Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS) records, 2014-2022

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. Student Association of Wetland Scientists
Abstract:
The Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS) is an organization of undergraduate and graduate students. Duke SAWS advocates for the conservation and study of wetlands, development of wetland science, and the promotion of public education on wetland resources. Collection consists of financial records, publicity materials, photographs, video recordings of events, meeting notes, and materials related to events planning.
Extent:
2.12 Gigabytes
Language:
Materials in English.
Collection ID:
UA.31.15.0005
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 15 -- Student Organizations – Environmental

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of financial records, publicity materials, photographs, video recording from events, meeting notes, and events planning records. This includes materials for Spring Symposium, Adopt-A-Stream, workshops, and field trips. Materials in the collection span 2014-2022.

Biographical / historical:

The Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS), a student-run organization in the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Society of Wetland Scientists, advocates for the conservation and study of wetlands, the development of wetland science, and the promotion of public education on wetland resources. Duke SAWS aims to provide a forum for undergraduate and graduate students with interests in wetland ecology, restoration, and conservation. The organization hosts events, such as workshops, symposiums, and field trips, that connect students to professionals and academics in the field in addition to volunteer and career opportunities. Duke SAWS has collaborated with other organizations like Duke Water Network, NicNats, and Ocean Policy Work Group and has taken part in the Durham Adopt-A-Stream program.

Acquisition information:
The Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS) records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift from Nadia Swift in 2022.
Processing information:

Processed by April Blevins, October 2022

Accessions described in this collection guide: UA2022-0022

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Copyright for official university records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], Duke Student Association of Wetland Scientists (SAWS) records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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