The Voice // Issue 4

Th e Vo ic e 2019/ Volum e 1 / Issue 4

Creators of this issue Anita Harris

LETTER FROM

Charlene Frett Emmalyn Guzman

THE

Haley Bradley

EDITOR-

Tanisha Willis

AND-CHIEF

A special thanks to our anonymous writers and contributers

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Welcome back, Mounties!

harassment. They have to carry the burden of wage gaps, W hen creating this issue I contemplated a lot about how I underestimation, lower quality wanted to present the material. I of health care, and so much more. was particularly concerned about the cover. I struggled with the idea that if the cover seemed too feminine, we would lose viewers. Would a cover of only women offend men?

Would men not want to read this issue because it didn't involve them? Three hours, 16 opinions, and 4 different covers later, I realized that it didn't matter.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a historic primary against Rep. Joe Crowley, and all anyone could talk about was her red lipstick.

Not her accomplishments, or how capable she was to even have made it so far in her career (regardless of political viewpoints). This alone is why this issue was important to make.

The sad, realistic truth is that strong women will offend some people. However, the sad, realistic truth is also that women carry the burden of having to watch the way they dress and are perceived by others to avoid

Women empowerment does not mean the rejection of everyone else. We are all equal players on a team. W hen you see that one player has been knocked down, do your best to empower them too.

T ab l e o f C o n t en t s pg. 8

WomeninScience: EOU'sBrightest Minds

ALITTLECOMPETITION DOESN'THURT 11

ARTISTSAPPRECIATION: HALEYWHITE 18

WOMENINWILDLAND FIREFIGHTING 14

Carry The Love started when the circuit riders realized that only 5% on students in America were part of an on campus Christian community. They started out by initially just hosting a single event in Southern California to this year taking it internationally. It's lead to thousands saved. With this massive Jesus movement, why can't we see the same results here in Eastern Oregon? Join us for a night of worship with a powerful message .This free event is not something you want to miss. All are welcome! If you are hurt mentally, physically, or spiritually come and be healed. Let's get Eastern's community to throw a party for Jesus.

An Open L etter To Pr esident I nsko * Letter s sent in to The Voice do not reflect the views of the publication, and are simply held by the wr iter.

Dear President Insko, I know you are professionally invested in and totally committed to the success of EOU, and I appreciate your efforts. Eastern has suffered too many presidents who only wanted a step up on their way to a larger university. I appreciate that you plan to stay the course.

I taught at Eastern for 22 years, and retired more than 25 years ago. (W hen I was first on campus, Hoke Hall was a Quonset Hut.) I remember my students and colleagues fondly, and I also remember frustration with administrators because, too often, they tended to underestimate faculty and student abilities.

Consider your deliberations about retaining Pearson as EOU?s On line Program Management (OPM). How many faculty were involved? The campus is populated with professors with proven abilities in researching, analyzing and organizing information. How could this intellectual powerhouse have been ignored? There are more than a hundred trained minds available at Eastern, all concerned with the continued success of the university. It would be gratifying if you could honestly say that you were aware of the inordinate demands on faculty time, but I?m pretty sure it was because you didn?t want to deal with negative reactions. You assumed faculty would disagree with your decision if it was to choose Pearson, and they were against it, without a process to encourage meaningful dialogue.

Ideally, at the beginning of the Pearson OPM consideration, select faculty would have been given released time to determine why OPM would be a bad decision, with another faculty group assigned to investigate why it would be a good decision. The presentation of each group?s findings including a worst case scenario and a best case scenario would guarantee an enthusiastic faculty meeting at which even more positive and negative ideas would have been offered. The next step would have been to ask the pro and con faculty groups to collaborate on drafting a recommendation for the next faculty meeting.

After that, the administration would make and announce their informed decision. I agree that administration is responsible for making the overarching decisions, and they may not be popular, but it?s important for the campus community to have been heard.

Not just a small selected committee. Everyone should, at some time, have an equal voice at the table. The word for that is ?collegial.? If you don?t ask for honest opinions, then proposals or suggestions are seen as criticisms of the administration. That?s what happened with the Pearson issue. There?s no doubt that was a disaster for campus morale.

That leads me to recommend Steven Johnson?s new book, Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions that Matter Most. Everyone involved in current ?Learning House?OPM deliberations should read it. As Johnson observes, most people are not trained in decision making. (A class in decision making would be an excellent addition to the EOU curriculum.) The typical error in decision making is the ?either/ or?alternative. Either EOU signs an OPM contract or it doesn?t.

I?m encouraged that current discussions with Learning House embrace Johnson?s observation that it?s often beneficial to accept parts of a proposal. I note that currently Learning House is being considered, among other things, to provide marketing for EOU. As I recall, during the Pearson evaluation many faculty said that what EOU really needs is better marketing.

W hy not follow up on that with a campus-wide competition for the best marketing ideas?

Eastern has professors, staff and students interested and experienced in relevant areas like business, communication, art, media, psychology, and more. No one knows the strengths of EOU better than the students who choose to attend and the professors who choose to teach here. Hundreds of individuals thinking about the best way to present EOU to prospective students should be able to match Learning House, and the campus community will have come together (rather than have been excluded).

Thanks to Dixie Lund, EOU pioneered on-line course work in Oregon decades ago. According to Learning House, virtually every college in the U.S. is now offering on-line classes, and about fifty percent of students take on-line classes from campuses more than 100 miles away.

On-line students seek out reputation over price and look for a high percentage of job placements. W hat can Learning House say about EOU that will make it competitive? Any on-line student enrolled at EOU has chosen not to enroll on-line at another university. If it?s the same package Learning House uses for Concordia College, why will students choose EOU? In my opinion, on-line education can be a positive for on-campus enrollment if on-line introductory course work leads, among other things, to on-campus upper division courses that require in-the-field training like nursing, early childhood education and social work. Eastern?s outdoor education program suits EOU?s location perfectly. An interdisciplinary program in environmental analysis would fit with current efforts to create ?green island?communities to combat global climate change. Nursing heals the sick; environmental analysis can help to heal the planet. An on-campus interdisciplinary effort (perhaps several seniors working on capstone projects together) to create the blueprint for a green EOU campus would be excellent p/ r and, again, involve students and professors in a community effort.

Some schools work with employers to design on-line curricula. Currently, agencies like Oregon?s Energy Trust are hampered by the dearth of technicians available to put energy savings into practice. Does EOU still offer Fire Management classes? Current climate changes support the need for more trained fire management staff.

Low enrollment and budgetary constraints threaten EOU about every 5-8 years. Unfortunately, all that attention to the potential negatives takes energy away from positive planning to capitalize on EOU?s low-tuition similarity to small private colleges.

EOU?s web site appears to be very programmatic. It focuses on the mechanisms, not the outcomes.

W here is the campus personality? W hat makes EOU stand out? EOU?s size and location are its selling points. The ?rural university?designation can work to your advantage if it is paired with the positives that large universities cannot offer.

We have the Eastern Promise. How about the Eastern Guarantee? Can EOU guarantee advisors will be available to every on-campus student for at least an hour each term? that half their 4-year course work will be in classes with enrollments under 25? that their classes will be taught by professors, not grad students? that faculty will be available to work with them on individualized upper level course work?

Students would appreciate, and so would many professors, a campus policy that awards professors for student success [to be defined], and creating new programs, in addition to publication in academic journals. That would definitely differentiate Eastern from other Oregon universities. A list of on-campus faculty with not only their academic credentials but a short (2 sentence?) bio ? whatever they care to share with students: They love to raft wild rivers; they?re teaching themselves Greek; they grew up in Singapore; they train and show retrievers; they?ve traveled in 27 countries; they have a new passion for Thai cooking when they?re not hand-crafting musical instruments, whatever ? something to make ?faculty?human to students. Student/ faculty friendships definitely contribute to graduation rates and also contribute to faculty job satisfaction.

Students are looking for identity and belonging. Does the EOU web site have a link to ?W hy EOU??that lists all the activities available for student participation and performance? mention trained R/ A?s available to enrich freshman transition to on-campus life? list the many awards to EOU science, social science and literary publications, international math awards, athletic awards, participation in national conferences, etc. etc? link to short videos of great freshman orientation activities; to statements by a variety of recent grads (single moms, foreign students, cowboys, LGBTs, future teachers, entrepreneurs, etc.) about their EOU experience; to outdoor/ wilderness experiences within an hour of campus?

Looking back on my years at Eastern, I would suggest ?Come to the valley, [Come to the Grande Ronde?] you?ll want to stay?as one possible marketing phrase to attract city students who want a change. Mike and Sue Daugherty met at Eastern, and stayed. So did Kent and Cilla Coe. Abel Mendoza met Sherri at Eastern. Ed Marquand met his best friend Kerry Quint; Kerry and his wife Karen are Ed?s partners in Mighty Tieton, a thriving arts community near Yakima. Students can?t make these connections on-line.

I read in Monday?s Observer about your Wednesday meeting. As Pascal said, ?If I?d had more time, I would have made it shorter,?but I did want you and the Board to see that one retired faculty has ideas, some of which may be worth consideration, and if you ask your current faculty,staff and students to add their ideas, you will be pleasantly and profitably surprised ? and so will they.

Signed, Lois Barry (Eastern 1968-1989)

STEM: A Wo man?s Pl ac e An in depth interview with EOU faculty, Naomi Tuinstra

By Haley Br adley

According to Catalyst, as of 2015, women in America made up a meager 24% of employees in STEM-related occupations.

Considering the gender-related discrepancies that our nation has procured, these results may come as no surprise. However, as women have vigorously fought for equal rights and opportunities, it is only fitting that these numbers begin to change.

There has most certainly been biases and stigmas related to females in STEM degrees and whether they should withhold careers in these areas. The best way to overcome these intolerances is to increase opportunities for everyone to feel welcomed in the science field.

There are several reasons why fewer women are pursuing STEM degrees. As declared by Field Museum, these reasons include unconscious and implicit bias that favor male candidates over women, wage gaps, sexual discrimination, and a lack of female role models.

As students of EOU and members of the La Grande Community, it is important to recognize the various women that can be seen as STEM role models in our community. One particular member of campus faculty that has come to influence my life is Naomi Tuinstra. Naomi is a current professor at Eastern Oregon University and is part of the faculty in the College of Education. She teaches a variety of subjects, including Science Methods courses. Before coming to EOU, Naomi taught high school science at underserved schools in South Los Angeles. In her educational endeavors, she obtained an Honors Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science at Oregon State University. She

has also obtained a Minor in Chemistry and a Masters of Education in Urban Education with a Concentration in Language and Culture.

Through interviewing Professor Tuinstra, I have developed some enlightenment on her journey in the realm of science.

Q. In your educat ional and professional endeavors, do you feel t hat you were predominately surrounded by men?

W hile I don't remember feeling outnumbered by men in classes, I do remember feeling inadequate in my understanding of science, while my male counterparts appeared confident. For example, I remember one specific situation when we all had a big Organic Chemistry exam. I was very nervous as were my peers from the Honors College. I was so grateful when they agreed to study with me in a group at the library, thinking I could learn a lot from them. W hen we got into the room we had reserved and began discussing the concepts, it turned out I was the one explaining to them how things worked and why. I remember finding myself writing on the whiteboard in front of them, and thinking, ?How can they seem so confident in class, but know less than I do, yet I feel so unprepared??

Q. Did you ever feel discouraged, or out of place, as a woman in science?

I would say always. Not because individuals treat me a certain way, although that has happened too, but because the field of science for hundreds of years has been shaped and created almost exclusively by men from a mostly European background. Even though we know that many

women have been behind the scenes putting in the real work for many of the 'discoveries' that are credited to men. The way in which science occurs - from who is asking the questions that receive funding for research, to how our young students are understanding and perceiving what is and isn't 'science' as early as preschool is limiting for all folks underrepresented in science including women, folks of color, and anyone else from a culturally or linguistically diverse background.

Q. W hat made you decide to go into t he realm of science? Did you have any female role models t hat helped you to make Phdecision? ot o f r om Cr eat ive Com m on s your My sister was always interested in science and pursued chemical engineering at the OSU Honors college two years ahead of me.

This is an extremely male-dominated field, and she excelled. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in her field, and I have always looked up to her as a role model of what is possible for women in science.

Q. Do you have any words of encouragement for women t hat are considering going into t his field?

We need you. We need your perspective. We need you to speak up and share what it's like for you in this world and to ask questions that you're interested in. Yes, you will have to jump through a lot of (male-dominated) hoops to get there, but once you get your degree, then you can start changing the field of science for the women who are coming up after you.

Another influential member of past EOU faculty that passionately teaches and

practices science is Amy Servid.

Professor Servid is a proud EOU alumnus that graduated from EOU with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, which prepared her to earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Montana State University.

She describes herself as a perpetual student and is currently studying Medical Laboratory Science at Oregon Tech. She has worked in many different capacities in her career. In no particular order, her job responsibilities have included conducting scientific research, cleaning motel rooms, teaching chemistry, assisting students in the Residence Halls, and gardening/ landscaping. Again, interviewing Professor Servid has served as another beneficial perspective from a woman in science. Inserted below is my interview with Professor Servid.

professional endeavors outside of school: more men.

Q. In your educat ional and professional endeavors, do you feel t hat you have been predominant ly surrounded by men?

Q. Do you have any words of encouragement for women t hat are considering going into t his field?

W hile in school: generally, more women. In many of my

Q. W hat made you decide to go into t he realm of science?

I think I went into science because it matches a skillset that I am willing to practice, which includes curiosity about the natural world around me, attention to detail, and tenacity when it comes to problem-solving.

Q. Did you have any female role models t hat helped you to make your decision?

Yes, but I?ve also had men who have been fantastic mentors. As far as female role models in the sciences, my top three are: 1) My mother. 2) My high school chemistry teacher, Laura Miller.

3) EOU Chemistry Professor, Anna Cavinato.

Support each other, and recognize your power!

Q. W hat has changed since you first st arted in t he science field to now ? (W it h regards to women).

There are more educational programs now that are designed to encourage young women to excel in science than there were 15 years ago. And in accordance with more women earning scientific degrees, I?ve observed a gradual increase in the number of women in mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering careers.

Hearing what these women have to say about science is extremely important. W hile there are many other spectacular female role models in the STEM field, considering some from our community can help to spark and ignite a passion and drive in others.

Everyone has the capacity to make a difference, and the science field is in need of more female exemplars. Changing the STEM field for better is changing the STEM field for women.

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A LITTLE COMPETITION DOESN'T HURT A Shor t Stor y By Char lene Frett Jayden Cooper. I believe we have worked with a Jayden Cooper at least once in our lives. You know, the one that hinders your work ethic but drives you forward to becoming the best that you can be.

Cooper has been a rivalry of mine for months. Men love his deliberate sense of humor, giving him a slap on the back every time he enters the building as if he's everyone's best man at a wedding. Women love his annoying charm, drooling every time he flashes his smile, biting their lips whenever he breathes.

To be fair, I suppose I can give him credit for his looks. He's honestly quite attractive with his

slicked back short hair and defined scruff. And yes, he may have beautiful skin and gorgeous light brown eyes, but he's completely egotistical.

I work at a business company that admires fast and fully developed results, and I work my ass off trying to make sure the company doesn't falter, pitching and creating ideas like my life depended on it. My boss, Mr.

Henderson, even notices my late nights at the office and the amount of effort I put in to deliver the fastest results possible. But of course, Cooper always has to one up me and rise above.

In a meeting once, right when I was going to express an idea that I've been working on for months, Cooper quickly stood up and asked Mr. Henderson if he could suggest an idea that will "blow his mind away." Before walking up to the front of the room, Cooper looked at me and smiled. After pitching his idea and I stood up, ready to reject his notion and present the disadvantages of his proposal, but he interrupts me again.

Cooper never lets me finish a sentence. W hen I finally do pitch an idea, he always finds all possible issues before presenting his own suggestion which seems to be better than

We almost had a full on argument in front of our colleagues and he seems to make sure I either get the most work, or the short end of the stick. W hen I discuss this matter with Mr. Henderson, he calls Cooper into his office and told us he liked our different sides and opinions on certain tasks, making us work together on this current project. Apparently, our teamwork will help the company "rise against all the others." I call that B.S. I take a small sip of the cocktail as I sit here at the bar. I look down to swipe through my phone, noticing the excessive amount of business texts and emails I just received. R&B music plays from the speakers across the room, and people either chatter among themselves, give high-fives to their partners who scored a double at the pool table, or cling their shot glasses together before they puke on a toilet seat by the end of the night. But I just want to sit alone at the bar in peace with cropped jeans, heeled boots, and a leather jacket, knowing in a few hours, I have to go home and finish writing more documents.

"Fancy seeing you here. Never seen you outside of the office," Cooper leans against the bar next me, dressed in a long sleeve sweater with jeans, quite casual for someone with a high ego. W hat is he doing here?

I roll my eyes, "At least I get my work done. W hat have you been doing all day?"

He chuckles and puts a finger up to get the bartender's attention, "Being successful, of course. Haven't you noticed?"

"God, you are so full of yourself."

"At least I'm not going to live with five cats when I get old."

"At least I'm not going to have a bunch of STDs." He rolls his eyes, orders his drink, and smiles at me, "I heard Mary quit yesterday. Looks like a promotion is up for grabs."

"Let me guess, you think you are going to get it?" I smirk.

"Clarissa, I may have only been here a couple of months, but I'd say I'm winning at uh?mostly everything, don't you think?" He winks.

I'm about to argue and possibly throw in plenty of insults, but then a man on the other side of me crashes into my shoulder, reeking of booze and cigarettes. I excuse him before he begins smiling at me, smoothing back his curly locks as he raises his eyebrows in interest.

"Damn!" He licks his lips, "you are incredibly sexy. Let me buy you a drink, baby."

I shake my head and reject his offer, telling him no while also thanking him for gesture in order to dismiss him kindly and quietly. But he doesn't listen.

He inches closely to my face, "Babygirl, just let me buy you drink."

"No," I say firmly, "and please don't call me baby or babygirl. I'm fine."

He laughs like that was the funniest joke he has ever heard. He smacks the countertop and moves close to my body, "Oh come on, don't be like that," he touches my shoulder and then drags it to the midst of my back, slowly moving his hand lower, "why don't we get out of here? Let me see what's underneath all-"

I shrug him off me, "Don't touch me. Leave me the hell alone."

I hear Cooper suddenly step in, speaking loudly so this man can hear what he says, "Is this guy bothering you, Clarissa?"

The man then begins to wrap his arm around my waist, tightening his grip as if I'm his and his only. I immediately shove him away from me, getting up from my chair to stand my ground, ready to defend myself. Before I can say another word, Cooper surprisingly steps in between us, moving in front of my view with the purpose of protecting me. Although I'm quite interested to see this side of him, I take his arm and pull him back in irritation.

"I can take care of myself," I tell him.

"I know you can. I'm well aware of that, but I'm also not going to sit around and watch him harass you," he steps forward so that he can stand right next to me instead. He looks at the man who can hardly stand on his own two feet, "The lady clearly said not to touch her. I would suggest you listen before things get a little ugly."

The man directly steps into Cooper's space, almost nose to nose with his face, acting tougher than he looks, "And what are you going to do about it? Fight me?"

Cooper's jaw ticks and I can see the rage within his eyes, his hands curling into fists, his nostrils flaring.

It's strange for me to see him this way. I mean this is the man who needs to have the last word in a conversation. I touch his arm and shake my head, "He's not worth the time. Let it go."

I can tell he heard what I said, but chooses not to acknowledge it. He ignores my comment and responds to the man instead, "She can. She may look small, but she will have your ass crying on the ground in less than a second. Trust me, you are messing with the wrong woman."

I raise my eyebrows at his response, surprised. Was that a compliment? I give the man a glare when he glimpses at me. I've had to deal with these situations several times before. I know how to handle them, but I didn't know Cooper was well aware of that. Another man comes up to Mr. Tough Guy and tugs him back. Although he wanted to stand his ground, his friend says they are going to get kicked out, noticing the bartender from behind watching our every move. The man leans away to spit on the ground, and then leaves the scene.

Cooper watches him walk out before he sighs and looks at me, "Come on. Let's go to another bar and talk about the project."

I eye him, confused, stunned and he must of noticed my reaction because he starts chuckling, "Oh, Clarissa. We may have issues at work and I may be an asshole, but I'm a decent man. You don't deserve to be treated like that, no woman does. I know you know how to win and be successful. I know you know you can take care of yourself. You're intimidating. And does that hurt my ego? Yes, but there's nothing wrong with a little competition now, is there?"

I try not to smile too much, suddenly despising him a little less. I retrieve my things from the bar, walking beside him as we head out, "First of all, you're far from a decent man."

He rolls his eyes, "Really?"

I laugh. We both did.

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WOMEN IN WILD LAND FIREFIGHTING

By Emmalyn Guzman

prove myself. I don?t see this happen nearly as much with men. W hen they walk into a new job or new committee, they don?t have to read their resume or spend three years gaining credibility. They are automatically respected as a man who has spent X years in fire.?

W ildland firefighting is a very difficult and physically challenging job for both men and women. W ith the long shift hours, the arduous work and the fitness requirements every crew member must go through

Rands also explains how the

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selection process can affect women more so than men: ?The

general physical ability things where I had to work way harder than my male co-workers just to get to an acceptable level.

Certainly many women in fire are much better athletes than me and might not have as much difficulty overcoming this gap.

But if you?re a woman, no matter how much of an athlete you are, you have to really push all the time, because you stand out and will be scrutinized more than the men.?

Jessica Alexander, who is a younger female firefighter, recalls that she also had to prove herself when she first started her fire career four years ago. ?W hen I began, I was not respected or heard because I was an entry level firefighter on a large forest. Now, I think that I am respected due to additional work I have done including outreach and writing publications for training purposes or following incidents.?

These three women were also asked about the future of women involved in fire. More specifically, where they saw men and women working together in the fire industry in the next ten or twenty years.

Each gave a different answer.

Beth Rands

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Umphries stated, ?Side by side like they [work equally] for the most part.? Rands believes that the differences will take time to accept on all levels. Over time, relationships will evolve.

Rands?answer was more detailed and optimistic: ?I definitely don?t wear rose colored glasses when it comes to men and women working together in fire, but I do hope it?s better for the women who come after me. I hope that the perspectives on diversity and inclusion continue to evolve, and that differences are seen as beneficial to the organization rather than a weakness. I hope the knuckleheads get weeded out, and that both men and women gain more courage to speak up for themselves and each other. I?ve seen change for the better in the last 20 years, so I hope that trajectory continues. But there?s still a long way to go.?

Alexander said, ?I think that we are getting closer to having the gender split on crews being 50/ 50, but I do not think that it will change much from where we are now.?

W ith these answers from each individual, the view of women in the fire culture is diverse, which gives room for hope. Each of these women among every other person who chooses to be a part of the fire service understands the hardships that come along with the fire environment. They are aware of the sleepless nights, the harsh weather conditions, the physical tests that vary from district to districts, and the consistent test of proving themselves as equal to their co-workers.

Rands, Umphries and Alexander made the choice to take on these hardships, and in each of these women?s cases, they have succeeded. Rands has an office in Washington D.C., working with high level fire management. Umphries is the district ranger for the Hahns Peak Bears Ears Ranger District in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, which makes her responsible for the ?goods and services?and communications between the Forest Service Agency and the local communities. Alexander just accepted a job as Assistant Marking Crew Foreman on a timber crew in Idaho City, which still gives her the option to fight fire.

These three women, as well as many other women who succeeded before them, have made the choice and decision to tackle this difficult job line. Before their tragic passing on June 30, 2013, the Granite Mountain Hotshots had their team motto as the Latin phrase: Esse quam videri: "To be, rather than to seem to be". Every firefighter who has been on the line and put their lives at risk have understood these words and take them to heart.

Inspir ed yet? For mor e infor mation on how to become a Wildland Fir efighter visit: https://www.fs.fed.us/ managing- land/fir e/car eer s

Jessica Alexander

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