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Susan Shaw (b. 1960) is an ordained minister who has been a member of the OSU Women's Studies faculty since 1997.

In her interview, Shaw discusses her first introduction to feminist ideas, her memories of attending Southern Baptist churches, her…

Dwire talks extensively about her childhood and her parents’ alcohol addiction. She explains how much of her childhood was spent taking care of her younger siblings in a disorganized--and often chaotic--house. Dwire also recalls how the Irish…

Teddy Johnnie describes her experiences as a student at Oregon State College between 1957 and 1958. She explains that her motivation to attend college came from her single mother who instilled the importance of independence upon her and her sister.…

Indira Rajagopal discusses her upbringing in northeastern India. She goes into detail about going on walks with her parents during her childhood, traveling with her father to symposiums, and her mother’s passion for making science accessible to…

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…

Suzanne Hartman describes her upbringing in rural Glendale Oregon after her family moved across the country from Chicago, Illinois. She describes what it was like to attend a small school where her parents worked in the English department. She also…

Emi Sumida-Brown describes her upbringing in Hiroshima, Japan, her move to the United States following her high school graduation, and her undergraduate and graduate careers. She delves into the experiences she had which sparked her passion for…

For Clara Pratt, school was always very important and academic work has always held the greatest enjoyment. The first of two adopted children by hardworking parents, Clara grew up poor and wanted two things in her life: to not be poor, and not…

A Midwest native from Ohio, Jo Anne Trow has spent her life providing services to female students. Originally pursuing social work, Jo Anne was active early on with Residence Hall in her undergraduate college of Denison University, her graduate…

Contributing to the evolution of women’s equality in collegiate sports, Dr. Sylvia Moore had a career at OSU that spanned over three decades. While attending school at University of Washington, Dr. Moore switched majors from Journalism and Music to…