Student Project for Amity Among Nations (SPAN) records 1940-2007

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Student Project for Amity Among Nations (SPAN) records 1940-2007

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Collection contains the records of the Student Project for Amity Among Nations (SPAN), a study abroad program begun at the University of Minnesota.

3 boxes (3.0 cubic feet)

University of Minnesota Libraries. University Archives [uarc]

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SNAC Resource ID: 6618959

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Student Project for Amity Among Nations.

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The Student Project for Amity Among Nations (SPAN) was established at the University of Minnesota in 1947 as a study abroad program for University students. SPAN sprouted in 1946 from an annual meeting between students at the University of Minnesota that discussed international problems. Journalism faculty member Mitchell Charnley was the first faculty advisor, followed in 1964 by Theofanis Staurou of the history department. SPAN differed from other study abroad programs; students completed an i...