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This collection includes academic and creative works produced by UPRM students apart from theses, dissertations, and project reports submitted for graduate degrees. These may include textual documents (articles, books, book chapters, technical reports, etc.), conference presentations, research posters, and other products such as maps, graphics, or computer code. Works in this collection may or may not be produced as part of a class.
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ItemOral history interview with Wilson Rodríguez Olmeda, November 25, 2023(Oral History Lab @UPRM, )The narrator's name is Wilson Rodriguez Olmeda, the grandfather of Fernando Hidalgo Rodriguez (interviewer). He was a teacher, policeman, owner of an auto parts shop, and worked in the construction business until he turned sixty five. He addresses the times when he was a kid, when he started working, and a small period of his married life. The discrimination towards people in different political campaigns is adressed during the couse of the interview. Wilson goes against the government that mostly helps the same people of their political campaign. Everybody is equal, we are all human and we are allowed to have the same rights and benefits. Listen to this interview to find out Wilson's point of view in the refugee crisis!
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ItemOral history interview with Sepúlveda, November 7, 2023(Oral History Lab @UPRM, )Sepúlveda, a Cabo Rojo native, is a second-year software engineering student deeply immersed in the worlds of video games and martial arts. His journey from childhood memories of gaming with his father to achieving a second-degree black belt in taekwondo showcases his resilience and passion for both the digital and physical realms. Currently navigating the challenges of software engineering studies, Kenneth's diverse interests and experiences contribute to a nuanced perspective on societal trends and social justice issues. In this interview, we delve into the life of Sepulveda, a second-year software engineering student residing in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. The narrative traverses key periods of his life, from childhood memories centered around bonding over video games with his father to his journey through taekwondo, global competitions, and academic pursuits in software engineering. Kenneth shares vivid accounts of the impact of hurricanes, particularly Hurricane Maria, which brought communal unity amid the destruction in his neighborhood. The interview also touches upon the lingering consequences of Hurricane Fiona.
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ItemOral history interview with Luis, November 21, 2023(Oral History Lab @UPRM, )The narrator in this interview is Luis. The interview provides a personal perspective of the narrator's experiences during Hurricane Maria in Moca, Puerto Rico. The narrator is depicted as a humble, responsible, and hardworking man who, as a cook at San Carlos Hospital, played a crucial role during the hurricane in ensuring patients received necessary nourishment. The interview primarily addresses the period surrounding Hurricane Maria in September 2017, specifically focusing on the narrator's experiences as he navigated the challenges of working in a hospital during the storm, the devastation to his home, and the subsequent process of reconstruction. The interview references significant events such as the arrival of Hurricane Maria, the challenges faced by essential workers like the narrator during the aftermath, and the community's collective efforts to rebuild in the tight-knit neighborhood of Naranjo, Moca. Other significant elements in the interview include the narrator's childhood memories, his early work experiences in a bakery, and his passion for animals, especially horses. The broader societal trend highlighted is the resilience of Puerto Ricans in the face of natural disasters, emphasizing community strength and determination in overcoming adversity.
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ItemOral history interview with Samuel Pagán López, November 15, 2023(Oral History Lab @UPRM, )Samuel Pagán López is a retired plumber who worked for 38 years. He also worked in the construction of some buildings of the UPRM for three and a half years where he had an accident that changed his life forever. Mangual Coliseum has some of his worst memories, but he is still grateful for his experience. Now he lives with his wife peacefully in their forever home, having family reunions and watching their grandchildren. The interview took place in Moca, Puerto Rico on November 15, 2023. He is currently 72 years old, and he remembers all the details of that horrible accident that happened in September of 1972 when he was just 22 years old.
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ItemOral history interview with Wayner K. Ramón Ortega, November 4, 2023(Oral History Lab @UPRM, )Wayner Kalik Ramón Ortega is a trumpet player who left the island after acquiring his bachelor's degree at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. On the island, the highest degree that can be obtained in the field of his interest is a bachelor's degree in orchestral trumpet performance, which he had already obtained. With no more opportunities for him in the world of classical music, Wayner makes the decision to leave the country to seek better opportunities in the United States. In recent years, many Puerto Ricans have left the island behind to seek a better lifestyle, since public services such as water, electricity, and public health have been in decline after the passage of Hurricane María in 2017, of the COVID-19 pandemic and the earthquakes that occurred in January 2020. In this interview we see a different point of view of why people leave the country. Wayner explains the lack of up-to-date resources in music education and the difficulties that arose in his life as a musician after finishing his studies. He compares studying and living in the United States and in Puerto Rico and expresses his feelings about leaving the island.