Center for Multicultural Affairs collection

Collection

Identifier: 04.CMA

Scope and Contents

The Multicultural Center collection contains four series 1. Administration which includes awards, commission on racial and ethic issues, curriculum steering committee, financial transactions, programs and budget and resolutions; 2. Publicity and Outreach, including clippings, correspondence, events, flyers and brochures, news releases and scholarships; 3. Visual Resource Materials, the largest series includes VHS tapes, and 4. Center of Race and Ethnicity (CORE), which currently has 1 subseries of t-shirts.

Dates

Creation: 1989 - 2025

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Historical note

The Multicultural Center exists to plan and implement educational and cultural programs that improve campus climate and enhance community life at Eastern Michigan University. They offer opportunities for cultural exploration, dialogue, and leadership development that ensure learning experiences for all members of the university community inside and outside of the classroom. The center was rebranded as the Center of Race and Ethnicity (CORE) in the early 2020s.

Full Extent

9.5 Linear Feet (4 record center cartons, 1 archive box, 1 oversize box, 1 object, 2 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Multicultural Center collection documents an organization on campus that is dedicated to cultural learning and exploration on campus. The collection includes financial transactions, budget and programs, clippings, correspondence, events, VHS resource tapes, and scholarships. Records date from 1989-2011. The collection is arranged alphabetically.