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[Author's account of documenting family life with photos and video, virtual communication, high school closure, online education.]

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In this interview, Dr. Dilcie Perez explains how CSUSM was ahead of its time in regards to DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) work; however at the beginning of her employment with CSUSM, the university did not have Multicultural Programs (the predecessor to the Cross-Cultural Center). Perez recalls her work with Multicultural Programs, including her being offered the opportunity to open the program upon tendering her resignation to the university.

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This narrative describes how I have adapted to the pandemic throughout the last year and the changes I have noticed in our world and community.

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[Author describes day her high school workplace shutdown, Black Lives Matter, and takeaways from the pandemic.]

Scope and Contents Arely Ramos is a California State University San Marcos alumna. She graduated with her degree in Human Development, Health Services. Ramos worked at the Cross-Cultural Center and was also involved in the Peer Mentoring Program and Civility Campaign on campus. In this interview, Ramos discusses how the Cross-Cultural Center became her second home and how she loved spending most her time at the center. Ramos explains how it pushed her out of her comfort zone and provided her with a safe space...

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"Renaissance Fair - San Marcos [California]" [114, 121, 225 are duplicates of 111 at different exposures.]

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This picture is of my first return to my office on campus after 2 years of being away. It was a weird time capsule to March 2020 and I half expected a family of raccoons to have moved into the space.

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Oral history interview of Jennie Ruiz for the Cross-Cultural Center Oral History Project on April 7, 2023. Biographical information about Jennie, how she started working for California State University San Marcos, her leadership and networking skills. Jennie’s friendship with Sara Sheikh-Arvizu and its impact on her. Her experience running the Cross-Cultural Center, and her thoughts about its role at CSU San Marcos.

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In her interview, Diana Saldivar discusses how the Cross-Cultural Center provided her with a sense of belonging on campus and served as a second home. Saldivar explains how the center provided her with lifelong friendships, skills and connections that has helped her become the person she is today. Saldivar recounts how the CCC provided a safe space, allowing for conversations with others that are often deemed controversial, and how the center encouraged those to constantly seek knowledge.

Scope and Contents "Tamera Winterberg, of Oceanside, brought her own to San Marcos' first Sunflower Country Fair." "Stephanie Eltzroth, 6, hugs her sister Stacey, 3, after both won first place in the Little Miss Sunflower contest. The two girls live in San Marcos." "The Rockerettes, from left to right, are Ashley Graham, 10, of Escondido, Alexis Grenier, 10 and Nicky Grenier, 12, both of San Marcos. The girls entertained the crowd during the event, which went from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m." [Envelope contains...