Author Archives: Natalia Fernandez

An OSQA Oral History: John Helding

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

To celebrate Pride Week 2016, OSQA hosted an event to share information on conducting oral history interviews. The event included an in-person interview with John Helding, an OSU alum who participated in a 1981 ASOSU vote to fund the Gay … Continue reading →

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OSQA at NWA 2016

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

On April 29, 2016, OSQA presented as part of a panel discussion at the Northwest Archivists (NWA) conference in Seattle, WA, and was delighted to share information about its work over the past two years! This panel discussion, “Queering the Archives: Connecting with … Continue reading →

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The OMA at the 2016 OLA Conference with REFORMA OR

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

On April 20-22, 2016 REFORMA OR participated in the 2016 Oregon Library Association conference in Bend, OR! Chapter members presented a pre-conference workshop titled “¡Bienvenidos a la biblioteca!: Outreach and Engagement with Latino and Spanish Speaking Populations in Your Communities” … Continue reading →

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Voices Without Borders ~ Stories of Latinx and Hmong Students

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

During winter term 2016, two OSU student activists Mai Xee Yang and Nicthé Verdugo worked with Charlene Martinez, Associate Director of Integrated Learning for Social Change within Diversity & Cultural Engagement, on a project entitled Voices Without Borders for their … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Tour of Corvallis II

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

In the spring of 2014 the OMA collaborated with the class Ethnic Studies 553: Ethnohistory Methodology taught by Professor Natchee Barnd. The students used archival resources both in the OMA and the Benton County Historical Society to showcase the histories of the Corvallis … Continue reading →

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RG 248 Centro Cultural César Chávez

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

The Centro Cultural César Chávez (CCCC) collection is now available and open for research! The collection documents the activities and events organized by the center such as staff retreats, open houses, César Chávez Tribute Month, holiday celebrations, lectures, and workshops … Continue reading →

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Loretta Milton and OSU’s 1969 BSU Walkout

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

On February 19th as part of the OSU Lonnie B Harris Black Cultural Center’s Black History Month celebrations, the BCC hosted an incredible event that included Loretta Milton, along with the artist Jeremy Davis. Davis painted a magnificent mural entitled … Continue reading →

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The Color of Night: Max G. Geier Book Reading and Talk

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

Black History Month honors the significant role African Americans have in our society that is often overlooked in traditional history lessons. On Wednesday, February 17th, 2016, the OMA and the OSU Press hosted a book reading and talk by author … Continue reading →

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OSU Pride Center Scrapbooks

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

The OSU Pride Center scrapbooks are now available! The Pride Center serves as Oregon State University’s resource center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) members of the OSU community and their allies. In addition to its roles in outreach … Continue reading →

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MLK Jr. Celebrations 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Natalia Fernandez

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. Letter from a Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963. This quotation is the theme to the 2016 OSU MLK Jr. celebrations as it still rings true for our … Continue reading →

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