Category Archives: OMA

Interview About Women, Activism, and Voting

Posted on June 3, 2019 by fernandn

This spring term, Professor of History and Gender Studies Kimberly Jensen taught a course in which her Western Oregon University students contributed content to the Oregon Women’s History Consortium (OWHC). The OWHC includes online exhibits relating to women, activism, and … Continue reading →

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EOP 50th Anniversary – BSU Walk Out Reenactment

Posted on May 21, 2019 by fernandn

This afternoon the OMA joined the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) in its kick off event to celebrate the program’s 50 year anniversary! The EOP was established as an administrative response to the 1969 Black Student Union Walk Out, so it … Continue reading →

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An LSTA Grant for the Chuck Williams Photo Collection

Posted on May 13, 2019 by fernandn

“OSU Libraries receive grant money for activist photographic collection: Work of photographer Chuck Williams, including cultural events, Oregon landscapes, will be displayed at OSU” by Alexis Campbell, News Contributor, The Baro, May 13, 2019. The article (text below) is available … Continue reading →

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The OMA and OSQA Featured in Archival Outlook

Posted on May 3, 2019 by fernandn

The OMA and OSQA are featured in the Society of American Archivists (SAA) newsletter “Archival Outlook” May/June 2019 issue! Back in August of 2018, the OMA and OSQA presented at the annual SAA conference held in Washington DC as part … Continue reading →

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SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network ~ Oral History Interviews

Posted on April 29, 2019 by fernandn

SOL: LGBTQ+ Multicultural Support Network ~ Oral History Interviews SOL focuses on supporting Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) and offers educational programming, student advocacy, and ally building among individuals and organizations at Oregon State University. Learn more about … Continue reading →

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OSQA and History Course Collaboration: the OSQA Oral History Project, Part 3

Posted on April 1, 2019 by fernandn

This winter term 2019, the OSU Queer Archives (OSQA) collaborated for the third time with the history class HST 368 Lesbian and Gay Movements in Modern America with Professor Mina Carson. Our first collaboration took place in 2016 and the … Continue reading →

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OSU Solidarity March 5 Year Anniversary – Justin McDaniels Oral History

Posted on March 12, 2019 by fernandn

Five years ago today, OSU students gathered for a Solidarity March. Just a few weeks ago, Justin McDaniels shared his involvement in the March and the #ITooAmOSU campaign, and his interview is now available online! In late February / early … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day from OSQA <3

Posted on February 14, 2019 by fernandn

OSQA wishes you a very queer and very happy Valentine’s Day! The craft center hosted a free Valentine’s Day card-making event inside the Memorial Union with the option of screen-printing a t-shirt for a fee of $10.00. To make this … Continue reading →

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MLK Jr. Week Event ~ “African Americans Against the Bomb”

Posted on January 24, 2019 by fernandn

This MLK Jr Week, SCARC hosted the event “African Americans Against the Bomb” featuring longtime SCARC researcher, OSU instructor, and activist Dr. Linda Marie Richards. Over 30 people were in attendance to hear Dr. Richards give a lecture featuring the … Continue reading →

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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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