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Undergraduate Symposium records

 Collection
Identifier: 05.US

Scope and Contents

The Undergraduate Symposium records include materials used in the planning and publicizing of the Undergraduate Symposiums since 1981.

The Undergraduate Symposium records have been divided into four series: Communications, Content, Programs and Memorabilia. The Communications series includes materials published and distributed by the Undergraduate Symposium, including publicity and planning materials, clippings and news releases, pamphlets and newsletters, and memorabilia items. The Contents series includes materials that were submitted and/or presented at the Undergraduate Symposium. This material is dated from 1980 to 1981, and was part of the first Symposium. The Programs series includes the finished and bound programs for the symposiums from 1982 to 2011. It should be noted that working copies of the programs are included in the Communications series, as part of the Publicity materials subseries.The Video Tapes series includes informational videos about the Undergraduate Symposium.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980 - 2024

Administrative History

Eastern Michigan University's Undergraduate Symposium is an annual showcase of undergraduate student academic excellence. Students present at the event under the mentorship of faculty sponsors. The Symposium features oral presentations and poster displays on diverse topics of research representing academic disciplines from across the University.

The first symposium was held in 1981, with funding from the Parents' Association and leadership from Ira M. Wheatley, then department head of History and Philosophy. 17 students sponsored by 19 faculty members represented nine departments of the College of Arts and Sciences. Later symposiums added luncheons, keynote speakers, and poster displays by students, and the Colleges of Education, Technology, Business, Health and Human Services have also added participants.

Extent

6.1 Linear Feet (1 record center carton, 1 flat box, 1 oversize folder, 2 objects)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Eastern Michigan University's Undergraduate Symposium is an annual showcase of undergraduate student academic excellence. Students present at the event under the mentorship of faculty sponsors. The Symposium features oral presentations and poster displays on diverse topics of research representing academic disciplines from across the University. The Undergraduate Symposium records include materials used in the planning and publicizing of the Undergraduate Symposiums since 1981 and have been divided into four primary series: Communications, Content, Programs and Memorabilia.

Title
Undergraduate Symposium records
Status
Completed
Author
Bailey Ahles, Natalie Morath
Date
2012 January 12
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673