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12018-02-15T15:45:13+00:00Charlotte Nunes3bd60b4d21b3b403402c8daa696caff9074f077914A Tag page linking to all content that relates to the theme: Greek Lifetimeline2018-12-19T20:40:26+00:00Charlotte Nunes3bd60b4d21b3b403402c8daa696caff9074f0779This theme encompasses content and materials pertaining to Greek life, as well as the experience of being unaffiliated.
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1media/Screen Shot 2019-03-11 at 4.27.02 PM.png2018-02-15T15:45:14+00:00Charlotte Nunes3bd60b4d21b3b403402c8daa696caff9074f0779Themes from InterviewsMary A Armstrong25image_header2023-12-25T02:31:50+00:00Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12022-12-09T15:56:00+00:00Anastacia Negron8f89167ccfb1bd3dea2e7a4dcf2b4c873bd5fef9Administrative Communication Regarding Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" PartyAnastacia Negron5This series of letters addresses various activities related to Delta Upsilon.plain2022-12-09T16:03:00+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives2 March 1981TextWinfield Keck, Douglas H. MacEwan Jr., The Brothers of Delta Upsilon, Herman Kissiah, Susan Basow, Sheila Baisden, Carolyn Van Dyke and 12 faculty members, and the Professional Women of LafayetteAnastacia NegronAnastacia Negron8f89167ccfb1bd3dea2e7a4dcf2b4c873bd5fef9
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12018-03-08T20:08:52+00:00Rediet Siyoumfa0c64bd5edf2648d19ecfaf38e13adb3479a80cInterview with Riley Temple '7161Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 1967-1971.plain2024-03-07T20:21:39+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives1971Oral HistoryRiley TempleMary A. Armstrong2 Feb 2017Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12019-11-08T01:33:16+00:00Bec Stargelc084e990642f9fc9c0fdc67999e007939ce3ab3cInterview with George Mundorf '7046Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 1967-1970.plain2024-03-07T20:18:18+00:001970Oral HistoryGeorge MundorfMary A. ArmstrongJune 11, 2019Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12019-11-06T21:35:46+00:00Iyana Eubanksc29af95b39aa553618c193083ae98e0d04075a0eInterview with Phil James '8238Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 1978-1982.plain2024-03-07T20:41:07+00:001982Oral HistoryPhil JamesMary A. Armstrong2 Nov 2017Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-02-15T15:45:14+00:00Charlotte Nunes3bd60b4d21b3b403402c8daa696caff9074f0779Interview with Harlan Levinson '8336Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 1979-1983.plain2024-03-07T20:43:24+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives1983Oral HistoryHarlan LevinsonMary A. Armstrong27 Feb 2017Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12022-09-30T14:49:34+00:00Anastacia Negron8f89167ccfb1bd3dea2e7a4dcf2b4c873bd5fef9Interview with Peter Theodore '9736Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 1993-1997.plain2024-03-07T20:46:32+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives1997Oral HistoryPeter TheodoreSusan Basow10 Aug 2018Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-11-16T19:40:08+00:00Makaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10Interview with Stephen Parahus '8428Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 1980-1984.plain2024-03-07T20:45:18+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives1984Oral HistoryStephen ParahusMary A. Armstrong24 Mar 2017Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12022-10-06T19:37:02+00:00Reilly Hughes59cad5e9ee7a52bea34d9c733e9dabe0a98bdde0Interview with Susan Basow, Professor Emerita24Interview with a lesbian-identified faculty member who taught at Lafayette from 1977-2020.plain2024-03-07T20:32:45+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives1977Oral HistorySusan BasowMary A. Armstrong22 June 2021Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-11-16T19:45:45+00:00Courtney Howell3eb2bcf338d14b262406255837ccef6024b60847Interview with Daniel Reynolds '0820Interview with a gay-identified alumnus who attended Lafayette from 2004-2008.plain2024-03-07T20:48:39+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives2008Oral HistoryDaniel ReynoldsMary A. Armstrong6 Oct 17Mary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12024-03-01T13:12:42+00:00Jackie Vargasfacc6c52b153568e0c4e5c4b8532ed89576a69d0Interview with Ted Rosenberger '8818Interview with a gay identified alumnus. Information spanning 1984-1988.plain2024-03-31T03:37:39+00:00Jackie Vargasfacc6c52b153568e0c4e5c4b8532ed89576a69d0
12018-10-12T20:47:48+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Morning Call, "Lafayette Fraternity Making Amends for Party"11This article describes student reactions to the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party.media/DU_TheMorningCall.pdfplain2019-03-11T20:13:02+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 613 Nov 1981TextAndrea AxelrodLauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-10-17T21:06:04+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Easton Express, "Fraternity Party's Theme Called 'Offensive, Sexist'"11This article reports on Delta Upsilon's 1981 "Back to the Womb" party, summarizes campus reactions, and describes some of the actions taken in response.media/DU_TheEastonExpress.pdfplain2023-12-24T02:36:03+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 627 Feb 1981TextNick CristianoLauren ChampagneMary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-10-12T20:32:35+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Threshing Floor, "Backsides..."10This issue of the newsletter calls on students to voice their concerns to the administration regarding their social climate on campus in the wake of the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party. The issue also addresses sexual harassment and how it is and should be dealt with on campus.media/DU_TheThreshingFloor.pdfplain2019-03-11T20:15:46+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 69 Apr 1981TextThe Office of the ChaplainLauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-10-12T20:56:53+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Lafayette, "DU Required to Contribute $1000 by Conduct Committee"10This article focuses on the requirements for Delta Upsilon by the school in the wake of the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party.media/DU_TheLafayette_07.pdfplain2019-03-11T19:59:42+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 627 Mar 1981TextJoseph RogersLauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12022-12-09T15:56:00+00:00Anastacia Negron8f89167ccfb1bd3dea2e7a4dcf2b4c873bd5fef9Administrative Correspondence Regarding Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" Party8This series of letters are related to the institutional aftermath of Delta Upsilon's 1981 "Back to the Womb" Party.media/DU Letters.pdfplain2023-12-22T01:16:16+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives2 March 1981TextWinfield Keck, Douglas H. MacEwan Jr., The Brothers of Delta Upsilon, Herman Kissiah, Susan Basow, Sheila Baisden, Carolyn Van Dyke and 12 faculty members, and the Professional Women of LafayetteAnastacia NegronMary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-05-04T20:01:17+00:00Jennifer Wellnitz11691f53c1b63668e9dcc06f4135af63e677501e"Friendship in the Age of AIDS" Flier8Flier advertising the 1996 "Friendship in the Age of AIDS" event, sponsored by the Greek Community, the Office of Student Residence, and the HIV/AIDS Task Force.media/AIDs_03.pdfplain2023-12-24T03:26:24+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives27 Oct 1996EphemeraHIV/AIDS Task ForceMary A. ArmstrongMary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-10-17T20:41:00+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Lafayette, "DU Party Draws Angry Response from Many in College Community" and Related Letters to the Editor8This article includes a piece on the general nature of Delta Upsilon's "Back to the Womb" party and reactions as well as a few letters to the editor from brothers of Delta Upsilon and offended parties.media/DU_TheLafayette_05.pdfplain2019-03-11T19:58:11+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 627 Feb 1981TextRichard BurkeLauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-11-30T20:13:40+00:00Jennifer Wellnitz11691f53c1b63668e9dcc06f4135af63e677501eStudent Paper: "The Heteronormative Structures of Greek Life at Lafayette"8This paper for the WGS 340 course, Sexuality Studies explores the connections between heterosexuality, heteronormativity, and Greek Life on Lafayette's campus.media/wgs340-long.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:53:48+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives10 May 2018TextLexi LongJennifer WellnitzKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-17T20:46:34+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Morning Call , "'Womb' Party at Lafayette Investigated as 'Offensive,'"8This article gives a general overview of the "Back to the Womb" party and the general reactions on campus.media/DU_TheLafayette_04.pdfplain2019-03-24T18:24:16+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 628 Feb 1981TextAndrea AxelrodLauren ChampagneMary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12019-04-12T20:47:35+00:00Jennifer Wellnitz11691f53c1b63668e9dcc06f4135af63e677501eStudent Paper, ["Gender Segregation and Compulsory Heterosexuality in Sororities"]7This paper for the WGS 340 course, Sexuality Studies explores the concept and organization of sororities as institutions that enforce gender and compulsory heterosexuality.media/WGS340-akbar.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:45:45+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives10 May 2017TextFatima AkbarJennifer WellnitzKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-25T23:25:14+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bAlumni Quarterly, "The Wrong Theme"7This article outlines the nature of DU's 1981 "Back to the Womb" party, as well as the general campus reactions and initial Student Conduct Committee decision.media/DU_AlumniQuarterly.pdfplain2023-12-22T01:23:41+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 61981TextAlumni QuarterlyLauren ChampagneMary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-10-26T20:31:22+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bStudent Paper: "The Creation of Heterosexuality in Fraternities: A Case Study of the 'Back to the Womb' Party Held by Delta Upsilon Fraternity at Lafayette College"7This paper outlines the interplays of masculinity, sexuality, and male bonding, especially among fraternity men, and how all of these ideas can be played out through the objectification and sexualization of women. The paper looks to the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party as an example of how these relationships play out.media/DU_Essay.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:53:01+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives10 May 2017TextCiara ReganLauren ChampagneKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-17T20:51:24+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Lafayette, "Degradation of Anyone is Inherently Disgusting," "D.U. Must Be Held Responsible," and "Equality"7This piece includes three letters to the editor of The Lafayette expressing outrage and frustration over the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party.media/DU_TheLafayette_03.pdfplain2022-12-09T15:57:27+00:00The Lafayette6 Mar 1981TextVariousLauren ChampagneCharlotte Nunes3bd60b4d21b3b403402c8daa696caff9074f0779
12018-10-17T20:58:10+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Lafayette, "The True Issue: Degradation of Humanity" and "Irritated Male"7Two letters to the editor on the attendance of the DU "Back to the Womb" party. One letter discusses how people should have left if they were offended, while the other calls for a look at the implications of the party despite its attendance.media/DU_TheLafayette_02.pdfplain2019-03-11T20:02:58+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 66 Mar 1981TextVariousLauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-10-17T20:28:39+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Lafayette, "Things are not so Simple"7An opinion on Delta Upsilon's "Back to the Womb" party, arguing to look beyond this party and Delta Upsilon in particular but rather at larger campus cultures.media/DU_TheLafayette_06.pdfplain2019-03-11T20:04:45+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 627 Feb 1981TextR.L.S.Lauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-04-06T20:21:21+00:00Rediet Siyoumfa0c64bd5edf2648d19ecfaf38e13adb3479a80cLafayette College Memo to Greek Life Presidents Concerning Attendance at the AIDS Quilt Opening Ceremony6This memo encourages fraternity and sorority presidents to have their groups attend the opening ceremony for the AIDS quilt and to wear Greek letters.media/Quilt2_05_001_001.pdfplain2018-11-09T19:57:49+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives22 Apr 1992TextDennis AlimenaJennifer WellnitzMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-10-17T21:01:28+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bThe Lafayette, "Code of Conduct Examined To Set Up Guidelines for Behavior" and "'Back to the Womb Night' Generates More Response"6Both included articles discuss the action being taken or called for in response to the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party.media/DU_TheLafayette_01.pdfplain2019-03-11T20:11:02+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 66 Mar 1981TextVariousLauren ChampagneMakaela Finleyf9df8c3809aa4c0678d7f7f0c0d6e565b8494d10
12018-05-04T19:55:35+00:00Jennifer Wellnitz11691f53c1b63668e9dcc06f4135af63e677501eDean of Students Letter Regarding "Friendship in the Age of AIDS" Event5This letter is an invitation to the 1996 "Friendship in the Age of AIDS" event, co-sponsored by Greek Life, The Office of Student Residence, and the HIV/AID Task Force.media/AIDs_02.pdfplain2023-12-26T13:07:56+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives18 Oct 1996TextRobert R. SmithMary A. ArmstrongMary A Armstrong41061fcf0da5c46170ab7fce619c80dcde461b93
12018-10-25T22:49:30+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bMemo to Dean of Students Regarding Incident of Recklessness with Delta Upsilon5This memo outlines a reaction to an incident in which brothers of Delta Upsilon were vandalizing and damaging a student's car outside of the Black Cultural Center, in front of prospective students. This memo reprimands the administration for not responding appropriately and refers to the incident as racial.media/DU_Letter_02.pdfplain2021-05-03T02:23:05+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 614 Nov 1985TextSheila BaisdenLauren ChampagneKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-25T23:21:38+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bStatement to Appeals Committee from Faculty Regarding Initial Punishment for Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" Party5This statement to the Appeals Committee outlines some faculty's feelings that the initial monetary punishment for the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party was too harsh and that the fraternity should not be singled out when issues of insensitivity and exclusion are widespread on campus.media/DU_Appeal.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:35:36+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 616 Apr 1981TextSelected FacultyLauren ChampagneKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-17T21:11:05+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bStudent Conduct Report on the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" Party5This report describes the disciplinary action taken in response to conduct charges against Delta Upsilon for their "Back to the Womb" party.media/DU_StudentConductReport.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:37:22+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 624 Mar 1981TextCommittee on Student ConductLauren ChampagneKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12019-04-12T20:55:03+00:00Jennifer Wellnitz11691f53c1b63668e9dcc06f4135af63e677501eStudent Paper: "It's All Greek to Me! - A focused case study"4This paper for the WGS 340 course, Sexuality Studies explores the how fraternities function as a dominant social force at Lafayette and how they enforce ideas of hegemonic masculinity.media/WGS340-bezer.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:48:32+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives10 May 2017TextDavid BezerJennifer WellnitzKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-25T23:15:08+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bLocal Church Notice on Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" Party4This note from the Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Easton outlines the symbolic effects and distastefulness of the Delta Upsilon "Back to the Womb" party.media/DU_EastonFirstPresbyterianChurch.pdfplain2021-05-03T02:22:32+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 68 Mar 1981TextPastor Harry A. FreebairnLauren ChampagneKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb
12018-10-25T23:04:00+00:00Lauren Champagnef2cb2b38699e09c8134330026261f20b35155b9bStudent Conduct Decision in Regards to Delta Upsilon Flagpole Incident4This report outlines the requirements for Delta Upsilon in response to an incident in which brothers hung an inflatable female figure from their flagpole. The punishment includes probation and a requirement for the fraternity to host events on sexual harassment open to the entire campus.media/DU_Hearing.pdfplain2021-05-03T14:36:46+00:00Lafayette College Special Collections & College Archives, Record Group IV. Dean of Students, Series 2. Office Files, Subseries 1. Herman Kissiah (2001 addition), Box 614 Dec 1984TextAlice SivulichLauren ChampagneKelsey Moum4315cac2eb65c07dc1409dfc0eb2a9032e3c65bb