Meet the new U.S. Latino/a Studies Oral History Scholarship Interns! They have been hard at work on the USLS Oral History Project with Parks Library. Reach out to them for more information about the project!
Name: Alexa Garcia
Year: Senior
Majors: Business Management & Spanish LCP
Minors: U.S. Latino/a Studies
Quote: “I was a previous USLS ambassador and I;m really excited to continue my involvement with USLS through my USLS Oral History Internship! I think it’s important to recognize the amazing voices and influences that the Latino community has on campus and in Iowa and I couldn’t be happier to be part of a project that represents that!”
Name: Oscar De Avila
Year: Senior
Major: Journalism and Mass Communications
Minor: U.S. Latino/a Studies
Quote: “Being a USLS scholarship intern has been an incredibly rewarding experience! Collaborating with Alexa and Dr. Suarez on the USLS Oral History Project with Parks Library has been an honor, and I;m proud to help amplify Latino/a/x voices through creative storytelling.”