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The University of Nevada Alumni Association was organized in 1894/95 and encourages the relationship between the university and its alumni to promote the welfare of the institution. The Association's activities include regional chapters, support for student activities, and alumni continuing education. The collection includes minutes and correspondence of the Alumni Council and Executive Committee, various alumni committees, homecoming programs and reunions.

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Former University President Joseph Crowley began the tradition of the New Student Ceremony in the fall of 1999. The collection includes event schedules, programs, Wolf Pack Planners, and other material from the annual New Student Welcome Ceremony conducted at the beginning of each fall semester.

Abstract On June 15, 2005, a group of undergraduate University of Nevada, Reno students met and formed a secret society called The Order of the Sceptre. It is an honor society for exceptional men and women students, seeking a diverse membership representing different perspectives. Its primary purpose is to serve the interests of undergraduate students at the university. The collection consists of letters to a prospective initiate, the November 2009 "Apathy Is Dead" newsletter, a printout of the...

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Eileen C. Sweeney was a student at the University of Nevada in the early 1940s. The collection consists of correspondence, student handbooks, campus event programs, and memorabilia from Eileen Sweeney's years as a student at the University during World War II.

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Collection contains informational and promotional material created by a variety of administrative and departmental units at the University of Nevada, Reno. Administrative records, marketing material and publications vary with each organization.

Abstract The University's first Honors Convocation was held on May 12, 1966, giving recognition to Honor Roll students, students inducted into academic honor societies, scholarship recipients, and students awarded other academic achievement prizes. The collection consists of flyers, invitations, and programs, including presidential scripts for some years. Of special interest is a compiled "Honor the Best" chart of award recipients from 1970-1999. There is also a blank award certificate for the 1988...