In 1834, Jason Lee and fellow missionaries came to the Oregon territory to establish a Methodist mission for Kalapuya Indians living in the Willamette Valley. The primary purpose was to "educate and civilize" the Kalapuya children. The missionaries additionally aimed to provide health care, nourishment, and lodging for those children whose families and communities had been devastated by diseases introduced by Euro Americans.
In the early 1840s, the mission was failing, thus the educational focus for the school turned to white settlers. On February 1, 1842, Lee, fellow missionaries, and members of the growing Salem community decided to establish an institution of learning called the "Oregon Institute." The Institute's constitution was adopted in March 1842, and the first day of class was held on August 13, 1844. The Institute began as a boarding school to educate young students. Chloe Clark Willson, an early member of the missionary group was the first teacher.
In 1853, focus changed to an older set of students and the name was officially changed to Willamette University. Emily York was the first graduate of the University in 1859. By that time, enrollment had reached 320 students and a new building was needed to house a growing student population. Thus began the construction of Waller hall, made possible by the efforts of Reverend Alvan Waller. In addition to the College of Liberal Arts, Willamette University established a medical school in 1867, the College of Law in 1883, the Kimball School of Theology in 1906, the Atkinson Graduate School of Management in 1974, and the Graduate School of Education in 1995. The Medical School merged with the University of Oregon in 1913, the Kimball School closed in 1930, and the Graduate School of Education closed in 2014.
Individual students, organizations and groups have been gathering and writing since Willamette's founding. The first known publication,
In addition to newspapers, Willamette University students have compiled literary magazines, fraternity and sorority publications, and comedic newsletters.
The Student Publications collection includes literary publications, magazines, newsletters, and newspapers created by Willamette University student organizations and groups. Included are the long-running school newspaper
Publications are grouped by type. Publications are then arranged in alphabetical order. Each publication is arranged chronologically.
This collection is open to researchers.
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Additions to this collection are expected.
The Fusser's Guide was produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University between 1932 and 1990. Publication then turned to Willamette administration. For Fusser's Guides see the University Publications collection.
The Student Handbook was first published by the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations, then by the Associated Students of Willamette University. Publication transferred to Willamette administration in the 1990s. For Student Handbooks see the Willamette University Publications collection.
Publications in the series are short-term publications produced by students, including zines.
Accidental Pornography: The Willamette Free Voice was published by the Willamette student organization, Freaks 'n Geeks. Freaks 'n Geeks was started in 2003 by Ryan Rogers '04. It was a group dedicated to having fun and celebrating differences. The group changed its name to Blazing Hearts Wild Minds, and then to Culture Shock in 2005.
Accidental Pornography: The Willamette Free Voice was published by the Willamette student organization, Freaks 'n Geeks. Freaks 'n Geeks was started in 2003 by Ryan Rogers '04. It was a group dedicated to having fun and celebrating differences. The group changed its name to Blazing Hearts Wild Minds, and then to Culture Shock in 2005.
Accidental Pornography: The Willamette Free Voice was published by the Willamette student organization, Freaks 'n Geeks. Freaks 'n Geeks was started in 2003 by Ryan Rogers '04. It was a group dedicated to having fun and celebrating differences. The group changed its name to Blazing Hearts Wild Minds, and then to Culture Shock in 2005.
Graphic novel produced by Taylor Hermes for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Created by the Concerned Students for Social Justice. This issue was distributed around campus to address instances of injustice on the Willamette campus. One issue was inserted between the pages of the March 5th, 2008 issue of the Collegian, without approval by Collegian staff. This is the only known issue of
Graphic novel produced by Trevor Essmeier for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Three pages typed, written as a play on student life at Willamette.
Issue number IV
The Beta Chi sorority began in September 1919 in order to add additional housing for women. A group of students rented what became known as the Beta Chi House, which housed 15 girls including house mother, Mrs. E. C. Richards. The Beta Chi Jester was a publication for current and alumni members.
Zine produced for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Zine produced by Natalie for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Blueprint was a large, single-page underground newspaper featuring thoughts, articles, and poetry submitted by students anonymously.
Handwritten literary newsletter edited by M. Waldo and R. Wall.
The Campix served as an unofficial, off-campus alternative newspaper to The Collegian. It was started by Collegian columnist and sports editor, Gil Lieser '43. The Campix used the process of lithography for its publications, allowing for the use of more photographs, and a slightly different appearance from the Collegian
Book of Glee and living organization songs, published by the Associated Students of Willamette University. The front cover was designed by Pat Pomerlo and songs were compiled by Sheila Schuerman '54.
Graphic novel produced by Courtney Staunton for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Compilation of poetry and prose written by members of Coffee House. Coffee House was a literary club organized in 1927, named for informal gatherings of "literatti and intelligencia."
A chapbook by Evan Dilley. A Run of the Mill production.
Compilation of prose and poetry in two issues.
Annual publication of Sigma Tau, Willamette's first fraternity. Sigma Tau was organized in 1919, and joined the national chapter, Sigma Chi, in 1946. The Complex was a member publication highlighting annual events.
Graphic novel produced by Michael Harker for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Graphic novel produced by Katie Archibald-Woodward for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Book compiled and published by students in a course titled "Civic Communication and Media: The Public Sphere"
Zine produced by Bronson K. and Cameron B. for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Written by students in the Colloquium class, "Beyond the Bubble: Explore Salem", taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Zine produced by Saffron Cleveland for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Graphic novel produced by David Melis for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
The Dream Sequence was a comic strip newsletter that began publication in 2004. It was distributed on campus with The Collegian, authored by pseudonym Christian Dunn.
Publication of Willamette UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). UNESCO was organized at Willamette in October 1949 by senior Lowell Miller. In 1951, Joyce Edgell '53 headed the project to create a literary magazine featuring works by Willamette students. Known publications include spring, 1951 and spring, 1952.
Handwritten publication by the students of the Oregon Institute. Features student opinions on topics such as attending school, dress, tobacco, religion, and coursework. This publication provides insight into the opinions of students attending the Oregon Institute in 1850.
Handwritten publication by the students of the Oregon Institute. Features student opinions on topics such as attending school, dress, tobacco, religion, and coursework. This publication provides insight into the opinions of students attending the Oregon Institute in 1850.
Handwritten publication by the students of the Oregon Institute. Features student opinions on topics such as attending school, dress, tobacco, religion, and coursework. This publication provides insight into the opinions of students attending the Oregon Institute in 1850.
Printed by mamazine, Willamette's zine collective.
A comedic publication begun by the Adelante society in 1902, The Ginger Can provided "a bit of spice, a touch of humor to the humdrum life of the sober student world." The Adelante Literary Society was female only group, serving as a sorority-like organization before sororities came to Willamette's campus. The Adelante society disbanded, along with the rest of the literary societies, in 1927-1928.
Zine produced by Annie Mattson for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
The Gypsy Scholar was the title publication for the Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship (JUS).
A compilation of pieces by students in a Creative Non-Fiction course taught by Professor Scott Nadelson.
Haseldorf is one of Willamette Universities residential apartments. Student Residential Life staff, in charge of Haseldorf created this newsletter for their community members. The newsletter highlights events happening for the Hasledorf community, and successes of fellow students.
The Hornet began in December 1935 as a weekly news sheet with events of the Educational Temple of the Methodist church.
Zine produced by Zhen Zhen McMahon for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Zines produced by Josephine Richards and Alice [Richards?] for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Kampus Kuts was a bi-monthly newsletter featuring photographs of campus events and activities. Only two issues were published.
Student handbook from Kaneko Commons, Willamette University's commons style residential community. Kaneko Commons opened in 2006 as a residential community focused on bringing together self-governance, faculty presence, and student housing. Kaneko Commons - The Book includes information about Kaneko's community mentors, the new common's system, faculty information, and things to know about Willamette University.
Member and alumni magazine for the fraternity, Kappa Gamma Rho. The Kappa Gamma Rho fraternity was organized in 1920.
Published by "a handful of WU seniors" describing their experience as student activists
Zine produced by Violet Davis for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Zine produced by Corinna Nelson for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
About liturgical female figures commonly seen as feminist symbols.
Magic Theater was a single publication of poems and essays put out as a non-profit experiment by students of Willamette University. Collection of poems and essays.
Magazine of poems, drawing, photographs, and essays, started by Brian Greggs, class of 2011.
Memorandum was a weekly publication produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University between 1983 and 1984. Holli Davenport, Assistant to the Chaplains, began publishing MemoRandom in 1973. Publication changed hands, and undertook a slight name change, when ASWU took over. ASWU published Memorandum for only one year due to lack of funding. Publication then went back to Holli Davenport, until the publication turned into Inside Willamette in 1993. MemoRandom and Inside Willamette are available in the University Publications collection.
The Mill Stream began publication in February 1977 as Willamette University's Independent Newspaper. an avenue for the views an opinions of the Willamette community about controversial campus and national issues. Also included were topics of entertainment, sports, and activities. Publication stopped in Spring 1978 due to lack of funding. A separate publication under the same title began publication in November 1996. Deemed an ASWU Initiative, the newsletter ran only three issues, documenting various campus events, announcements and athletics articles.
The Mill Stream began publication in February 1977 as Willamette University's Independent Newspaper. an avenue for the views an opinions of the Willamette community about controversial campus and national issues. Also included were topics of entertainment, sports, and activities. Publication stopped in Spring 1978 due to lack of funding. A separate publication under the same title began publication in November 1996. Deemed an ASWU Initiative, the newsletter ran only three issues, documenting various campus events, announcements and athletics articles.
Single page student newsletter edited by a student using the name Xanadu Smith.
Created by Denise Diaz. Her introduction: "I made this zine for a class, but at the same time as a creative outlet for myself. The black and white photographs in my zine were taken by me. I love photography and it is a big part of who I am. As you go through the zine I want you to understand where I am coming from as these are my views as a Latinx woman in this fucked up world. We all have gone through some shit and its made us who we are. My zine is educational as well as personal. What you read here today I hope makes you think. As you read the zine think about your interactions with the Latinx community, and how you can help or just be aware of your actions. I hope that after reading this zine you have a new perspective on life and how you treat others."
Zine produced by Ashley Lim for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
The Jester was published by the Oregon Gamma chapter of Pi Beta Phi, a sorority at Willamette.
Newsletter for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. One issue in holdings, unknown number published.
The official publication of the Oregon Student Volunteer Union. Publication includes poetry and organization news.
Zine produced by Dylan Doerfllnger for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Graphic novel produced by Lauren Howard for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
"The Friendship Issue" (no. 3), "The Space Issue" (no. 4), "The Body Issue" (no. 5), "The Dreams Issue" (no. 7), "Memory" (no. 9), "Utopia" (no. 10), "Intimacy" (no. 11)
Zine produced by Rachel Benn and Danielle Quilliam for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Volume I (09.16), Volume II (11.16)
Graphic novel produced by Darick Deng for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Graphic novel produced by Timothy Kohlstedt for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Graphic novel produced by Christina Retailiau for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Graphic novel produced by Ry-an for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Zine produced for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Graphic novel produced by Melissa Griffiths for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Zine produced by Gretal Menzies for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
The Vanguard was an independent student newspaper that lasted one semester in the fall of 1987. Begun by students John Rehm '90 and Rick Spoonemore '89, The Vanguard was created to bring professionalism to campus journalism. Publication stopped after five issues when Rehm was named editor of The Collegian.
Volume 1, issue 1
What Mother Never Said was an underground newspaper considered to have a feminist bent. The newspaper featured essays, poetry, and artwork attempting to raise issues and ideas that were overlooked.
Graphic novel produced by Graham Bell for a course taught by Professor Heidi Preuss Grew.
Willamette at Ground Zero was published by second year law student and cartoonist, Chris Ramras. It contains over 40 cartoons, originally appearing in the Collegian, which document and ridicule all aspects of Willamette University.
Published by Law student, Jim Naum, in reaction to his being expelled. Naum expresses his views of the Willamette establishment and his take on his expulsion. He later sued the school for damages.
Willamette Community Press was a politically oriented newspaper dedicated to discussion of social and economic justice issues. The first issue was published in December 2000.
Publication of essays, stories, and poems created by students in Willamette University creative writing courses or members of Willamette's Creative Writing Club.
The Willamette Dialogue was a Journal of Student Scholarship, published in 1991.
Titled "Willamette's Worst News Source," The Willamette Onion was a news satire newsletter. Only one issue known to have printed.
A popular humor magazine edited by Don Carpenter, and later John Piper, the Willamette Puritan survived only three issues because of its controversial nature. Content included satiric essays, stories, and photographs about Willamette University.
Booklet of short stories and poems by alumnae and undergraduates. Professor of English, Horace Williston sponsored the booklet.
Two zines published for Hatfield Library circulation student workers, which use the example of "Wally B. Kand" to show what to do and what not to do.
Created in collaboration with La Chispa de Salem, the Office of Diversity, and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. These entities brought together about 15 students from marginalized groups on campus (students of color, LGBT, differently abled) and those interested in social justice to create the zine. In conjunction with the Museum's Witness exhibit.
Zine produced for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Zine produced by Susan Harper for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Zine produced by Tessa Harvey for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
April Fools edition of a campus newspaper.
Yum Yum: Rules for Din-Din is a participatory dinner where how much you eat and what you eat depends on a series of challenges. Based in play but pointing to more complicated issues including access and equity, Yum Yum gathers a group of diners together and forces them into both competition and dependence in order to achieve a common goal: that of eating a meal. Created and performed in the Willamette University Art Department as part of MK Guth's residency in ARTS 331: Installation Art, taught by Cayla Skillin-Brauchle. Performed by Potluck Collective.
Zine produced for CCM341: US Women's Rights Activism Before 1920, taught by Professor Cindy Richards, Civic Communication and Media.
Contains quotations from the Collegian and images of women mountaineering
This series contains the student newspaper, the Willamette Collegian, and its style guides. First published in 1875, The Collegian is a weekly publication documenting student life, activities, athletics and ideologies. As noted in many issues, "the faculty of Willamette is not responsible for the contents of the Collegian." During the spring semester of the 2019-2020 school year The Collegian moved to an online-only format with rolling publication due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Collegian is Willamette University's student newspaper. First published in 1875, The Collegian is a weekly publication documenting student life, activities, athletics and ideologies. As noted in many issues, "the faculty of Willamette is not responsible for the contents of the Collegian."
This series contains the Willamette University creative writing and arts journal known at different times as JASON, Chrysalis, The Mill, and then Argot.
The JASON was a literary magazine produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University. The magazine underwent a reorganization in 1996, and the name was changed to Chrysalis.
The JASON was a literary magazine produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University. The magazine underwent a reorganization in 1996, and the name was changed to Chrysalis.
The JASON was a literary magazine produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University. The magazine underwent a reorganization in 1996, and the name was changed to Chrysalis.
The JASON was a literary magazine produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University. The magazine underwent a reorganization in 1996, and the name was changed to Chrysalis.
The JASON was a literary magazine produced by the Associated Students of Willamette University. The magazine underwent a reorganization in 1996, and the name was changed to Chrysalis.
This publication is formerly known as JASON.
Online access to this publication is restricted to those with Willamette University network credentials (login and password).
The intention of the Chrysalis magazine and organization is to foster a connected literary community on the Willamette campus.
This publication is formerly known as JASON.
Online access to this publication is restricted to those with Willamette University network credentials (login and password).
The intention of the Chrysalis magazine and organization is to foster a connected literary community on the Willamette campus.
This publication is formerly known as JASON.
Online access to this publication is restricted to those with Willamette University network credentials (login and password).
The intention of the Chrysalis magazine and organization is to foster a connected literary community on the Willamette campus.
This publications is formerly known as Chrysalis.
Online access to this publication is restricted to those with Willamette University network credentials (login and password).
Online access to this publication is restricted to those with Willamette University network credentials (login and password).
This series contains the publications produced by internation students attending Willamette University and includes TELLUS, Willamette World News, and the international student blogs.
Tellus is a publication documenting the experiences of students studying abroad, as well as promoting the study abroad program at Willamette. Also included in the journal are stories from international students and Tokyo International University of America students studying at Willamette University. Originally a published journal, Tellus moved online in 2009.
Blog maintained by the College of Liberal Arts with content by students studying abroad.
This blog is maintained by the Language Learning Center and the Office of International Education with content by language assistants and international students.
This blog is maintained by the Language Learning Center with contenty by the Russian Language Assistant.
This blog is maintained by the Language Learning Center with content by the Japanese Language Assistant.
This blog is maintained by the Language Learning Center with content by the Spanish Language Assistant.
This blog is maintained by the Language Learning Center with content by the French Language Assistant.
This blog is maintained by the Language Learning Center with content by the German Language Assistant.
This blog presents news items of interest to students of the Classical languages, in particular Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. This blog was updated and maintained by Soren Underdahl, Classics liaison at Willamette University's Language Learning Center (LLC), and members of Willamette University's Classical Studies faculty.
This series includes sheet music, songs, and song books written by Willamette University students.
Oversize sheet music moved to box 2.
Includes the sheet music and songs created by Willamette University students and student organizations, not directly associated with Glee. Includes Ode to Willamette and Farewell Willamette.
The first Willamette University song book was published in 1914 by the senior class. It includes a mixture of Glee songs and Willamette Choruses. The song book was republished in 1915, 1922 with additions by the Websterian Literary society. Additions and changes where again made in 1927, 1930, and 1938.
The first Willamette University song book was published in 1914 by the senior class. It includes a mixture of Glee songs and Willamette Choruses. The song book was republished in 1915, 1922 with additions by the Websterian Literary society. Additions and changes where again made in 1927, 1930, and 1938.
The first Willamette University song book was published in 1914 by the senior class. It includes a mixture of Glee songs and Willamette Choruses. The song book was republished in 1915, 1922 with additions by the Websterian Literary society. Additions and changes where again made in 1927, 1930, and 1938.
The first Willamette University song book was published in 1914 by the senior class. It includes a mixture of Glee songs and Willamette Choruses. The song book was republished in 1915, 1922 with additions by the Websterian Literary society. Additions and changes where again made in 1927, 1930, and 1938.
The first Willamette University song book was published in 1914 by the senior class. It includes a mixture of Glee songs and Willamette Choruses. The song book was republished in 1915, 1922 with additions by the Websterian Literary society. Additions and changes where again made in 1927, 1930, and 1938.
The first Willamette University song book was published in 1914 by the senior class. It includes a mixture of Glee songs and Willamette Choruses. The song book was republished in 1915, 1922 with additions by the Websterian Literary society. Additions and changes where again made in 1927, 1930, and 1938.
The New Willamette is considered the 1907 yearbook for Willamette University. It is seperate from the other Wallulahs and is in the Student Publications collection.
The Wallulah was the student yearbook for Willamette University, published from 1903 to 2006. The Wallulah includes student body photographs, documentation of athletics and student organizations, faculty and staff, and documentation of student life.
Considered the 1907 yearbook for Willamette University.
Made by the class of 1912.
Made by the class of 1913.
Made by the class of 1914.
Made by the class of 1915.
Published by the 1915 senior class.
Made by the class of 1917
Made by the class of 1918.
Made by the class of 1919
Made by the class of 1920.
Wallulah 1920 published by the class of 1921. Wallulah 1921 published by the class of 1922. Wallulah 1922 published by the class of 1923.
Wallulah 1922 published by the class of 1923. Wallulah 1923 published by the class of 1924. Wallulah 1924 published by the class of 1925.
Wallulah 1925 published by the class of 1926. Wallulah Pat-Suk edition is the 1926 yearbook.
Walullah 1972 is in an oversized box.
Wallulah 1996 was not published.
Wallulah yearbooks were not published after 2006. The supplemental disk for 2016 is missing.