Author Archives: fernandn

MLK Jr. Week Event – “Dr. King’s Legacy Lives On: Student Activism at OSU”

Posted on January 24, 2019 by fernandn

MLK Jr. Week featured a panel of current and former OSU students who have spearheaded activism at OSU. The students shared their recent experiences with using speech and activism to initiate change on campus. Among other things, panelists detailed their … Continue reading →

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Glitter in the Archives! Year 3

Posted on October 26, 2018 by fernandn

Glitter in the Archives! Year 3 On Friday October 26, 2018, the Oregon State University Queer Archives hosted the 3rd annual Glitter in the Archives event. This year the OSU Craft Center participated in hosting by providing an abundance of … Continue reading →

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Creating Change and Community: Histories of Activism at OSU

Posted on October 1, 2018 by fernandn

“Creating Change and Community: Histories of Activism at OSU” is a pop up exhibit that highlights historical moments of student activism at Oregon State University. Each panel includes background information, an overview of strategies used, and the impact and result … Continue reading →

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OSQA at the Corvallis Pride Festival 2018

Posted on September 29, 2018 by fernandn

The OSU Queer Archives (OSQA) had a booth at this year’s Corvallis PRIDE Festival! This was our first time at PRIDE as an organization and it was an incredible opportunity to connect to the LGBTQ+ community in the area. Our … Continue reading →

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The OMA at JCLC

Posted on September 27, 2018 by fernandn

The OMA was at JCLC this year – and presented! The Joint Conference of Librarians of Color is a conference sponsored by five associations of ethnic librarians, including the American Indian Library Association (AILA), Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), Black Caucus of … Continue reading →

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The OMA Featured in C&RL News

Posted on September 26, 2018 by fernandn

The OMA was featured in “Internet Reviews” within College & Research Libraries News! Below is the text of the post, and here is the link to Vol 79 No 8 (2018) Internet Reviews Oregon Multicultural Archives The Oregon Multicultural Archives (OMA) … Continue reading →

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The Urban League of Portland’s 2018 Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner

Posted on September 11, 2018 by fernandn

The Urban League of Portland hosted its 2018 Equal Opportunity Dinner (EOD) on September 11, 2018 at the Oregon Convention Center, an Extraordinary Extravaganza! It was also the 50th year commemorating the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., … Continue reading →

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The OMA and OSQA at SAA 2018

Posted on August 16, 2018 by fernandn

  This summer the OMA and OSQA presented at the annual conference of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) held in Washington DC! Panel: From Best Practices to “Next Practices”: Documenting Underrepresented Communities through Oral Histories Panel Description: Panelists present … Continue reading →

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The Emporia State University Graduation Ceremony

Posted on August 12, 2018 by fernandn

  On Sunday August 12, 2018 the 17th Oregon MLS cohort of Emporia State University’s School of Library & Information Management (SLIM) celebrated its graduation! The graduation ceremony took place in the auditorium of Oregon Health & Sciences University in … Continue reading →

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LGBTQ+ History in OSU’s The Barometer

Posted on June 4, 2018 by fernandn

Pride Month is a time to celebrate who we are and the people we love, but it is also a time to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go. Remembering our histories is one of … Continue reading →

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