Jacob Mayiani interviewed by Mistire Kifle
- Creator:
- Mayiani, Jacob, Kifle , Mistire, Crosby, Tessa, and Nemergut, Margaret
- Extent:
- 362.9 Megabytes 1 digital file and 00:20:59 Duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm)
- Scope and content:
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Documents the reminiscences of Jacob Mayiani, a Data Scientist with a Master's Degree in Integrated Science and Technology, examined through the lens of Black spaces and community at James Madison University. Mayiani discusses his personal background, educational trajectory, and involvement with campus organizations. The interview addresses questions of representation, cultural identity, and the formation of supportive networks within the university environment. Key themes include student leadership, academic achievement, and the navigation of predominantly white institutional spaces.
- Language:
- English
- Physical facet:
- (.wav)
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704Carrier LibraryJames Madison University880 Madison DriveHarrisonburg, VA 22807
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tiffany ColeEmail: coletw@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3444Email: library-special@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3612Fax: (540) 568-3405
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research. Agreements with the interviewees govern access to oral history interviews.
- Parent terms of access:
- The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. Contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu) for more information.