A man, presumed to be a Pacific University student based on other similar portraits made during the same time period, walking down the steps of Washburne Hall. This photograph was likely taken by a Pacific staff photographer for use in a campus publication, and probably dates from 1983. For a related image, see: PUA_PeoSlides_515
A portrait of a smiling man, presumed to be a Pacific University student based on other similar portraits made during the same time period. This photograph was likely taken by a Pacific staff photographer for use in a campus publication, and probably dates from 1983. For a related image, see: PUA_PeoSlides_518
Two Pacific University students speaking with two older man, most likely professors or administrators. They are standing on the north steps of Marsh Hall; the camera is facing east towards Murdock Hall. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer, and probably dates from circa 1983-1985. For another view of the same group of people, see: PUA_PeoSlides_510
A Pacific University student with an older man, most likely a professor or administrator, talking on the north steps of Marsh Hall. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer, and probably dates from circa 1983-1985. For another view of the same group of people, see: PUA_PeoSlides_510
A Pacific University student with his down down on a desk covered in books, inside Scott Library on the Pacific campus. The original slide was printed in March 1980. It is signed "Jenni Char," probably Jennifer Char Arashiro (Class of 1980); she was likely the photographer.
A man, probably a Pacific University student although he could be faculty, typing on a typewriter. He is wearing glasses and appears to be barefoot. He is seated in front of shelves made of cinder blocks that have textbooks and a small stuffed animal sitting on them. The original slide was printed in March, 1979.
A Pacific University student examining magazines with another man, presumably a Pacific University professor. The magazines appear to be on a variety of topics, including "Greater Portland Industry," "Esquire," and others. The original slide was printed in March 1978.
Professor Fred Scheller (left) with a student (center) and another man who is most likely Professor Albert "Hap" Hingston (right), on Pacific University's campus. Both Professors taught Speech and Communications at Pacific. Walter Hall appears behind them on the left; McCormick Hall is in the background. The original slide was printed in March 1978.
A portrait of an African American student at Pacific University. This was likely taken by a staff photographer. The original slide was printed in April 1977.
A student serving carved ham to an older man, likely the father of a student. Based on context from other photographs taken at the same event, this may have been taken during Parent's Weekend. The original slide was printed in April 1977.
A student working in what appears to be Pacific University's photography lab or darkroom. He is holding a tool, possibly for working with negatives. Plastic film canisters, measurement tubes, trays, chemicals, wires for drying prints and a sink appear behind the student. The original slide was printed in October, 1976.
An African-American Pacific University student meeting with a professor, apparently examining an item on the desk together. The professor may be Russell Saunders, who taught business and economics. Books on marketing are visible in the background, along with a calendar and notes pinned to a bulletin board. This photograph was probably taken by a staff photographer to illustrate student experiences, possibly for use in a promotional publication. The slide was printed in March 1976, but is probably a reprint of an earlier photograph, most likely taken circa 1970-1974.
Two African American Pacific University students standing on the steps of Walter Hall, which was a dormitory. One is wearing a Pacific letterman jacket; the other is holding a Human Physiology textbook. The original slide was printed in December, 1971.
A group of mostly African American students from Pacific University, looking into the distance while seated on bleachers outdoors. Based on other images that came from the same set, this may have been taken during a sports event. This is one of a set of slides featuring students and faculty of Pacific University, apparently produced by a staff photographer circa 1970-1974 for use in promotional publications. The photographer appears to have intentionally chosen subjects from diverse backgrounds to illustrate student experiences at Pacific.
A student wearing a black cocktail dress, standing outdoors near Pacific University's Washburn Hall. This is one of a set of slides featuring students and faculty of Pacific University, apparently produced by a staff photographer circa 1970 for use in promotional publications. The photographer appears to have intentionally chosen subjects from diverse backgrounds to illustrate student experiences at Pacific.
An African American student examining a textbook. This is one of a set of slides featuring students and faculty of Pacific University, apparently produced by a staff photographer circa 1970-1974 for use in promotional publications. The photographer appears to have intentionally chosen subjects from diverse backgrounds to illustrate student experiences at Pacific. A related version of this image was used in the university's 1975 Viewbook. For another view of the same student, see PUA_PeoSlides_121.
An African American student making a pencil drawing, possibly in an art class. This is one of a set of slides featuring students and faculty of Pacific University, apparently produced by a staff photographer circa 1970-1974 for use in promotional publications. The photographer appears to have intentionally chosen subjects from diverse backgrounds to illustrate student experiences at Pacific. A related version of this image was used in the university's 1975 Viewbook; see: PUA_RG4_120_19. For another view of the same student, see PUA_PeoSlides_121.
An African American Pacific University student (or possibly professor), examining a vertical Rolodex directory. This photograph likely dates from the late 1960s or early 1970s.
An audio recording of an oral history of Amber Benton, Pacific University Class of 2009, recounting memories of her time at Pacific as a college student. Topics covered in the recording include: what it was like to be a first-generation student and one of very few Black students at Pacific in the 2000s; living on campus for four years; serving as an RA (Resident Assistant) in Burlingham Hall; serving as a Student Ambassador; becoming involved with Nā Haumāna O Hawai'i, Pacific's Hawaiian student club; performing at Lu'au; going whitewater rafting with Pacific's Outdoor Pursuits; being a Spanish major and participating in Spanish Club; impressions of Pacific's Black Student Union and Black Alumni Chapter after she graduated; changes she has observed at Pacific since she graduated; memories of Pacific's President Phil Creighton; how her time at Pacific connected to her current work in diversity, equity and inclusion; being the victim of a racial hate incident while she was an RA; lack of awareness or celebration of Black culture while she was a student; the value of Pacific's education and how it encouraged critical thinking skills.
An audio recording of an oral history of Patrice Fuller, Pacific University Class of 2016, briefly recounting memories of her time at Pacific as a college student. Topics covered in the recording include: her service as the Cultural Chair of Pacific's ACE Board; partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Association and the Black Student Union on events such as the Soul Food Dinner; responding to the Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown shootings; hosting awareness events such as film screenings; how her service helped her later in work such as event planning; hosting slam poets such as Kane Smego; and attending conferences and a social justice retreat.
An audio recording of an oral history of Donna Maxey Easter, Pacific University Class of 1970, recounting memories of her time at Pacific as a college student. The main topic of the interview is what her everyday experiences were like as a very social and involved African American woman in college from 1964-1970. Specific topics include: her first impressions of Pacific; becoming Secretary of the Freshman Class; socializing and dating; winning competitions such as the Omega Epsilon Phi Sweetheart contest; being loud and social as a library worker and being fired for it; what it was like coming to Pacific from Jefferson High School in Portland; being naive about sex and feeling embarrassed in class; memories of professors such as Dr. Prince (English), Dr. Roberts (Biology), and Dr. McVicker (Education); learning to study as a freshman for her Elementary Education degree and getting help from her dorm mates; having to dissect a frog and a rat in Biology; becoming a Boxerette; the value of a Pacific education; reactions to her interracial marriage when she and her husband Steve Pomerantz, who was white and Jewish, got married while they were students at Pacific; the mixed feelings she had about joining the Black Student Union because she wanted her husband to be able to join too; protests during the Vietnam War; being reprimanded as a Student Teacher for attending a protest during a school day and Pacific's lack of support for her at the time; working in the cafeteria and interacting with Auntie Edna (who would later be the Hawaiian Club advisor); the many other campus jobs that she held; receiving financial aid due to her father's poor health; dealing with prejudice from a staff member in Pacific's financial aid department; recalling how her father had been unable to get work as a teacher in Portland because he was Black; and working in Pacific's kitchen and watching a baker who always smoked while making pastries.
