Ezra discusses the logistics, struggles, and successes of running a queer soup night in Champaign-Urbana. Ezra created this event after noticing a lack of spaces for queer people of all ages to relax and be in community. The event is meant for people of all ages, including teenagers, college students, and adults. Also discussed are accessibility and other local queer events and organizations.
A report written by the Committee on the Status of Women Graduate Students and Faculty in the College of Engineering convened by Dean William Schowalter.
Florence Hood Miner (1909-2009) graduated in 1929. She joined the Delta Zeta sorority and studied Journalism. In addition, Florence studied dress design in Paris for a year. Florence said her family did not experience hardship during the Depression.
Frank Kuntz (1909-2012) graduated in 1933. Frank majored in Athletic Education; and he joined a fraternity, but left due to the expense. In fact, Frank worked as a dishwasher and a janitor to make ends meet during the Depression.
Franklin Allen (1914-2005) was a member of the Class of 1937. He joined the Farmhouse fraternity and was the Senior Editor of the Illinois Agriculturalist. Franklin felt the strain of the Great Depression during college, and he took time off from college and held jobs to cover expenses. However, he thought he had good luck in life.
