The Associated Women Students (AWS) was an organization on UNM’s campus to which all female students belonged upon enrollment. Beginning in 1930, the group’s purpose was to engage students in college life by encouraging participation in activities and providing guidance on proper behavior. AWS also presided over any violations of the rules and policies that applied to female students. The Co-Ed Code and Saludas Amigas was the handbook given to any incoming female freshman or transfer student to help her understand the rules and customs of UNM. The ones from the 1930s focus more on activities and rules while the ones from the 1950s and 1960s also include examples intended to help the co-eds be more successful socially.
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Saludos Amigas 1964
Associated Women Students
"Welcome to you the coeds of UNM who will be the members of the Associated Women Students for the year 1964-65. This is your handbook. I hope that you will read it carefully so that you may better understand the functions and standards of your self-governing organization."
"This year, A.W.S. is operating under a newly revised constitution. As a governing body, we still retain our three branches--Legislative, Executive and Judicial. The Legislative Council which meets one a week has been expanded to include thirteen elected members. These include the eight officers and five members at large elected from the All Women's Council."
--From the introduction by Gail Thomas Buckland, President, Associated Women Students
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Saludos Amigas 1962
Associated Women Students
"My warmest greetings are extended to you, the entire study body, and especially to our new women students. We are happy in your selection of the University of New Mexico as your university, and we encourage you to take every advantage of the many opportunities offered for your intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and social growth. With the many offerings of the University, we feel confident that each of you will be able to find many areas of interests and derive satisfactions from participating in and contributing to the over-all university community.
The Associated Women Students are eager to welcome and assist you and they will be on hand to do so when you arrive on campus.
The Office of the Dean of Women and the entire staff of the Personnel Office offers to you a hearty welcome and stands ready to be of any service to you at any time.
Again I extend to each of you our every wish for a challenging and satisfying university experience.
--Helen Whiteside, Dean of Women, UNM, 1951
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Saludas Amigas 1951
Associated Women Students
We are very happy to welcome new students to the University of New Mexico. We believe our University has much to offer its students and alumni. There are many opportunities for participation in activities and in student government. There is a spirit of friendliness prevailing on this southwestern campus which makes it easy for new students to adjust to University life.
All students, especially our women students, are ready and eager to offer their assistance to you. the office of the Dean of Women welcomes the opportunity to know you and to be of service to you.
I join the Associated women Students Council in extending a cordial welcome to you.
--Lena C. Clauve, Dean of Women, UNM, 1951
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Saludas Amigas 1950
Associated Women Students
A Message from the President of A.W.S.
May I, as president of the Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico, welcome you, the new women students, to the University and into our organization.
Upon enrollment you automatically became a member of the Associated Women Students, whose purpose it is, not only to promote school spirit, to broaden social interests, and to provide uniform and individual representation in student activities, but also to promote a spirit of friendliness and to act as advisers to our new women students. Only by full cooperation of all can these aims be accomplished.
You are probably faced with the problem of engaging in extracurricular activities. Perhaps you feel that you will not have time for anything but your regular course of study. However, we urge that from the beginning you investigate student organizations, and in your first semester choose at least one organization in which you will work conscientiously to be a valuable member. By active participation you will have not only wider knowledge, but also many opportunities for association with your fellow students.
We are sincerely eager to help you in whatever problems you may encounter. The A.W.S. Council extends you a wish for a happy and profitable university career.
--Nancy Coleman, President of A.W.S. UNM, 1950
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Co-Ed Code 1941-1942
Associated Women Students
The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the freshmen women and to the upperclass women who are entering the University for the first time.
We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the activities, regulations, and traditions of the University. By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourself among the numerous student activities. It is from cooperation with the University, its faculty, and its student body, through its organizations and activities, that the student reaches a fuller realization of college life.
We request that you bring the Co-Ed Code with you to college and keep it in your purse during Freshman Week.
The Council of the Associated Women Students wishes to thank all those who aided in the publication of this booklet, especially Dean Clauve and Miss Elizabeth Elder.
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Co-Ed Code 1940-1941
Associated Women Students
A Message From the President of A.W.S.
May I, as president of the Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico, welcome you, the new women students, to the University and into our organization.
Upon enrollment you automatically become a member of the Associated Women Students, whose purpose it is, not only to promote school spirit, to broaden social interests, and to provide uniform and individual representation in student activities, but also to promote a spirit of friendliness and to act as advisers to our new women students. Only by full coöperation of all can these aims be accomplished.
You are probably faced with the problem of engaging in extra-curricular activities. Perhaps you feel that you will not have time for anything but your regular course of study. However, we urge that from the beginning you investigate student organizations, and in your first semester choose at least one organization in which you will work conscientiously to be a valuable member. By active participation you will have not only wider knowledge, but also many opportunities for association with your fellow students.
We are sincerely eager to help you in whatever problems you may encounter. The A. W S. Council extends to you a wish for a happy and profitable university career.
Mary Carmignani, President of A.W.S.
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Co-Ed Code 1937-38
Associated Women Students
The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the Freshmen women and to the upper-class women who are entering the University for the first time.
We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the history, tradition, customs, and regulations of the University, as well as the many little things which go to make university life.
By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourselves among the varied student activities. It is from co-operation with the University, its faculty, and its student body, through its organizations and activities, that the student reaches a fuller realization of college life.
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Co-Ed Code 1936-37
Associated Women Students
The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the Freshmen women and to the upper-class women who are entering the University for the first time.
We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the history, tradition, customs, and regulations of the University, as well as the many little things which go to make university life.
By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourselves among the varied student activities. It is from co-operation with the University, its faculty, and its student body, through its organizations and activities, that the student reaches a fuller realization of college life.
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Co-Ed Code 1935-36
Associated Women Students
The Associated Women Students of the University of New Mexico wish to present this booklet to the Freshmen women and to the upper-class women who are entering the University for the first time.
We are attempting, with its aid, to acquaint the new women students with the history, tradition, customs, and regulations of the University, as well as the many little things which go to make university life.
By the Co-Ed Code we sincerely hope you will become more quickly acquainted with the University and will find a place for yourselves among the varied student activities. It is from co-operation with the University, its faculty, and its student body, through its organizations and activities, that the student reaches a fuller realization of college life.
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Regulations Concerning Women Students - October 1920
UNM Board of Regents
"The following Regulations were presented by President Hill with the indorsement [sic] of the Advisory Council of the Faculty and of the General Supervisor of Women, Dr. Edna Mosher. The Regulations (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) were approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents."
(A) -- General Regulations
(B) -- Residence
(C) -- Chaperons
(D) -- Social Functions
(E) -- Sororities
