Salem
Food
Shop
Services
Resources
Willamette University
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Revised 2/8/2016
Bakeries
Emilio’s Panderia Mexicana
3905 State St (behind Chula Vista)
(503) 540-7828
Hours: 7 days a week 7:30am–9:30pm
Laura Y Daisy's Mexican Bakery
440 Pine NE
(503) 315-8544
Located in the back of El Mirador
Hours: 7 days a week 6:00am–10:00pm
Fresh Mexican sweet bread and Mexican candy
La Bonita Bakery
3545 Portland Rd NE
(503) 581-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00am–9:30pm Sunday 8:00am–8:00pm
Barbers and Beauty Salons
Anise's on Broadway
2155 Broadway NE
(503) 362-6222
Hours: Tues–Fri 9:00am–6:00pm, Sat 8:00am–4:00pm
Services include: Nail Care, Perms, Relaxers, Styling into Braids & Weaves, Ethnic Hair
Care, Hair Coloring, Hair Cutting, Hair Extensions
Kay's World of Wigs
385 High Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
503-363-0441
Offering hair extensions, hair replacement, wigs, and wig products, the assistants help to
find the ideal look for you. Kay's World of Wigs also has experience servicing the
transgender community in the Salem area.
http://www.kaysworldofwigs.com/home.html
Q’s Corner Barber Shop
651 High St NE #5 & 6
(503) 364-5054
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-6:00pm
Pure Elegance
715 12th St SE
(503) 363-1281
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-1:00pm
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Sally Beauty Supply
3876 Center St NE
(503) 375-2102
Hours: Mon–Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 11am–6pm
Located next to Target and Cold Stone
--and-5080 Commercial St SE
(503) 364-2884
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–8:00pm, Sat 9:00am–7:00pm, Sun 11:00am–5:00pm
--and-2979 Broadway St. NE
(503) 362-4730
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-6:00pm
Places of Spiritual Support
African American
Pauline Memorial AME Zion Church
3593 Sunnyside Rd. NE
(503) 399-0130
Worship service: 11am Sunday
Bible Study: 7pm Wednesday
To God Be The Glory
4455 Silverton Rd. NE
(503) 884 1110
Worship Service: 10:30am Sunday
Website: http://togodbetheglory.org/
Bahá’í
Salem Bahá’í Center
680 State Street, Suite 150 (entrance on Cottage Street)
503-362-6645
Website: http://www.bahaisofsalem.org/
Buddhist
Wat Buddha Order
8360 David (Wat) Lane
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 391-9866
River Sangha
582 High St. SE (Woodland Chapel)
7:00-8:30 pm, Wednesday
Website: http://riversangha.org/
Salem Buddhist Association
Food, Shop & Resources p.3
1485 Mill St. SE
(503) 375-7670
Jewish
Chabad Jewish Center of Salem (Orthodox)
1370 Crowley Avenue SE
503-383-9569
Website: http://www.jewishsalem.com/
Temple Beth Sholom (Reconstructionist)
1274 Cunningham Lane South
(503) 362-5004
Website: http://www.tbsholom.org/
Korean
Korean Church of Salem
219 19th St SE
Salem, OR 97301-6429
(503) 399-9388
Orthodox Christian
Orthodox Christian Church of Salem
4373 Market St. NE (Chapel of St. Patrick, Blanchet Catholic School)
503-391-6707
Website: http://salemorthodoxchurch.org
Spanish Language
Iglesia de Cristo
1699 Court St. NE
(503) 371-8599
Worship service: Sunday 1:30 pm
Bible Study: Thursday 6:30 pm
Spanish and Vietnamese Masses
St. Joseph Catholic Church
721 Chemeketa St. NE
(503) 581-1623
http://www.stjosephchurch.com
Sikh
Dasmesh Darbar Sikh Temple
860 Oakhill Ave. SE
503-391-7031
Website: http://salemgurdwara.com
LGBTQ Supportive
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First Congregational Church (United Church of Christ)
http://www.uccsalem.org/
700 Marion St. NE
(503) 363-3660
Service: 10:30am Sunday
Freedom Friends Church (Quaker)
http://www.freedomfriends.org
2425 13th St. SE
(503) 269-8207
Service: 10:30am Sunday
Morningside United Methodist Church
www.morningsideumc.net
3674 12th St
(503) 364-5013
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
http://www.uusalem.org
5090 Center St. NE
(503) 364-0932
Services: 9:30am, 11:15am Sunday
Dance Clubs/Entertainment
Billiard Palace
1570 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 589-9640
Southside Speakeasy
http://www.southsidespeakeasy.com/
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE
(503) 362-1139
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-12:00 AM, Sat-Sun 3:30pm-2:00am
Salem's own GLBT Speakeasy and Dance Pub, owned and operated by gay owners, for gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight friends
Fruterias
Fruteria La Cabana
3390 Portland Rd NE
(503) 540-0828
Hours: 6:00am–9:00pm 7 days/week
Fresh produce, Mexican candies, dairy products and more.
Grocery Stores
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Mega Foods
3695 Devonshire Ave. NE
(503) 363-2477
Open 24 hrs
Located across from Wal-Mart off Lancaster Dr.
Large selection of Latino food products, piñatas
Markets
A-Dong Market
2990 Silverton Rd NE
(503) 371-3076
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00am–9:00pm, Sun 10:00am–6:00pm
Located right next to the Kim Huoug on Silverton Rd
Asian food items such as rice, instant noodles, side dish, drinks, snacks, and more
M & S Sales (Flea Market)
2135 Fairgrounds Rd. NE (entrance on academy)
(503) 364-7669
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am–6:00pm, Weekends 9:00am–6:00pm
Que Huong Oriental Foods
3360 Silverton Rd. NE
(503) 371-7274
Hours: 9:30am–7:30pm
Su Casa Imports/Gaona’s Market
3248 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 585-0833
Located in a small plaza, next to Chuck E Cheese’s
Mexican goods store offering Mexican candies, sodas, phones cards, piñatas, and CDs
Wing Wa Oriental Market
3280 Harold Dr. NE (behind the gas station that is across the street from Safeway on
Lancaster)
(503) 364-7477
Hours: 7 days a week 9:00am–8:00pm
Media
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The Asian Reporter
http://www.asianreporter.com
A free weekly newspaper published on Tuesdays, covering Asian-related issues around the
world for Asian communities in the Pacific Northwest
The Capitol Forum
http://www.capitolforum.org/
Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization that has been serving
the mid-Willamette Valley for 28 years.
ColorsNW
https://colorsnw.wordpress.com/
ColorsNW is the only award-winning, multicultural publication in Seattle and surrounding
areas. Monthly publication focuses on thought-provoking content ranging from business
profiles, health issues, social justice, entertainment and ethnic food reviews - offering
fresh perspectives and news for and about people of color in the Northwest.
El Hispanic News
http://www.elhispanicnews.com/
A free weekly bilingual newspaper in Spanish and English published on Wednesdays,
dedicated to the service of Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities of the Northwest.
El Latino de Hoy
http://www.ellatinodehoy.com/
A free weekly newspaper published on Wednesdays.
Just Out
http://www.justout.com
A free twice-monthly newspaper published on Fridays. “The IN publication for the OUT
population.”
The Portland Observer
http://www.portlandobserver.com
Oregon’s oldest multicultural publication. Cost is fifty cents.
Out In Portland
http://www.travelportland.com/plan-your-trip/lgbt-portland/
The LGBT Insider’s Guide to making the most of your visit to Portland, OR.
The Skanner
http://www.theskanner.com/
A weekly newspaper published on Wednesday, dedicated to “Challenging people to shape a
better future now.” Cost is twenty-five cents.
Smoke Signals
http://www.grandronde.org/news/smoke-signals/
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A free twice-monthly newspaper provide by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.
El Rey
KRYP-FM 93.1
Stationed in Portland, OR
http://www.931elrey.com/
La Campeona
KWIP 880
Stationed in Dallas, OR
http://www.kwip.com/
La Pantera
KWBY 940 and KSND 95.1
Stationed in Woodburn, OR
http://www.lapantera940.com/
Radio Movimiento
KPCN-LP 95.9 FM
Stationed in Woodburn, OR
Restaurants
Asian
(includes SE Asia and Hawaii)
Bibim Bap House
635 Chemeketa st. NE
(503)-585-1530
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm
Fuji Rice Time (Japanese)
159 High St.
(503) 364-5512
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00am–2:30pm & 5:00pm–9:00pm, Sat 4:00pm–9:00pm, Sun closed
Located across from Elsinore Theatre
Golden Crown(Chinese)
365 Liberty St. NE
(503) 362-9560
Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm
India Palace (Indian)
377 Court NE
Food, Shop & Resources p.8
(503) 371-4808
Hours: 7 days a week 11:30am–2:30pm & 5:00pm-9:00pm
Located downtown
Kim Huong (Vietnamese)
2950 Silverton Rd. NE
(503) 581-0884
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am–9:00pm
Kwan’s (Chinese)
835 Commercial St. SE
(503) 362-7711
Always rated as Salem’s top Asian restaurant, close to campus and owner (Chef Kwan) is
very supportive of Willamette University
Kyoto Restaurant (Japanese)
1610 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 363-3552
Marco Polo Global Restaurant (Chinese, Ethnic)
300 Liberty SE
(503) 364-4833
Hours: Mon–Thurs 11:00am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11:00am–10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-8:00pm
Maya Maya Pacific Grill
5080 Commercial St. SE
(503) 391-2676
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm
Momiji Japanese Restaurant (Japanese)
2916 Commercial St. SE
(503) 763-0320
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00am–2:30pm, Mon–Thurs 5:00pm–9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am–2:30pm &
4:00pm–9:30pm, Sun 4:00pm–9:00pm
O’Sushi
520 Staten St.
(503) 391-4352
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm
Ramen Ichiban (Japanese)
4845 Commercial St. SE
(503) 391-6618
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am–8:00pm, closed Sun
Saigon Restaurant (Vietnamese)
477 Court NE (directly next to Governor’s Cup)
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(503) 588-7633
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-8:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm
Super Pho (Vietnamese)
383 State St
(503) 364-2004
--and—
1630 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 391-4250
Thai Beer
1130 Lancaster Dr. SE
(503) 585-7701
Hours: 11:00am–3:00pm & 4:30pm–9:00pm
Thai Orchid Restaurant
285 Liberty NE
(503) 391-2930
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00am–2:00pm & 4:30pm–9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm–10:00pm, Sun12:00pm–
9:00pm
Located by Salem Center
Tiga Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro
260 Liberty St. SE
(503) 339-7846
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm
Vietnam Restaurant (Vietnamese)
364 Center St. NE
(503) 581-1668
Hours: Mon–Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm–9:00pm, Sun 11:00am–6:00pm
Located next door to Shutterbug
Wild Pineapple Hawaiian Grill
1255 Howard St. SE
(503) 588-8040
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00am-2:00pm, Thurs-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm
Mexican/Latino
DiMarcos Mexican Cuisine & Cantina
1410 Lancaster Drive NE
(503) 581-8313
Hours: Mon & Wed closed, Tues–Fri 11:00am–9:00pm, Sat & Sun 12:00pm–10:00pm
You can enjoy Mexican dishes in a modern, upscale environment
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Don Pedro Mayor
1570 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 589-9645
Hours: Mon–Thurs 6:00am–12:00am, Fri–Sun 6:00am–3:00am
Mexican and American food, served to dine in or take out. Order hamburgers, tacos,
quesadillas, menudo, mariscos, breakfast and more
El Grullense Restaurant & Taqueria
3081 Portland Rd. NE
(503) 588-2789
Hours: Mon–Thurs 6:00am–12:00am, Fri–Sat 6:00am–3:00pm, Sun 6:00am–1:00am
Mexican and American food, served to dine in or take out. Enjoy breakfast, burgers,
Mexican plates, burritos, shakes, and salads
Ixtapa
1391 Broadway NE
(503) 581-2405
Hours: 11:00am–10:00pm 7 days/week
Fajitas, Mexican plates, enchiladas, salads, seafood, chalupas and more.
Juniors Taquería
1705 Winter St. NE
(503) 378-0500
Hours: Mon–Thurs 10:00am-3:00pm, Fri-Sun 10:00am–8:00pm
Mexican food from Patzcuaro Mich., Mexico. Order to eat in or take out taquitos, sopes,
burritos, shrimp cocktails and fried mojarra.
La Fondita
3330 Center St.NE suite 100
(503)-400-7841
Hours: 11:00am-8:00pm 7 days/week
La Hacienda Real
3690 Commercial St. SE
(503) 540-5537
Hours: Mon–Thurs 11:00am–10:00pm, Fri–Sat 11:00am–11:00pm
--and—
1660 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 304-7243
Los Baez
1292 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 371-3867
Hours: Mon–Thurs 11:00am–10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am–11:00pm
--and-2920 Commercial St.
(503) 363-3109
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Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00am–11:00pm, Sun 11:00am–10:00pm
Los Dos Amigos
3140 Lancaster Dr. NE
(503) 315-7000
Hours: Mon–Thurs 11:00am–11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am–11:00pm
Taquería El Padrino
3545 Portland Rd. NE #190
(503) 581-4964
Located in la Plaza del Sol
Other Notables
Better Than Mama’s(Comfort Food)
1300 Broadway St. NE Suite 101
(503) 302-0063
Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00am-7:00pm, Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm
Gustav’s Bargarten(German)
6045 Keizer Station Boulevard, Keizer
(503) 967-1819
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am
Macedonia Greek Cuisine
189 Liberty NE
(503) 316-9997
Hours: Mon–Thurs 11:00am–3:00pm & 5:00pm–9:00pm, Fri & Sat 11:00am–3:00pm & 5:00pm–
10:00pm, Sun closed
Events
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Willamette University Sponsored
ALIANZA: Hispanic Heritage Month (mid-September to mid-October 2016)
http://www.willamette.edu/dept/oma/events/upcoming/index.html
ALIANZA: Dia de los Muertos Celebration (November 2016)
Putnam University Center
Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration, is a day to celebrate,
remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who have departed. WU celebrates
with an altar and offerings of pan (bread), candles, incense, yellow marigolds and photos of
those that have passed.
ANGLES: Guess the Straight Person (Fall Semester 2016)
Bistro
Interactive audience event involving student and staff panels helping to address the myths
surrounding the LGBT community.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (January 16-25, 2017)
http://www.willamette.edu/dept/oma/mlk/index.html
Celebrate the life of Dr. King and support the work began by the Civil Rights Movement by
signing the Willamette University Pledge, participating in Service Projects, attending Social
Justice events.
Chinese Taiwanese Cultural Association’s Lunar New Year Festival
(February 2017)
Celebrate Lunar New Year in collaboration with ACA, Korean club, Taiko Club, and JSSL.
Come enjoy cultural food and amazing entertainment such as professional lion dancing,
wushu, and taiko drums! Learn how to celebrate the Lunar New Year in different countries
Native American Enlightenment Association: 14th Annual Social Powwow
(March 12, 2016)
Cone Fieldhouse: Sparks Event Center
This annual event represents Native American Indians from western Tribal Nations in a
unique atmosphere of expression through their arts, crafts, traditional foods, dances and
songs. The Emcee explains the meanings and activity taking place on the arena floor.
Japan Studies Student Leader’s Sakura Matsuri Festival (April 12, 2016)
Putnam University Center: Cat Cavern
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Sakura Matsuri is a festival held to welcome and celebrate the beautiful cherry blossoms.
Sakura (cherry blossoms) are entrenched in Japanese culture. The Japanese hold
significance to the sakura as a representation of the ephemeral and transient nature of
life.
Every year, Japan Studies Student Leaders, with the help of many American Studies
Program and Willamette University volunteers, hosts this festival filled with food,
entertainment, and many cultural activities.
Hawai’i Club: 27th Luau (April 16, 2016)
Cone Fieldhouse: Sparks Event Center
An annual event sharing the Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander culture and traditions featuring
food, music, flora and entertainment.
ALIANZA: Cinco de Mayo Celebration (May 2016)
This celebration through food, dance, music and entertainment marks an important date of
great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. It marks the victory of the
Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla and has come to represent a symbol
of Mexican unity and patriotism.
Salem and Oregon
Tet in Oregon: Portland (January)
http://www.congdongvietnamoregon.org/
Tet Nguyen Dan translates as the “first day” and is a time to celebrate heritage, honor
ancestors, leave the year’s problems behind and make a fresh start.
Oregon Asian Celebration: Lane Events Center@Lane County FairgroundsEugene, OR (February)
http://asiancelebration.org/
Annual event features a bustling array of Asian culture through its colorful marketplace of
vendors, Asian and Asian-American dances and entertainment, artisans, crafts, cooking and
martial arts demonstrators, youth activities and the Asian Food Court.
DisOrient-Asian American Film Festival: Bijou Arts Cinema-Eugene, OR
(April)
http://disorientfilm.org/2015anniversary/
The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon is a community, grassroots, and
volunteer-run film festival committed to presenting honest portrayals of the diversity of
Asian American experiences. We believe in the power of film to educate, positively
transform our community, and challenge the negative stereotypes of the 'Oriental'
presented by mainstream media. We use the W.E.B. DuBois standard of "for us, by us, or
about us" when selecting new and exciting films for our festival
Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival (QDoc) (May)
http://queerdocfest.org/
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QDoc is the only festival in the United States - and only the second in the world devoted
exclusively to Queer Documentaries. QDoc is more than a screening series. It is a fun,
inspiring, and community-building event. Filmmakers from around the world attend the
festival to discuss their work. The Clinton Street neighborhood, with its numerous cafes
and restaurants, becomes a mini queer district, enhancing the social aspects of the
festival. And screenings are presented in conjunction with community groups that have
particular interest in the subject matter of specific films.
Pride NW: Portland, OR (June 2016)
http://pridenw.org/
Portland’s Annual LGBT Pride Festival and Parade
Salem World Beat Festival: Riverfront Park (June 2016)
http://www.worldbeatfestival.org/
A two-day, program of international music, dance, food, hands-on crafts and folklore
celebrating the people and traditions of every continent. Three costumed processions and
more than 125 performances, demonstrations and workshops take place throughout the
weekend. In addition to cultural exhibits, food, clothing and gift items, each of the
festival's five World Villages includes a children's area with free, hands-on cultural crafts.
The Ho`ike & Hawaiian Festival: Esther Short Park Vancouver, WA
(July 2016)
http://hawaiianfestivalpnw.com/
The Ho`ike & Hawaiian Festival is held at Esther Short Park in beautiful downtown
Vancouver, WA. Haumana will be performs dances as well as a song or two by visiting
renowned kuma hula. There are of arts and crafts vendors, Hawaiian food, shave ice and
entertainment including several hula halau, and Native American dancers.
Capitol Pride: Salem, OR (August 15th, 2015)
http://www.capitolpride.org/
Capitol Pride is a non profit organization whose mission is to promote understanding and
education regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered issues, and to foster a
sense of community for these individuals in Salem and the mid Willamette Valley of
Oregon. To further these goals Capitol Pride sponsors the annual Capitol Pride celebration
each year in Salem, Oregon.
Fiesta Mexicana: Legion Park-Woodburn, OR (August 7-9, 2015)
http://www.woodburn-or.gov/?q=node/392
The celebration of Mexican culture is a community event featuring a soccer tournament, a
carnival, music, dance, vendors and authentic Mexican food.
There also is a carnival with rides and games throughout the festival, vendors and lots of
authentic Mexican food.
Social Justice and Diversity Resources
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Willamette University
Diversity Links: http://willamette.edu/student-life/diversity/index.html
The Office of Multicultural Affairs: Art Building
Student Center for Equity and Empowerment: Art Building
Women’s Resource Center: Putnam University 3rd Floor
Non-Discrimination, Title IX and Bias Reporting: Willamette University’s established points
of initial contact for community members (students, faculty and staff) to use in reporting
any incidents of discrimination that they observe or experience are available at the
following link:
http://willamette.edu/dept/hr/policies/NonDiscTitleIX/contacts/index.html
Relevant university policies may be found at:
http://willamette.edu/dept/hr/policies/index.html
Council on Diversity and Social Justice: http://willamette.edu/councils/cdsj/index.html
The purpose of the Council on Diversity and Social Justice (CDSJ) is to deepen the
University's commitment to diversity
LGBTQ + Resources: http://willamette.edu/student-life/diversity/lgbtq/index.html
Variant: Voices and Resources for Intersex, Agender, Nonbinary, and Trans* Students
(Variant) is a resource group put on by one of the Bishop Wellness Center Counselors Katie
Diershaw that provides outlets and resources for those that Identify in the ways above.
OMA Council (Student Organizations)
ALIANZA
Asian Coalition for Equality
Asian Cultural Association
Black Student Union
Chinese Taiwanese Cultural Association
Hawai`i Club
Japan Studies Student Leaders
Jewish Student Union
Rainbow Alliance
Native and Indigenous Student Union
WU CAUSA
Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon
http://www.basicrights.org/
One of the strongest pro-gay rights organizations in the country that has made Oregon a
model for organizers nationwide. Basic Rights Oregon is founded on values of fairness,
democracy, acceptance and justice for all.
(503) 222-6151
CAUSA
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http://causaoregon.org/
CAUSA is Oregon’s statewide, grassroots immigrant rights coalition. CAUSA works to
defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national
coalitions and allies. CAUSA works to create a society that recognizes the contributions of
immigrants and upholds the values of equality and respect.
City of Salem Human Rights Commission
Staff liaison: Marilyn Johnston, (503) 588-6261 x7271 / mejohnston@cityofsalem.net
http://www.cityofsalem.net/CityCouncil/humanrights/Pages/default.aspx
The Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission advises the City Council on human
rights issues. This Board aids all persons, particularly minorities and handicapped persons,
by hearing and resolving discrimination complaints and by promoting racial harmony.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
Community of Welcoming Communities
http://www.welcomingcongregations.org/
Portland, OR
(503) 665-8741
Equity Foundation
http://www.equityfoundation.org/
A grant-making, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to funding programs
dealing with community education, youth and family, health and social services, and arts
and culture. The foundation works to promote social justice, education, and welfare of
sexual and gender minority communities and of the people of Oregon in general by
providing support to non-profit organizations throughout the state.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default.asp
HACU represents more than 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher
education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Although
our member institutions in the U. S. represent less than 10% of all higher education
institutions nationwide, together they are home to more than two-thirds of all Hispanic
college students. HACU is the only national educational association that represents
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
Jobs with Justice
http://www.jwj.org/
Jobs with Justice engages workers and allies in campaigns to win justice in workplaces and
in communities where working families live. JwJ was founded in 1987 with the vision of
lifting up workers’ rights struggles as part of a larger campaign for economic and social
justice.
Life After College: A Guide For Undocumented Students
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http://www.e4fc.org/images/E4FC_LifeAfterCollegeGuide.pdf
The Educators for Fair Consideration’s mission is to support undocumented students in
realizing their academic and career goals and actively contributing to society.
Marionberry Salon Group
http://home.comcast.net/~marionberrysalon/site/
This monthly book group is centered around books that focus on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and
transgender experiences. The Marionberry Salon Group offers all individuals, regardless of
sexual orientation, the opportunity to be immersed in a supportive environment while
learning and enjoying a variety of LGBT centered books. For more information, please visit
the website, or contact Cary at (503)-363-6036.
National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (May)
https://www.ncore.ou.edu/
The NCORE conference series constitutes the leading and most comprehensive national
forum on issues of race and ethnicity in American higher education. The conference focuses
on the complex task of creating and sustaining comprehensive institutional change
designed to improve racial and ethnic relations on campus and to expand opportunities for
educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally underrepresented
populations.
The Northwest Conference on Teaching for Social Justice
http://nwtsj.org/
For K-12 teachers, student teachers, teacher educators, and parent activists who see their
work as part of a broader education for social justice project. Conference includes
workshops, discussions, and displays of social justice teaching materials.
The Northwest Institute for Social Change
3836 N. Haight Portland, OR
(503) 975-4545
The Northwest Institute inspires and educates a new generation of truth-seeking journalists
and conscience-raising artists who will bring positive changes to their communities. Each
summer, we host a dozen college students for an intensive 8-week session. Students attend
media study classes, work with professionals to produce media projects and attend
professional development workshops with the long-term goal of helping to build a strong
democratic community that is representative of all voices.
Oregon Students of Color Coalition (OSCC)
http://www.orstudents.org/oscc
OSCC is a statewide coalition of students advocating for equal access to education by
empowering students and strengthening communities of color. They unite through activism
and mentorship to provide resources and strategy development to students of color at all
levels of education. OSCC is an affiliate of the Oregon Student Association.
OSCC’s vision is to ensure equal access to education through statewide victories on issues
that impact students of color and increase student power. OSCC’s holds an annual
conference.
PCUN
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http://www.pcun.org/
Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (Northwest Treeplanters and Farmworkers
United), is Oregon's union of farmworkers, nursery, and reforestation workers, and Oregon's
largest Latino organization. PCUN's fundamental goal is to empower farmworkers to
understand and take action against systematic exploitation and all of its effects. To
achieve this end, PCUN is involved in community and workplace organizing on many
different levels. WU students have served as interns with PCUN.
503-982-0243
QSOCC
https://www.pdx.edu/queer/queer-students-of-color-conference
The Queer Students of Color Conference hosted by Portland State University gives an
opportunity for LGBTQ2+ students of color to connect and be reaffirmed by a supportive
community. The conference is a safe space to discuss the needs of queer and trans people
of color, and the issues that are faced by the community. Through education, the sharing
of experiences, and the spreading of resources, QSOCC is dedicated to creating positive
change in order to move towards a more equitable world.
Salem Multicultural Institute
http://www.salemmulticultural.org/
Contact: Sue Mackey - Volunteer Coordinator
503-581-2004 Fax: 503-364-1259
Mission Statement: To collaborate with public and private organizations to promote
harmony and understanding through innovative, educational cultural programs and
activities.
Salem Pride.com
http://www.salempride.com/index.htm
Information regarding support groups and services, events and political action including a
Resource guide for the LGBT community.
Salem-Keizer Coalition for Equality
http://skcequality.org/
The Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic community
organization fighting for equality and justice for poor and minority children, youth,
families, and adults. The Salem/Keizer Coalition for Equality's mission is to promote
equality in education, advocate for respect of civil and human rights, seek accountability
from administrators and policy makers, and seek to unite the Salem/Keizer community to
speak with one voice to end discrimination.
Salem-Keizer NAACP
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Contact: Benny Williams (503) 566-8876
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality
of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Social Justice Training Institute (December and June)
http://www.sjti.org/
The Social Justice Training Institute provides a forum for the professional and personal
development of social justice educators and practitioners to enhance and refine their skills and
competencies to create greater inclusion for all members of the campus community.
SJTI is designed to deepen understanding of the dynamics of oppression at the individual, group,
cultural, and systems levels through the lens of race and racism. During the first few days
participants enhance their ability to engage in authentic dialogue about the dynamics of race and
racism both across and within racial groups. Through community activities, race caucus work, core
group discussions, and exploring the impact of in-the-moment situations that occur during the
Institute, participants expand their competencies as social justice educators and change agents.
During the final two days of SJTI the focus is to apply the learning from this experience to other
areas of oppression.
Heading to Portland?
Check out Lewis and Clark’s Multicultural Resource guide “The Living List”. This guide has
many different Portland specific places, along with supplementary information similar to
this guide.
http://college.lclark.edu/student_life/multicultural_affairs/resource_guide/
Academic Resources
WU Student Academic Grants and Awards:
http://www.willamette.edu/dept/saga/national/index.html
WU Writing Center: http://www.willamette.edu/dept/wcenter/
WU Academic Support: http://www.willamette.edu/dept/lcenter/
Staff & Faculty Resources Available
to Students
Gordy Toyama
Director of Multicultural Affairs
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Art Building 1st Floor
(503) 370-6265
(541) 936-0856 (Cell Phone)
gtoyama@willamette.edu
Jade Aguilar
Assistant Professor of Sociology
(503) 370-6195
aguilarj@willamette.edu
Liz Bahe
Director of Native Programs
(503) 370-6960
ebahe@willamette.edu
Mat Barreiro
Director Academic Support
(503) 370-6505
mbarreir@willamette.edu
Valerie Cleary
Director of Athletics
(503) 370-6262
vcleary@willamette.edu
Katie Diershaw
Psychologist Resident
kdiersha@willamette.edu
Rebecca Dobkins
Professor of Anthropology
(503) 370-6639
rdobkins@willamette.edu
vortiz@willamette.edu
Rich Peralta
Associate Director of Residence Life
(503) 370-6725
rperalta@willamette.edu
Roy Perez
Assistant Professor of English
(503) 370-6409
rperez@willamette.edu
Damian Williams
Head Women’s Softball Coach
(503) 370-6656
williamr@willamette.edu
Council for Diversity and Social Justice
Karen Wood, Chaplain
Chaplain and Associate Professor of Religious
Studies
Office of the Chaplain
(503) 370-6213
kwood@willamette.edu
Multicultural Affairs Committee
(Faculty)
Kelley Strawn,
Associate Professor of Sociology
(503) 370-6196
kstrawn@willamette.edu
Linda Flamenco
Human Resources
(503) 370-62102
lflamenc@willamette.edu
Reneé Jamie
Student Involvement
(503) 370-6842
rjaime@willamette.edu
Lori Johnson
Director, Office of Rights and Responsibilities
(503) 370-6212
johnson@willamette.edu
Note: Any additions or corrections to this booklet
can be sent to gtoyama@willamette.edu
Veronica Ortiz
Associate Director of Admission
(503) 375-5367
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