Make Your Mark: Preserve Your Story for Future Wildcats

Is an iniative of the Northwestern University Archives to support Northwestern undergraduate Residential Colleges and student organizations archive their records as part of their everyday workflow and ultimately deposit them with us for long-term preservation and access. By participating you will:

• Ensure the authentic student voice is captured for all time
• Preserve your group's legacy
• Guarantee your successors can continue to carry the torch

To begin, fill out the “Make Your Mark Training Course Sign-Up” to access the training course. After that, we will  follow-up with you to guide you through transferring your records to the Archives.

Project STAND (Student Activism Now Documented)

Project STAND is a consortium of colleges focused on creating a digital space for documenting student activism, particularly in marginalized communities. It aims to support ethical archiving of social justice movements by providing resources, workshops, and forums for collaboration.

Explore collections from universities nationwide and utilize the “Archiving Student Activism Toolkit” for guidance on documenting these important efforts.

Northwestern has been building its University Archives since 1935. The Archives obtain and add to its holdings by receiving University records transferred by offices and departments; and by the donation of faculty members' personal papers; student organizations' records; and the personal papers and memorabilia of alumni and friends.

Use the information below to learn about what the Archives collects and how to donate these materials. Our staff are happy to answer questions and help arrange for material pickup or transfer. Contact the McCormick Library at 847-491-3635 or email at specialcollections@northwestern.edu .

By endowing an archivist role like other important campus roles, Northwestern shows its commitment to high-priority fields of study. An endowed position also ensures that the role attracts and retains the most qualified archivists.

Learn more about supporting the Archivist for the Black Experience.