Encouragement Wall (Notes), 2016
Scope and Contents
Post-its from "encouragement wall" created in the wake of the 2016 election. One of several actions taken by SEEK staff to support students who suffered from increased anxiety and harassment on campus after Donald Trump became President of the United States. The post-its allowed students to express their feelings and support one another. For example, "My parents (people) are afraid," "Take a Breath," "Don't Give Up," "You are Not Alone," "Fed Up and Drained," and more.
Dates
- 2016
Conditions Governing Access
Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please email QC.archives@qc.cuny.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Extent
From the Collection: 12.5 Linear Feet (3 records cartons; 9 document cases; 1 half-sized document case; and 9 flat and irregular boxes. 22 containers total.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
Stick it notes were removed from poster board, attached to acid-free paper, and sleeved in archival plastic enclosures.
Creator
- From the Collection: Queens College (New York, N.Y.). SEEK Program (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
