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Established in 1968, the Center for Oral and Public History is primarily a teaching, training, resea

10/28/2026

We were honored to have Raphael Sbarge deliver our 2026 Hansen lecture, with a special screening of his film, 10 Days in Watts! Our students greatly appreciated hearing from him and Cinematographer (and CSUF Professor!) Felipe Vara de Rey about their creative process. To view this documentary, please visit https://www.pbs.org/show/10-days-watts/

10/27/2026

There are just 4 days left to help us reach our Crowdfunding goal!
Help us bring history to life by supporting the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History at Cal State Fullerton! Until October 31st, we are crowdfunding to continue our work to preserve diverse historical narratives. Your donation directly contributes to our work by funding the hiring of students who play a critical role in conducting oral histories, editing transcripts, digitizing audio tapes and photographs, and much more. Donate here to help us reach our goal:
https://fullerton.scalefunder.com/cfund/project/50365

10/27/2026

Tonight at COPH:
Please join us for our 2026 Hansen Lecture, “10 Days in Watts: Oral History & Documentary Film,” with Director Raphael Sbarge! This series chronicles the ten days leading up to the opening of MudTown Farms in Watts and the community members and families that worked to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Raphael Sbarge is an award winning actor and filmmaker. He received an Emmy for 10 Days in Watts. The series was also nominated five times by the LA Press Club and won a journalism award for excellence.

Date: October 27, 2026
Location: CSUF Center for Oral and Public History, PLS 600, Pollak Library South
Time: 5:30 PM

10/15/2026

Attention CSUF faculty:
Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, November 12th at 4PM PST. If you can’t join us in person, email [email protected] to receive a zoom link. We hope to see you there!

10/01/2026

Help us bring history to life by supporting the Lawrence de Graaf Center for Oral and Public History at Cal State Fullerton! From October 1st – October 31st, we are crowdfunding to continue our work to preserve diverse historical narratives. Your donation directly contributes to our work by funding the hiring of students who play a critical role in conducting oral histories, editing transcripts, digitizing audio tapes and photographs, and much more. Donate here to help us reach our goal:
https://fullerton.scalefunder.com/cfund/project/50365

09/25/2026

Please join us for our 2026 Hansen Lecture, “10 Days in Watts: Oral History & Documentary Film,” with Director Raphael Sbarge! This series chronicles the ten days leading up to the opening of MudTown Farms in Watts and the community members and families that worked to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

Raphael Sbarge is an award winning actor and filmmaker. He received an Emmy for 10 Days in Watts. The series was also nominated five times by the LA Press Club and won a journalism award for excellence.

Date: October 27, 2026
Location: CSUF Center for Oral and Public History, PLS 600, Pollak Library South
Time: 5:30 PM

08/21/2026

Attention CSUF students:
COPH is now accepting applications for archival interns for the academic year! Use the QR code to apply to this opportunity, and email COPH archivist Natalie Navar with any questions
[email protected]

08/20/2026

Attention CSUF students:
Are you a junior or senior interested in oral history, public history, and archives? We are hiring a Federal Work Study student assistant at COPH! Scan the QR code or visit the link below to apply!
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/cifl/en-us/job/558689/student-assistant-center-for-oral-public-history-ay-2627

08/20/2026

Prof. Cora Granata recently met up with her former grad student and History alum Jennifer Keil at the Holocaust Museum Orange County to discuss potential collaborations. Jennifer is currently developing the museum’s expansion. While a student at CSUF, Jennifer conducted oral histories for Dr. Granata’s From Hitler’s Europe to the Golden State oral history project, and she is drawing on that training. The immersive Holocaust Museum Orange County will include oral histories and community-donated artifacts. Be a part of the story and learn more at holocaustmuseumoc.org

08/17/2026

Attention CSUF faculty:
Our next Oral History Working Group meeting will take place on Thursday, September 17th at 4PM PST. If you can’t join us in person, email [email protected] to receive a zoom link. We hope to see you there!

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800 N State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA
92831

Telephone

+16572783580

Website

http://coph.fullerton.edu/

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