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• 61. [Image] Maiyee Yuan Oral History Interview

  	Maiyee Yuan was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. At the time of the interview she was a third year studying Microbiology. Yuan discusses her position as the internal coordinator for the Asian & Pacific ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Maiyee Yuan Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Maiyee Yuan was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. At the time of the interview she was a third year studying Microbiology. Yuan discusses her position as the internal coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center; the APCC as a home and support center; learning about issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islander communities; attending various multicultural conferences; challenges with disorganization in the APCC; working with the building of the new center; goals for future events and projects; advice for future staff; insight about organization through the APCC; challenges with including a great variety of Asian cultures; the role of the APCC with the API community; and the importance of the cultural centers giving a voice to minorities on campus. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_ebmoj7fn Title: Maiyee Yuan Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Maiyee Yuan was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. At the time of the interview she was a third year studying Microbiology. Yuan discusses her position as the internal coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center; the APCC as a home and support center; learning about issues affecting Asian and Pacific Islander communities; attending various multicultural conferences; challenges with disorganization in the APCC; working with the building of the new center; goals for future events and projects; advice for future staff; insight about organization through the APCC; challenges with including a great variety of Asian cultures; the role of the APCC with the API community; and the importance of the cultural centers giving a voice to minorities on campus. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_ebmoj7fn Close

• 62. [Image] Mohamed Shaker Oral History Interview

  	Mohamed Shaker was born in Singapore but his hometown is Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. At the time of this interview he was a junior studying History and Sociology. Shaker discusses his position ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Mohamed Shaker Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Mohamed Shaker was born in Singapore but his hometown is Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. At the time of this interview he was a junior studying History and Sociology. Shaker discusses his position as a community outreach coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center; his goals of building community between Asian students on campus; creating more engaging cultural activities; working with the Queer Studies program for combined events; struggles with scheduling and event attendance; successes of planning events with other cultural centers; relationships with other cultural centers; speaking at the APCC ground breaking; ideas for future health minded events; his thoughts on the campus Solidarity March; the challenges of losing two major API faculty members; reasons for having cultural centers; the importance of sharing stories and history; and his excitement for the coming years and new center for the APCC. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_85amr7wl Title: Mohamed Shaker Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Mohamed Shaker was born in Singapore but his hometown is Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. At the time of this interview he was a junior studying History and Sociology. Shaker discusses his position as a community outreach coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center; his goals of building community between Asian students on campus; creating more engaging cultural activities; working with the Queer Studies program for combined events; struggles with scheduling and event attendance; successes of planning events with other cultural centers; relationships with other cultural centers; speaking at the APCC ground breaking; ideas for future health minded events; his thoughts on the campus Solidarity March; the challenges of losing two major API faculty members; reasons for having cultural centers; the importance of sharing stories and history; and his excitement for the coming years and new center for the APCC. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_85amr7wl Close

• 63. [Image] Mandi Suzuki Oral History Interview

  	Mandi Suzuki was born in Honolulu, Hawaii; her hometown is Waipahu, Hawai'i on the island of O'ahu. At the time of the interview she was a fifth year studying General Science, Pre-Physical Therapy. Suzuki ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Mandi Suzuki Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Mandi Suzuki was born in Honolulu, Hawaii; her hometown is Waipahu, Hawai'i on the island of O'ahu. At the time of the interview she was a fifth year studying General Science, Pre-Physical Therapy. Suzuki discusses her fond memories of working at the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center for the past three years; her current position as external coordinator and the role of providing a guidance support network for support staff; developing relationships with other organizations and departments on campus; the difficulties of increasing student attendance to educational events; the successes of the APCC staff; the joys of seeing the staff become more culturally competent; goals of helping her staff find their place in the world; the benefits of the location of the new center; advice for future staff; her personal growth in cultural competency and awareness; and the impact of the APCC on the community. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_2gg6jqzl Title: Mandi Suzuki Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Mandi Suzuki was born in Honolulu, Hawaii; her hometown is Waipahu, Hawai'i on the island of O'ahu. At the time of the interview she was a fifth year studying General Science, Pre-Physical Therapy. Suzuki discusses her fond memories of working at the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center for the past three years; her current position as external coordinator and the role of providing a guidance support network for support staff; developing relationships with other organizations and departments on campus; the difficulties of increasing student attendance to educational events; the successes of the APCC staff; the joys of seeing the staff become more culturally competent; goals of helping her staff find their place in the world; the benefits of the location of the new center; advice for future staff; her personal growth in cultural competency and awareness; and the impact of the APCC on the community. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_2gg6jqzl Close

• 64. [Image] Ji-Hae Kang Oral History Interview

  	Ji-Hae Kang was born in South Korea and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. At the time of the interview she was a senior studying General Science with a Chemistry minor. Kang discusses her position as a cultural ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Ji-Hae Kang Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Ji-Hae Kang was born in South Korea and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. At the time of the interview she was a senior studying General Science with a Chemistry minor. Kang discusses her position as a cultural center coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center; projects and activities including working with the center's library, listserv, scrapbook, and programs database; her personal and professional growth in her communication skills; experiences working with her fellow center coordinators; her raised awareness of micro-aggressions and the actions she has taken to educate others; her excitement for the new APCC building; advice for future staff members including to be very mindful of how they present themselves as they are representatives of the center and the need to stand up against social injustices, however small. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_0rrf3tzo Title: Ji-Hae Kang Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Ji-Hae Kang was born in South Korea and raised in Beaverton, Oregon. At the time of the interview she was a senior studying General Science with a Chemistry minor. Kang discusses her position as a cultural center coordinator for the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center; projects and activities including working with the center's library, listserv, scrapbook, and programs database; her personal and professional growth in her communication skills; experiences working with her fellow center coordinators; her raised awareness of micro-aggressions and the actions she has taken to educate others; her excitement for the new APCC building; advice for future staff members including to be very mindful of how they present themselves as they are representatives of the center and the need to stand up against social injustices, however small. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_0rrf3tzo Close

• 65. [Image] Hali’a Parish Oral History Interview

  	Hali'a Parish was born in Honolulu, Hawaii; her hometown is 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii on the island of O'ahu. At the time of the interview she was a senior studying Speech Communication and Innovation Management. ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Hali’a Parish Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Hali'a Parish was born in Honolulu, Hawaii; her hometown is 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii on the island of O'ahu. At the time of the interview she was a senior studying Speech Communication and Innovation Management. Parish discusses her transition from the Native American Longhouse to the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center in order to relate with shared identities and ethnicities; working as an activities coordinator at the APCC; personal challenges with time management; her other position as the Luau Coordinator for Hui O Hawai'i; successes of building friendships with other students, creating events such as "Dream Out Loud" and "Native Sands, Native Lands"; performing at the APCC ground breaking ceremony; desires for more collaboration between the cultural centers; advice to future staff; understanding her identity; and appreciation for the Diversity Development and staff. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_r5ye0kd2 Title: Hali’a Parish Oral History Interview Year: 2014 Hali'a Parish was born in Honolulu, Hawaii; her hometown is 'Ewa Beach, Hawaii on the island of O'ahu. At the time of the interview she was a senior studying Speech Communication and Innovation Management. Parish discusses her transition from the Native American Longhouse to the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center in order to relate with shared identities and ethnicities; working as an activities coordinator at the APCC; personal challenges with time management; her other position as the Luau Coordinator for Hui O Hawai'i; successes of building friendships with other students, creating events such as "Dream Out Loud" and "Native Sands, Native Lands"; performing at the APCC ground breaking ceremony; desires for more collaboration between the cultural centers; advice to future staff; understanding her identity; and appreciation for the Diversity Development and staff. Link to Audio Recording: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/0_r5ye0kd2 Close

• 66. [Image] Arts & Social Justice Living-Learning Community Oral History Interview

  	OSU Arts and Social Justice Living-Learning Community group interview, March 18, 2015. Participants were: Hunter Briggs and Jacq Allen. The interview begins with each interviewee discussing his/her major ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Arts & Social Justice Living-Learning Community Oral History Interview Year: 2015 OSU Arts and Social Justice Living-Learning Community group interview, March 18, 2015. Participants were: Hunter Briggs and Jacq Allen. The interview begins with each interviewee discussing his/her major and his/her decision to enroll in Oregon State University. Following this, they chronicle their personal growth since attending Oregon State and being a part of the arts and social justice living learning community. The students then discuss their inspirations, ranging from family to friends to teachers. Personally, they each discuss their identities, the power structures within those identities, and how those have changed or been reinforced within the college setting. Focusing on the arts and social justice classes, they discuss the dynamics and what they found to be most impactful in the lectures, activities, and guests—many of which brought attention to the power hierarchy and identities of society. Within this same line of thought, they outlined their visions for the future and the ways in which programs like this can help spread equality. In ending, the students discuss some of the community projects they have conducted, what activism means, and thoughts they wish to express to the community about social inequalities. [Interview conducted by Maria Garcia. Audio available online. Title: Arts & Social Justice Living-Learning Community Oral History Interview Year: 2015 OSU Arts and Social Justice Living-Learning Community group interview, March 18, 2015. Participants were: Hunter Briggs and Jacq Allen. The interview begins with each interviewee discussing his/her major and his/her decision to enroll in Oregon State University. Following this, they chronicle their personal growth since attending Oregon State and being a part of the arts and social justice living learning community. The students then discuss their inspirations, ranging from family to friends to teachers. Personally, they each discuss their identities, the power structures within those identities, and how those have changed or been reinforced within the college setting. Focusing on the arts and social justice classes, they discuss the dynamics and what they found to be most impactful in the lectures, activities, and guests—many of which brought attention to the power hierarchy and identities of society. Within this same line of thought, they outlined their visions for the future and the ways in which programs like this can help spread equality. In ending, the students discuss some of the community projects they have conducted, what activism means, and thoughts they wish to express to the community about social inequalities. [Interview conducted by Maria Garcia. Audio available online. Close

• 67. [Image] OSU Women's Center Group Oral History Interview

  	Amelia Allee grew up in Denver, but calls Portland, Oregon her home. Allee is 20 years old, and self-identifies as French, English, and Huron (a Native American Tribe). This is her first year at Oregon ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: OSU Women's Center Group Oral History Interview Year: 2015 Amelia Allee grew up in Denver, but calls Portland, Oregon her home. Allee is 20 years old, and self-identifies as French, English, and Huron (a Native American Tribe). This is her first year at Oregon State University as a transfer student from Portland Community College. As a junior, she is majoring in public health with a focus in health management and policy. Allee is also working towards her certificate of food and culture and social justice. Previously a student advocate at PCC's women's center, Allee began working at OSU's women's center in 2014. She is currently a peer facilitator, but will soon become the leadership liaison. Shelby Baisden recognizes Gresham, Oregon as her hometown, but calls Portland and Corvallis her home. Baisden is 22, self-identifies as white, and is a senior at Oregon State University. She is studying human development and family sciences in the school of public health and human sciences. This is her first year working for the women's center, although she had previously collaborated with the center. She serves as the communications representative. Soreth Dahri's hometown is Karachi, Pakistan. She self-identifies as Muslim and Pakistani. She is 21 and in her second year at Oregon State University. She is majoring in finance in the college of business. Dahri is currently a peer facilitator at the women's center, and this is her first year working for the center. While Nicthé Verdugo lives in Corvallis, Oregon, her hometown is Chandler, Arizona. Verdugo is 22, self-identifies as Chicana, and is a senior at Oregon State University. She is majoring in ethnic studies with a minor in women, gender, and sexuality studies within the college of liberal arts. This is Verdugo's second year working at the women's center. During her first year, she served as the program coordinator, creating and organizing events. Currently she is the leadership liaison. One of her duties is to serve as a mentor for the staff of the women's center. The interview begins by introducing four staff members of Oregon State University's women's center–Amelia Allee, Shelby Baisden, Soreth Dahri, and Nicthé Verdugo. After discussing their backgrounds, majors, and positions at the women's center, they discuss the challenges of their jobs. These challenges include white privilege and misunderstandings of feminism. They recommend sexual assault awareness and expanded definitions of feminism for future event topics. The interview then chronicles their ideas and advice for the future of the women's center. For this, the interviewees recognize open mindedness, good and purposeful intentions, non-generalizations, and challenging barriers. On a more personal level, they describe several experiences in which their identities have caused them to have both negative and positive interactions. The interview ends with an acknowledgement of the family-like environment of the staff and of the center. Title: OSU Women's Center Group Oral History Interview Year: 2015 Amelia Allee grew up in Denver, but calls Portland, Oregon her home. Allee is 20 years old, and self-identifies as French, English, and Huron (a Native American Tribe). This is her first year at Oregon State University as a transfer student from Portland Community College. As a junior, she is majoring in public health with a focus in health management and policy. Allee is also working towards her certificate of food and culture and social justice. Previously a student advocate at PCC's women's center, Allee began working at OSU's women's center in 2014. She is currently a peer facilitator, but will soon become the leadership liaison. Shelby Baisden recognizes Gresham, Oregon as her hometown, but calls Portland and Corvallis her home. Baisden is 22, self-identifies as white, and is a senior at Oregon State University. She is studying human development and family sciences in the school of public health and human sciences. This is her first year working for the women's center, although she had previously collaborated with the center. She serves as the communications representative. Soreth Dahri's hometown is Karachi, Pakistan. She self-identifies as Muslim and Pakistani. She is 21 and in her second year at Oregon State University. She is majoring in finance in the college of business. Dahri is currently a peer facilitator at the women's center, and this is her first year working for the center. While Nicthé Verdugo lives in Corvallis, Oregon, her hometown is Chandler, Arizona. Verdugo is 22, self-identifies as Chicana, and is a senior at Oregon State University. She is majoring in ethnic studies with a minor in women, gender, and sexuality studies within the college of liberal arts. This is Verdugo's second year working at the women's center. During her first year, she served as the program coordinator, creating and organizing events. Currently she is the leadership liaison. One of her duties is to serve as a mentor for the staff of the women's center. The interview begins by introducing four staff members of Oregon State University's women's center–Amelia Allee, Shelby Baisden, Soreth Dahri, and Nicthé Verdugo. After discussing their backgrounds, majors, and positions at the women's center, they discuss the challenges of their jobs. These challenges include white privilege and misunderstandings of feminism. They recommend sexual assault awareness and expanded definitions of feminism for future event topics. The interview then chronicles their ideas and advice for the future of the women's center. For this, the interviewees recognize open mindedness, good and purposeful intentions, non-generalizations, and challenging barriers. On a more personal level, they describe several experiences in which their identities have caused them to have both negative and positive interactions. The interview ends with an acknowledgement of the family-like environment of the staff and of the center. Close