Oregon Multicultural Archives

Mandi Suzuki Oral History Interview

Title
Mandi Suzuki Oral History Interview
LC Subject
Asian Americans College students College buildings Asian & Pacific Cultural Center
Interviewee
Suzuki, Mandi
Interviewer
Fernández, Natalia, 1985-
Description
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
Work Type
transcripts
Location
Corvallis >> Benton County >> Oregon >> United States
Date
2014-05-20
Identifier
Mandi_Suzuki_oral_history_interview-2014-05-20
Rights
In Copyright
Dc Rights Holder
Oregon Multicultural Archives, OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Language
English
Local Collection Name
Oregon State University Cultural Centers Oral History Collection, 2013-2014 (OH 21)
Type
Text
Format
application/pdf
Set
Oregon Multicultural Archives OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Primary Set
Oregon Multicultural Archives
Is Part Of
OSU Cultural Resource Centers
Institution
Oregon State University