In the fall of 1895, UM’s student population numbered 50; in the fall of 2019 almost 11,000 students attended the UM. Students are a constant and ever changing part of the history of the university. UM is home to over 100 different student organizations. To learn about current student groups, check out ASUM’s Student Group List. To learn about the history of student organizations on campus, check out the following resources.Student papers and published materials contain unique and personal documentation of events and experiences not found in any book or official university statement.
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ASUM |
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Hi Jinx |
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Silent Sentinel |
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Greek Life |
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Penetralia |
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Forestry Club |
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Hawthorne |
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Kyiyo |
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Black Student Union |
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Lambda Alliance |
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ADSUM |
The University Publications collection (UPUBs) includes many publications created by UM students and student organizations. Each item in the list below links to the digitized UM student organization titles available online via ScholarWorks.
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Records
These digitized documents from the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) Records, 1906-2010, RG 063, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, include meeting minutes, agendas, roll calls, resolutions, and votes from 1919-2007. These records are available online via ScholarWorks.
Theses and Dissertations
The University of Montana Electronic Thesis, Dissertation and Professional Paper Project (ETDP) is a collaborative effort between the Graduate School, the Mansfield Library, graduate degree granting departments, and graduate students. Beginning in 2007, graduate student theses, dissertations, and professional papers have been published electronically on ScholarWorks. All pre-2007 UM theses and dissertations have been digitized and are also available online via ScholarWorks. Paper copies of these items can be found in the Archives and Special Collections.
Exhibits
Online exhibits created by Archives and Special Collections contain excellent images and information about the university. Check out these for information on students throughout the university’s history.
Physical copies of the materials listed below are available in the Mansfield Library's Archives and Special Collections.