Robin Kassman Oral History Interview

Interviewee: Robin Kassman
Interviewer: Claire Baboyan
Interview Date: January 23, 2020
Location: Kappa Delta sorority, Corvallis, Oregon
Duration: 0:57:20
 

In this interview, Robin Kassman shares her Oregon State story and describes what it was like going to school in the late 1970s. She talks about the changes that the university went through when she was attending it, the differences in university life then versus today (2020), the courses that she took, and how the campus has evolved and improved over the years.

The bulk of the session is dedicated to a discussion of Greek life and Kassman's experiences as a member of Kappa Delta sorority, both as a collegian and an alumna. In this, she talks about changes in Greek life over time, the postive impact of her alumna membership experience, and the specifics of her work as an advisor to the sorority. Kassman likewise describes the bonds that she has formed with women around the world because of Kappa Delta.

The interview concludes with a personal story about growth and the value that Kappa Delta has added to Kassman's personal life. She concludes with words of advice: speak your truth, do the right thing, and remember that someone is always watching.

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Title

Robin Kassman Oral History Interview

Description

In this interview, Robin Kassman shares her Oregon State story and describes what it was like going to school in the late 1970s. She talks about the changes that the university went through when she was attending it, the differences in university life then versus today (2020), the courses that she took, and how the campus has evolved and improved over the years.

The bulk of the session is dedicated to a discussion of Greek life and Kassman's experiences as a member of Kappa Delta sorority, both as a collegian and an alumna. In this, she talks about changes in Greek life over time, the postive impact of her alumna membership experience, and the specifics of her work as an advisor to the sorority. Kassman likewise describes the bonds that she has formed with women around the world because of Kappa Delta.

The interview concludes with a personal story about growth and the value that Kappa Delta has added to Kassman's personal life. She concludes with words of advice: speak your truth, do the right thing, and remember that someone is always watching.

Creator

Robin Kassman

Source

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

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries

Date

January 23, 2020

Contributor

Claire Baboyan

Format

Born Digital Video

Language

English

Type

Oral History

Identifier

oh09-kassman-robin-20200123

Oral History Item Type Metadata

Interviewer

Claire Baboyan

Interviewee

Robin Kassman

Location

Kappa Delta sorority, Corvallis, Oregon

Original Format

Born Digital Video

Duration

0:57:20

OHMS Object

Interview Format

video