Office of Multicultural Affairs Records, 1972-2017, bulk [2004-2014]

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

• Office of Multicultural Affairs Records

Description

Summary

This collection consists of materials from the student activities on the Columbia campus sponsored by or supported by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. It includes fliers, posters, proposals, and handouts. There are also materials related to Stephen Donaldson and the dedication of the namesake Lounge. The pre-2004 material in this collection is related to activities of student groups now supervised by this office.

• Office of Multicultural Affairs Records

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

All administrative records of the University are restricted for 25 years from the date of creation. Materials originally made public (e.g., flyers, event programs) are not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Related Materials

Columbia LGBT records 1961-2013 [Bulk dates: 1967-1989] Historical Subject Files, 1870s-2017 [Bulk Dates: 1968-1972]

Accruals

Additions are expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession 2017.2018.M077. Source of acquisition--Chris Woods. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--12/13/2017.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Collection processed by Molly Boord (GS 2021)in April 2018. Finding aid created by Jocelyn Wilk in April 2019.

Revision Description

2019-04-25 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Historical Note

In its ongoing efforts to further promote inclusion and diversity, the University established an Office of Multicultural Affairs for Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science in the Fall of 2004. The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides services to improve student retention: mentoring, counseling, courses on test-taking, expository writing, seminars, targeted recruitment. The Office also supports intercultural community programs; provides diversity education and training; and advises over 45 undergraduate cultural student organizations.