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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. To learn more about what works can be submitted to this collection, visit https://libguides.uprm.edu/repositorioUPRM/estudiantes

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    Oral history interview with Aurea “Aggie” Hernández and Mirna I. Carlo, June 17, 2022
    (Oral History Lab @UPRM, ) Hernández, Aurea (Narrator) ; Carlo, Mirna I. (Narrator) ; Betancourt Malavé, Natalia M. (Interviewer) ; University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
    Aurea “Aggie” Hernández Rodríguez se mudó a Toa Baja a los catorce años, donde estudió antes de ir a la universidad a estudiar Historia. Su familia tiene un largo historial de trabajo comunitario en la iglesia, lo cual también la inspiró. Cáritas es una organización internacional sin fines de lucro subvencionada por la iglesia católica, y Hernández Rodríguez es la coordinadora de la organización en la Iglesia del Espíritu Santo en Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. El objetivo principal de esta entrevista es entender mejor cómo Cáritas ayuda y provee a su comunidad. “Compartiendo mi pan” es un programa de banco de alimentos que comenzó hace 10 años donde los miembros de la comunidad pueden donar alimentos frescos y artículos no perecederos a la organización. Tienen un gran armario de almacenamiento que usan para guardar suministros de comida, así como congeladores para los alimentos frescos. Las personas necesitadas pueden comunicarse con la organización o presentarse en la iglesia y ellos brindan provisiones de emergencia. Hernández Rodríguez describe el llamado a la acción que tuvo la organización tras el paso del huracán María. Comenzaron llevando a cabo un censo casa por casa para averiguar cuáles eran las necesidades y comenzar a repartir provisiones. Colaboraron con miembros de la comunidad para identificar a las personas con necesidades y llegar a ellas. Como afirma Hernández Rodríguez, “Cáritas se envuelve. Tenemos grupos dedicados a personas sin hogar, familias, niños. No discriminamos. Es para todos los que necesitan ayuda y todo tipo de ayuda”.
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    Oral history interview with Ingrid P. Pietri and Osmarie M. Cruz Rosas, December 15, 2021
    (Oral History Lab @UPRM, ) Pietri, Ingrid P. (Narrator) ; Cruz Rosas, Osmarie M. (Narrator) ; Armstrong Velázquez, Gabrielle M. (Interviewer) ; University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
    Las entrevistadas son Ingrid P. Pietri y Osmarie M. Cruz Rosas, quienes trabajan en el Hogar de Niños Portal de Amor, una entidad que brinda protección a menores de edad que han sido víctimas de maltrato. Ingrid y Osmarie hablan sobre la fundación de la organización y sobre distintos aspectos de la vida en el hogar, como el trabajo que se realiza, los retos que enfrentan y los vínculos de afecto que se crean entre las personas cuidadoras y los niños. También relatan las experiencias que se vivieron en el hogar durante el Huracán María, los terremotos ocurridos entre fines del año 2019 y el 2020 y la pandemia del COVID-19.
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    Oral history interview with Wilson Rodríguez Olmeda, November 25, 2023
    (Oral History Lab @UPRM, ) Rodríguez Olmeda, Wilson (Narrator) ; Hidalgo Rodríguez, Fernando (Interviewer)
    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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    Oral history interview with Janet Acevedo, November 17, 2023
    (Oral History Lab @UPRM, ) Acevedo, Janet (Narrator) ; Rodríguez, Naomi (Interviewer)
    Janet is a very dedicated woman, in all facets of her life as a worker, as a mother and especially as a daughter. Growing up in economic disparity she quickly learned the importance of family and perseverance. When Hurricane Maria came, and her parents’ financial situation turned dire, her and her siblings saw themselves carrying their financial needs and providing for them. But Janet, especially, saw herself carrying the burden of their health appointments. In this story she recounts her experiences dealing with a poor health care system and a very sick father in need of medical attention in the past two years. Along with her distaste of the governments handling of the island wide crisis.
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    Oral history interview with Sepúlveda, November 7, 2023
    (Oral History Lab @UPRM, ) Sepúlveda (Narrator) ; Jakob (Interviewer)
    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.