University of California, Riverside, Middle Eastern Student Center records, 2009-2025

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Riverside and University of California Riverside. Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC)
Abstract:
The collection consists of materials from the Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC), which works to educate, support, and build community for those interested in the Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), and Muslim experiences at UC Riverside. Materials in the collection include correspondence, fliers, meeting minutes, brochures, events plans, and photographs. Notably included in the collection are documents related to the establishment of MESC at UC Riverside, including surveys, research, and proposals starting in 2010 to create what became MESC in 2013.
Extent:
1.0 linear feet (1 box)
Language:
The collection is in English .
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. University of California, Riverside, Middle Eastern Student Center records (UA 053). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of materials from the Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC), which works to educate, support, and build community for those interested in the Middle Eastern, Southwest Asian North African (SWANA), and Muslim experiences at UC Riverside. Materials in the collection include correspondence, fliers, meeting minutes, brochures, events plans, and photographs. Notably included in the collection are documents related to the establishment of MESC at UC Riverside, including surveys, research, and proposals starting in 2010 to create what became MESC in 2013.

Biographical / historical:

The Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC) was established in 2013, after a group of 14 students developed a proposal and worked with campus administration to create a space to provide support services for all students including those with ties to the Southwest Asia/Middle East and North Africa. The center, the first of its kind in the nation, has been involved in a number of initiatives and developments on campus to improve the student experience, including changing the UC application to include "Middle Eastern" as a self-identification choice, introducing halal meat as a campus dining option, establishing a Middle Eastern themed hall (Markaz), and helping organize the largest conference held at UCR with MSA West 2017.

Acquisition information:
Transferred from the Middle Eastern Student Center, 2025.
Processing information:

Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2025.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright for a portion of materials in the collection has been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Additional materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Please contact Special Collections & University Archives for more information.

Preferred citation:

[identification of item], [date if possible]. University of California, Riverside, Middle Eastern Student Center records (UA 053). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University Archives
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
Contact:
(951) 827-3233
specialcollections@ucr.edu
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