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Berkeley Powell (AB English, BS Biology, 1970) discusses his family’s history and immigration to the United States, his motivations for attending Stanford, and valuable relationships formed at Stanford. He also details his involvement with the Glee Club, joining the Theta Delta Chi fraternity, studying abroad in Austria, and the rigors of the pre-med curriculum. Powell reflects on being on campus during the Vietnam War, shares memories of his English advisor Diane Middlebrook and a memorable biology lecture by Professor Donald Kennedy, and expresses how grateful he is to have attended Stanford.

Berkeley Powell (AB English, BS Biology, 1970) discusses his family’s history and immigration to the United States, his motivations for attending Stanford, and valuable relationships formed at Stanford. He also details his involvement with the Glee Club, joining the Theta Delta Chi fraternity, studying abroad in Austria, and the rigors of the pre-med curriculum. Powell reflects on being on campus during the Vietnam War, shares memories of his English advisor Diane Middlebrook and a memorable biology lecture by Professor Donald Kennedy, and expresses how grateful he is to have attended Stanford.

Dan Quigley (AB Economics, 1970) discusses his undergraduate years at Stanford in the late 1960s, including coming to terms with his identity as a gay man when there was a very secretive culture around being gay and no LGBTQIA+ student groups at Stanford. He also recalls his time studying abroad in Vienna, Austria, the eating clubs, and the Vietnam draft lottery. In addition to recalling his favorite classes and professors, Quigley speaks about the impact Stanford had on his career in energy conservation and energy policy working for the Office of Energy Conservation in Washington, DC.

Dan Quigley (AB Economics, 1970) discusses his undergraduate years at Stanford in the late 1960s, including coming to terms with his identity as a gay man when there was a very secretive culture around being gay and no LGBTQIA+ student groups at Stanford. He also recalls his time studying abroad in Vienna, Austria, the eating clubs, and the Vietnam draft lottery. In addition to recalling his favorite classes and professors, Quigley speaks about the impact Stanford had on his career in energy conservation and energy policy working for the Office of Energy Conservation in Washington, DC.

David Leit (AB Religious Studies, 1991) reflects on his time at Stanford in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He speaks about his family background and decision to apply to Stanford and discusses his freshman dorm Florence Moore, recalling some of the challenges he experienced freshman year and reflecting on how interacting with Black and queer students challenged the views he had grown up with. Pivoting to discuss campus social life, he describes Flicks (weekly movie nights held at MemAud), the introduction of EANABs (equally appealing non-alcoholic beverages), fountain hopping, and participating in the Japan Karate Club. He shares memories of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and discusses his experience as a Jewish student on campus, citing the influence of Professor Arnie Eisen in getting him involved in religious studies and their relationship during and after Stanford. He then explains his decision to attend law school after graduating.

David Leit (AB Religious Studies, 1991) reflects on his time at Stanford in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He speaks about his family background and decision to apply to Stanford and discusses his freshman dorm Florence Moore, recalling some of the challenges he experienced freshman year and reflecting on how interacting with Black and queer students challenged the views he had grown up with. Pivoting to discuss campus social life, he describes Flicks (weekly movie nights held at MemAud), the introduction of EANABs (equally appealing non-alcoholic beverages), fountain hopping, and participating in the Japan Karate Club. He shares memories of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and discusses his experience as a Jewish student on campus, citing the influence of Professor Arnie Eisen in getting him involved in religious studies and their relationship during and after Stanford. He then explains his decision to attend law school after graduating.

Gary Maes (AB Political Science, 1970) discusses his family background and decision to attend Stanford and reflects on his undergraduate years in the late 1960s. Reflecting on freshman year, he discusses his experience in Trancos, the party scene, and his Western Civilization coursework. He explains how his views on the Vietnam War evolved during his time at Stanford, the shadow the draft lottery cast over his senior year, and participating in a group organized by China scholar John Lewis called Concerned Asian Scholars to protest the Vietnam War. Maes also shares memories of studying of abroad at Stanford in Germany, travelling internationally, and teaching English with Volunteers in Asia. Finally, he describes his journey after Stanford: working in Indonesia and ultimately pursuing a career in medicine.

Gary Maes (AB Political Science, 1970) discusses his family background and decision to attend Stanford and reflects on his undergraduate years in the late 1960s. Reflecting on freshman year, he discusses his experience in Trancos, the party scene, and his Western Civilization coursework. He explains how his views on the Vietnam War evolved during his time at Stanford, the shadow the draft lottery cast over his senior year, and participating in a group organized by China scholar John Lewis called Concerned Asian Scholars to protest the Vietnam War. Maes also shares memories of studying of abroad at Stanford in Germany, travelling internationally, and teaching English with Volunteers in Asia. Finally, he describes his journey after Stanford: working in Indonesia and ultimately pursuing a career in medicine.

Elliott Andalman (AB Economics, 1970), Kathy Bacon-Greenberg (AB Psychology, 1970), Bruce Baird (AB History, 1970), Michael Carter (AB History, 1968; PhD History, 1974), Charles Coleman (AB History, 1971), Richard Fenske (AB History, 1970), Neil Golden (AB Economics, 1970; JD Law, 1973), Mark Hazlett (AB Political Science, 1970; JD Law, 1973), Chuck Karish (BS Geology, 1974; MS Geology, 1984), Gail Needleman (AB English, 1970), Pat Shea (AB Social Thought/Institutions, 1970), and Martti Vallila (AB Anthropology, 1971) discuss their undergraduate experiences at Grove House at Stanford. They share memories of the co-ed dorm experience; notable seminars, faculty, and visitors; and Grove House founder Mark Mancall. Many of the participants also speak about how Grove House transformed its residents intellectually and challenged them to think critically, as well as promoted political activism and involvement in the community.

Elliott Andalman (AB Economics, 1970), Kathy Bacon-Greenberg (AB Psychology, 1970), Bruce Baird (AB History, 1970), Michael Carter (AB History, 1968; PhD History, 1974), Charles Coleman (AB History, 1971), Richard Fenske (AB History, 1970), Neil Golden (AB Economics, 1970; JD Law, 1973), Mark Hazlett (AB Political Science, 1970; JD Law, 1973), Chuck Karish (BS Geology, 1974; MS Geology, 1984), Gail Needleman (AB English, 1970), Pat Shea (AB Social Thought/Institutions, 1970), and Martti Vallila (AB Anthropology, 1971) discuss their undergraduate experiences at Grove House at Stanford. They share memories of the co-ed dorm experience; notable seminars, faculty, and visitors; and Grove House founder Mark Mancall. Many of the participants also speak about how Grove House transformed its residents intellectually and challenged them to think critically, as well as promoted political activism and involvement in the community.

Jacqueline Yau (BS Human Biology, 1991) speaks about growing up in Palo Alto, attending Gunn High School, and viewing Stanford as an opportunity and gateway to a better life. She discusses her undergraduate experience, including being an RA her junior year, experiencing the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and being a senior class co-president during the 100th anniversary of Stanford. She also describes her participation in Cap and Gown, being a coxswain for women’s crew, and her favorite courses, and she shares details of her life after graduation.

Jacqueline Yau (BS Human Biology, 1991) speaks about growing up in Palo Alto, attending Gunn High School, and viewing Stanford as an opportunity and gateway to a better life. She discusses her undergraduate experience, including being an RA her junior year, experiencing the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and being a senior class co-president during the 100th anniversary of Stanford. She also describes her participation in Cap and Gown, being a coxswain for women’s crew, and her favorite courses, and she shares details of her life after graduation.

Jeanine Valadez (BS Electrical Engineering, 1981) shares memories of her upbringing and Stanford undergraduate years, describing how athletics, including her participation on the Stanford field hockey team, affected many aspects of her life. She also speaks about various aspects of her identity: her experience of being a first-generation, low-income student at Stanford; her Mexican heritage but “white” upbringing; and the “quiet exclusion” she faced as a lesbian on campus. Valadez also speaks about the queer community at Stanford, lesbian bars in the area, her career as a woman in tech and engineering, and becoming an activist later in life.

Jeanine Valadez (BS Electrical Engineering, 1981) shares memories of her upbringing and Stanford undergraduate years, describing how athletics, including her participation on the Stanford field hockey team, affected many aspects of her life. She also speaks about various aspects of her identity: her experience of being a first-generation, low-income student at Stanford; her Mexican heritage but “white” upbringing; and the “quiet exclusion” she faced as a lesbian on campus. Valadez also speaks about the queer community at Stanford, lesbian bars in the area, her career as a woman in tech and engineering, and becoming an activist later in life.

Jim Merrill (AB Psychology, 1971) reflects on his time at Stanford in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He explains his family background, his motivations for pursuing a pre-med track, and the influence of his brother on his path to Stanford. Speaking about his freshman year, he recalls living in Arroyo, conflict with his roommate, and the party culture on campus. He also describes the shadow of the Vietnam War on the campus environment, including experiencing tear gas while participating in peaceful protests. Merrill touches on his football career at Stanford, describing how he walked onto the football team as a freshman, the influence of his coaches, Dick Vermeil and John Ralston, and an important memory of playing in the Rose Bowl. Next, he describes his fraternity, Sigma Chi Omega, which had earlier worked to integrate the chapter against the wishes of the national organization. Merrill also shares a story about Vicky Drake, a Stanford student who campaigned for student body president by offering stripteases to dorms across campus.

Jim Merrill (AB Psychology, 1971) reflects on his time at Stanford in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He explains his family background, his motivations for pursuing a pre-med track, and the influence of his brother on his path to Stanford. Speaking about his freshman year, he recalls living in Arroyo, conflict with his roommate, and the party culture on campus. He also describes the shadow of the Vietnam War on the campus environment, including experiencing tear gas while participating in peaceful protests. Merrill touches on his football career at Stanford, describing how he walked onto the football team as a freshman, the influence of his coaches, Dick Vermeil and John Ralston, and an important memory of playing in the Rose Bowl. Next, he describes his fraternity, Sigma Chi Omega, which had earlier worked to integrate the chapter against the wishes of the national organization. Merrill also shares a story about Vicky Drake, a Stanford student who campaigned for student body president by offering stripteases to dorms across campus.

Jon Kissane (AB History, 1991; BS Engineering, 1992) describes growing up in Silicon Valley as it was becoming increasingly dominated by the tech industry, why he chose to attend Stanford, and his undergraduate years there in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He shares memories of Florence Moore dorm, his experiences on the crew team, and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. He also describes participating in the Stanford in Kraków Program right after the Berlin Wall fell and living in Slavianskii Dom where he met his future wife, and he reflects on change over time at Stanford.

Jon Kissane (AB History, 1991; BS Engineering, 1992) describes growing up in Silicon Valley as it was becoming increasingly dominated by the tech industry, why he chose to attend Stanford, and his undergraduate years there in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He shares memories of Florence Moore dorm, his experiences on the crew team, and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. He also describes participating in the Stanford in Kraków Program right after the Berlin Wall fell and living in Slavianskii Dom where he met his future wife, and he reflects on change over time at Stanford.

Loudin Beam (AB Political Science, 1971) speaks about growing up as the child of a Black naval officer and his path from high school in San Diego to Stanford, despite the discouragement of his high school guidance counselor. He recalls his freshman experience living in Junipero, including waging water wars with a neighboring dorm, and discusses his involvement with the Associated Students of Stanford University Student Senate, especially campaigning as part of a moderate slate and producing concerts on campus. Beam also shares memories of participating in a Keio University/Stanford exchange program in Japan, Stanford football, the Vietnam War-era climate of protest and surveillance on campus, and surviving COVID-19. He concludes the interview with a brief tour of his extensive work in food business marketing and brand management.