Rachel Grisham Oral History Interview

Interviewee: Rachel Grisham
Interviewer: Tiffany Tep
Interview Date: February 14, 2018
Location: Memorial Union Veterans Lounge, Oregon State University
Duration: 0:47:43
 

Rachel Grisham begins by discussing her early life in Salem, childhood interests, and her passion for music. Then, she shares how her involvement in her high school’s marching band and wind ensemble led to her first exposure and interaction with Oregon State University, which eventually influenced her decision to become a student there. Grisham then recalls her decision to switch from majoring in Biology to majoring in Public Health and shares her perspective of the myriad of opportunities a degree in Public Health can offer.

Grisham then focuses on discussing her involvement in Sigma Delta Omega, which was created at Oregon State University in 2006 with the intent to foster a “sisterhood of scientists”. In recounting the highlights of her time in Sigma Delta Omega, Grisham shares her experiences of watching the sorority grow and evolve during her time as Recruitment Chair and President. Grisham then talks about her initial exposure to Oregon State’s student government, the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU). Wanting to become more involved on campus, Grisham first volunteered for ASOSU and was eventually elected as a Senator, President Pro Tempore, Executive Director of Operations, and then President. Grisham describes the highlights during her time in office, specifically emphasizing the Survivor Amnesty program and the Shared Governance Agreement, now called the Edward J. Ray Doctrine.

Finally, Grisham describes her involvement with the Obama Administration’s campaign, “It’s On Us”, to combat sexual violence on college campuses. When recounting her experiences as a member of the campaign’s Student Advisory Committee, Grisham discusses how she was able to integrate her work from the campaign to Oregon State’s campus. Grisham wishes the best for the future of Oregon State University and she shares her excitement to witness the changes future students will make in order to improve Beaver Nation.

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Title

Rachel Grisham Oral History Interview

Description

Rachel Grisham begins by discussing her early life in Salem, childhood interests, and her passion for music. Then, she shares how her involvement in her high school’s marching band and wind ensemble led to her first exposure and interaction with Oregon State University, which eventually influenced her decision to become a student there. Grisham then recalls her decision to switch from majoring in Biology to majoring in Public Health and shares her perspective of the myriad of opportunities a degree in Public Health can offer.

Grisham then focuses on discussing her involvement in Sigma Delta Omega, which was created at Oregon State University in 2006 with the intent to foster a “sisterhood of scientists”. In recounting the highlights of her time in Sigma Delta Omega, Grisham shares her experiences of watching the sorority grow and evolve during her time as Recruitment Chair and President. Grisham then talks about her initial exposure to Oregon State’s student government, the Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU). Wanting to become more involved on campus, Grisham first volunteered for ASOSU and was eventually elected as a Senator, President Pro Tempore, Executive Director of Operations, and then President. Grisham describes the highlights during her time in office, specifically emphasizing the Survivor Amnesty program and the Shared Governance Agreement, now called the Edward J. Ray Doctrine.

Finally, Grisham describes her involvement with the Obama Administration’s campaign, “It’s On Us”, to combat sexual violence on college campuses. When recounting her experiences as a member of the campaign’s Student Advisory Committee, Grisham discusses how she was able to integrate her work from the campaign to Oregon State’s campus. Grisham wishes the best for the future of Oregon State University and she shares her excitement to witness the changes future students will make in order to improve Beaver Nation.

Creator

Rachel Grisham

Source

Voices of Oregon State University Oral History Collection (OH 09)

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

February 14, 2018

Contributor

Tiffany Tep

Format

Born Digital

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh09-grisham-rachel-20180214

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Tiffany Tep

Interviewee

Rachel Grisham

Location

Memorial Union Veterans Lounge, Oregon State University

Original Format

Born Digital

Duration

0:47:43

OHMS Object

Interview Format

video