The former Women's Center Director, Pat Davis, and first Student Assistant, Noelia Chapa, discuss the people and forces that helped create and shape, the Center and women's leadership at Cal Poly Pomona.
Jan 12, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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Dec 14, 2020•44 sec
In this episode, Ronnisha Osuala, Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life interviews CPP Alumni Rudy Barbee ('72) and Fred Jackson ('95) to discuss the beginnings of social fraternities at Cal Poly Pomona and the impact that cultural organizations and physical spaces have on the Black student experience.
Dec 14, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 12
La'Keisha Beard, Interim Associate Director, OSLCC, interviews Marcus Beard, an Alum who was part of the first Diversity Ambassador Program cohort.
Dec 05, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Maria Cerce, Coordinator for the Womxn's Center, interviews Rebecca Gutierrez Keeton, former Director of OSLCC. This episode provides insight into how Student Life and the Cultural Centers came together to form the department as it is today.
Nov 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Tyree Vance, Interim Coordinator for the African American Student Center (AASC) interviews Jayla Littlejohn current student activist. This episode aims to create space so that we can hear student voices and learn their stories.
Nov 13, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we discuss La Union. La Union is the unification of all of the clubs and orgs that are housed and supported by Cesar E. Chavez for Higher Education. Why was La Union formed? What organizations were involved? What was the outcome of La Union? These and similar questions will be answered by Dra. Lorena Marquez as interviewed by Reggie Robles, Leadership Development Coordinator. To donate to the Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers Excellence Fund and become a sponsor of the Cros...
Nov 06, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Issa Pena, Social Justice Leader for the Womxn's Resource Center interviews former WRC Coordinate Sydney Torres shares the significance of the X in the Womxn's Resource Center and why the name change was so important.
Oct 30, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
CSUs are land grant institutions. In this episode Gretchen Potter (Tonawanda Seneca), Wildflower Ontiveros (Tongva) andDr. Sandy Kewanhaptewa-Dixon (Hopi) the meaning and impact of Land Acknowledgments, and how we can move beyond.
Oct 23, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Bri Sérráno interviews the first full-time coordinator Jonnie J. Owens and they explore her experience and the development of the first LGBT center in the Cal State system. To donate to the Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers Excellence Fund and become a sponsor of the Cross Cultural Retreat - CLICK HERE...
Oct 16, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode Wendy Córdova talks with Dr. Cadena faculty and professor emeritus in Ethnic & Women's Studies.They explore what it was like to be a student at Cal Poly Pomona in the 70’s as a Chicano, the power of coalition for César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education, and the early intentions of Día(s) de los Muertos (Days of the Dead). To donate to the Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers Excellence Fund and become a sponsor of the Cross Cultural Retreat - CLICK HERE...
Oct 12, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Black Student Union (BSU) was chartered on the Cal Poly Pomona campus in 1968 and has continued to be an essential student leader organization unifying the Black community of Cal Poly Pomona. This episode is an interview with Eric McDowell, BSU president (1992-1993) who helped served as one of the student leaders to help bring the African American Student Center (AASC) to campus and shape the Black student experience along with the AASC. Dr. Tashiana Bryant Myrick is the host and narrates the co...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's time to gather around the Asian Pacific Islander Student Center (APISC)! The APISC is home to beautiful community mural that demonstrates the impact of representation. This week Ken Cordero and Christina Chong, APISC Social Justice Leader discuss with Dr. Lui Amador, inaugural Coordinator of the APISC about the story and power of art in telling the community's story. To donate to the Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers Excellence Fund and become a sponsor of the Cross Cultural Ret...
Sep 23, 2020•26 min
What's Our Roots? It's the CPP Cultural Centers stories of fearless leaders, organizing, and coalition building. Our collective podcast is hosted by student and staff and asks featured guests - what is the legacy of the Cultural Centers? Questions like these and others explore how the Cultural Centers impacts our students, staff, faculty, and local community at large. This week for our GRAND release Anita Roberts and Wendy Córdova share our intentions and grounding for the podcast! To donate to ...
Sep 23, 2020•3 min
