OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
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AYA is the Adinkra symbol for “fern.” The fern is a hardy plant that can grow in difficult places. It represents endurance, resourcefulness, courage, and will to persist even when adverse circumstances make it difficult.
For Women of Color to feel whole, nurtured, supported, and loved in order to thrive here at Oregon State University.
To facilitate long-lasting and dynamic support for Women of Color in all endeavors through facilitating interconnectedness within OSU and Corvallis communities and welcoming all people into spaces that allow for learning, growth, and healing.
Supporting and nourishing Oregon State University's Women of Color
As a result from the student led action, #ITooAmOSU (spring 2014), and response to bias related incidents targeting women and people of color at our predominantly white institution, student organizers of the effort inquired about the institutional support for a intergenerational women of color group. Over the next 2 years, organizers used surveys and visioning workshops to invite women of color to share their stories, hopes, and needs. Highlights and discussions included the creation of a community a safe and supportive environment for and by women of color. Other initial themes/goals that emerged include on campus community building, professional development and skills building workshops. This effort led to the creation of the student organization Sisters of Color Coalition and the campus wide initiative and support network, AYA.
Interested in joining AYA network and initiative? Click here for the interest form to sign up for more information and involvement opportunities
Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center
1700 SW Pioneer Place
Corvallis, OR 97331
(541) 737–3186
