Woman Dedicated to Helping Children in Central America - Judy Schwank
• Williams, Sheree. What Hate Destroys, Love Can Rebuild - Barren River Baptist Church
• Woods, Michael. Barber Shop Offers Family Atmosphere - Jimmie's Barber Shop
• Allen, Dwanna. Woman Takes a Shine to Bowling Green - Earnece Walker
• Williams, Sheree. Closing Center Ignores Concerns of Community
• Buck, Lakesha. Jurors, City Prejudged Defendants - Wilding Trial
• Jones, Norm. Cycle of Crime, Greed Stalling Progress
• Majors ...

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 8, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Cunningham, Lashafta. Minority Retention too Low at Western, CHE Charges
• Green, Lakisha. Children Receive Love and Hugs from Caring Foster Grandparents
• Donigan, Annecta. Students Anticipate Little Change Despite CHE Visit
• Sims, Antriece. Journalism Family Tradition for Merv, Eleska Aubespin
• Brown, Karen. Commitment, Dedication, Hard Work Make Automobile Dealership Successful - Cornelius Martin
• Brown, karen. Joe Denning Contributes by Serving Community
• Allen, April. Class Meets Class at Corvette Assembly Plant
• Ewing, Brad. AIMS Program Gives Minorities a Shot at Success
• Moon, Aisha. It's Time to ...

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1991.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 7, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Shafi, Farah. Couple Face Struggle to Help Children Overcome Tragedies - Galilean Home Ministries
• Ashan, Human. Western Must Up Minority Enrollment
• Hafiz, Diya. Earnece Walker Gives Shoes Walker Glow
• Patterson, Erica. Western Gets Bonus with Halcomb Twins
• Williamson, Tiffany. Civil Rights Role Started Early
• Ahsan, Human. Western Professor Wants Role in Setting Policy - Saundra Ardrey
• Spaulding, Allonda. Reporter Decides Early on TV Career - Beverly Kirk
• Shafi, Farah. Students Get Inside View at Broadcasting Business
• Townes, Jimmedda. Cold Floor, Steel Doors Greet Warren Jail Visitors
• Osborne ...

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1990.

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Vol. 6, No. 1, Wku Journalism

WKU Archives Records

Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

• Mills, Deanna. Minorities Say Civil Rights Backsliding Here
• Anderson, Tiffany. Local Woman Gives Children Chance to Live - Judy Schwank
• Taylor, Carletta. Minnesota Names Former WKU Star Assistant Coach - Clemette Haskins
• Wright, Lisa. New Language, Old Friends Concern Refugees Most - Cambodians
• Hart, Jimmy. Quality of Students Made Integration Smooth
• Taylor, Carletta. Government Teacher Knows Importance of Role Models - Saundra Ardrey
• Anderson, Lisa. Robert Haynes Says Western Trying to Increase Minority Hiring
• Batson, Alycia. Good Opportunities Often Mean Leaving
• Shobe, Tracey. Local Woman Stays Home to ...

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Football, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU football team in 1989.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Stevenson, Cindy. More Women, Fewer Blacks Enrolling Here
• Ezell, Stacy. Gifts Deserving to be Forgotten Remembered
• Hudgins, Anastasia. Some Students Lack Sills Upon Admission
• Fullen, Rebecca. Associated Student Government Drops Weeklong Break – Thanksgiving
• Fullen, Rebecca. Members Give Associated Student Government Average Rating
• Underwood, Jennifer. Activities Center Plans to be Trimmed – Preston Health & Activities Center
• Garrett, Angela. Unique Christmas Trees Help Charities Gather Gifts & Money
• A Holiday Fit for Martin Luther King Jr. Long Needed at Western
• Hart, Kendall. Cost of Textbooks – Editorial Cartoon
• Dangerous Crosswalk Needs Fixing – University Boulevard
• Eagleston, Leigh. Christmas Boredom Comes Only Once a Year
• Barnes, Ron. Bruce Cambron
• Kash, Jenni. High Humor
• Jones, Jill. Take Action
• McMahon, William. General Changes
• Tsimekles, Diane. Pianist’s Keys to Music are Emotion, Romance – Sylvia Kersenbaum
• Flener, Mark. New Holiday Music is Nothing but Seasonal Commercialism
• Garrett, Angela. Demo Music Tape is First Step for Ad Major’s Stardom Search – Melissa Harris
• Albrecht, Dana. Play Offers Holiday Fun – Pinocchio
• Patrick, Kelli. Student Model Sells Self-Image – Michael Baugh
• Turner, Karla. Be Prepared to Combat Job Interview Anxiety
• Eline, Sidney. College Munching Often Adds Weight
• Lambert, Michelle. Big Red Helps Light Up Western
• Schlagenhauf, Ann. Greeks Skate, Party to Raise Money
• Committee to Study Advising Crunch – Faculty Senate
• Bricking, Tanya. White Squirrels Give Hill Splash of Color
• Miracle, Phoenicia. Student Ad Agency Reopens After 5 Years
• Kiggins, Pamela. Professor’s Hobby is a Barrel of Fun – Terry Leeper
• Summers, Jason. Jr Food Stores Decide to Give Adult Magazines One More Try
• Underwood, Jennifer. Drug, Alcohol Abuse Task Force Appointed
• New College Heights Herald Editors Picked; Douglas White Chosen for Top Job
• Dennis, Andy. Toppers play for Sellout Crowd – Basketball
• Tatum, Doug. Opposites Meet in Women’s Game
• Parsons, William. Western Meets Indianapolis – Swimming
• Parsons, William. Heart Failure May ...

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 64, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

• Tsimekles, Diane. Act Asks for Fair Housing – Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act
• Tutt, Allison. Soviet Trip Opens Eyes, Heart of Senior – Bruce Cambron
• Gianes, Jim. Computer Virus at Western Wouldn’t be Terminal
• Fullen, Rebecca & Jennifer Underwood. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday to be Honored
• Skywalk Plans Still on Hold
• Housing Complex Fairer than Greek Row
• Hart, Kendall. Greek Row Editorial Cartoon
• Angle, Dennis. Competitive Care?
• Hendon, Stephanie. Honesty Alive
• Givens, Nancy. APPLE Clarification
• Carter, Darla. Glasgow Nurtures WKU Glasgow
• Kinslow, Gina. Local NOW ...