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First Peoples' Catalog 2000-200 I

EVER(JREEN

WELCOME!
As you consider making Evergreen your college, I hope you will find this publication helpful
in introducing the services we offer to Students of Color. I hope also that you will gain
insight into the Evergreen community and our commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and
student development. Most of all, I hope you will feel welcome here. Our students and the
quality of their experience are our highest priority, and it is with that pledge that I extend
our warmest hospitality.
-jane jervis, President

jBIENVENIDO!
AI considerar a Evergreen para decidir si esta
va a ser tu universidad, espero que este
folleto te sea util ya que introduce los
servicios que ofrecemos a los estudiantes de
diferentes grupos culturales y etnicos.
Tambien espero que al leer esto te des
cuenta de que Ia comunidad de Evergreen
lleva un compromiso a Ia diversidad,
multiculturalismo y desarrollo del estudiante.
Mas que nada, espero que te sientas muy
bienvenido. Nuestros estudiantes, asf como
Ia calidad de experiencias que viviran aqui,
son nuestra prioridad mas alta. Con esta
promesa te extiendo Ia mas calida
hospotalidad.
- jane jervis, Presidenta

FIRST PEOPLES
First Peoples at Evergreen describes people of racial and ethnic
backgrounds commonly referred to in America as "minorities," or
more recently as "people of color."
In 1986, Evergreen students, staff and faculty members gathered
together and chose the name First Peoples in recognition of our
unique indigenous heritages. We are African Americans, American
Indians and Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and
Chicanos/Latinos.
So what's it really like to be a First Peoples student at Evergreen?
There's a lot to learn and experience, and for a while it can seem
overwhelming or bewildering. Some new students jump right in and
participate in social or political activities sponsored by student
organizations. Others wait, watch and test the waters. We believe
there is room for all First Peoples to succeed at Evergreen.

FIRST PEOPLES
En el idioma de Evergreen, "First Peoples" describe a Ia gente
comunmente Hamada "minorfa" o mas recientemente "personas
de color" en EU.
En 1986, los estudiantes, Ia facultad y el personal universitario
adoptaron un nuevo nombre: First Peoples. Este nombre reconece
el origen indigena de nuestras culturas.
Asi pues, (cual es Ia realidad de ser un estudiante de "First
People" en Evergreen? Hay mucho que aprender y mucho con que
experimentar. AI principio, sin embargo, puede parecer
demasiado, ya hasta te puede confundir. Algunos de los nuevos
estudiantes se sienten muy integrados y participan en las
actividades sociales y politicas patrocinadas por los diferentes
grupos estudiantiles. Otros estudiantes prefieren esperar,
observar y examinar el ambiente. Pero nostros creemos que hay
algo en todos los estudiantes de "First People" que han1 que
tengan exito en Evergreen.

Rudy Sookbirsingh
What would I tell students of
color if I were responsible for
recruitment?

"You will gain an
education at Evergreen or - you can go to
become indoctrinated."
to three other colleges
indoctrination. But at
I've learned how all
different subject areas
to the real world. So,
example, I want to go back
the Caribbean to work on
eco-tourism policies. That means
I have to combine ecology,
economics, social issues, physical
sciences, tourism and public
policy throughout my education.
I will have a very diverse background and will know how to
apply my skills across a broad
spectrum of academic areas.
I've learned how to think as an
individual, as well as how to
work collaboratively with others.

I was planning to attend another
college in New Mexico to concentrate only on creative writing,
but I heard about Evergreen from
other professional writers and
an academic advisor at another
university. That's when I decided
that I needed a broader perspective than just writing- I needed
to have something to write about.
I think that the teachers work
really hard at Evergreen. They put
a lot of time into working with
students. Overall, Evergreen is a
very challenging school because
it's centered on students and
helping us achieve our goals.
I feel as though my academic
interests are respected and that
the learning environment is one
of inclusion.

Aidan Redsteer

FIRST PEOPLES COMMUNITY
Evergreen is located just outside the Olympia city limits in Thurston
County. The city's population comprises 10 percent people of color
and there are 13 percent in the county. Of the 3,992 students enrolled
at the Olympia campus during fall quarter 1998, First Peoples comprised 14 percent, and in june, 1999, 238 First Peoples were awarded
bachelor degrees. Also, 21 percent of the staff and 22 percent
of the faculty are People of Color.

Asian/Pacific Islander
African American
Mexican/Latino/Hispanic
Native American
Students of color

4%
2%

4%
4%
14% total

The First Peoples' Coalition comprises students, staff and faculty of
color at Evergreen. Often, at the initiative of the First Peoples
student organizations, we gather for events such as potlucks, community forums, political discussions and celebrations. Traditional
annual gatherings include Day of Absence/Day of Presence and First
Peoples' Graduation. During the Day of Absence, the First Peoples'
Coalition spends the entire day away from the Olympia campus to
welcome new members, renew acquaintances and discuss issues that
affect the Community of Color. During the Day of Presence we gather
together on campus as a demonstration of our unity. In june,
we celebrate the end of the academic year with First Peoples'
Graduation. We recognize those who have made significant
contributions to the Coalition and honor the achievements
of our graduates.

FIRST PEOPLES COMMUNITY
Evergreen esta localizada en Ia orilla de Ia ciudad de Olympia, en el condado de Thurston.
La distribuci6n de Ia raza etnica es 10% para Ia ciudad y 13% para el condado. 14% de los
3992 estudiantes matriculados en el centro universitario de Olympia en ontoii.o de 1998
fueron estudiantes de "First Peoples." En junio de 1999, 238 estudiantes de "First Peoples"
recibieron su titulo universitario. 21% de los empleados universitarios y 22% de Ia facultad
son personas de "First Peoples."
La Coalici6n de "First Peoples" incluye estudiantes, profesores y miembros del personal
universitario de Evergreen. Frecuentemente los grupos estudiantiles patrocinan "potlucks,"
reuniones, discusiones politica y fiestas. Eventos anuales de tradici6n incluyen los Dias de
Ausencia/Presencia y Ia Graduaci6n de First Peoples. Una vez al ano, nos ausentamos de Ia
universidad para celebrar el "Dia de Ausencia," una oportunidad para conocer a nuevos
miembros, reestablecer las previas amistades, y discutir asuntos importantes que afectan
nuestra comunidad. Durante el Dia de Presencia, nos reunimos en la universidad para
celebrar nuestra unidad. Celebramos el fin del ano academico con una fiesta especial en
honor de los graduados y de personas que han hecho contribuciones importantes a Ia
comunidad.

ENROLLMENTS PROGRAMS
STAFF (left to right)

Clarisse Leong
Admissions Counselor, First Peoples'
Recruitment

Sue Bruner
Office Assistant

Diane Kahaumia
Senior Officer

ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
takes great pride in the services provided to prospective students and their family
members. We believe that information is power, and want you to be able to make powerful
choices. We want our services to be as inclusive as possible without being intrusive.

Enrollment Programs supplements the advising provided by the Office of
Admissions by sending the monthly News and Notes to let you know what's happening in
the admissions process, when our representatives will visit your community and what
other student services we can offer you at Evergreen.
We will also:
• Contact you directly. Our staff and faculty will call you to find out if you have any
questions about the campus or the curriculum.
• Invite you and other interested students from your school to visit Evergreen for a day.
You will be able to meet currently enrolled students, staff and faculty. Sit in on a lecture,
sample the campus cuisine and take a tour of our facilities.
• Keep you apprised of your admissions application review. Is your file complete?
What's missing? When will you need to pay your advance tuition deposit?
• Connect you to other student services: Financial Aid, Housing, Academic Advising, Career
Development, Learning Resource Center, Student Activities, Recreation and Athletics and
First Peoples' Advising Services.
Sometimes currently enrolled Evergreen students continue to use our office as
a sounding board or safe haven - a place they know they can come for a serious
conversation or a lot of laughter. We appreciate their support and enthusiasm and
hope you will soon be among them.

ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
La Oficina de Enrollment Programs se siente muy orgullosa de los
servicos que ofrecen a las personas que quieren matricularse en
Evergreen y a sus familiares. Creemos que Ia informacion es
poder, y queremos darte el poder de hacer buenas decisiones.
Queremos ofrecerte una extensa gama de servicos sin causarte
intrusiones.

La Oficina de Enrollment Programs suplementa los consejos
ofrecidos por las de Admissions Office. Enviamos una carta
mensual News and Notes, que te informa acerca del proceso de Ia
matricula en Evergreen, de cuando nuestros represen tantes van a
visitar tu comunidad, y de Ia manera que otras oficinas te pueden
ayudar.
Ademas:
• te llamamos directamente, apra que tengas Ia oportunidad de
hablar con uno de los profesores, o con un con serjero que pueda
responder a tus preguntas acera de los cursos academicos o Ia
vida social de los estudiantes.
• les invitamos a estudiantes interesados de su escuela a visitar
Evergreen por un dia. Ustedes podran conocer a estudiantes,
maestros y personal de nuestro colegio. Visitaran a una lectura,
probaran Ia cocina e iran por un paseo de las facilidades.
• te mantendremos informado del progreso de tu matricula, de
los documentos requeridos han que sido recibidos y de cuando
tienes que pagar el costo de Ia ensenanza.
• te ayudamos a conocer otras oficinas de Ia universidad: Financial Aid, Housing, Academic Advising, Career Development,
Learning Resource Center, Student Activites, Recreation and
Athletics, and First Peoples Advising Service.
Algunos estudiantes de First Peoples siguen visitando nuestra
oficina despues que se han maticulados porque es un ambiente
que se presta para discutir con confianza cosas serias igual que
divertidas. Nosotros les agradecemos su compania y entusiasmo y
esperamos que tU seas parte de este grupo en el futuro.

Juan Martinez,Jr.
I'm completing a journey
that has lasted almost thirty
years. I started my college
education in 1968 at a
junior college in California.
Since then, I got married,
raised a family, became a
grandfather and attended
three more colleges.
Finishing my college
education is very important
to me because I'm setting an
example for my kids and my
eight grandkids. If they see
Grandpa going to college,
they won't have an excuse
for not going to school.

.

I was an Upward Bound student at
Evergreen in 1988. I actually started
at Evergreen right out of high
school, but I stopped-out. I attended
a couple of community colleges in
Seattle, studying to become a
graphic illustrator. I also became
a mom. Then, I came back to
Evergreen in 1995.

There's a really good support
network for students with children.
The day care is just beautiful- it's
the best day care Devon has ever
been in. There have also been
occasions when I've had to take
Devon to class with me and the
faculty has been so understanding.
I really appreciate the whole
community because they are
supportive of me and what I
want to do.

Carol Williams

FIRST PEOPLES' ADVISING SERVICES
provides students of color with support that fosters retention. The academic learning is
part of every college experience. You will also learn more about yourself in an historical,
cultural and social context. Our support throughout this developmental process is both
challenging and sustaining. We promote the importance of the individual in the community
and provide the necessary skills for well-being and academic growth in a pluralistic society.
We also support a continuing dialog for the entire campus community. We challenge and
encourage the development of diversity throughout the institution that will create and
maintain a hospitable environment for our success.
Our services are comprehensive- including academic planning/advising, social activities,
graduate school advising, career development and personal counseling. There isn't a
question too small ("What are the academic programs like?") nor any goal too great
("I want to go to medical school, can you help me?") that we can't answer.
We also offer:
• Fall Orientation Programs for new students. The First Peoples' Scholars Program is a fourday pre-orientation activity designed for new students to enhance transition to Evergreen.
Workshops are also offered during Orientation Week for all new students.
• Leadership Development for student employees through our Peer Support program. Peer
counselors/advisors are paraprofessional staff members. They receive yearlong training
through a class offered in collaboration with Housing and the Counseling Center. The
training includes developmental models on student development, counseling techniques,
communication techniques, records maintenance and more.

• Events Planning with the student organizations. The Peer Counselors co-sponsor events as
a means to develop connections with students. A sample of these activities include: annual
reading from the Students of Color Anthology, dances and guest speakers and performers.

• Community Building and keeping connections vibrant. Through our quarterly potlucks
held for students, staff and faculty members we can sustain our campus-wide relationships.
We've also sponsored a variety of forums on cross-cultural communication and the value of
affirmative action. We also plan and organize Day of Absence/Day of Presence, which is an
annual winter quarter event.
• Advocacy and assistance can take many forms. Sometimes it is knowing the appropriate
referral; other times, you may just need someone to talk to so that you can organize your
thoughts and be able to resolve a situation. Our staff members also offer mediation services, facilitate group discussions on diversity and accompany students to disciplinary
hearings.

FIRST PEOPLES' ADVISING SERVICES
les presta apoyo a los estudiantes para que tengan exito en sus estudios. El aprendendizaje
academico es parte de cualquier experiencia universitaria. Ademas, aprenderas mas sobre ti
mismo en un contexto hist6rico, cultural y social. Consideramos que en este proceso de
desarrollo personal podemos prestarte sosten y estimulo. Damos importancia al individuo
en Ia comunidad y a las habilidades que necesitas para tu bienestar y desarrollo academico
en una sociedad tan diversa. Tambien promovemos un dialogo continuo para toda Ia
comunidad universitaria. Motivamos el desarrollo de Ia diversidad en toda Ia instituci6n
para crear un ambiente acogedor a nuestro exito.
Prestamos servicios extensos- inclusivo aconsejos personales y academicos que te
ayudaran a hacer decisiones sobre tus estudios en Evergreen, en tus estudios posgraduados.
y en Ia carrera a que aspires. Para nosotros, no hay tal cosa como pregunta insignificante
("(Como son los programas academicos?") o aspiraci6n ambiciosa ("Quiero estudiar
medicina. (Puedes ayudarme?") a que no podemos responder.
Tambien ofrecemos:
• Orientaci6n en el otono para estudiantes nuevos. El Undergraduate Scholars un programa
disenado a facilitar una transici6n agradable a Evergreen. Ofrecemos talleres tambien
durante de orientaci6n para todos los estudiantes nuevos.
• Desarrollo de liderato para empleados estudiantiles en nuestro Peer Support program.
Los consejeros estudiantiles son parte del personal profesional y reciben entrenamiento
por un ano en una clase colaborativa ofrecida por el Counseling Center y Ia oficina de
Housing. El entrenamiento incluye temas de desarrollo estudiantil, tecnicas de aconsejar y
comunicar, mantenimiento de archivos, y mas.
• Planificaci6n de eventos con organizaciones estudiantiles. Para establecer enlaces con los
estudiantes, los consejeros estudiantiles participan en ciertos eventos como copatrocinadores. Ejemplos son las lecturas anuales de Ia antologia que publican los
estudiantes de color, bailes. conferencias y estrenos culturales.
• Desarrollo de comunidad y sostenamiento de un companerismo entre estudiantes,
profesores y miembros del personal de Evergreen. Esto lo logramos con "potlucks" por lo
menos tres veces al ano. Tambien hemos presentado varias oportunidades sobre Ia
comunicaci6n intercultural y el valor de Acci6n Afirmativa. Ademas, organizamos los Dias de
Ausencia/Presencia cada invierno.
• Abogac'a y apoyo. Este servicio puede tomar varias formas. A veces solamente necesitas
saber con quien debes consultar sobre un problema. Otras veces tal vez solamente necesitas
hablar con alguien para orientarte y tu mismo resolver algo. Nuestro personal ofrece
servicios de mediaci6n, puede facilitar discusiones en grupos sobre Ia cuesti6n de Ia
diversidad, y puede acompanar estudiantes a procesos disciplinarios.

The narrative evaluation process
has been a real highlight for me
because getting an "A" or a
"B" grade" only compares my
work to the work completed by
someone else. The evaluation
describes what I've done - my
contributions to the class book
discussions, my research project,
my achievements. My faculty have
also written about my weaknesses
and the areas I need to improve,
which I find very helpful because I
know that I am going to graduate
school and feel that I can prepare
myself for those future academic
challenges.

Joselyn Plank

N. Sedia Dennis
So far my studies at Evergreen have
included cultural studies and history
(from an American perspective),
European, Latin American and
Arab-Islamic studies, some feminist
theory and literature. Now I'm ready
for a study abroad opportunity and
an internship. I will be in Namibia
for one quarter, studying the
political struggles of an emerging
nation and the past and current
effects of apartheid and poverty.
When I return, I will have an
internship placement with my high
school English teacher who has
inspired me to teach multicultural
literature. I will share my
experiences with these high
school students bringing together
the past and current effects of
racism and poverty in our own
country, how Namibia hopes to rise
above its previous problems, and
hopefully add my ideas of how
Americans can evolve.
I've attended two other colleges.
I know I would not have had the
same opportunities to learn and
teach as I have at Evergreen.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT EVERGREEN
Evergreen's student organizations are valuable sources of cultural enrichment, personal
growth, lasting friendships and solidarity. Involvement can help you learn to work more
effectively within groups and with other organizations while also helping you develop
leadership skills. Student fees fund more than 50 active student groups, offering a wide
variety of opportunities for your participation.

Organizations like Asian Students In Alliance (ASIA), Movimiento Estudantil Chicanos Aztlan
(MEChA), Native Student Alliance, Umoja and the Women of Color Coalition are coordinated by students of color for students of color. These organizations, active throughout the
academic year, produce cross-cultural events; bring speakers, films and entertainment to
the community; sponsor conferences and celebrations; and play an integral role
in promoting the college's goals of enhancing cultural diversity and student empowerment.
At Evergreen, you'll find that student organizations are more than just clubs or
social alliances. Of course, they provide activities and opportunities for fun and social
interaction, but they also provide cultural, educational, recreational and spiritual services
to students. Students working with First Peoples student organizations conduct important
work against racism and harassment and help the entire community understand, welcome
and honor diversity. Involvement can give you one of your best and most worthwhile
experiences as a student.
Student organization offices are located on the third floor of the College Activities Building, along with the Student Activities professional staff, who will help you get
connected with all of the student groups and find out what's happening on campus. The
staff members also assist in the interpretation of campus policies and procedures and
local, state and federal laws as they pertain to campus issues (permits for vendors,
political campaigning, use of state funds for student activities, etc.) and assist with
developing student-initiated programs and activities.

First Peoples student organizations include:
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Asian Student In Alliance (ASIA)
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Movimiento Estudantil Chicanos Aztlan (MEChA)
Native Student Alliance
Pacific Islander Association
Umoja (Swahili for "unity"), African American Student Organization
Women of Color Coalition

For a complete list of Evergreen student organizations, contact the Student Activities
Office, College Activities Building, third floor, ext. 6220.

ORGANIZACIONES ESTUDIANTILES
Las organizaciones estudiantiles de Evergreen son fuente de enriquecimiento cultural,
desarollo personal, grandes amistades y solidaridad. Tu participaci6n te puede ayudar a
trabajar mas efectivamente dentro de grupos y con otras organizaciones, mientras que
puedas desarollar tus calidades de lider. Parte del dinero de Ia matricula es destinado para
el mantenimiento de mas de 50 grupos estudiantiles, los cuales ofrecen programas muy
variados para tu participacion.
Organizacinoes como Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA), MEChA, Native Student Alliance,
Umoja, Women of Color Coalition son coordinadas por estudiantes de "First People" para
los estudiantes de "First Peoples." Estas organizaciones ofrecen varios eventos culturales
durante el at'io como conferencias, peliculas, celebraciones y fiestas para Ia comunidad.
Como ves, estas organizaciones tienen un fin muy importante: el de aumentar Ia
diversidad cultural de Ia comunidad.
En Evergreen, descubriras que las organizaciones estudiantiles son mas que clubs
o alianzas sociales. Desde luego, patrocinan actividades sociales y oportunidades para
divertirse, pero tambien patrocinan actividades culturades, educationales, y espirituales
para los estudiantes. Con Ia ayuda de "First Peoples Advising Service" y con los miembros
de Ia cominidad, estas organizaciones ayudan a combatir el racismo y el acoso contra
miembros de minorias. Tambien contribuyen al etendimiento, respeto y acogida de Ia
diversidad cultural. Tu participacion en estas organizaciones te puede proporcionar una de
las mejores experiencias como estudiante universitario.
Las oficinas de las organizaciones estudiantiles estan localizadas en el tercer piso del
College Activities Building, junto a Ia de los miembros de Ia Oficina de Student Activities.
Esta oficina te puede ayudar a integrarte a otras organizaciones, darte informacion acerca
de futuras actividades, e interpretar las reglas universitarias y las )eyes estatales o
federales que se refieren a suntos estudiantiles (por ejemplo: licencias para vendedores
en Ia universidad, campat'ias politicas, gastos de bienes del estado para actos estudiantiles,
etc.). Tambien te pueden prestar ayuda a disenar programas y actividades diversas.

Esta es una lista de las organizaciones estudiantiles de "First Peoples":
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Asian Students in Alliance (ASIA)
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Movimento Estudantil Chicanos de Aztlan (MEChA)
Native Student Alliance
Pacific Islander Association
Umoja (en Ia lengua de Swahili quiere decir "unidad"),
African American Student Organization
• Women of Color Coalition
Si deseas una lista de todas las organizaciones estudiantiles, por favor llama "Student
Activities Office," ext. 6220

My academic preparation and my
internship work were the key to
my admission to graduate school.
The competition for graduate
school admission was stiff: only
nine students were admitted
to the program from sixty
applicants. I was also offered
a full-ride scholarship.
I'm really excited to start
graduate school, and I know
I'm prepared because of the
experiences I gained at Evergreen.

Karyn Carterby

CONTACT NUMBERS
Enrollment Programs
Phone (360) 866-6ooo, ext. 6495
Diane Kahaumia, Senior Officer
Internet: kahaumida>evergreen.edu
Clarisse Leong, Admissions Counselor,
First Peoples' Recruitment
Internet: leongca>evergreen.edu .
Sue Bruner, Office Assistant
Internet: brunersa>evergreen.edu

First Peoples' Advising Services
Phone (360) 866-6ooo, ext. 6467
Holly Colbert, Director
Raquel Salinas, Peer Support Coordinator
Internet: salinasra>evergreen.edu

dmissions Office
Phone (360) 866-6ooo, ext. 6170
After working hours (5 p.m., P.S.T.)
a voice mail messaging will record
your requests.
Internet: admissionsa>evergreen.edu
Evergreen Web Page:
http://www.evergreen.edu
Mailing address:
The Evergreen State College
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, WA 98505

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any person on the basis of race, sex, age, religion,
national origin, marital status, sexual preference,
Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, or the
presence of any sensory, physical or mental
disability, unless based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification.
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