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Louis Adamsel

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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.

Tomme Arthur

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Mary Anne Bixby

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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.

Bridget Blanshan

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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.

Chanel Bradley

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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

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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.

Gerardo Cabral

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Gerardo Cabral is a California State University San Marcos alumnus. He graduated with his Bachelors of Business degree in 2011. Gerardo worked at the Cross-Cultural Center from 2008-2011. In this interview, Cabral discusses how the Cross-Cultural Center was a space that cultivated and enriched self-identity.

Daniela Carreon

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Daniela Carreon is alumna of California State University San Marcos, where she worked with the Cross-Cultural Center (CCC) and other student organizations such as MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Xicanx de Aztlan). In this interview, Daniela discusses her involvement with the CCC, campus changes, and her current work & goals as a sociology PhD student.

Diania Caudell

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Interview with Diania Caudell focused on her Native American ancestry as well as her past occupation as an accountant. Also included is her implementation of Native American education in the San Juan Capistrano School District and how her back injury led her to become a basket weaver.

Stella Clark

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Dr. Stella Clark grew up in Colonia Roma, Mexico City, and moved to the U.S. in her early childhood. She founded the Modern Languages Department at CSUSM and created the university's language lab. In her interview, Clark recounts her formative years, immigration to the U.S., academic journey, and her career at CSUSM.

Alexa Clausen

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Alexa Clausen is one of the founders of the Adobe Home Tours in North County San Diego, providing much of the historiography of each stop on their yearly tours. She was employed as a historian with California State Parks prior to her involvement with Adobe Home Tours.

Susan Cupaiuolo

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The Primavera Orchard was owned and operated by Giovanni and Susan Cupaiuolo from 1991 until 2020 in Vista, California. It was a six acre peri-urban farm specializing in the growth, preparation, promotion and detailed hand-pollinated fruit from a variety of cherimoya trees, as well as blueberries.

Max Disposti

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Max Disposti is the founder and Executive Director of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center. In this interview, Max discusses his upbringing in Rome, Italy as a queer male and his experience coming to the U.S. and his quest to open the Resource Center.

Lizbeth Ecke

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Lizbeth Ecke is the daughter of San Diego horticulturist Paul Ecke Jr., who contributed to the popularity of the poinsettia plant. In this interview, Lizbeth discusses her childhood growing up in Encinitas, CA; working alongside her father in the flower business; and her experience as a women working in a male dominated industry.

Roberta Estrada

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Roberta Estrada is a Luiseño woman from the San Luis Rey Mission Band tribe. She grew up in Vista, CA and was educated throughout the North County school districts. She attended college, earning both Spanish and General Education degrees. She taught ESL in the San Marcos Unified District for thirty-two years.