A-B

Louis Adamsel

Interview | Transcript
Louis Adamsel speaks on his time as an undergraduate student at California State University San Marcos, aspects of his life as a student leader, his experience as a Black student and, later, as a staff member.

John Aguilar, Jr.

Interview | Transcript
John Aguilar, Jr. served in the Marine Corps from 2001-2005. In his interview, Aguilar recounts his enlistiment and experiences at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, 29 Palms, California. Aguilar also offers his thoughts and experiences on trauma, IT work in the Marine Corps, the Iraq and Afghan wars, media manipulation, anti-Arab racism, and societal glorification of and prejudice towards veterans.

Tomme Arthur

Interview | Transcript
Tomme Arthur has been involved in several San Diego breweries, most notably as founder and managing owner of Lost Abbey Brewing located in San Marcos, CA. Arthur has gained a reputation in the industry for his focus on Belgian-style ales, national awards, and mentorship of newer brewers.

Jeff and Dande Bagby

Interview | Transcript
Jeff and Dande Bagby are the founders and owners of Bagby Beer Company. They discuss their introduction to craft beer; homebrewing; introducing craft beer to the region; Jeff’s entry into the profession; founding and building a brewery; packaging and distribution; charity work; competitions, judging, and awards; consumer education.

Gezai Berhane

Interview | Transcript
Gezai Berhane is a California State University San Marcos alumnus, where he was part of the first graduating class. Since his graduation, Berhane was a CSUSM employee until his retirement in 2021. Most recently he worked as Associate Director of Operations.

Bonnie Biggs

Interview | Transcript
Bonnie Biggs was the inaugural Tribal Liaison and a Librarian Emeritus at California State University San Marcos. In her and husband Gunnar’s interview, they recall the early history of CSUSM, Bonnie’s work as the university's Tribal Liaison, her sabbatical to Ghana, Ghanaian jazz music, tribal libraries in New Mexico, and Bonnie's work with Love on a Leash.

Gunnar Biggs

Interview | Transcript
Gunnar Biggs is a retired music instructor from San Diego State University and Palomar College and is a prominent figure in Southern California’s musical environment. In his interview with wife Bonnie Biggs, they discuss Ghanian jazz music and musicians, as well as early CSUSM history, and Bonnies work with tribal libraries and Love on a Leash.

Brian Bilbray

Interview | Transcript
Brian Bilbray is a former Representative in the Congress of the United States. He served as a Republican representative for the 49th district (now 53rd) in California from 1995 until 2001 and then again from 2006 until 2013. Bilbray was also mayor of Imperial Beach, California.

Mary Anne Bixby

Interview | Transcript
Mary Anne Bixby is a member of Quality Ale and Fermentation Fraternity (QUAFF), a San Diego homebrewing group. Bixby belonged to the SDSS (San Diego Suds Sorority) which was a women-only subgroup of QUAFF. This interview with Bixby, Greg Lorton, and Rich Link discusses their introduction to craft beer, early home brewing experiences, QUAFF, local breweries, mead, and women in homebrewing.

Rick Blankemeier

Interview | Transcript
Rick Blankemeier was the quality control manager for Stone Brewing and Belching Beaver as well as the Director of Brewing Operations for Modern Times. He discusses how he began brewing and his journey through the industry.

Bridget Blanshan

Interview | Transcript
Bridget Blanshan is Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator at California State University San Marcos. In this interview, Blanshan discusses her educational & professional background, student leadership development, and diversity and inclusivity on campus.

Tiffaney Boyd

Interview | Transcript
Tiffaney Boyd is a CSUSM alumna and former president of Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI). She was a driving force in the creation of the Black Student Center (BSC), Cougar Pantry, and Sigma Gamma Rho. In this interview, Boyd details the process in which she and her fellow ASI cohorts proposed the idea of the BSC.

Glen Brodowsky

Interview | Transcript
Glen Brodowsky reflects on his academic career and early involvement at California State University San Marcos. He discusses campus growth, policy and initiative development, marketing and branding, service roles, cross-cultural engagement including the Jewish Faculty & Staff Association, teaching experiences, and leadership as Faculty Senate Chair.

Chanel Bradley

Interview | Transcript
Chanel Bradley is a California State University San Marcos alumna. She graduated with her degree in Women's and Gender Studies in 2012. Bradley worked at the Cross-Cultural Center from 2008-2012 and was involved in various social identity-related causes on campus.

Tanis Brown

Interview | Transcript
Tanis Brown is the President of the San Marcos Historical Society and is involved in many local history projects and educational outreach initiatives. In this interview, Tanis discusses her involvement in the city of San Marcos, CA since the 1970s.