College presidents
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variants include:
Presidents, College
University presidents
(URI: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85028315)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Huron Restoration records
Collection
Identifier: 011.HR
Abstract
In October of 1988, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report that made suggestions that all schools using Native American names and mascots change them. The report stated that the use of Native American names and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. On May 22, 1991, the Board of Regents changed Eastern Michigan University's mascot from the "Hurons" to the "Eagles" after much controversy. During the period of 1991-1992 the Huron...
Dates:
1929 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1991 - 1992