Critical Conversations:
An Oral History of the Cross-Cultural Center at California State University San Marcos
Diana Saldivar
Diana Saldivar is a California State University San Marcos alumna with a degree in Communications, Sociology and Ethnic Studies. Saldivar worked at the Cross-Cultural Center from 2004-2007 and was also involved with the Asian Pacific Islander Student Society, Kamalayan Alliance, and Associated Students Incorporated. In her interview, Saldivar discusses how the Cross-Cultural Center provided her with a sense of belonging on campus. She recounts how the CCC provided a safe space, allowing for conversations with others that are often deemed controversial, and how the center encouraged those to constantly seek knowledge.