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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 32
Title
Student Union and Activities Records
Creator
Student Union and Activities, South Dakota State University
Dates
1915-2006
Extent
0.21 linear feet (1 small document case) photograph
Language
English
Repository
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Access note
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item . Student Union and Activities Records. UA 32. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
The Student Union and Activities office manages the University Student Union and co-curricular programming for students to develop leadership abilities, increase cultural awareness, and provide recreational activities. This collection is composed of handbooks, pamphlets, and material related to Pugsley Union and the University Student Union.
Historical Note
The Student Union and Activities office manages the University Student Union and co-curricular programming for students to develop leadership abilities, increase cultural awareness, and provide recreational activities.
Services provided by the department include the Leisure Skills Center (billiards, video arcade, banner making, rental of camping and cross country ski equipment, off-campus housing), Information Exchange (check cashing, fax service, ticket sales), Technical Services (lighting, staging, and sound for events), and Central Reservations. The Student Enrichment Programs office provides advisement and support for the University Program Council, which includes arts, community service, concerts, Hobo Day, lectures and forums, publicity and graphics, recreation and travel, Showcase, and special events, the Greek system, and all student organizations; as well as the coordination of the New Student Orientation Program.
Other student organizations and services housed in the Union are the Collegian / Jackrabbit publications, Students' Association, the campus radio station (KSDJ 90.7), and Student Legal Services.
Contents Note
This collection is composed of items published by the Office of Student Activities. Included are handbooks, pamphlets, and material relating to Pugsley Union and the University Student Union.
Key Words
South Dakota State University. Department of Student Activities.
South Dakota State University. Department of Student Union and Activities.
South Dakota State University. Pugsley Student Union.
South Dakota State University. University Student Center.
South Dakota State University. University Student Union.
Student activities
Student unions
Container List
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| Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | College Life (pamphlet) | 1915 |
| 1 | 2 | Collegiate Way, The | undated |
| 1 | 3 | Correspondence | 2003 |
| 1 | 4 | Cultural Entertainment calendar | 1971-1972, 1981 |
| 1 | 5 | Department of Student Union and Activities: Central reservations, public announcement system | undated |
| 1 | 6 | Freshmen Days speakers | undated |
| 1 | 17 | Images 0001-0143: Photos, Negatives, & Slides of Student Organizations | Various |
| 1 | 7 | Information exchange | 2000 |
| 1 | 8 | Minority students | 1999 |
| 1 | 9 | New student orientation | 1994, 1999, 2003 |
| 1 | 10 | Parents Day | 1954-1970 |
| 1 | 11 | Posters | 2000-2005 |
| 1 | 12 | Student enrichment | undated |
| 1 | 14 | Student Organization Directory | 2002-2003 |
| 1 | 15 | Student Organization Handbook | 2000-2006 |
| 1 | 13 | Student's Handbook | 1922-1923, 1990-1991 |
| 1 | 16 | University Typing Service | undated |
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.
South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Copyright note
Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.
Arranged and Described by
Crystal J. Gamradt, 1998 May 14, additions made 2008 October 7.