1. OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Stillwater, Oklahoma
Dr. McClinton

2. WE ARE OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Dr. Leon McClinton | Director of Housing and Residential Life
Delton Gordon | Assistant Director
Patrick Joseph Jr. | Residential Community Educator
Olivia Stankey | Assistant Residential Community Educator
All

3. Patrick

4. WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF OPPRESSION?
Olivia
Something we struggled with in putting on this event was how we individually saw oppression in the world
Recent current events at the time were being interpreted differently by both individuals representing minority and majority populations amongst our group

5. Timeliness of Program Current events at the time of event
Climate of the country
Dr. McClinton

6. How a Small Idea Became a Large Scale Event
BACKGROUND
How a Small Idea Became a Large Scale Event
Delton

7. History of Tunnel at OSU
What we have done in the past?
The meaning of the Tunnel of Oppression
Outcomes of past years events
Influence of collaboration
Delton
Traditional Tunnel were student groups and Resident Assistants had the chance to create their own rooms of oppression. More of a haunted house type of feel
Meaning- we wanted students to walk away from event having a better understanding of oppression, be informed, and having gaining the courage to speak up on issues that they see no matter how large or small they are

8. FORMAT OF TUNNEL
Inspiration Behind this innovative approach for the event
“Vagina Monologue” – Style
Series of original Vignettes as well as live artistic performances
Delton
One of our AD’s and marketing staff came up with the idea to switch up the Tunnel of Oppression event completely
We decided that we needed to go in a different direction and thought that students would take more away from the event if it was modeled after a performance

9. Sample Vignette- Eating Disorders
Olivia

10. TIMELINE Committee assembled in the Fall Planning began in the Spring
Weekly Meetings
Vignette Writing
Event Structure/Planning
Casting Call
Collaboration with Partners
University Counseling Services
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Working with Performers
Weekly Coaching
2 rehearsal times
Patrick

11. Audition Process Patrick
Promoted the audition process via posters and word of mouth
Dedicated one night to seeing auditions
Gathered 3 to 4 judges
Patrick

12. MARKETING 12
Olivia
Have images of all posters taped to the wall in the room
left side should contain old posters
right side should contain new posters

13. Additional Marketing Social Media Outdoor Displays Mural Displays
Blasts
Teaser Video
Olivia

14. Feedback From The Event
“My feelings on stage was more anger than anything. I was so mad I listed so many names of black men and women dead from racial issues and police brutality.”
- Theresa Riles | Performer
“The Tunnel of Oppression was well performed, emotional journey of discovery about the lives of our students. Great teaching/learning event!”
- Dr. Bird, VP of Student Affairs | Viewer
“It was very impactful to hear my story in a performance that is meant to open people’s eyes to the struggle people feel in everyday life and hopefully help others get the assistance they need.”
- Olivia Stankey | Committee Member
”Beautiful, powerful, real, and raw”
- Kelsey Takyi | Viewer
Olivia

15. SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES
Attendees were enlightened with true stories and personal accounts
Dealing with diverse staff and different ideas
Impacts of marketing
Learning about oppression and social justice 
Addressing privilege 
Vignettes 
Patrick- focus on successes
Olivia- focus on challenges

16. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Currently a Signature event within our Residential Curriculum
Our learning outcomes for this year’s event:
Residents will explore opportunities to engage with others and articulate similarities and differences that exist
Delton

17. Vignettes covering wider array of topics
WHERE WE ARE NOW
Panels and Dialogues
Growth in Partnership
Vignettes covering wider array of topics
Patrick and Olivia

18. QUESTIONS? Dr. Leon McClinton Delton Gordon Patrick Joseph Jr.
Delton Gordon
Patrick Joseph Jr.
Olivia Stankey
Department Of Housing and Residential Life
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