Check out OLLU Education student’s contributions to the Alonso S. Perales exhibit before it closes on April 18th! Visit the entire exhibit on the 3rd floor of the Sueltenfuss Library!
- “A Geographic Timeline: Alonso Perales’ Life-Long Legacy of Justice & Equality,” a bilingual, multimedia presentation created by Dr. Kim Kennedy’s students in her Reading Comprehension course (EDUC), explores key moments in Perales’ lifelong fight for justice and equality.
- “Explorando El Legado de Alonso Perales: Hands-On Learning Activities.” Developed by grad and undergrad students, this interactive experience enhances the Perales exhibit with engaging, hands-on activities for school-aged children.
Student quotes on the project experience
“The opportunity to spotlight Alonso S. Perales, one of America’s pioneering Mexican American diplomats for current generations, and his contributions to his enduring legacy of advocacy, diplomacy, and Civil Rights gives students the foundation for how history is made of exceptional individuals who had to overcome challenges to succeed.”
– Richard Martinez, OLLU Graduate – History 2024
“Researching Alonso S. Perales provides us with a special opportunity to be a part of restoring and uncovering his life’s work. Perales had such an amazing impact in the lives of so many Mexican Americans. As future Masters of Education and Literacy, it is our responsibility to help inform our community about his humble beginnings and the way he used his knowledge to speak for others.
– Sasha Smith, OLLU Graduate Student & teacher
Curriculum Designers: graduate and undergraduate students enrolled with Dr. Kimberley Kennedy in the following courses: English as a Second Language Methodology (EDUC 6364), Approaches to English Language Learners (ELLs) (EDUC 4364), and Reading and Writing Development at the Secondary Level (EDUC 6375).
- Graduate Students: Abigail Avila, David De Leon, Stephanie Frausto, Rosa Hernandez, Richard Martinez, Kristal Peña, Madicela Perez, Jacqueline Rivera, Natalie Rodriguez, Kristee Salas, and Sasha Smith.
- Undergraduate Students: Tanya Barrientos, Marissa Escamilla, Camila Hernandez, Angelina Ochoa, Viviana Reyes, Lyndee Rheinberger, Bianca Rodriguez, & Lizette Rodriguez
- Undergraduate Students in Reading Comprehension (EDUC 3344): Stacey Adams, Tanya Barrientos, Steven Castaneda, Marissa Escamilla, Camila Hernandez, Sebastian Moreno, Angelina Ochoa, Viviana Reyes, Bianca Rodriguez and Andrew Vanover.
“Alonso S. Perales: Civil Rights Trailblazer” by Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) on view through April 18, 2025, Sueltenfuss Library, 3rd Floor Loft. For more information, contact library@ollusa.edu.