Rigoberta Menchú Tum is a renowned human rights activist from Guatemala. As an indigenous woman she has dedicated her life to advocating for Indigenous women's rights and promoting Indigenous rights across the country, especially in the aftermath of the Guatemalan Civil War. 🙏🏼✨

The Rigoberta Menchú Scholarship will provide one Oakes Affiliates every quarter with $500 to the BayTree Bookstore to support them with essential school supplies. 📖🌟

This scholarship is awarded to ONE recipient per quarter. 🏆 The recipient will be selected by a scholarship committee comprising the Oakes Senate CPC, Senior Director, Associate Director, and Oakes Senate Chair(s).📚

🔖 Requirements

• Be an Oakes College Affiliate 🙋‍♂️

• Maintain good academic standing (2.0 GPA & above) 🎓

• Must be enrolled in the Quarter following the application period 📅

🕒 Timeline

The scholarship will open during the third week of Fall Quarter and close during the eighth week of Fall Quarter. The recipient will be chosen by the committee and notified towards the end of Winter Break or the beginning of Winter Quarter. 🎄❄️

• Scholarship Opens: 10/13/2025

• Scholarship Closes: 11/17/2025

• Scholarship Review Period: 11/18/2025 - 01/02/2026

• Scholarship Recipient Notified: 01/03/2026

Welcome to the Oakes Textbook Drop-off System! 🎉 This initiative is designed to help Oakes College students contribute to the growth of the Oakes Library by donating textbooks they no longer need. Your participation ensures that our library stays current and remains a valuable resource for all students. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟

How It Works:

1. 📍 Drop-Off Location: Oakes Library between 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

2. 📘 Eligible Donations: Textbooks from any academic subject are welcome! Whether it’s from a GE course or your major, every contribution counts. 💡

3. 📝 Feedback Form: Fill out a brief feedback form during the event. Your input helps us refine this system to better serve our community.

4. 🎊 Support Future Events: This drop-off event is part of our larger initiative The Big One, The Bigger One, and The Biggest One, which features a 24 hours study jam that are usually held during finals week of each Fall, Winter and Spring Quarter! More details will be shared soon! 🚀

Why Donate? 🤔

• 🤝 Support Your Community: Donated textbooks directly benefit fellow Oakes students, providing them with essential academic resources.

• 🌱 Reduce Waste: Extend the life of your textbooks by ensuring they are reused and appreciated by others.

• 📖 Help the Library Stay Updated: Your donations keep the Oakes Library equipped with the latest materials, supporting the academic success of our community.

To ensure that everyone in our community benefits from the resources available, we ask that all visitors follow these guidelines:

1. Be Considerate of Others

• Take only what you need to allow others to access these essential items.

• Limit yourself to one or two items per category per visit (e.g., one toothpaste, one pack of pads).

2. Keep It Clean

• Treat the space with care. Discard packaging or trash in designated bins.

3. Check Expiration Dates

• Double-check items for expiration dates before taking them. Report expired products to a volunteer or staff member.

4. Visit During Open Hours

• Access the Basic Needs Corner only during operating hours to help us maintain and restock effectively.

5. No Hoarding or Reselling

• Items are provided for personal use only. Selling or stockpiling items is not allowed.

6. Help Us Help You

• If supplies are running low or specific needs aren’t being met, notify a volunteer or staff member so we can address them.

7. Donations Are Welcome

• If you have extra unopened items, consider donating to help others in need.

8. Respect the Space and Volunteers

• Follow the instructions of volunteers and staff, and show respect to everyone in the space

This basic needs fund was created by Dyanna Carolina Rodriguez, an Oakes Senate Executive Chair, as her legacy item to Oakes College.